So acknowledge today and take to heart that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other. | Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; 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 against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. |
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. |
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. | To do righteousness and justice 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. | For 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 a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows. |
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. | And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This 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, Who made heaven and earth. |
Like a city breached, without walls, is one who lacks self-control. | Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls. |
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. | For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. |
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 seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. |
I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart. | I delight to do Your will, O my God, And Your law is within my heart. |
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. | He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. |
Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment. | Now godliness with contentment is great gain. |
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. | God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. |
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! | Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have 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. | Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility. |
What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? | What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. | Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. |
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. | The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. |
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, for love is of God; and 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. | For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is 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.” | But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” |
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. | This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. |
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