Those who are in the flesh can’t please God. | So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. |
Who “will pay back to everyone according to their works.” | Who “will render to each one according to his deeds” |
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Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. | Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. |
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse. | Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. |
Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep. | Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. |
For, “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” | For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” |
Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. | Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. |
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. | For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. |
So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. | So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. |
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, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. | If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. |
Rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer. | Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer. |
For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.” | For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” |
But if we hope for that which we don’t see, we wait for it with patience. | But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. |
Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up. | Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. |
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God. | The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. |
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. | Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. |
For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. | For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. |
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. | Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. |
Love doesn’t harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law. | Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. |
Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. | Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. |
What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? | What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. | Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. |
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another. | Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another. |
What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! | What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! |