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KJV w/Strong# - {14} Now <1161> thanks <5485> [be] unto God <2316>, which always <3842> causeth <2358> us to triumph <2358> in Christ <5547>, and maketh <5319> manifest <5319> the savour <3744> of his knowledge <1108> by us in every <3956> place <5117>.
NIV - 14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.
NRSV - 14 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads in every place the fragrance that comes from knowing him.
KJV w/Strong# - {1} Give <05414> the king <04428> thy judgments <04941>, O God <0430>, and thy righteousness <06666> unto the king's <04428> son <01121>. {2} He shall judge <01777> thy people <05971> with righteousness <06664>, and thy poor <06041> with judgment <04941>. {3} The mountains <02022> shall bring <05375> peace <07965> to the people <05971>, and the little hills <01389>, by righteousness <06666>. {4} He shall judge <08199> the poor <06041> of the people <05971>, he shall save <03467> the children <01121> of the needy <034>, and shall break <01792> in pieces the oppressor <06231>.
{7} In his days <03117> shall the righteous <06662> flourish <06524>; and abundance <07230> of peace <07965> so <05704> long <05704> as the moon <03394> endureth <01097>. {8} He shall have dominion <07287> also from sea <03220> to sea <03220>, and from the river <05104> unto the ends <0657> of the earth <0776>.
{11} Yea, all <03605> kings <04428> shall fall <07812> down <07812> before him: all <03605> nations <01471> shall serve <05647> him.
{17} His name <08034> shall endure <01961> for ever <05769>: his name <08034> shall be continued <05125> as long <06440> as the sun <08121>: and [men] shall be blessed <01288> in him: all <03605> nations <01471> shall call <0833> him blessed <0833>. {18} Blessed <01288> [be] the LORD <03068> God <0430>, the God <0430> of Israel <03478>, who only <0905> doeth <06213> wondrous <06381> things. {19} And blessed <01288> [be] his glorious <03519> name <08034> for ever <05769>: and let the whole earth <0776> be filled <04390> [with] his glory <03519>; ...
NIV - 1 Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. 2 He will judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. 3 The mountains will bring prosperity to the people, the hills the fruit of righteousness. 4 He will defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; he will crush the oppressor.
7 In his days the righteous will flourish; prosperity will abound till the moon is no more. 8 He will rule from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth.
11 All kings will bow down to him and all nations will serve him.
17 May his name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun. All nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed. 18 Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. 19 Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory...
NRSV - 1 Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. 2 May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. 3 May the mountains yield prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness. 4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the needy, and crush the oppressor.
7 In his days may righteousness flourish and peace abound, until the moon is no more. 8 May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
11 May all kings fall down before him, all nations give him service.
17 May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun. May all nations be blessed in him; may they pronounce him happy. 18 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things. 19 Blessed be his glorious name forever; may his glory fill the whole earth...
<B1> Isaiah 42
KJV w/Strong# - {1} Behold <02005> my servant <05650>, whom I uphold <08551>; mine elect <0972>, [in whom] my soul <05315> delighteth <07521>; I have put <05414> my spirit <07307> upon him: he shall bring <03318> forth <03318> judgment <04941> to the Gentiles <01471>.
{3} A bruised <07533> reed <07070> shall he not break <07665>, and the smoking <03544> flax <06594> shall he not quench <03518>: he shall bring <03318> forth <03318> judgment <04941> unto truth <0571>.
{6} I the LORD <03068> have called <07121> thee in righteousness <06664>, and will hold <02388> thine hand <03027>, and will keep <05341> thee, and give <05414> thee for a covenant <01285> of the people <05971>, for a light <0216> of the Gentiles <01471>; {7} To open <06491> the blind <05787> eyes <05869>, to bring <03318> out the prisoners <0616> from the prison <04525>, [and] them that sit <03427> in darkness <02822> out of the prison <03608> house <01004>.
NIV - 1 “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations.
3 A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;
6 “I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, 7 to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.
NRSV - 1 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.
3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice.
6 I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, 7 to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.
KJV w/Strong# - {1} Behold <02005>, I will send <07971> my messenger <04397>, and he shall prepare <06437> the way <01870> before <06440> me: and the Lord <0113>, whom <0834> ye seek <01245>, shall suddenly <06597> come <0935> to his temple <01964>, even the messenger <04397> of the covenant <01285>, whom <0834> ye delight <02655> in: behold <02009>, he shall come <0935>, saith <0559> the LORD <03068> of hosts <06635>.
{11} And I will rebuke <01605> the devourer <0398> for your sakes, and he shall not destroy <07843> the fruits <06529> of your ground <0127>; neither <03808> shall your vine <01612> cast <07921> her fruit <07920> before the time in the field <07704>, saith <0559> the LORD <03068> of hosts <06635>. {12} And all <03605> nations <01471> shall call <0833> you blessed <0833>: for ye shall be a delightsome <02656> land <0776>, saith <0559> the LORD <03068> of hosts <06635>.
NIV - 1 “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the LORD Almighty.
11 I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not cast their fruit,” says the LORD Almighty. 12 “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land,” says the LORD Almighty.
NRSV - 1 See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts.
11 I will rebuke the locust for you, so that it will not destroy the produce of your soil; and your vine in the field shall not be barren, says the Lord of hosts. 12 Then all nations will count you happy, for you will be a land of delight, says the Lord of hosts.
KJV w/Strong# - {2} ...unto you that fear <03373> my name <08034> shall the Sun <08121> of righteousness <06666> arise <02224> with healing <04832> in his wings <03671>;...
NIV - 2 ...for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings...
NRSV - 2 ...for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings...
KJV w/Strong# - {20} And we know <1492> that the Son <5207> of God <2316> is come <2240>, and hath given <1325> us an understanding <1271>, that we may know <1097> him that is true <228>, and we are in him that is true <228>, [even] in his Son <5207> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>...
NIV - 20 We know also 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—even in his Son Jesus Christ...
NRSV - 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...
<B5> Luke 4
KJV w/Strong# - {14} And Jesus <2424> returned <5290> in the power <1411> of the Spirit <4151> into <1519> Galilee <1056>: and there went <1831> out a fame <5345> of him through <2596> all <3650> the region <4066> round <4066> about <4066>.
NIV - 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside.
NRSV - 14 Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country.
KJV w/Strong# - {1} Then <1161> drew near <1448> unto him all <3956> the publicans <5057> and sinners <268> for to hear <191> him. {2} And the Pharisees <5330> and scribes <1122> murmured <1234>, saying <3004>, This <3778> man receiveth <4327> sinners <268>, and eateth <4906> with them. {3} And he spake <2036> this <5026> parable <3850> unto them, saying <3004>, {4} What <5101> man <444> of you, having <2192> an hundred <1540> sheep <4263>, if he lose <622> one <1520> of them, doth not leave <2641> the ninety <1768> and nine <1768> in the wilderness <2048>, and go <4198> after <1909> that which is lost <622>, until <2193> he find <2147> it? {5} And when he hath found <2147> [it], he layeth <2007> [it] on <1909> his shoulders <5606>, rejoicing <5463>. {6} And when he cometh <2064> home <3624>, he calleth <4779> together <4779> [his] friends <5384> and neighbours <1069>, saying <3004> unto them, Rejoice <4796> with me; for I have found <2147> my sheep <4263> which <3588> was lost <622>. {7} I say <3004> unto you, that likewise <3779> joy <5479> shall be in heaven <3772> over <1909> one <1520> sinner <268> that repenteth <3340>, more than <2228> over <1909> ninety <1768> and nine <1768> just <1342> persons, which <3748> need <5532> no <3756> repentance <3341>.
NIV - 1 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
NRSV - 1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 So he told them this parable: 4 “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? 5 When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ 7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
<B7> Matthew 12
KJV w/Strong# - {22} Then <5119> was brought <4374> unto him one possessed <1139> with a devil <1139>, blind <5185>, and dumb <2974>: and he healed <2323> him, insomuch <5620> that the blind <5185> and dumb <2974> both <2532> spake <2980> and saw <991>. {23} And all <3956> the people <3793> were amazed <1839>, and said <3004>, Is not this <3778> the son <5207> of David <1138>? {24} But when the Pharisees <5330> heard <191> [it], they said <2036>, This <3778> [fellow] doth not cast <1544> out devils <1140>, but by Beelzebub <954> the prince <758> of the devils <1140>. {25} And Jesus <2424> knew <1492> their thoughts <1761>, and said <2036> unto them, Every <3956> kingdom <932> divided <3307> against <2596> itself <1438> is brought <2049> to desolation <2049>; and every <3956> city <4172> or <2228> house <3614> divided <3307> against <2596> itself <1438> shall not stand <2476>: {26} And if <1487> Satan <4567> cast <1544> out Satan <4567>, he is divided <3307> against <1909> himself <1438>; how <4459> shall then <3767> his kingdom <932> stand <2476>? {27} And if <1487> I by Beelzebub <954> cast <1544> out devils <1140>, by whom <5101> do your <5216> children <5207> cast <1544> [them] out? therefore <5124> they shall be your <5216> judges <2923>. {28} But if <1487> I cast <1544> out devils <1140> by the Spirit <4151> of God <2316>, then <686> the kingdom <932> of God <2316> is come <5348> unto you.
NIV - 22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, “Could this be the Son of David?” 24 But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “It is only by Beelzebub, the prince of demons, that this fellow drives out demons.” 25 Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. 26 If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? 27 And if I drive out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your people drive them out? So then, they will be your judges. 28 But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
NRSV - 22 Then they brought to him a demoniac who was blind and mute; and he cured him, so that the one who had been mute could speak and see. 23 All the crowds were amazed and said, “Can this be the Son of David?” 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons, that this fellow casts out the demons.” 25 He knew what they were thinking and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. 26 If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then will his kingdom stand? 27 If I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your own exorcists cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. 28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come to you.
<B8> Luke 22
KJV w/Strong# - {1} Now <1161> the feast <1859> of unleavened <106> bread drew nigh <1448>, which is called <3004> the Passover <3957>. {2} And the chief <749> priests <749> and scribes <1122> sought <2212> how <4459> they might kill <337> him; for they feared <5399> the people <2992>.
{52} Then <1161> Jesus <2424> said <2036> unto the chief <749> priests <749>, and captains <4755> of the temple <2411>, and the elders <4245>, which were come <3854> to him, Be ye come <1831> out, as against <1909> a thief <3027>, with swords <3162> and staves <3586>? {53} When I was daily <2250> with you in the temple <2411>, ye stretched <1614> forth <1614> no <3756> hands <5495> against <1909> me: but this <3778> is your <5216> hour <5610>, and the power <1849> of darkness <4655>. {54} Then <1161> took <4815> they him, and led <71> [him], and brought <1521> him into <1519> the high <749> priest's <749> house <3624>...
NIV - 1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2 and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.
52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come for him, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs? 53 Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour—when darkness reigns.” 54 Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest...
NRSV - 1 Now the festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was near. 2 The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people.
52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders who had come for him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a bandit? 53 When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!” 54 Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house...
KJV w/Strong# - {1} And the whole <537> multitude <4128> of them arose <450>, and led <71> him unto Pilate <4091>.
{13} And Pilate <4091>, when he had called <4779> together <4779> the chief <749> priests <749> and the rulers <758> and the people <2992>, {14} Said <2036> unto them, Ye have brought <4374> this <5129> man <444> unto me, as one that perverteth <654> the people <2992>: and, behold <2400>, I, having examined <350> [him] before <1799> you, have found <2147> no <3762> fault <158> in this <5126> man <444> touching those things whereof ye accuse <2723> him:
{21} But they cried <2019>, saying <3004>, Crucify <4717> [him], crucify <4717> him.
{24} And Pilate <4091> gave sentence <1948> that it should be as they required <155>.
{33} And when <3753> they were come <565> to the place <5117>, which <3588> is called <2564> Calvary <2898>, there <1563> they crucified <4717> him, and the malefactors <2557>, one <3303> on <1537> the right <1188> hand, and the other <3739> on <1537> the left <710>. {34} Then <1161> said <3004> Jesus <2424>, Father <3962>, forgive <863> them; for they know <1492> not what <5101> they do <4160>...
NIV - 1 Then the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate.
13 Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him.
21 But they kept shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!”
24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand.
33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”...
NRSV - 1 Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate.
13 Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him.
21 but they kept shouting, “Crucify, crucify him!”
24 So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted.
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.”]]...
<B10> Luke 23
KJV w/Strong# - {50} And, behold <2400>, [there was] a man <435> named <3686> Joseph <2501>, a counsellor <1010>; [and he was] a good <18> man <435>, and a just <1342>:
{52} This <3778> [man] went <4334> unto Pilate <4091>, and begged <154> the body <4983> of Jesus <2424>. {53} And he took <2507> it down <2507>, and wrapped <1794> it in linen <4616>, and laid <5087> it in a sepulchre <3418> that was hewn <2991> in stone <2991>, wherein <3757> never <3764> man <3762> before <3764> was laid <2749>. {54} And that day <2250> was the preparation <3904>, and the sabbath <4521> drew <2020> on <2020>. {55} And the women <1135> also <2532>, which <3748> came <4905> with him from Galilee <1056>, followed <2628> after <2628>, and beheld <2300> the sepulchre <3419>, and how <5613> his body <4983> was laid <5087>.
NIV - 50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man,
52 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body. 53 Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in a tomb cut in the rock, one in which no one had yet been laid. 54 It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. 55 The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it.
NRSV - 50 Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council,
52 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 53 Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid. 54 It was the day of Preparation, and the sabbath was beginning. 55 The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid.
KJV w/Strong# - {1} Now <2532> upon the first <3391> [day] of the week <4521>, very early <901> <3722> in the morning, they came <2064> unto the sepulchre <3418>, bringing <5342> the spices <759> which <3739> they had prepared <2090>, and certain [others] with them. {2} And they found <2147> the stone <3037> rolled <617> away <617> from the sepulchre <3419>. {3} And they entered <1525> in, and found <2147> not the body <4983> of the Lord <2962> Jesus <2424>. {4} And it came <1096> to pass, as they were much <1280> perplexed <1280> thereabout <5127>, behold <2400>, two <1417> men <435> stood <2186> by them in shining <797> garments <2067>: {5} And as they were afraid <1719>, and bowed <2827> down [their] faces <4383> to the earth <1093>, they said <2036> unto them, Why <5101> seek <2212> ye the living <2198> among <3326> the dead <3498>? {6} He is not here <5602>, but is risen <1453>:...
NIV - 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen!...
NRSV - But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in, they did not find the body. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. 5 The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the mensaid to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but has risen.
KJV w/Strong# - {8} And they departed <1831> quickly <5035> from the sepulchre <3419> with fear <5401> and great <3173> joy <5479>; and did run <5143> to bring <518> his disciples <3101> word <518>. {9} And as they went <4198> to tell <518> his disciples <3101>, behold <2400>, Jesus <2424> met <528> them, saying <3004>, All hail <5463>. And they came <4334> and held <2902> him by the feet <4228>, and worshipped <4352> him. {10} Then <5119> said <3004> Jesus <2424> unto them, Be not afraid <5399>: go <565> tell <518> my brethren <80> that they go <5217> into <1519> Galilee <1056>, and there <1563> shall they see <3700> me.
NIV - 8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
NRSV - 8 So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
<B13> Matthew 28
KJV w/Strong# - {16} Then <1161> the eleven <1733> disciples <3101> went <4198> away into <1519> Galilee <1056>, into <1519> a mountain <3735> where <3757> Jesus <2424> had appointed <5021> them. {17} And when they saw <1492> him, they worshipped <4352> him: but some <3588> doubted <1365>. {18} And Jesus <2424> came <4334> and spake <2980> unto them, saying <3004>, All <3956> power <1849> is given <1325> unto me in heaven <3772> and in earth <1093>. {19} Go <4198> ye therefore <3767>, and teach <3100> all <3956> nations <1484>, baptizing <907> them in the name <3686> of the Father <3962>, and of the Son <5207>, and of the Holy <40> Ghost <4151>: {20} Teaching <1321> them to observe <5083> all <3956> things whatsoever <3745> I have commanded <1781> you: and, lo <2400>, I am <1510> with you alway <2250>, [even] unto the end <4930> of the world <165>...
NIV - 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
NRSV - 16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
KJV w/Strong# - {19} So <3303> then <3767> after <3326> the Lord <2962> had spoken <2980> unto them, he was received <353> up into <1519> heaven <3772>, and sat <2523> on <1537> the right <1188> hand of God <2316>. {20} And they went <1831> forth <1831>, and preached <2784> every <3837> where <3837>, the Lord <2962> working <4903> with [them], and confirming <950> the word <3056> with signs <4592> following <1872>...
NIV - [[19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. 20 Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. ]]
NRSV - [[19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that accompanied it.]]
{Note: 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."}
KJV w/Strong# - {1} Therefore <5124> seeing we have <2192> this <5026> ministry <1248>, as we have received <1653> mercy <1653>, we faint <1573> not;
{5} For we preach <2784> not ourselves <1438>, but Christ <5547> Jesus <2424> the Lord <2962>; and ourselves <1438> your <5216> servants <1401> for Jesus <2424>' sake.
{13} We having <2192> the same <846> spirit <4151> of faith <4102>, according <2596> as it is written <1125>, I believed <4100>, and therefore <1352> have I spoken <2980>; we also <2532> believe <4100>, and therefore <1352> speak <2980>; {14} Knowing <1492> that he which raised <1453> up the Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> shall raise <1453> up us also <2532> by Jesus <2424>, and shall present <3936> [us] with you. {15} For all <3956> things [are] for your <5209> sakes, that the abundant <4121> grace <5485> might through <1223> the thanksgiving <2169> of many <4119> redound <4052> to the glory <1391> of God <2316>.
NIV - 1Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
13 It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, 14 because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence. 15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.
NRSV - 1 Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart.
5 For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake.
13 But just as we have the same spirit of faith that is in accordance with scripture—“I believed, and so I spoke”—we also believe, and so we speak, 14 because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will bring us with you into his presence. 15 Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
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