| 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. | As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. |
| He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” | But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” |
| 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 is my people, that we should be able to make this freewill offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. |
| 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. | 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 set their minds on the things of the Spirit. |
| Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. | O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take 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. | For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in 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 proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. |
| For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” | For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” |
| God “will repay each person according to what they have done.” | For he will repay according to each one's deeds. |
| Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins. | Surely there is no one on earth so righteous as to do good without ever sinning. |
| Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. | No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. |
| For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. | For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. |
| The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. |
| “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” | Jesus said to him, “If you are able!—All things can be done for the one who believes.” |
| Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. | Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. |
| 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. | And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him 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 play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin. |
| For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. | For all 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 whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees 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 who have sinned apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who have 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, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. |
| You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. | For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you. |
| He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. | He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord. |
| Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. | Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly. |
| And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. | Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. |
Bible verse of the day
I will be glad and rejoice in you;I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.