Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God. | So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. |
This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of armies. | This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. |
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And that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. | And every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. |
For the eagerly awaiting creation waits for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God. | For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. |
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God. | The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. |
Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.” | Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” |
Beloved, let’s love one another; for love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. | Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. |
Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us, for the glory of God. | Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. |
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. | And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. |
The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent and believe in the gospel. | “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” |
For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. | For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. | Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. |
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time. | Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. |
For whoever has been born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. | For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. |
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. | In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. |
I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly. | I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing! |
Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” | Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” |
So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. | So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. |
The one who has the Son has the life; the one who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. | Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. |
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. | You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. |
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name. | Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. |
Jesus responded and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless someone is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” | Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” |
But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. | But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. |
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the perseverance of Christ. | May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. |
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. | I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. |