Do not be lacking in zeal, but serve the Lord with spiritual fervor. | Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. |
I reprove and discipline all those whom I love. Therefore, be sincere in your desire to repent. | I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent. |
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He gave himself for us in order to deliver us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people as his own who are eager to do good. | 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. |
Stand firm, then, with the belt of truth fastened around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness clothing you, and with your feet shod in zeal to proclaim the gospel of peace. In all circumstances, hold in your hand the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. | 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. |
Now who is going to harm you if you are eager to do what is right? | Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? |