As you do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything. | As you do not know what is the way of the wind, Or how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child, So you do not know the works of God who makes everything. |
And the angel answered 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 called holy—the Son of God.” | And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.” |
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For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. | For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. |
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. | For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. |
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. | Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. |
For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. | For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. |
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. | Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. |
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. | Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. |
You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus. | You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. |
Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. | Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. |
But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” | But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” |
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. | Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. |
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. | Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. |
Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me. | Can a woman forget her nursing child, And not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, Yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me. |
Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ | And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ |
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. | Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. |
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. | And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. |
Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? | Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? |
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. | Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. |
For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. | For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. |
And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. | And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. |
Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” | Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” |
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. | The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. |
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. | Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. |
Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents. | Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. |