And that every tongue should 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. |
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. | For the creation waits with eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. |
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This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. | This is Yahweh’s word to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says Yahweh of Armies. |
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.” |
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. | For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. |
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’s love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. |
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. | The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God. |
Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. | Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. |
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. | Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed 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, 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 God’s Kingdom is at hand! 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, that he may exalt you in due time. |
He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. | He who has the Son has the life. He who doesn’t have God’s Son doesn’t have the life. |
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. | For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith. |
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. | Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting. |
I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. | I don’t reject the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing! |
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. | For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise. |
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. | God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them. |
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. | But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name. |
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. | But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. |
As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. | Live as free people, yet not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God. |
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. | Jesus answered him, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see God’s Kingdom.” |
Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? | Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed, you would see God’s glory?” |
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. | The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God’s will remains forever. |