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. | For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith. |
Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. | Don’t think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I didn’t come to destroy, but to fulfill. |
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Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. | Don’t think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn’t come to send peace, but a sword. |
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. | In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking. |
Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels? | Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels? |
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. | “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.” |
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. | 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 the glory in the assembly and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. |
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. | Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, 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 worthy of praise, think about these things. |
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. | Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool that he may become wise. |
What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? | What is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him? |
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. | The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance. |
I have made a covenant with my eyes; Why then should I look upon a young woman? | I made a covenant with my eyes; how then should I look lustfully at a young woman? |
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. |
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. | But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts. |
Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understanding, cease! | Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. |
Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. | Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come. |
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. | If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless. |
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. | Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth. |
What then if you should see the Son of Man ascend where He was before? | Then what if you would see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? |
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. | 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 person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. | One man esteems one day as more important. Another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind. |
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. | The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination. |
You should know in your heart that as a man chastens his son, so the Lord your God chastens you. | You shall consider in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so Yahweh your God disciplines you. |
He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver; Nor he who loves abundance, with increase. This also is vanity. | He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver, nor he who loves abundance, with increase. This also is vanity. |
Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. | Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. |