For he will repay according to each one's deeds. | For God will repay everyone in accordance with what his deeds deserve. |
And those who are in the flesh cannot please God. | Those who live according to the flesh can never be pleasing to God. |
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Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. | Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. |
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. | Bless those who persecute you; bless them and do not curse them. |
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. | Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. |
Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. | Do not be lacking in zeal, but serve the Lord with spiritual fervor. |
For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” | Indeed, “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” |
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. | Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. |
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. | Be joyful in your hope. Be patient in times of affliction. Persevere in prayer. |
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. | Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. | As much as possible, and to the extent of your ability, live in peace with everyone. |
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good. | Let your love be sincere. Loathe what is evil and hold fast to what is good. |
The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” | As Scripture asserts, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” |
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. | But if we hope for what we do not yet see, then we wait for it with patience. |
Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. | Each of us must consider his neighbor’s good for the purpose of building him up. |
So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. | So then, faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. |
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. | No, throughout all these things we are conquerors because of him who loved us. |
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. | At the appointed time, while we were still helpless, Christ died for the ungodly. |
It is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God. | The Spirit himself bears witness with our Spirit that we are children of God. |
Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. | Love cannot result in any harm to the neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfillment of the Law. |
Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. | Love one another with genuine affection. Esteem others more highly than yourself. |
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? |
Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. | Welcome anyone whose faith is weak, but do not get into arguments about doubts. |
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. | Therefore, accept one another for the glory of God, just as Christ has accepted you. |
What then? Should we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! | What then? Should we sin because we are not under the Law but under grace? Of course not! |