KJV - 28 …let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

NRSV - 28 ...let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe;

TEV - "Instructions and Warnings" - 25 Be careful, then, and do not refuse to hear him who speaks. Those who refused to hear the one who gave the divine message on earth did not escape. How much less shall we escape, then, if we turn away from the one who speaks from heaven! 26 His voice shook the earth at that time, but now he has promised, "I will once more shake not only the earth but heaven as well." 27 The words "once more" plainly show that the created things will be shaken and removed, so that the things that cannot be shaken will remain. 28 Let us be thankful, then, because we receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Let us be grateful and worship God in a way that will please him, with reverence and awe; 29 because our God is indeed a destroying fire.

KJV - 2 Set your affection [Think] on things above, not on things on the earth.

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God [Christ] rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are [were] called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly [;] in all wisdom ; [,] teaching and admonishing one another [;] in psalms and [,] hymns [,] and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord [God].

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by [through] him.

NRSV - 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth,

12 As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

TEV - "Dying and Living with Christ" - 1 You have been raised to life with Christ, so set your hearts on the things that are in heaven [Greek: ano; Strong's #507; English: up, above, heavenly], where Christ sits on his throne at the right side of God. 2 Keep your minds fixed on things there [Greek: ano; Strong's #507; English: up, above, heavenly], not on things here on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 Your real life is Christ and when he appears, then you too will appear with him and share his glory!

"The Old Life and the New" - 12 You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any of you has a complaint against someone else. You must forgive one another just as the Lord has forgiven you. 14 And to all these qualities add love, which binds all things together in perfect unity. 15 The peace that Christ gives is to guide you in the decisions you make; for it is to this peace that God has called you together in the one body. And be thankful. 16 Christ's message in all its richness must live in your hearts. Teach and instruct one another with all wisdom. Sing psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing to God with thanksgiving in your hearts. 17 Everything you do or say, then, should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, as you give thanks through him to God the Father.

• Col 3:2 - KJV wording: SET YOUR AFFECTION ON THINGS ABOVE - modern translation: think on the things above (or: mind the things above)
• The single Greek verb, phroneite <5426>, translated "set your affection on" or "think", is exactly the same Greek verb that is translated as the two words "Let...mind" in Phi 2:5. The full sentence in the KJV of Phi 2:5 reads, "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." Phi 2:5 is literally translated from the Greek, "Think <5426> within you this which also was within Christ Jesus."
• Col 3:12 - KJV wording: MERCIES <3628, plural> - corrected wording: compassion <3628, singular> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Col 3:13 - KJV wording: CHRIST <5547> - corrected wording: the Lord <2962> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Col 3:13
• Mat 6:14
• Eph 4:2,32
• Col 3:14
• Rom 13:8,10
• Col 3:15 - KJV wording: PEACE OF GOD <2316> - corrected wording: peace of Christ <5547> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Col 3:15 - KJV wording: ARE CALLED - correct translation: were called
• Col 3:15
• 1Co 12:13,27
• Eph 4:3,4
• Phi 4:7
• Col 3:16 - KJV wording: LET THE WORD OF CHRIST DWELL IN YOU RICHLY IN ALL WISDOM; TEACHING AND ADMONISHING ONE ANOTHER IN PSALMS AND HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS, SINGING WITH GRACE IN YOUR HEARTS TO THE LORD <2962> - corrected translation, including corrected punctuation: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly [;] in all wisdom ; [,] teaching and admonishing one another [;] in psalms and [,] hymns [,] and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord [God] <2316> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Col 3:16
• Eph 5:19
• Col 3:17 (immediately preceding "the Father") - in KJV omit: AND <2532> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Col 3:17 - KJV wording: BY HIM - corrected translation: through him
• Col 3:17
• 1Co 10:31

KJV - 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

NRSV - 17 From that time Jesus began to proclaim, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."

TEV - "Jesus Begins His Work in Galilee" - 17 From that time Jesus began to preach his message: "Turn away from your sins, because the Kingdom of heaven is near!"

• Mat 4:17 - Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand
• Browse "REPENT" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/r.htm to explore additional references to in the Bible and other writings.
• Browse http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/prayer2.htm to explore this passage in the context of the Lord's Prayer's "May your Kingdom come," including:
• Repentance in the context of the Lord's Prayer:
• "2.a. REPENT: 'Confess... and forsake... sins' (Pro 28:13) in thought, word, or action (per Mat 5,6,7)"
• "2.b. REPENT: 'Deny .. self' (Luk 9:23)"
• Correlative passages:
• "Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom..." (Psa 143:1,13)
• "The kingdom of God has come to you." (Luk 10:20)
• "The kingdom of God is within you." (Luk 17:20,21)
• "The Kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the Good News!" (Mar 1:15)
• To explore other relevant web pages, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/morals-ethics.htm.
• Mat 4:17 - kingdom ... at hand
• To explore additional references, browse "KINGDOM... AT HAND" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/k.htm.
• Mat 4:17 - KJV wording: HEAVEN <3588 + 3772, plural> - corrected wording: the <3588> heavens <3772, plural>
• Though "the heavens" is actually the correct translation here and in most places where "heaven" is used, Rotherham's translation, the Emphasized Bible, is the only one of the several dozen Bible versions I have that actually translates it as "the heavens." (Rotherham's translation was very highly regarded in the Christian Science movement of Mary Baker Eddy's day, and it continues to be used by many Bible scholars today. This was one of the many Bible versions that Mrs. Eddy herself owned and used, and it was advertised in the Christian Science periodicals. For more information, including editorials and other articles that recommended its use, see "Rotherham's Emphasized Bible" at http://www.bibletexts.com/reviews/bibles/rotherham.htm.)

KJV - 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

NRSV - 1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

TEV - "The Sermon on the Mount" - 1 Jesus saw the crowds and went up a hill, where he sat down. His disciples gathered around him, 2 and he began to teach them:

• Mat 5, 6, 7 - THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (see also Sermon on the Plain, Luk 6:20-49)

KJV - 5 …when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

NRSV - 5 ...whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. 6 But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

TEV - "Teaching about Prayer" - 5 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites! They love to stand up and pray in the houses of worship and on the street corners, so that everyone will see them. I assure you, they have already been paid in full. 6 But when you pray, go to your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you.

• Mat 6:5-15 - Jesus' teaching about prayer
• Mar 11:22-25
• Luk 11:2-4
• Mat 6:5
• Mis 133:11
• Mat 6:6 - omit KJV wording: OPENLY - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Mat 6:6
• S&H 14:31
• Mis 133:14,25,26

KJV - 18 …grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ…

NRSV - 18 ..grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity...

TEV - "The Promise of the Lord's Coming" - 17 But you, my friends, already know this. Be on your guard, then, so that you will not be led away by the errors of lawless people and fall from your safe position. 18 But continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, now and forever! Amen.

KJV - 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

NRSV - 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

TEV - "Instructions" - 5 Show a gentle attitude toward everyone. The Lord is coming soon. 6 Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. 7 And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus. 8 In conclusion, my brothers, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable. 9 Put into practice what you learned and received from me, both from my words and from my actions. And the God who gives us peace will be with you.

• Phi 4:8 - THINK ON THESE THINGS
• To explore additional references, browse "THINK ON THESE THINGS" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/t.htm.

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• S&H 140:16-22
• Man 60:22

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• S&H 1:6 - prayer, watching
• To explore additional references, browse "watch and pray" at http://www.bibletexts.com/phrases/watch-pray.htm.

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• S&H 4:3-5 - patience, meekness, love, and good deeds
• 2Co 12:12
• Eph 4:1-3
• Col 3:12-14,17
• 1Ti 6:10,11
• 1Jo 3:18
• S&H 4:3-5
• MBE: Years of Authority (Peel), page 189, footnote 38, footnote page 440
• S&H 4:9-11
• Joh 14:15

KJV - 1 O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.

NRSV - 1 O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.

TEV - "A Hymn of Praise" - 1 LORD, you are my God; I will honor you and praise your name. You have done amazing things; you have faithfully carried out the plans you made long ago. 2 You have turned cities into ruins and destroyed their fortifications. The palaces which our enemies built are gone forever. 3 The people of powerful nations will praise you; you will be feared in the cities of cruel nations.

KJV - 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

NRSV - 24 Then Jesus told his disciples, "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

TEV - "Jesus Speaks about His Suffering and Death" - 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone wants to come with me, he must forget himself, carry his cross, and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his own life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 Will a person gain anything if he wins the whole world but loses his life? Of course not! There is nothing he can give to regain his life. 27 For the Son of Man is about to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will reward each one according to his deeds. 28 I assure you that there are some here who will not die until they have seen the Son of Man come as King."

• Mat 16:24,25 - deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me
• Mat 10:39
• Mat 16:25
• Mar 8:35
• Luk 9:24
• Luk 17:33
• Joh 12:25
• Mis 327:25
• My 233:25
• To explore a commentary that is very relevant to this verse, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/versecom/mat10v39.htm.
• To explore additional references in the Bible and other writings, browse "Deny self, take up one's cross, and follow Christ" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/d.htm.
• See also "Deny self" (2.d.2.) in the webpage on "Prayer -- some of the many types of prayer taught in the Bible" at http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/prayer2.htm.

KJV - 14 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick [epileptic], and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. 16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.

18 And Jesus rebuked the devil [demon]; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour. 19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? 20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

NRSV - 14 When they came to the crowd, a man came to him, knelt before him, 15 and said, "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; he often falls into the fire and often into the water. 16 And I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him."

18 And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why could we not cast it out?" 20 He said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, "Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."

TEV - "Jesus Heals a Boy with a Demon" - 14 When they returned to the crowd, a man came to Jesus, knelt before him, 15 and said, "Sir, have mercy on my son! He is an epileptic and has such terrible attacks that he often falls in the fire or into water. 16 I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him." 17 Jesus answered, "How unbelieving and wrong you people are! How long must I stay with you? How long do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy here to me!" 18 Jesus gave a command to the demon, and it went out of the boy, and at that very moment he was healed. 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked him, "Why couldn't we drive the demon out?" 20 "It was because you do not have enough faith," answered Jesus. "I assure you that if you have faith as big as a mustard seed, you can say to this hill, "Go from here to there!' and it will go. You could do anything!"

• Mat 17:15
• KJV wording:
• "lunatick"
• Corrected wording that appears in many modern Bible versions
• NRSV, REB, TEV, and others: "epileptic"
• Corrected wording that appears in other Bible versions owned and used by Mary Baker Eddy
• RV, ASV, Fenton, Weymouth, TCNT, Moulton: "epileptic"
• The same corrected wording that appears in the writings of Mary Baker Eddy
• S&H: "Sometimes Jesus called a disease by name, as when he said to the epileptic boy,"'Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him." (S&H 398:1, Bible verse quoted from Mar 9:25.)
• To explore some of Mary Baker Eddy's other quotes and paraphrases from non-KJV translations of the Bible, see Section 3 of http://www.bibletexts.com/bl-ver.htm.
• Original Greek New Testament (upon which the above corrections are based)
• Greek: seleniazetai <4583>
• Mat 17:17
• Mar 9:19
• Luk 9:41
• S&H 148:2
• My 222:5
• Mat 17:18 - KJV wording: DEVIL <1140> - correct translation: demon
• Mat 17:19
• Mar 9:28
• My 190:15

KJV - 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

NRSV - 18 But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith.

TEV - "Faith and Actions" - 14 My friends, what good is it for one of you to say that you have faith if your actions do not prove it? Can that faith save you? 15 Suppose there are brothers or sisters who need clothes and don't have enough to eat. 16 What good is there in your saying to them, "God bless you! Keep warm and eat well!" -- if you don't give them the necessities of life? 17 So it is with faith: if it is alone and includes no actions, then it is dead. 18 But someone will say, "One person has faith, another has actions." My answer is, "Show me how anyone can have faith without actions. I will show you my faith by my actions." 19 Do you believe that there is only one God? Good! The demons also believe—and tremble with fear. 20 You fool! Do you want to be shown that faith without actions is useless? How was our ancestor Abraham put right with God? It was through his actions, when he offered his son Isaac on the altar. 22 Can't you see? His faith and his actions worked together; his faith was made perfect through his actions. And the scripture came true that said, "Abraham believed God, and because of his faith God accepted him as righteous." And so Abraham was called God’s friend. 24 You see, then, that it is by people's actions that they are put right with God, and not by their faith alone. 25 It was the same with the prostitute Rahab. She was put right with God through her actions, by welcoming the Israelite spies and helping them to escape by a different road. 26 So then, as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without actions is dead.

• Jam 2:18
• Mat 7:17
• 1Co 13:2
• Gal 5:6
• 1Th 1:2-5
• Tit 2:7,11-14
• Heb 6:10
• Jam 2:14-26
• Jam 3:13
• 1Jo 2:3-6
• 1Jo 3:7-9,16-18
• See also an online article on "Love in action" at http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/love-in-action.htm.

KJV - 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up;...

NRSV - 15 The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up;...

TEV - "Patience and Prayer" - 13 Is anyone among you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? He should sing praises. 14 Is there anyone who is sick? He should send for the church elders, who will pray for him and rub olive oil on him in the name of the Lord. 15 This prayer made in faith will heal the sick person; the Lord will restore him to health, and the sins he has committed will be forgiven. 16 So then, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you will be healed. The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect. 17 Elijah was the same kind of person as we are. He prayed earnestly that there would be no rain, and no rain fell on the land for three and a half years. 18 Once again he prayed, and the sky poured out its rain and the earth produced its crops.

• Jam 5:15
• S&H 12:1
• No 41:24
• My 221:31-14
• Jam 5:15 - prayer
• To read Bible texts and other references that illustrate the various forms of prayer taught in the Bible, browse or click on http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/prayer.htm.
• To explore the Lord's Prayer -- (1) a comparison of Matthew's and Luke's texts of the Lord's Prayer, and (2) a comparison of KJV's and modern versions' texts of the Lord's Prayer -- browse or click on http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/lordspr.htm.
• To a listing of many webpages on "prayer" browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/prayer.htm.
• Jam 5:15 - heal the sick
• To explore additional references to the subject of HEAL THE SICK, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/christianhealing.htm.

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• To explore a Bible dictionary explanation of faith, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/glossary/faith.htm.
• To explore the Hebrew and Greek terms for faith that are referenced in S&H, browse:
• Hebrew #529 at http://www.bibletexts.com/sh/hg/h0529.htm
• Hebrew #530 at http://www.bibletexts.com/sh/hg/h0530.htm
• Hebrew #539 at http://www.bibletexts.com/sh/hg/h0539.htm
• Greek #4100 at http://www.bibletexts.com/sh/hg/g4100.htm
• Greek #4102 at http://www.bibletexts.com/sh/hg/g4102.htm

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• S&H 145:2 (only) - The ancient Christians were healers.
• To further explore this topic, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/christianhealing.htm.

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• S&H 12:1
• Jam 5:15

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• S&H 1:1-17:15
• MBE: Years of Discovery (Peel), page 24, footnote 57, footnote page 313

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• S&H 410:14-21
• MBE: Years of Trial (Peel), page 58, footnote 77, footnote page 329

KJV - 5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart:...

NRSV - 5 For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you.

12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,...

TEV - "A Prayer for Help" - 3 You are my God, so be merciful to me; I pray to you all day long. 4 Make your servant glad, O Lord, because my prayers go up to you. 5 You are good to us and forgiving, full of constant love for all who pray to you. 6 Listen, LORD, to my prayer; hear my cries for help. 7 I call to you in times of trouble, because you answer my prayers.

11 Teach me, LORD, what you want me to do, and I will obey you faithfully; teach me to serve you with complete devotion. 12 I will praise you with all my heart, O Lord my God; I will proclaim your greatness forever. 13 How great is your constant love for me! You have saved me from the grave itself. 14 Proud men are coming against me, O God; a gang of cruel men is trying to kill me -- people who pay no attention to you. 15 But you, O Lord, are a merciful and loving God, always patient, always kind and faithful. 16 Turn to me and have mercy on me; strengthen me and save me, because I serve you just as my mother did.

KJV - 34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

NRSV - 34 As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.

TEV - Jesus Feeds Five Thousand Men - 33 Many people, however, saw them leave and knew at once who they were; so they went from all the towns and ran ahead by land and arrived at the place ahead of Jesus and his disciples. 34 When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw this large crowd, and his heart was filled with pity for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began to teach them many things. 35 When it was getting late, his disciples came to him and said, "It is already very late, and this is a lonely place. 36 Send the people away, and let them go to the nearby farms and villages in order to buy themselves something to eat."

• Mar 6:34
• Mat 9:36

KJV - 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

NRSV - 21 Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.

TEV - "The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant" - 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, if my brother keeps on sinning against me, how many times do I have to forgive him? Seven times?" 22 "No, not seven times," answered Jesus, "but seventy times seven, 23 because the Kingdom of heaven is like this. Once there was a king who decided to check on his servants' accounts. 24 He had just begun to do so when one of them was brought in who owed him millions of dollars. 25 The servant did not have enough to pay his debt, so the king ordered him to be sold as a slave, with his wife and his children and all that he had, in order to pay the debt. 26 The servant fell on his knees before the king. "Be patient with me,' he begged, "and I will pay you everything!' 27 The king felt sorry for him, so he forgave him the debt and let him go.

• Mat 18:21 - forgive
• To explore an index of online articles regarding forgiveness, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/forgiveness.htm.

KJV - 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

NRSV - 31 Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, 32 and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.

TEV - "The New Life in Christ" - 28 The man who used to rob must stop robbing and start working, in order to earn an honest living for himself and to be able to help the poor. 29 Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you. 30 And do not make God's Holy Spirit sad; for the Spirit is God's mark of ownership on you, a guarantee that the Day will come when God will set you free. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort. 32 Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.

KJV - 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

NRSV - 14 For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

TEV - "Preserve Your Freedom" - 13 As for you, my brothers, you were called to be free. But do not let this freedom become an excuse for letting your physical desires control you. Instead, let love make you serve one another. 14 For the whole Law is summed up in one commandment: "Love your neighbor as you love yourself." 15 But if you act like wild animals, hurting and harming each other, then watch out, or you will completely destroy one another.

• Gal 5:14 - KJV wording: WORD - modern translation: message
• The Greek word is logos. Logos can be variously translated as something said, word, saying, message, teaching, talk, conversation - according to A Concise Greek-English Dictionary of the New Testament,by Barclay M. Newman, Jr., New York: United Bible Societies, 1971, page 108.
• Gal 5:14 - love your neighbor as yourself
• To explore additional references to "LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF," browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/l.htm.

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• S&H 326:3-4 - follow Christ
• To explore additional references, browse "watch and pray" at http://www.bibletexts.com/phrases/follow-christ.htm.

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• prayer
• To explore a topical index on "Prayer," browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/prayer.htm.
• love
• To explore a topical index on "Christian love," browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/christianlove.htm.

KJV - 17 Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the [a] cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. 32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

NRSV - 17 On the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Where do you want us to make the preparations for you to eat the Passover?"

19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the Passover meal.

26 While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you; 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

30 When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, "You will all become deserters because of me this night; for it is written, "I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' 32 But after I am raised up, I will go ahead of you to Galilee."

TEV - "Jesus Eats the Passover Meal with His Disciples" - 17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus and asked him, "Where do you want us to get the Passover meal ready for you?" 18 "Go to a certain man in the city," he said to them, "and tell him: "The Teacher says, My hour has come; my disciples and I will celebrate the Passover at your house." 19 The disciples did as Jesus had told them and prepared the Passover meal.

"The Lord's Supper" - 26 While they were eating, Jesus took a piece of bread, gave a prayer of thanks, broke it, and gave it to his disciples. "Take and eat it," he said; "this is my body." 27 Then he took a cup, gave thanks to God, and gave it to them. "Drink it, all of you," he said; 28 "this is my blood, which seals God's covenant, my blood poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will never again drink this wine until the day I drink the new wine with you in my Father's Kingdom." 30 Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.

"Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial" - 31 Then Jesus said to them, "This very night all of you will run away and leave me, for the scripture says, "God will kill the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' 32 But after I am raised to life, I will go to Galilee ahead of you." 33 Peter spoke up and said to Jesus, "I will never leave you, even though all the rest do!" 34 Jesus said to Peter, "I tell you that before the rooster crows tonight, you will say three times that you do not know me." 35 Peter answered, "I will never say that, even if I have to die with you!" And all the other disciples said the same thing.

• Mat 26:17 - passover
• Exo 12:18-20
• Mat 26:26-28 - communion meal
• To explore additional references in the Bible and other writings, browse "COMMUNION MEAL" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/c.htm.
• Mat 26:27 - KJV wording: THE <3588> CUP <4221> - corrected wording: a cup <4221> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Mat 26:27
• Mar 14:23
• Luk 22:17
• S&H 33:13,27
• Mis 211:26

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• S&H 33:15-17 - quote
• Mat 26:27

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• S&H 26:1-9
• MBE: Years of Authority (Peel), page 151, footnote 45, footnote page 427

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• S&H 31:17-22
• MBE: Years of Authority (Peel), page 43, footnote 27, footnote page 390

KJV - 1 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

NRSV - 1 When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people conferred together against Jesus in order to bring about his death.

TEV - "Jesus Is Taken to Pilate" - 1 Early in the morning all the chief priests and the elders made their plans against Jesus to put him to death. 2 They put him in chains, led him off, and handed him over to Pilate, the Roman governor.

KJV - 24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.

32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do...

NRSV - 24 So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted.

32 Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. 33 When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34 Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing."...

TEV - "Jesus Is Sentenced to Death" - 22 Pilate said to them the third time, "But what crime has he committed? I cannot find anything he has done to deserve death! I will have him whipped and set him free." 23 But they kept on shouting at the top of their voices that Jesus should be crucified, and finally their shouting succeeded. 24 So Pilate passed the sentence on Jesus that they were asking for. 25 He set free the man they wanted, the one who had been put in prison for riot and murder, and he handed Jesus over for them to do as they wished.

"Jesus Is Crucified" - 32 Two other men, both of them criminals, were also led out to be put to death with Jesus. 33 When they came to the place called "The Skull," they crucified Jesus there, and the two criminals, one on his right and the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Forgive them, Father! They don't know what they are doing." They divided his clothes among themselves by throwing dice. 35 The people stood there watching while the Jewish leaders made fun of him: "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah whom God has chosen!"

• Luk 23:34 - text missing in many important early manuscripts: then Jesus said, Father, forgive them; they know not what they do
• The text of Luke 23:34a is missing in many important early manuscripts. Some scholar believe that the text was in the original text. Some others believe that it was not in the original text but that it represents an original saying of Jesus preserved from his crucifixion and that it made its way in the text of Luke by a later copyist. To further explore this issue, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/versecom/luk23v34.htm.
• Luk 23:34
• My 180:28
• My 270:19
• Un 44:4

KJV - 9 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of [from] whom he had cast seven devils [demons]. 10 And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.

NRSV - 9 [[Now after he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. 10 She went out and told those who had been with him, while they were mourning and weeping.

TEV - "AN OLD ENDING TO THE GOSPEL" - [[9 After Jesus rose from death early on Sunday, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had driven out seven demons. 10 She went and told his companions. They were mourning and crying; 11 and when they heard her say that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they did not believe her.

• Mar 16:9-20 - (The longer ending of Mark)

Bruce Metzger (A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament, Second Edition, New York: United Bible Societies, 1994, page 105-106) writes, "On the basis of good external evidence and strong internal considerations it appears that the earliest ascertainable form of the Gospel of Mark ended with 16.8. At the same time, however, out of deference to the evident antiquity of the longer ending and its importance in the textual tradition of the Gospel, the Committee [the Editorial Committee of the United Bible Societies' Greek New Testament, of which Dr. Metzger is a member] decided to include verses 9-20 as part of the text, but to enclose them within double square brackets in order to indicate that they are the work of an author other than the evangelist."

• Mar 16:9 - KJV wording: OUT OF <575> - corrected wording: from <3844> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Mar 16: 9 - KJV wording: DEVILS <1140> - correct ed translation from Greek: demons <1140>
• Mary Baker Eddy also made this correction on the Cross and Crown "Seal of Christian Science," which quotes from Mat 10:8. She chose to use the term demons, which is the correct translation of the Greek word daimonia <Strong's #1140>, rather than devils, which is consistently found in the KJV. (To further explore Mrs. Eddy's dependence on more accurate Greek texts and modern translations, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/versecom/mat10v08.htm. See also http://www.bibletexts.com/bl-ver.htm.)
• Mar 16:9 - Mary Magdalene
• To explore all the biblical references to "the women who followed Jesus,"including Mary Magdalene and the "other" Mary, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/glossary/thetwelve.htm.
• To read Bible dictionary descriptions of Mary Magdalene, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/glossary/marymagdalene.htm.
• There are various biblical accounts of women anointing Jesus. Though none of the anointing accounts mention Mary Magdalene, some writers have referenced her as having anointed Jesus. To read a detailed analysis of those anointings, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/anointing.htm.
• To read a webpage that addresses the conclusion by some biblical scholars that Mary Magdalene or Mary of Bethany may have been the Beloved Disciple and the source for the accounts and the theological perspective described in the Gospel of John, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/bd.htm.
• To explore the active role of women in the early Christian church, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/women.htm.

KJV - 1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.

3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. 4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.

12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.

NRSV - 1 After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way.

3 Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 4 Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.

9 When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread.

12 Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, "Who are you?" because they knew it was the Lord.

TEV - "Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples" - 1 After this, Jesus appeared once more to his disciples at Lake Tiberias. This is how it happened. 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael (the one from Cana in Galilee), the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples of Jesus were all together. 3 Simon Peter said to the others, "I am going fishing." "We will come with you," they told him. So they went out in a boat, but all that night they did not catch a thing. 4 As the sun was rising, Jesus stood at the water's edge, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5 Then he asked them, "Young men, haven't you caught anything?" "Not a thing," they answered. 6 He said to them, "Throw your net out on the right side of the boat, and you will catch some." So they threw the net out and could not pull it back in, because they had caught so many fish. 7 The disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken his clothes off) and jumped into the water. 8 The other disciples came to shore in the boat, pulling the net full of fish. They were not very far from land, about a hundred yards away. 9 When they stepped ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it and some bread. 10 Then Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish you have just caught." 11 Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore full of big fish, a hundred and fifty-three in all; even though there were so many, still the net did not tear. 12 Jesus said to them, "Come and eat." None of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" because they knew it was the Lord. 13 So Jesus went over, took the bread, and gave it to them; he did the same with the fish. 14 This, then, was the third time Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from death.

• Joh 21:3 - omit KJV wording: IMMEDIATELY <2117> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Joh 21:4
• Luk 24:16
• Joh 20:14
• Joh 21:5
• Luk 24:41
• Joh 21:6
• Luk 5:4-7
• Joh 21:9-13 - post-resurrection breakfast at the Sea of Tiberias (better known as the Sea of Galilee)
• S&H 34:29-18
• Mis 90:28

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• S&H 34:20-21 - His resurrection was also their resurrection.
• Rom 6:3-5
• Phi 3:8-11
• Eph 2:4-7
• 1Pe 1:3,4

KJV - 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people;...

42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

NRSV - 12 Now many signs and wonders were done among the people through the apostles...

42 And every day in the temple and at home they did not cease to teach and proclaim Jesus as the Messiah.

TEV - "Miracles and Wonders" - 12 Many miracles and wonders were being performed among the people by the apostles. All the believers met together in Solomon's Porch. 13 Nobody outside the group dared join them, even though the people spoke highly of them. 14 But more and more people were added to the group -- a crowd of men and women who believed in the Lord. 15 As a result of what the apostles were doing, sick people were carried out into the streets and placed on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. 16 And crowds of people came in from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing those who were sick or who had evil spirits in them; and they were all healed.

"The Apostles Are Persecuted" - 38 And so in this case, I tell you, do not take any action against these men. Leave them alone! If what they have planned and done is of human origin, it will disappear, 39 but if it comes from God, you cannot possibly defeat them. You could find yourselves fighting against God!" The Council followed Gamaliel's advice. 40 They called the apostles in, had them whipped, and ordered them never again to speak in the name of Jesus; and then they set them free. 41 As the apostles left the Council, they were happy, because God had considered them worthy to suffer disgrace for the sake of Jesus. 42 And every day in the Temple and in people's homes they continued to teach and preach the Good News about Jesus the Messiah.

KJV - 24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

NRSV - 24 Now there came to Ephesus a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria. He was an eloquent man, well-versed in the scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the Way of the Lord; and he spoke with burning enthusiasm and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.

TEV - "Apollos in Ephesus and Corinth" - 24 At that time a Jew named Apollos, who had been born in Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent speaker and had a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the Way of the Lord, and with great enthusiasm he proclaimed and taught correctly the facts about Jesus. However, he knew only the baptism of John. 26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home with them and explained to him more correctly the Way of God. 27 Apollos then decided to go to Achaia, so the believers in Ephesus helped him by writing to the believers in Achaia, urging them to welcome him. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who through God's grace had become believers. 28 For with his strong arguments he defeated the Jews in public debates by proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah.

KJV - 1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, 2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. 3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

7 And all the men were about twelve. 8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.

10 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

NRSV - 1 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. 2 He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?" They replied, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit." 3 Then he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" They answered, "Into John's baptism." 4 Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus." 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

7 altogether there were about twelve of them. 8 He entered the synagogue and for three months spoke out boldly, and argued persuasively about the kingdom of God.

10 This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia, both Jews and Greeks, heard the word of the Lord.

TEV - "Paul in Ephesus" - 1 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior of the province and arrived in Ephesus. There he found some disciples 2 and asked them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?" "We have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit," they answered. 3 "Well, then, what kind of baptism did you receive?" Paul asked. "The baptism of John," they answered. 4 Paul said, "The baptism of John was for those who turned from their sins; and he told the people of Israel to believe in the one who was coming after him -- that is, in Jesus." 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 Paul placed his hands on them, and the Holy Spirit came upon them; they spoke in strange tongues and also proclaimed God's message. 7 They were about twelve men in all. 8 Paul went into the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly with the people, holding discussions with them and trying to convince them about the Kingdom of God. 9 But some of them were stubborn and would not believe, and before the whole group they said evil things about the Way of the Lord. So Paul left them and took the believers with him, and every day he held discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. 10 This went on for two years, so that all the people who lived in the province of Asia, both Jews and Gentiles, heard the word of the Lord.

KJV - 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

NRSV - 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.

TEV - "The Unity of the Body" - 1 I urge you, then -- I who am a prisoner because I serve the Lord: live a life that measures up to the standard God set when he called you. 2 Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another. 3 Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as there is one hope to which God has called you. 5 There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 there is one God and Father of all mankind, who is Lord of all, works through all, and is in all.

• Eph 4:5 - ONE LORD, ONE FAITH, ONE BAPTISM
• Peo 1:1-14:19 ["One Lord, one faith, one baptism" is the scriptural basis of the entire booklet, "The People's Idea of God."]
• Peo 4:28-3
• Peo 9:1-6
• Peo 14:1
• To explore additional related references, browse "One Christ, or one Christ Jesus, or one Lord Jesus Christ" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/o.htm.
• To explore additional related references, browse "One God and one Lord Jesus Christ" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/o.htm.
• For an explanation of the uses of the biblical term Lord, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/glossary/lord.htm.

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• S&H 40:25-30
• MBE: Christian Healer (von Fettweis & Warneck), page 10, footnote 15, footnote page 402
• S&H 40:28-30
• MBE: Years of Authority (Peel), page 93, footnote 96, footnote page 402

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• S&H 354:9-23 words...deeds
• To explore additional references, browse "words...deeds" at http://www.bibletexts.com/phrases/words-deeds.htm

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• S&H 192:30-31 - divine power
• 2Pe 1:3

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• S&H 35:26-27 - quote
• Joh 6:33,50

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