For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. | The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” |
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. | And let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer's heart shall flow rivers of living water.’ |
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And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. | Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. |
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. | You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. |
But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. | But the scripture has imprisoned all things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. |
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. | No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. |
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. | Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” |
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light. | For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light. |
Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. | Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. |
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. | All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. |
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. | Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. |
I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. | I came from the Father and have come into the world; again, I am leaving the world and am going to the Father. |
For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. | It is you who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. |
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. | Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. |
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. | But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. |
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. | The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. |
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. | And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.” |
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. | Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world. |
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. | Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. |
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. | The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. |
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. | No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. |
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. | Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. |
He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him. | He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with him. |
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. | Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. |
But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. | But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God. |