Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. | Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. |
For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, ‘I have set you to be a light for the Gentiles, so that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ | For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.’ |
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Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. | Since you were precious in My sight, You have been honored, And I have loved you; Therefore I will give men for you, And people for your life. |
Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong. | Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. |
For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” | For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” |
You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are right, for that is what I am. | You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. |
I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. | I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life. |
For who is God except the Lord? And who is a rock besides our God? | For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? |
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. | For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. |
And whoever does not provide for relatives, and especially for family members, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. | But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. | For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God. |
For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. | For the word of the Lord is right, And all His work is done in truth. |
For, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. | For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. |
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. | If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. |
For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life? | For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? |
For just as the sufferings of Christ are abundant for us, so also our consolation is abundant through Christ. | For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. |
Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. | Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. |
Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. | Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. |
The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. | The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble. |
For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. | For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined. |
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.” | Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” |
For the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. | For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. |
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. | Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. |
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. | Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. |
See, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is anything too hard for me? | Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me? |