| And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. | The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God.” |
| And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. | But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.” |
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| But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. | But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” |
| For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. | For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. |
| Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children. | Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. |
| Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. | Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. |
| And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. | The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.” |
| But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. | But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” |
| Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. | God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. |
| Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. | Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. |
| Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? | Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? |
| And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. | Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. |
| Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. | So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. |
| And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. | Cure the sick who are there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ |
| And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. | And every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. |
| For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. | For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God. |
| Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. | Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” |
| Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. | Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. |
| The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. | It is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God. |
| Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. | Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. |
| And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. | And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. |
| Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. | Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. |
| The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. | And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” |
| For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. | For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. | Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. |
