Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. | Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. |
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. | To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. |
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The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. | The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. |
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. | Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. |
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. | Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. |
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. | Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed. |
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus. | May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. |
And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Way of Holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it. It shall belong to those who walk on the way; even if they are fools, they shall not go astray. | A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God's people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray. |