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. | No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. |
I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and offenses, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them. | I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. |
But as for me, I will look to the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. | But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. |
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. | Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, 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 who is in heaven. |
O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. | O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. |
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. | Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. |
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God? | My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? |
Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure. | Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. |
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. | He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. |
You shall keep my sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord. | You shall keep my Sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord. |
My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. | Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. |
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken. | He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. |
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. | Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. |
The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. | The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. |
Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. | Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. |
Guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his faithful ones. | Guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints. |
The sum of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. | The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. |
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. | The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry. |
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. | I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. |
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. | Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. |
Do not, O Lord, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever. | As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me! |
No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it. | No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. |
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. | Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. |
Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. | Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. |
Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? | Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? |
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For my thoughts are not your thoughts,nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.