Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord. | Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. |
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. | I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent. |
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Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. | He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds. |
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? | Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? |
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. | Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. |