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KJV w/Strong# - {4} ...let patience <5281> have <2192> [her] perfect <5046> work <2041>, that ye may be perfect <5046> and entire <3648>, wanting <3007> nothing <3367>.
NIV - 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
NRSV - 4 ...let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing.
KJV w/Strong# - {3} Blessed <2128> [be] the God <2316> and Father <3962> of our Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, which <3588> according <2596> to his abundant <4183> mercy <1656> hath begotten <313> us again <313> unto a lively <2198> hope <1680> by the resurrection <386> of Jesus <2424> Christ <5547> from the dead <3498>, {4} To an inheritance <2817> incorruptible <862>, and undefiled <283>, and that fadeth <263> not away, reserved <5083> in heaven <3772> for you, {5} Who <3588> are kept <5432> by the power <1411> of God <2316> through <1223> faith <4102> unto salvation <4991> ready <2092> to be revealed <601> in the last <2078> time <2540>. {6} Wherein <1722> <3739> ye greatly rejoice <21>, though now <737> for a season <364> if <1487> need <1163> be, ye are in heaviness <3076> through <1722> manifold <4164> temptations <3986>: {7} That the trial <1383> of your <5216> faith <4102>, being <1096> much <4183> more precious <5093> than of gold <5553> that perisheth <622>, though it be tried <1381> with fire <4442>, might be found <2147> unto praise <1868> and honour <5092> and glory <1391> at <1722> the appearing <602> of Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>: {8} Whom <3739> having not seen <1492>, ye love <25>; in whom, though now <737> ye see <3708> [him] not, yet <1161> believing <4100>, ye rejoice <21> with joy <5479> unspeakable <412> and full of glory <1392>: {9} Receiving <2865> the end <5056> of your <5216> faith <4102>, [even] the salvation <4991> of [your] souls <5590>.
{13} Wherefore <1352> gird <328> up the loins <3751> of your <5216> mind <1271>, be sober <3525>, and hope <1679> to the end <5049> for the grace <5485> that is to be brought <5342> unto you at <1722> the revelation <602> of Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>;
NIV - 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
NRSV - 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, 7 so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
13 Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed.
<B1> 1 Thessalonians 5
KJV w/Strong# - {21} Prove <1381> all <3956> things; hold <2722> fast <2722> that which <3588> is good <2570>.
NIV - 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good.
NRSV - 21...test everything; hold fast to what is good;
KJV w/Strong# - {5} For they that are after <2596> the flesh <4561> do mind <5426> the things of the flesh <4561>; but they that are after <2596> the Spirit <4151> the things of the Spirit <4151>. {6} For to be carnally <4561> minded <5427> [is] death <2288>; but to be spiritually <4151> minded <5427> [is] life <2222> and peace <1515>. {7} Because <1360> the carnal <4561> mind <5427> [is] enmity <2189> against <1519> God <2316>: for it is not subject <5293> to the law <3551> of God <2316>, neither <3761> indeed <1063> can <1410> be. {8} So then <1161> they that are in the flesh <4561> cannot <1410> please <700> God <2316>. {9} But ye are not in the flesh <4561>, but in the Spirit <4151>, if <1512> so be that the Spirit <4151> of God <2316> dwell <3611> in you. Now <1161> if <1487> any <5100> man have <2192> not the Spirit <4151> of Christ <5547>, he is none <3756> of his. {10} And if <1487> Christ <5547> [be] in you, the body <4983> [is] dead <3498> because <1223> of sin <266>; but the Spirit <4151> [is] life <2222> because <1223> of righteousness <1343>. {11} But if <1437> the Spirit <4151> of him that raised <1453> up Jesus <2424> from the dead <3498> dwell <3611> in you, he that raised <1453> up Christ <5547> from the dead <3498> shall also <2532> quicken <2227> your <5216> mortal <2349> bodies <4983> by his Spirit <4151> that dwelleth <1774> in you. {12} Therefore <3767>, brethren <80>, we are debtors <3781>, not to the flesh <4561>, to live <2198> after <2596> the flesh <4561>. {13} For if <1437> ye live <2198> after <2596> the flesh <4561>, ye shall die <599>: but if <1487> ye through the Spirit <4151> do mortify <2289> the deeds <4234> of the body <4983>, ye shall live <2198>.
NIV - 5 Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7 the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God. 9 You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10 But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. 12 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live,
NRSV - 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6 To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7 For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law—indeed it cannot, 8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10 But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also throughhis Spirit that dwells in you. 12 So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— 13 for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
KJV w/Strong# - {2} And be not conformed <4964> to this <5129> world <165>: but be ye transformed <3339> by the renewing <342> of your <5216> mind <3563>, that ye may prove <1381> what <5101> [is] that good <18>, and acceptable <2101>, and perfect <5046>, will <2307> of God <2316>.
NIV - 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
NRSV - 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.
<B4> Psalm 57
KJV w/Strong# - {2} I will cry <07121> unto God <0430> most <05945> high <05945>; unto God <0410> that performeth <01584> [all things] for me. {3} He shall send <07971> from heaven <08064>, and save <03467> me [from] the reproach <02778> of him that would swallow <07602> me up. God <0430> shall send <07971> forth his mercy <02617> and his truth <0571>.
NIV - 2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. 3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness.
NRSV - 2 I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. 3 He will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample on me. God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness.
KJV w/Strong# - {17} I shall not die <04191>, but live <02421>, and declare <05608> the works <04639> of the LORD <03050>.
{19} Open <06605> to me the gates <08179> of righteousness <06664>: I will go <0935> into them, [and] I will praise <03034> the LORD <03050>:
NIV - 17 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.
19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.
NRSV - 17 I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.
19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord.
KJV w/Strong# - {50} Now <1161> this <5124> I say <5346>, brethren <80>, that flesh <4561> and blood <129> cannot <1410> inherit <2816> the kingdom <932> of God <2316>; neither <3761> doth corruption <5356> inherit <2816> incorruption <861>. {51} Behold <2400>, I shew <3004> you a mystery <3466>; We shall not all <3956> sleep <2837>, but we shall all <3956> be changed <236>, {52} In a moment <823>, in the twinkling <4493> of an eye <3788>, at <1722> the last <2078> trump <4536>: for the trumpet shall sound <4537>, and the dead <3498> shall be raised <1453> incorruptible <862>, and we shall be changed <236>. {53} For this <5124> corruptible <5349> must <1163> put <1746> on <1746> incorruption <861>, and this <5124> mortal <2349> [must] put <1746> on <1746> immortality <110>. {54} So <1161> when <3752> this <5124> corruptible <5349> shall have put <1746> on <1746> incorruption <861>, and this <5124> mortal <2349> shall have put <1746> on <1746> immortality <110>, then <5119> shall be brought <1096> to pass the saying <3056> that is written <1125>, Death <2288> is swallowed <2666> up in victory <3534>.
{58} Therefore <5620>, my beloved <27> brethren <80>, be ye stedfast <1476>, unmoveable <277>, always <3842> abounding <4052> in the work <2041> of the Lord <2962>, forasmuch as ye know <1492> that your <5216> labour <2873> is not in vain <2756> in the Lord <2962>.
NIV - 50 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— 52 in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 53 For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. 54 When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”
58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
NRSV - 50 What I am saying, brothers and sisters, is this: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Listen, I will tell you a mystery! We will not all die, but we will all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 53 For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality. 54 When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”
58 Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
<B7> Jeremiah
KJV w/Strong# - {14} Heal <07495> me, O LORD <03068>, and I shall be healed <07495>; save <03467> me, and I shall be saved <03467>: for thou [art] my praise <08416>. {15} Behold <02009>, they say <0559> unto me, Where <0346> [is] the word <01697> of the LORD <03068>? let it come <0935> now <04994>.
NIV - 14 Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. 15 They keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it now be fulfilled!”
NRSV - 14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved; for you are my praise. 15 See how they say to me, “Where is the word of the Lord? Let it come!”
KJV w/Strong# - {26} ...the word <01697> of the LORD <03068> came <01961> to me, saying <0559>, {27} Son <01121> of man <0120>, behold <02009>, [they of] the house <01004> of Israel <03478> say <0559>, The vision <02377> that he seeth <02372> [is] for many <07227> days <03117> [to come], and he prophesieth <05012> of the times <06256> [that are] far <07350> off. {28} Therefore <03651> say <0559> unto them, Thus <03541> saith <0559> the Lord <0136> GOD <03069>; There shall none <03808> of my words <01697> be prolonged <04900> any <03605> more <05750>, but the word <01697> which <0834> I have spoken <01696> shall be done <06213>, saith <05002> the Lord <0136> GOD <03069>.
NIV - 26 The word of the LORD came to me: 27 “Son of man, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision he sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies about the distant future.’ 28 “Therefore say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: None of my words will be delayed any longer; whatever I say will be fulfilled, declares the Sovereign LORD.’”
NRSV - 26 The word of the Lord came to me: 27 Mortal, the house of Israel is saying, “The vision that he sees is for many years ahead; he prophesies for distant times.” 28 Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord God: None of my words will be delayed any longer, but the word that I speak will be fulfilled, says the Lord God.
KJV w/Strong# - {40} And it came <1096> to pass, that, when <3588> Jesus <2424> was returned <5290>, the people <3793> [gladly] received <588> him: for they were all <3956> waiting <4328> for him.
NIV - 40 Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him.
NRSV - 40 Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.
KJV w/Strong# - {10} And he was teaching <1321> in one <3391> of the synagogues <4864> on <1722> the sabbath <4521>. {11} And, behold <2400>, there was a woman <1135> which had <2192> a spirit <4151> of infirmity <769> eighteen <1176> <3638> years <2094>, and was bowed <4794> together <4794>, and could <1410> in no <3361> wise <3838> lift <352> up [herself]. {12} And when Jesus <2424> saw <1492> her, he called <4377> [her to him], and said <2036> unto her, Woman <1135>, thou art loosed <630> from thine <4675> infirmity <769>. {13} And he laid <2007> [his] hands <5495> on <2007> her: and immediately <3916> she was made <461> straight <461>, and glorified <1392> God <2316>.
NIV - 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” 13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.
NRSV - 10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Woman, you are set free from your ailment.” 13 When he laid his hands on her, immediately she stood up straight and began praising God.
<B11> Acts 1
KJV w/Strong# - {1} The former <4413> treatise <3056> have I made <4160>, O Theophilus <2321>, of all <3956> that Jesus <2424> began <756> both <5037> to do <4160> and teach <1321>, {2} Until <891> the day <2250> in which <3739> he was taken <353> up, after that he through <1223> the Holy <40> Ghost <4151> had given commandments <1781> unto the apostles <652> whom <3739> he had chosen <1586>: {3} To whom <3739> also <2532> he shewed <3936> himself <1438> alive <2198> after <3326> his passion <3958> by many <4183> infallible <5039> proofs <5039>, being seen <3700> of them forty <5062> days <2250>, and speaking <3004> of the things pertaining <4012> to the kingdom <932> of God <2316>: {4} And, being assembled <4871> together <4871> with [them], commanded <3853> them that they should not depart <5563> from Jerusalem <2414>, but wait <4037> for the promise <1860> of the Father <3962>, which <3739>, [saith he], ye have heard <191> of me.
{6} When they therefore <3767> were come <4905> together <4905>, they asked <1905> of him, saying <3004>, Lord <2962>, wilt thou at <1722> this <5129> time <5550> restore <600> again <600> the kingdom <932> to Israel <2474>? {7} And he said <2036> unto them, It is not for you to know <1097> the times <5550> or <2228> the seasons <2540>, which <3739> the Father <3962> hath put <5087> in his own <2398> power <1849>. {8} But ye shall receive <2983> power <1411>, after that the Holy <40> Ghost <4151> is come <1904> upon you: and ye shall be witnesses <3144> unto me both <5037> in Jerusalem <2419>, and in all <3956> Judaea <2449>, and in Samaria <4540>, and unto the uttermost <2078> part of the earth <1093>. {9} And when he had spoken <2036> these <5023> things, while they beheld <991>, he was taken <1869> up; and a cloud <3507> received <5274> him out of their sight <3788>.
NIV - 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.
6 So when they met together, they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.
NRSV - 1 In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning 2 until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,’ he said, “is what you have heard from me;
6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 9 When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
KJV w/Strong# - {12} Now <1161> if <1487> Christ <5547> be preached <2784> that he rose <1453> from the dead <3498>, how <4459> say <3004> some <5100> among <1722> you that there is no <3756> resurrection <386> of the dead <3498>?
{14} And if <1487> Christ <5547> be not risen <1453>, then <686> [is] our preaching <2782> vain <2756>, and your <5216> faith <4102> [is] also <2532> vain <2756>.
{20} But now <3570> is Christ <5547> risen <1453> from the dead <3498>, [and] become <1096> the firstfruits <536> of them that slept <2837>.
NIV - 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.
20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
NRSV - 12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead?
14 and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain and your faith has been in vain.
20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.
KJV w/Strong# - {14} And God <2316> hath both <2532> raised <1453> up the Lord <2962>, and will also <2532> raise <1825> up us by his own <848> power <1411>.
NIV - 14 By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also.
NRSV - 14 And God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power.
<B14> Matthew 5
KJV w/Strong# - {48} Be ye therefore <3767> perfect <5046>, even <5618> as your <5216> Father <3962> which <3588> is in heaven <3772> is perfect <5046>.
NIV - 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
NRSV - 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
KJV w/Strong# - {13} Brethren <80>, I count <3049> not myself to have apprehended <2638>: but [this] one <1520> thing <1520> [I do], forgetting <1950> those <3588> things which are behind <3694>, and reaching <1901> forth <1901> unto those <3588> things which are before <1715>, {14} I press <1377> toward <2596> the mark <4649> for the prize <1017> of the high <507> calling <2821> of God <2316> in Christ <5547> Jesus <2424>. {15} Let us therefore <3767>, as many <3745> as be perfect <5046>, be thus <5124> minded <5426>: and if <1487> in any <1536> thing ye be otherwise <2088> minded <5426>, God <2316> shall reveal <601> even <2532> this <5124> unto you. {16} Nevertheless <4133>, whereto <3739> we have already <5348> attained <5348>, let us walk <4748> by the same <846> rule <2583>, let us mind <5426> the same <846> thing.
NIV - 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. 15 All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained.
NRSV - 13 Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own;but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us then who are mature be of the same mind; and if you think differently about anything, this too God will reveal to you. 16 Only let us hold fast to what we have attained.
KJV w/Strong# - {7} Be patient <3114> therefore <3767>, brethren <80>, unto the coming <3952> of the Lord <2962>. Behold <2400>, the husbandman <1092> waiteth <1551> for the precious <5093> fruit <2590> of the earth <1093>, and hath long <3114> patience <3114> for it, until <2193> he receive <2983> the early <4406> and latter <3797> rain <5205>. {8} Be ye also <2532> patient <3114>; stablish <4741> your <5216> hearts <2588>: for the coming <3952> of the Lord <2962> draweth nigh <1448>.
NIV - 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
NRSV - 7 Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
<B17> Proverbs 4
KJV w/Strong# - {18} ...the path <0734> of the just <06662> [is] as the shining <05051> light <0216>, that shineth <0215> more <01980> and more unto the perfect <03559> day <03117>.
{23} Keep <05341> thy heart <03820> with all <03605> diligence <04929>; for out of it [are] the issues <08444> of life <02416>.
NIV - 18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
NRSV - 18 ...the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
KJV w/Strong# - {16} [This] I say <3004> then <1161>, Walk <4043> in the Spirit <4151>, and ye shall not fulfil <5055> the lust <1939> of the flesh <4561>.
{24} And they that are Christ's <5547> have crucified <4717> the flesh <4561> with the affections <3804> and lusts <1939>. {25} If <1487> we live <2198> in the Spirit <4151>, let us also <2532> walk <4748> in the Spirit <4151>.
NIV - 16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
NRSV - 16 Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh.
24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.
KJV w/Strong# - {3} We give thanks <2168> to God <2316> and the Father <3962> of our Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, praying <4336> always <3842> for you, {4} Since we heard <191> of your <5216> faith <4102> in Christ <5547> Jesus <2424>, and of the love <26> [which ye have] to all <3956> the saints <40>, {5} For the hope <1680> which <3588> is laid <606> up for you in heaven <3772>, whereof <3739> ye heard <4257> before <4257> in the word <3056> of the truth <225> of the gospel <2098>;
{9} For this <5124> cause <5124> we also <2532>, since <575> the day <2250> we heard <191> [it], do not cease <3973> to pray <4336> for you, and to desire <154> that ye might be filled <4137> with the knowledge <1922> of his will <2307> in all <3956> wisdom <4678> and spiritual <4152> understanding <4907>; {10} That ye might walk <4043> worthy <516> of the Lord <2962> unto all <3956> pleasing <699>, being fruitful <2592> in every <3956> good <18> work <2041>, and increasing <837> in the knowledge <1922> of God <2316>; {11} Strengthened <1412> with all <3956> might <1411>, according <2596> to his glorious <1391> power <2904>, unto all <3956> patience <5281> and longsuffering <3115> with joyfulness <5479>; {12} Giving thanks <2168> unto the Father <3962>, which <3588> hath made <2427> us meet <2427> to be partakers <3310> of the inheritance <2819> of the saints <40> in light <5457>: {13} Who <3739> hath delivered <4506> us from the power <1849> of darkness <4655>, and hath translated <3179> [us] into <1519> the kingdom <932> of his dear <26> Son <5207>:
NIV - 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— 5 the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel 6 that has come to you...
9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,
NRSV - 3 In our prayers for you we always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, 5 because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. You have heard of this hope before in the word of the truth, the gospel 6 that has come to you...
9 For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. 11 May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled youto share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son,
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