Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. | Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. |
Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. | As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent. |
|
Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. | Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works. |
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? | Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good? |
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. | Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace, above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. |