Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. | Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. |
For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons and daughters of God. | For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. |
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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. | Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. |
Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God. | Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God. |
Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. | Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. |
But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and follow it.” | But he said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.” |
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. | And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. |
And heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ | Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’ |
Who is the one who overcomes the world, but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? | Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? |
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God. | Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. |
And that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. | And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. |
For the eagerly awaiting creation waits for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God. | For the creation waits with eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. |
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God. | The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God. |
Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.” | Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” |
Beloved, let’s love one another; for love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. | Beloved, let’s love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. |
Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us, for the glory of God. | Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. |
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. | Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. |
The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent and believe in the gospel. | And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.” |
For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. | For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. | Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. |
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time. | Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. |
For whoever has been born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. | For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith. |
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. | Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting. |
Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. | Knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things like silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ. |
I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly. | I don’t reject the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing! |