KJV - 23 …the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

NRSV - 23 ...the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

TEV - "Slaves of Righteousness" - 20 When you were the slaves of sin, you were free from righteousness. 21 What did you gain from doing the things that you are now ashamed of? The result of those things is death! 22 But now you have been set free from sin and are the slaves of God. Your gain is a life fully dedicated to him, and the result is eternal life. 23 For sin pays its wage -- death; but God's free gift is eternal life in union with Christ Jesus our Lord.

• Rom 6:23
• Mis 76:26

KJV - 35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

NRSV - 35 Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness.

TEV - "Jesus Has Pity for the People" - 35 Jesus went around visiting all the towns and villages. He taught in the synagogues, preached the Good News about the Kingdom, and healed people with every kind of disease and sickness. 36 As he saw the crowds, his heart was filled with pity for them, because they were worried and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 So he said to his disciples, "The harvest is large, but there are few workers to gather it in. 38 Pray to the owner of the harvest that he will send out workers to gather in his harvest."

• Mat 9:35 - omit KJV wording: AMONG <1722> THE PEOPLE <2992> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)

KJV - 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [Why do you ask me about what is good?] there is none good but one, that is, God: [There is only one who is good;] but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

NRSV - 16 Then someone came to him and said, "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?" 17 And he said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments." 18 He said to him, "Which ones?" And Jesus said, "You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; 19 Honor your father and mother; also, You shall love your neighbor as yourself." 20 The young man said to him, "I have kept all these; what do I still lack?" 21 Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me."

TEV - "The Rich Young Man" - 16 Once a man came to Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what good thing must I do to receive eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me concerning what is good?" answered Jesus. "There is only One who is good. Keep the commandments if you want to enter life." 18 "What commandments?" he asked. Jesus answered, "Do not commit murder; do not commit adultery; do not steal; do not accuse anyone falsely; 19 respect your father and your mother; and love your neighbor as you love yourself." 20 "I have obeyed all these commandments," the young man replied. "What else do I need to do?" 21 Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven; then come and follow me." 22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he was very rich.

• Mat 19:16 - (immediately before "Master") omit KJV wording: GOOD - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Though not in the original Greek text of Mat 19:16, "Good Master" was in the original Greek text of this account in both Mar 10:17 and Luk 18:18. Mark is widely regarded as the earliest of the four gospels and also as a source for the writing of both Matthew and Luke.
• Mat 19:16
• Mar 10:17
• Luk 10:25
• Luk 18:18
• Joh 6:68
• Mat 19:17 - KJV wording: WHY <5101> CALLEST THOU <3004> ME <1474> GOOD <18, accusative singular neuter adjective>? - corrected wording: Why <5101> ask <2065> me <1473> about <4012> the <3588> good <18, genetive singular neuter adjective>? - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Though not in the original Greek text of this account in Mat 10:17, "Why <5101> do you call <3004> me <1474> good <18>" was in the original Greek text and KJV text of both Mar 10:18 and Luk 18:19.
• Mat 19:17 - KJV wording: [THERE IS] NONE <3762> GOOD <18> BUT <1487> <3361> ONE <1520>, [THAT IS], GOD <2316> - corrected wording: One <1520> is <2076> the <3588> good <18>. - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Though not the original Greek text of this account in Mat 19:17, "No one <3762> is <-, no verb here in Greek text> good <18> except <1487> <3361> God <2316> alone <1520>" was in the original Greek text of this account of both Mar 10:18 and Luk 18:19.
• Mat 19:18 -19 - The Commandments (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th)
• To explore additional references in the Bible and other writings, browse:
• "Ten Commandments" at http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/10commandments.htm.
• "Jesus' teachings on 4 Commandments that he specificially singled out for comment" (4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th) at http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/10commandments-jesus-comments.htm.
• Mat 19:19 - LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
• To explore additional references in the Bible and other writings, browse "LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/c.htm.
• Mat 19:19 - LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR AS THYSELF
• Though in the original Greek and KJV Greek text of this account in Mat 19:19, "Love your neighbor as yourself" was not in the original Greek or KJV Greek text of Mar 10:19 or Luk 18:20.
• Mat 19:20 - omit KJV wording: FROM <1537> MY <3450> YOUTH UP <3503> - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
• Though not in the original Greek text of this account in Mat 19:20, "since <1537> my <3450> youth <3503>" was in the original Greek and KJV Greek texts of both Mar 10:20 and Luk 18:21.
• Mat 19:21 - TREASURE IN HEAVEN
• To explore additional references in the Bible and other writings, browse "TREASURE IN HEAVEN" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/t.htm.

KJV - 1 Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth , or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.

14 O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

16 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.

NRSV - 1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

4 For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past, or like a watch in the night.

14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

16 Let your work be manifest to your servants, and your glorious power to their children.

TEV - "Of God and Man" - 1 O Lord, you have always been our home. 2 Before you created the hills or brought the world into being, you were eternally God, and will be God forever. 3 You tell man to return to what he was; you change him back to dust. 4 A thousand years to you are like one day; they are like yesterday, already gone, like a short hour in the night. 5 You carry us away like a flood; we last no longer than a dream. We are like weeds that sprout in the morning, 6 that grow and burst into bloom, then dry up and die in the evening. 7 We are destroyed by your anger; we are terrified by your fury. 8 You place our sins before you, our secret sins where you can see them.

13 How much longer will your anger last? Have pity, O LORD, on your servants! 14 Fill us each morning with your constant love, so that we may sing and be glad all our life. 15 Give us now as much happiness as the sadness you gave us during all our years of misery. 16 Let us, your servants, see your mighty deeds; let our descendants see your glorious might. 17 LORD our God, may your blessings be with us. Give us success in all we do!

• Psa 90:2 - omit KJV wording: EVER - (based on the original text of Psalms)
• Psa 90:16
• Isa 5:12

KJV - 7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. 8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. 9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.

NRSV - 7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.

TEV - "The Goodness of God" - 7 How precious, O God, is your constant love! We find protection under the shadow of your wings. 8 We feast on the abundant food you provide; you let us drink from the river of your goodness. 9 You are the source of all life, and because of your light we see the light. 10 Continue to love those who know you and to do good to those who are righteous. 11 Do not let proud men attack me or wicked men make me run away.

• Psa 36:7
• Psa 17:8
• Psa 36:8
• Mis 127:7
• [The entire dedicatory sermon in Pul 1:1 to Pul 11:8 is based upon this verse.]
• Pul 1:1
• Pul 2:9-Pul 3:18
• Pul 4:20
• Pul 7:24
• Pul 9:16-21
• My 18:4
• Psa 36:9
• Pro 13:14
• Pro 14:27
• Pro 16:22
• S&H 190:21-31
• S&H 510:9

KJV - 8 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth:…

10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

NRSV - 8 I keep the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;...

10 For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your faithful one see the Pit. 11 You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

TEV - "A Prayer of Confidence" - 7 I praise the LORD, because he guides me, and in the night my conscience warns me. 8 I am always aware of the LORD's presence; he is near, and nothing can shake me. 9 And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure, 10 because you protect me from the power of death. I have served you faithfully, and you will not abandon me to the world of the dead. 11 You will show me the path that leads to life; your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever.

• Psa 16:8
• Act 2:25
• Psa 16:9
• Act 2:26
• Psa 16:10
• Psa 49:9
• Act 2:27,31
• Act 13:35
• Psa 16:11
• Act 2:28

<S&H citations 1, 3, 5, 10, 12 and elsewhere in this week's Bible Lesson>

• S&H 289:32 (and elsewhere is this week's Bible Lesson) - Life is God
• See Deu 30:20 (ASV, KJV, NIV)
• See also Jesus' declaration, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." (Joh 14:7,12) Since Christ Jesus is described as "the image of the invisible God" (Col 1:15) and as "the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being" (Heb 1:3). Jesus himself said, "If you know me, you will know my Father also,"and "Whoever has seen me has seen the Father" (Joh 12:9). We may then conclude that by trutly seeing Jesus as "the life" we are seeing God, the Father, as Life.

<S&H citation 1 and 3>

• S&H 290:1-2 - I AM
• Exo 3:14
• To further explore the biblical use of I AM, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/i-am.htm.

KJV - 5 Thus saith God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:

8 I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

NRSV - 5 Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it:

8 I am the LORD, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols.

TEV - "The LORD's Servant" - 5 God created the heavens and stretched them out; he fashioned the earth and all that lives there; he gave life and breath to all its people. And now the LORD God says to his servant, 6 "I, the LORD, have called you and given you power to see that justice is done on earth. Through you I will make a covenant with all peoples; through you I will bring light to the nations. 7 You will open the eyes of the blind and set free those who sit in dark prisons. 8 "I alone am the LORD your God. No other god may share my glory; I will not let idols share my praise. 9 The things I predicted have now come true. Now I will tell you of new things even before they begin to happen."

• Isa 42:5
• Gen 1:1-31
• Isa 42:7 - OPEN THE BLIND EYES
• To explore additional references in the Bible and other writings, browse "OPEN THE BLIND EYES" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/o.htm.
• Isa 42:7 - BRING OUT FROM THE PRISON/DARKNESS
• To explore additional references in the Bible and other writings, browse "BRING OUT FROM THE PRISON/DARKNESS" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/b.htm.
• Isa 42:8
• Exo 3:15
• Isa 48:11

KJV - 11 Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.

26 As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets, 27 Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us. 28 But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble:…

NRSV - 11 Has a nation changed its gods, even though they are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for something that does not profit.

26 As a thief is shamed when caught, so the house of Israel shall be shamed -- they, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets, 27 who say to a tree, "You are my father," and to a stone, "You gave me birth." For they have turned their backs to me, and not their faces. But in the time of their trouble they say, "Come and save us!" 28 But where are your gods that you made for yourself? Let them come, if they can save you, in your time of trouble;...

TEV - "The LORD's Case against His People" - 9 "And so I, the LORD, will state my case against my people again. I will bring charges against their descendants. 10 Go west to the island of Cyprus, and send someone eastward to the land of Kedar. You will see that nothing like this has ever happened before. 11 No other nation has ever changed its gods, even though they were not real. But my people have exchanged me, the God who has brought them honor, for gods that can do nothing for them.

"Israel Deserves to Be Punished" - 26 The LORD says, "Just as a thief is disgraced when caught, so all you people of Israel will be disgraced -- your kings and officials, your priests and prophets. 27 You will all be disgraced -- you that say that a tree is your father and that a rock is your mother. This will happen because you turned away from me instead of turning to me. But when you are in trouble, you ask me to come and save you. 28 "Where are the gods that you made for yourselves? When you are in trouble, let them save you -- if they can! Judah, you have as many gods as you have cities.

KJV - 10 But the Lord is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king:…

NRSV - 10 But the LORD is the true God; he is the living God and the everlasting King...

TEV - "Idolatry and True Worship" - 8 All of them are stupid and foolish. What can they learn from wooden idols? 9 Their idols are covered with silver from Spain and with gold from Uphaz, all the work of artists; they are dressed in violet and purple cloth woven by skilled weavers. 10 But you, LORD, are the true God, you are the living God and the eternal king. When you are angry, the world trembles; the nations cannot endure your anger.

<S&H citation 7>

• S&H 289:29-30 - things spiritual
• Rom 8:5
• S&H 289:31-32 - offspring of flesh
• Rom 9:8
• S&H 289:31-32 - offspring (of God)
• Act 17:28
• S&H 289:31-32 - matter
• The 1905 edition of S&H used the word "death" instead of "matter."

KJV - 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

NRSV - 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits -- 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

TEV - "The Love of God" - 1 Praise the LORD, my soul! All my being, praise his holy name! 2 Praise the LORD, my soul, and do not forget how kind he is. 3 He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. 4 He keeps me from the grave and blesses me with love and mercy. 5 He fills my life with good things, so that I stay young and strong like an eagle.

• Psa 103:3 - HEALS ALL YOUR DISEASES
• To explore additional references, browse
• "CHRISTIAN HEALING" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/christianhealing.htm
• Psa 103:4
• My 13:16

KJV - 9 The writing of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick, and was recovered of his sickness:

11 I said, I shall not see the Lord, even the Lord, in the land of the living: I shall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world.

14 Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O Lord, I am oppressed; undertake for me. 15 What shall I say? he hath both spoken unto me, and himself hath done it:…

17 Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. 18 For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. 19 The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.

NRSV - 9 A writing of King Hezekiah of Judah, after he had been sick and had recovered from his sickness:

11 I said, I shall not see the LORD in the land of the living; I shall look upon mortals no more among the inhabitants of the world.

14 Like a swallow or a crane I clamor, I moan like a dove. My eyes are weary with looking upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; be my security! 15 But what can I say? For he has spoken to me, and he himself has done it...

17 Surely it was for my welfare that I had great bitterness; but you have held back my life from the pit of destruction, for you have cast all my sins behind your back. 18 For Sheol cannot thank you, death cannot praise you; those who go down to the Pit cannot hope for your faithfulness. 19 The living, the living, they thank you, as I do this day; fathers make known to children your faithfulness.

TEV - "King Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery" - 9 After Hezekiah recovered from his illness, he wrote this song of praise: 10 I thought that in the prime of life I was going to the world of the dead, Never to live out my life. 11 I thought that in this world of the living I would never again see the LORD or any living person. 12 My life was cut off and ended, Like a tent that is taken down, Like cloth that is cut from a loom. I thought that God was ending my life. 13 All night I cried out with pain, As if a lion were breaking my bones. I thought that God was ending my life. 14 My voice was thin and weak, And I moaned like a dove. My eyes grew tired from looking to heaven. LORD, rescue me from all this trouble. 15 What can I say? The LORD has done this. My heart is bitter, and I cannot sleep. 16 Lord, I will live for you, for you alone; Heal me and let me live. 17 My bitterness will turn into peace. You save my life from all danger; You forgive all my sins. 18 No one in the world of the dead can praise you; The dead cannot trust in your faithfulness. 19 It is the living who praise you, as I praise you now. Fathers tell their children how faithful you are. 20 LORD, you have healed me. We will play harps and sing your praise, Sing praise in your Temple as long as we live. [ 21 Isaiah told the king to put a paste made of figs on his boil, and he would get well. 22 Then King Hezekiah asked, "What is the sign to prove that I will be able to go to the Temple?" ]

• Isa 38:9-22 - King Hezekiah's illness and recovery
• Isa 38:21,22 - Though not found in the Bible Lesson, verses 21 and 22 are in the same Bible paragraph as those verses that are in the Bible Lesson and require some explanation for those reading the entire account in context. Verses 21 and 22 actually describe events that took place prior to Hezekiah's healing. Some ancient manuscripts omit these verses. Some modern annotated translations (NRSV, see below) comment that they belong immediately after Isa 38:6, and some modern translations (NAB, NJB, REB, TEV) move them immediately after Isa 38:6. To understand the chronology and biblical details of Hezekiah's healing, it is recommended that you read the entire chapter, Isa 38:1-22, in the NAB (New American Bible), NJB (New Jerusalam Bible), REB (Revised English Bible), TEV (Today's English Version), or another modern translation that revises the order of the verses. You may also read it understandingly in the NRSV, if you read the verses in chapter 38 in the following order: 1-6, 21-22, 7-20, which appears as follows in the TEV:

1 About this time King Hezekiah fell ill and almost died. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to see him and said to him, “The Lord tells you that you are to put everything in order because you will not recover. Get ready to die.” 2 Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed: 3 “Remember, Lord, that I have served you faithfully and loyally, and that I have always tried to do what you wanted me to.” And he began to cry bitterly. 4 Then the Lord commanded Isaiah 5 to go back to Hezekiah and say to him, “I, the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will let you live fifteen years longer. 6 I will rescue you and this city of Jerusalem from the emperor of Assyria, and I will continue to protect the city.” 21 Isaiah told the king to put a paste made of figs on his boil, and he would get well. 22 Then King Hezekiah asked, “What is the sign to prove that I will be able to go to the Temple?” 7 Isaiah replied, “The Lord will give you a sign to prove that he will keep his promise. 8 On the stairway built by King Ahaz, the Lord will make the shadow go back ten steps.” And the shadow moved back ten steps. 9 After Hezekiah recovered from his illness, he wrote this song of praise:

10 I thought that in the prime of life I was going to the world of the dead, Never to live out my life. 11 I thought that in this world of the living I would never again see the Lord or any living person. 12 My life was cut off and ended, like a tent that is taken down, like cloth that is cut from a loom. I thought that God was ending my life. 13All night I cried out with pain, as if a lion were breaking my bones. I thought that God was ending my life. 14 My voice was thin and weak, and I moaned like a dove. My eyes grew tired from looking to heaven. Lord, rescue me from all this trouble. 15 What can I say? The Lord has done this. My heart is bitter, and I cannot sleep.

16 Lord, I will live for you, for you alone; Heal me and let me live. 17 My bitterness will turn into peace. You save my life from all danger; You forgive all my sins. 18 No one in the world of the dead can praise you; the dead cannot trust in your faithfulness. 19 It is the living who praise you, as I praise you now. Parents tell their children how faithful you are. 20 Lord, you have healed me. We will play harps and sing your praise, sing praise in your Temple as long as we live.

• The HarperCollins Study Bible: New Revised Standard Version (annotated by the Society of Biblical Literature, San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1993) comments: "These verses would fit better between vv. 6 and 7 (see 2 Kings 20.7-8)"
• The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version (edited by Bruce M. Metzger and Roland E. Murphy, New York: Oxford University Press, 1994) comments: "These verses belong between vv. 6-7."
• For some additional details, see Preliminary and Interim Report on the Hebrew Old Testament Text Project, Vol. 4, page 99 (New York: United Bible Societies, 1979) and Old Testament Library: Isaiah 13-39, pages 400-407, by Otto Kaiser (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1974). In addition to his detailed scholarly commentary on chapter 38, he offers the following insightful conclusion regarding this story about Hezekiah :

Whenever we look away from ourselves to God, we are set free, and a new beginning together is made possible.

KJV - 8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. 9 I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.

NRSV - 8 For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. 9 I walk before the LORD in the land of the living.

TEV - "A Man Saved from Death Praises God" - 8 The LORD saved me from death; he stopped my tears and kept me from defeat. 9 And so I walk in the presence of the LORD in the world of the living. 10 I kept on believing, even when I said, "I am completely crushed," 11 even when I was afraid and said, "No one can be trusted." 12 What can I offer the LORD for all his goodness to me? 13 I will bring a wine offering to the LORD, to thank him for saving me. 14 In the assembly of all his people I will give him what I have promised.

<S&H citation 12>

• S&H 366:24 - God is All
• 1Co 12:6
• 1Co 15:28
• Eph 1:23
• see also
• Eph 4:6
• Col 3:11

<S&H citation 14>

• S&H 14:28-30 - quote
• Mat 7:29

KJV - 46 The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

NRSV - 46 The LORD lives! Blessed be my rock, and exalted be the God of my salvation,

48 who delivered me from my enemies; indeed, you exalted me above my adversaries; you delivered me from the violent.

TEV - "David's Song of Victory" - 46 The LORD lives! Praise my defender! Proclaim the greatness of the God who saves me. 47 He gives me victory over my enemies; he subdues the nations under me 48 and saves me from my foes. O LORD, you give me victory over my enemies and protect me from violent men. 49 And so I praise you among the nations; I sing praises to you. 50 God gives great victories to his king; he shows constant love to the one he has chosen, to David and his descendants forever.

KJV - 6 O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them. 7 But the Lord shall endure for ever:…

NRSV - 6 The enemies have vanished in everlasting ruins; their cities you have rooted out; the very memory of them has perished. 7 But the LORD sits enthroned forever,...

TEV - "Thanksgiving to God for His Justice" - 3 My enemies turn back when you appear; they fall down and die. 4 You are fair and honest in your judgments, and you have judged in my favor. 5 You have condemned the heathen and destroyed the wicked; they will be remembered no more. 6 Our enemies are finished forever; you have destroyed their cities, and they are completely forgotten. 7 But the LORD is king forever; he has set up his throne for judgment. 8 He rules the world with righteousness; he judges the nations with justice.

KJV - 18 Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.

NRSV - 18 Violence shall no more be heard in your land, devastation or destruction within your borders; you shall call your walls Salvation, and your gates Praise.

TEV - "The Future Glory of Jerusalem" - 17 "I will bring you gold instead of bronze, Silver and bronze instead of iron and wood, And iron instead of stone. Your rulers will no longer oppress you; I will make them rule with justice and peace. 18 The sounds of violence will be heard no more; Destruction will not shatter your country again. I will protect and defend you like a wall; You will praise me because I have saved you.

KJV - 17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

NRSV - 17 No weapon that is fashioned against you shall prosper, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, says the LORD.

TEV - "The Future Jerusalem" - 16 "I create the blacksmith, who builds a fire and forges weapons. I also create the soldier, who uses the weapons to kill. 17 But no weapon will be able to hurt you; you will have an answer for all who accuse you. I will defend my servants and give them victory." The LORD has spoken.

KJV - 17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. 18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

NRSV - 17 The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. 18 My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.

TEV - "Judgment and Restoration" - 15 But once more God will send us his spirit. The wasteland will become fertile, and fields will produce rich crops. 16 Everywhere in the land righteousness and justice will be done. 17 Because everyone will do what is right, there will be peace and security forever. 18 God's people will be free from worries, and their homes peaceful and safe. (19 But hail will fall on the forests, and the city will be torn down.) 20 How happy everyone will be with plenty of water for the crops and safe pasture everywhere for the donkeys and cattle.

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• S&H 571:15 - overcome evil with good
• Mat 5:44
• Luk 6:27,28,35
• Rom 12:14,17,21
• 1Th 5:15
• 1Pe 3:9
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• S&H 516:9-12 - God in goodness
• Exo 34:6
• 2Sa 7:28
• 1Ch 17:26
• 2Ch 6:41
• Psa 52:1
• Psa 68:10
• Hos 3:5
• Rom 2:4
• Rom 11:22
• 2Th 1:11

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• S&H 357:29-31 - quote
• Joh 5:26
• S&H 358:2-4 - bullet
• Mis 11:3-7,14-17
• My 277:10-14

KJV - 5 …weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

NRSV - 5 ...Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

TEV - "A Prayer of Thanksgiving" - 4 Sing praise to the LORD, all his faithful people! Remember what the Holy One has done, and give him thanks! 5 His anger lasts only a moment, his goodness for a lifetime. Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the morning. 6 I felt secure and said to myself, "I will never be defeated." 7 You were good to me, LORD; you protected me like a mountain fortress. But then you hid yourself from me, and I was afraid.

KJV - 1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

NRSV - 1 while Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 [[ Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them.

12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life."

TEV - "The Woman Caught in Adultery" - 1 Then everyone went home, but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early the next morning he went back to the Temple. All the people gathered around him, and he sat down and began to teach them. 3 The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought in a woman who had been caught committing adultery, and they made her stand before them all. 4 "Teacher," they said to Jesus, "this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. 5 In our Law Moses commanded that such a woman must be stoned to death. Now, what do you say?" 6 They said this to trap Jesus, so that they could accuse him. But he bent over and wrote on the ground with his finger.

"Jesus the Light of the World" - 12 Jesus spoke to the Pharisees again. "I am the light of the world," he said. "Whoever follows me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness." 13 The Pharisees said to him, "Now you are testifying on your own behalf; what you say proves nothing."

KJV - 11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. 14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. 16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

NRSV - 11 Soon afterwards he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. 12 As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother's only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town. 13 When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, "Do not weep." 14 Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, rise!" 15 The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. 16 Fear seized all of them; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has risen among us!" and "God has looked favorably on his people!"

TEV - "Jesus Raises a Widow's Son" - 11 Soon afterward Jesus went to a town named Nain, accompanied by his disciples and a large crowd. 12 Just as he arrived at the gate of the town, a funeral procession was coming out. The dead man was the only son of a woman who was a widow, and a large crowd from the town was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, his heart was filled with pity for her, and he said to her, "Don't cry." 14 Then he walked over and touched the coffin, and the men carrying it stopped. Jesus said, "Young man! Get up, I tell you!" 15 The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. 16 They all were filled with fear and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us!" they said; "God has come to save his people!" 17 This news about Jesus went out through all the country and the surrounding territory.

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• demonstration
• 1Co 2:4

KJV - 24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

NRSV - 24 Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you will abide in the Son and in the Father. 25 And this is what he has promised us, eternal life.

TEV - "The Enemy of Christ" - 22 Who, then, is the liar? It is anyone who says that Jesus is not the Messiah. Such a person is the Enemy of Christ -- he rejects both the Father and the Son. 23 For whoever rejects the Son rejects also the Father; whoever accepts the Son has the Father also. 24 Be sure, then, to keep in your hearts the message you heard from the beginning. If you keep that message, then you will always live in union with the Son and the Father. 25 And this is what Christ himself promised to give us -- eternal life.

• 1Jo 2:24 - KJV wording: REMAIN <3306> - more consistent wording: abide
• Note: "remain" was translated from the same Greek word <3306> from which "abide" was translated earlier in this verse.
• 1Jo 2:24 - KJV wording: CONTINUE <3306> more consistent wording: abide
• Note: "continue" was translated from the same Greek word <3306> from which "abide" was translated earlier in this verse.

KJV - 6 We are of God:…

9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

NRSV - 6 We are from God...

9 God's love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him.

13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.

TEV - "The True Spirit and the False Spirit" - 4 But you belong to God, my children, and have defeated the false prophets, because the Spirit who is in you is more powerful than the spirit in those who belong to the world. 5 Those false prophets speak about matters of the world, and the world listens to them because they belong to the world. 6 But we belong to God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever does not belong to God does not listen to us. This, then, is how we can tell the difference between the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error.

"God Is Love" - 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Whoever loves is a child of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 And God showed his love for us by sending his only Son into the world, so that we might have life through him. 10 This is what love is: it is not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the means by which our sins are forgiven. 11 Dear friends, if this is how God loved us, then we should love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God, but if we love one another, God lives in union with us, and his love is made perfect in us. 13 We are sure that we live in union with God and that he lives in union with us, because he has given us his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and tell others that the Father sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.

• 1Jo 4:9
• Joh 4:16

KJV - 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life;…

20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

NRSV - 11 And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life;...

20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

TEV - "The Witness about Jesus Christ" - 6 Jesus Christ is the one who came with the water of his baptism and the blood of his death. He came not only with the water, but with both the water and the blood. And the Spirit himself testifies that this is true, because the Spirit is truth. 7 There are three witnesses: 8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and all three give the same testimony. 9 We believe man's testimony; but God's testimony is much stronger, and he has given this testimony about his Son. 10 So whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his own heart; but whoever does not believe God, has made a liar of him, because he has not believed what God has said about his Son. 11 The testimony is this: God has given us eternal life, and this life has its source in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has this life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

"Eternal Life" - 18 We know that no child of God keeps on sinning, for the Son of God keeps him safe, and the Evil One cannot harm him. 19 We know that we belong to God even though the whole world is under the rule of the Evil One. 20 We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we know the true God. We live in union with the true God -- in union with his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and this is eternal life. 21 My children, keep yourselves safe from false gods!

• 1Jo 5:20 - true God
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• 1Jo 5:20
• Joh 17:3

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• S&H 410:4-9 - quote
• Joh 17:3

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• S&H 428:6-8 - quote
• Joh 8:51
• S&H 428:12-14 - quote
• Heb 11:10
• S&H 428:15-19
• Act 17:23

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• S&H 492:11-12 - bring immortality to light
• 2Ti 1:10

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