| For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. | Indeed, creation itself eagerly awaits the revelation of the children of God. |
| Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children. | Hence, be imitators of God, as beloved children. |
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| For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. | Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. |
| Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. | Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. |
| For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. | For the wages of sin is death, but the gift freely given by God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. | The way of God is blameless, and the Lord’s promise proves true; he is a shield to all who flee to him for safety. |
| Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. | Put on the armor of God so that you will be able to stand firm against the deceit of the devil. |
| You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. | You have already been cleansed by the word I have spoken to you. |
| “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” | The time of fulfillment has arrived, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. |
| For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. | For everyone born of God conquers the world. And the victory that conquers the world is our faith. |
| And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. | And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God who has marked you with his seal for the day of redemption. |
| As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. | The way of God is blameless; the Lord’s promise has proved true. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him. |
| Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. | Whoever possesses the Son possesses life; whoever does not possess the Son of God does not possess life. |
| In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. | In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents. |
| Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” | Jesus replied, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” |
| Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” | Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you have faith you will see the glory of God?” |
| I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing! | I do not set aside the grace of God, for if justification comes through the Law, then Christ died for nothing. |
| You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. | You need to be steadfast if you want to do the will of God and receive what he has promised. |
| So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. | God created mankind in his image, in the image of God he created them, male and female he created them. |
| Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. | However, to those who did accept him and who believed in his name he granted the power to become children of God. |
| The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. | And the world with all its enticements is passing away, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. |
| But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. | But as for you, man of God, you must shun all this. Rather, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, fortitude, and gentleness. |
| How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. | How can a young man lead a spotless life? By living according to your word. |
| The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. | He is the reflection of God’s glory and the perfect expression of his very being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. Achieving purification from sins, he took his seat at the right hand of the Majesty on high. |
| After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. | Then, after he had spoken to them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven, and there he took his place at the right hand of God. |
