So acknowledge today and take to heart that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other. | So today acknowledge it and take it to heart that the Lord is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. There is no other. |
Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the human heart is fully set to do evil. | Because the sentence for committing an evil act is not carried out quickly, people’s hearts are prone to act wickedly. |
For the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. | For light produces all goodness and righteousness and truth. |
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. | To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. |
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. | Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. |
It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,” and begin to reflect only after making a vow. | It is rash to pledge a sacred gift, or to make a vow and then have second thoughts. |
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. | We also know that the Son of God has come and given us understanding so that we can know the one who is true. And we are in the one who is true, since we are in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. |
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. | Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. |
Like a city breached, without walls, is one who lacks self-control. | Like a city that has been breached and made defenseless is the man devoid of self-control. |
I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. | I am pulled in opposite directions. My desire is to depart and to be with Christ, for that is far better, but, it is a more urgent need for you that I remain in the body. |
No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known. | No one has ever seen God. It is the only Son, God, who is at the Father’s side, who has made him known. |
I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart. | To do your will, O God, is my delight; your law is in my heart. |
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. | The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this. |
Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment. | Godliness produces great gain, but only to those who are content. |
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. | God is our refuge and our strength, a well-proved help in times of trouble. |
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! | Consequently, anyone united to Christ is a new creation. The old order has passed away. Behold, all has become new. |
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. | Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. |
Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor. | A man is haughty until disaster overtakes him, but humility comes before honors. |
What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? | What then can we say in response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. | Let your kindness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. |
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. | The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness, but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. |
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. | Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. |
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. | The body is one, although it has many parts; and all the parts, though many, form one body. So it is with Christ. |
Instead, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; for it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” | He who called you is holy. Therefore, be holy yourselves in all your conduct. For Scripture says, “Be holy, for I am holy.” |
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. | This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you. |
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