For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. | For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. |
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. | Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. |
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Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. | Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. |
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. | And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. |
I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? | I have made a covenant with my eyes; Why then should I look upon a young woman? |
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? | Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels? |
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. | For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. |
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. | Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. |
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. | Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. |
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. | Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. |
Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. | Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. |
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? | What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? |
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. | The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. |
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. |
But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. | But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. |
Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. | Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understanding, cease! |
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. | If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. |
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. | Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. |
What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? | What then if you should see the Son of Man ascend where He was before? |
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. | For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. |
One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. | One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. |
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. | The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. |
Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the Lord thy God chasteneth thee. | You should know in your heart that as a man chastens his son, so the Lord your God chastens you. |
He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity. | He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver; Nor he who loves abundance, with increase. This also is vanity. |
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. | Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. |