| Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. | Instruct those who are rich in this world’s goods that they should not be proud, nor should they trust in the uncertainty of riches but rather in God who richly provides us with everything we need for our enjoyment. |
| He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” | Jesus replied, “Blessed, rather, are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” |
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| But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. | But who am I, and what are your people, that we should be able to do this? All things belong to you, and everything that we have given you is from your hand. |
| Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. | Those who live according to the flesh fix their attention on the things of the flesh, while those who live according to the Spirit set their thoughts on spiritual things. |
| Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. | Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. |
| God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. | He made him who did not know sin to be sin for our sake, so that through him we might become the righteousness of God. |
| Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. | Every word of God has proved to be true; he is a shield to those who trust in him. |
| For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” | Indeed, “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” |
| God “will repay each person according to what they have done.” | For God will repay everyone in accordance with what his deeds deserve. |
| Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins. | There is no one on earth who is so righteous that he does nothing but good and never sins. |
| Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. | No one who conceals his transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and renounces them will obtain mercy. |
| For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. | Therefore, by a single offering he has made perfect forever those who are being sanctified. |
| The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. | The Lord abhors lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. |
| “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” | Jesus answered, “If it is possible! All things are possible for one who has faith.” |
| Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. | Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will have their fill. |
| And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. | But without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever comes to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. |
| One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. | Some friends can lead us to ruin, but a true friend is closer than a brother. |
| For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. | Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. |
| But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. | But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees everything that is done in secret will reward you. |
| All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. | All those who have sinned outside the Law will perish outside the Law, and all who sinned under the Law will be judged by the Law. |
| In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. | Indeed, persecution will afflict all who want to lead a godly life in Christ Jesus. |
| You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. | O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, filled with kindness for all who cry to you. |
| He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. | One who finds a wife finds happiness and receives favor from the Lord. |
| Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. | A patient man shows good sense, but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly. |
| And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. | Then it will come to pass that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. |
