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• Footnotes: textual and exegetical commentary and cross-references. Cross-references are mostly the result of original research done by Robert Nguyen Cramer [RNC], but some came from various American Bible Society resources or The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, by R.A. Torrey. All commentary was done by RNC, unless otherwise noted. Additional resources used in the preparation of this Webpage are described in the bibliography.

KJV w/Strong# - {16} ...God <2316> is love <26>; and he that dwelleth <3306> in love <26> dwelleth <3306> in God <2316>, and God <2316> in him.

NRSV - 16 ...God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.

TEV - "God Is Love" - 15 If anyone declares that Jesus is the Son of God, he lives in union with God and God lives in union with him. 16 And we ourselves know and believe the love which God has for us. God is love, and whoever lives in love lives in union with God and God lives in union with him. 17 Love is made perfect in us in order that we may have courage on the Judgment Day; and we will have it because our life in this world is the same as Christ's. 18 There is no fear in love; perfect love drives out all fear. So then, love has not been made perfect in anyone who is afraid, because fear has to do with punishment.

1Jo 4:16 - (immediately before "in him") add in KJV: abides <3306, or: remains, stays, dwells>

1Jo 4:16 - {Note: To further explore "love" (agape) as understood by Jesus and the earliest Christians, browse or click on http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/agape-c.htm. and http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/agape-v.htm.}

1Jo 4:16 - {for references to "God is love", browse or click on  http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/g.htm.}

KJV w/Strong# - {4} Hear <08085>, O Israel <03478>: The LORD <03068> our God <0430> [is] one <0259> LORD <03068>: {5} And thou shalt love <0157> the LORD <03068> thy God <0430> with all <03605> thine heart <03824>, and with all <03605> thy soul <05315>, and with all <03605> thy might <03966>. {6} And these words <01697>, which <0834> I command <06680> thee this day <03117>, shall be in thine heart <03824>: {7} And thou shalt teach <08150> them diligently <08150> unto thy children <01121>, and shalt talk <01696> of them when thou sittest <03427> in thine house <01004>, and when thou walkest <03212> by the way <01870>, and when thou liest <07901> down <07901>, and when thou risest <06965> up.

NRSV - 4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD alone. 5 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. 6 Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. 7 Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise.

TEV - "The Great Commandment" - 4 "Israel, remember this! The LORD -- and the LORD alone -- is our God. 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 6 Never forget these commands that I am giving you today. 7 Teach them to your children. Repeat them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are resting and when you are working. 8 Tie them on your arms and wear them on your foreheads as a reminder. 9 Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.
 

• Deu 6:4 - {for references on "one God, or one Lord God", browse or click on http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/o.htm.}
• Deu 6:5 - {for references on "love God with all heart, soul, mind", browse or click on http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/l.htm.}

KJV w/Strong# - {7} The LORD <03068> did <06213> not set his love <02836> upon you, nor <03808> choose <0977> you, because ye were more <07230> in number than any <03605> people <05971>; for ye [were] the fewest <04592> of all <03605> people <05971>: {8} But because <03588> the LORD <03068> loved <0160> you, and because he would keep <08104> the oath <07621> which <0834> he had sworn <07650> unto your fathers <01>, hath the LORD <03068> brought <03318> you out with a mighty <02389> hand <03027>, and redeemed <06299> you out of the house <01004> of bondmen <05650>, from the hand <03027> of Pharaoh <06547> king <04428> of Egypt <04714>. {9} Know <03045> therefore that the LORD <03068> thy God <0430>, he [is] God <0430>, the faithful <0539> God <0410>, which <0834> keepeth <08104> covenant <01285> and mercy <02617> with them that love <0157> him and keep <08104> his commandments <04687> to a thousand <0505> generations <01755>;

{13} And he will love <0157> thee, and bless <01288> thee, and multiply <07235> thee:...

NRSV - 7 It was not because you were more numerous than any other people that the LORD set his heart on you and chose you -- for you were the fewest of all peoples. 8 It was because the LORD loved you and kept the oath that he swore to your ancestors, that the LORD has brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who maintains covenant loyalty with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,

13 he will love you, bless you, and multiply you;...

TEV - "The LORD's Own People" - 7 "The LORD did not love you and choose you because you outnumbered other peoples; you were the smallest nation on earth. 8 But the LORD loved you and wanted to keep the promise that he made to your ancestors. That is why he saved you by his great might and set you free from slavery to the king of Egypt. 9 Remember that the LORD your God is the only God and that he is faithful. He will keep his covenant and show his constant love to a thousand generations of those who love him and obey his commands, 10 but he will not hesitate to punish those who hate him. 11 Now then, obey what you have been taught; obey all the laws that I have given you today.

"The Blessings of Obedience" - 12 "If you listen to these commands and obey them faithfully, then the LORD your God will continue to keep his covenant with you and will show you his constant love, as he promised your ancestors. 13 He will love you and bless you, so that you will increase in number and have many children; he will bless your fields, so that you will have grain, wine, and olive oil; and he will bless you by giving you many cattle and sheep. He will give you all these blessings in the land that he promised your ancestors he would give to you. 14 No people in the world will be as richly blessed as you. None of you nor any of your livestock will be sterile.

KJV w/Strong# - {3} The LORD <03068> hath appeared <07200> of old <07350> unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved <0157> thee with an everlasting <05769> love <0160>: therefore with lovingkindness <02617> have I drawn <04900> thee.

{7} For thus <03541> saith <0559> the LORD <03068>; Sing <07442> with gladness <08057> for Jacob <03290>, and shout <06670> among the chief <07218> of the nations <01471>: publish <08085> ye, praise <01984> ye, and say <0559>, O LORD <03068>, save <03467> thy people <05971>, the remnant <07611> of Israel <03478>.

{9} They shall come <0935> with weeping <01065>, and with supplications <08469> will I lead <02986> them: I will cause them to walk <01980> by the rivers <05158> of waters <04325> in a straight <03474> way <01870>, wherein they shall not stumble <03782>: for I am a father <01> to Israel <03478>, and Ephraim <0669> [is] my firstborn <01060>.

NRSV - 3 the LORD appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.

7 For thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, "Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel."

9 With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.

TEV - "Israel's Return Home" - 2 In the desert I showed mercy to those people who had escaped death. When the people of Israel longed for rest, 3 I appeared to them from far away. People of Israel, I have always loved you, so I continue to show you my constant love. 4 Once again I will rebuild you. Once again you will take up your tambourines and dance joyfully. 5 Once again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria, and those who plant them will eat what the vineyards produce. 6 Yes, the time is coming when watchmen will call out on the hills of Ephraim, "Let's go up to Zion, to the LORD our God." 7 The LORD says, "Sing with joy for Israel, the greatest of the nations. Sing your song of praise, "The LORD has saved his people; he has rescued all who are left.' 8 I will bring them from the north and gather them from the ends of the earth. The blind and the lame will come with them, pregnant women and those about to give birth. They will come back a great nation. 9 My people will return weeping, praying as I lead them back. I will guide them to streams of water, on a smooth road where they will not stumble. I am like a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my oldest son." 10 The LORD says, "Nations, listen to me and proclaim my words on the far-off shores. I scattered my people, but I will gather them and guard them as a shepherd guards his flock. 11 I have set Israel's people free and have saved them from a mighty nation.

KJV w/Strong# - {12} And Moses <04872> said <0559> unto the LORD <03068>, See <07200>, thou sayest <0559> unto me, Bring <05927> up this <02088> people <05971>: and thou hast not let me know <03045> whom thou wilt send <07971> with me. Yet thou hast said <0559>, I know <03045> thee by name <08034>, and thou hast also <01571> found <04672> grace <02580> in my sight <05869>. {13} Now <06258> therefore, I pray <04994> thee, if <0518> I have found <04672> grace <02580> in thy sight <05869>, shew <03045> me now <04994> thy way <01870>, that I may know <03045> thee, that I may find <04672> grace <02580> in thy sight <05869>: and consider <07200> that this nation <01471> [is] thy people <05971>. {14} And he said <0559>, My presence <06440> shall go <03212> [with thee], and I will give thee rest <05117>.

{18} And he said <0559>, I beseech <04994> thee, shew <07200> me thy glory <03519>. {19} And he said <0559>, I will make all <03605> my goodness <02898> pass <05674> before thee, and I will proclaim <07121> the name <08034> of the LORD <03068> before <06440> thee;...

NRSV - 12 Moses said to the LORD, "See, you have said to me, "Bring up this people'; but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, "I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.' 13 Now if I have found favor in your sight, show me your ways, so that I may know you and find favor in your sight. Consider too that this nation is your people." 14 He said, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."

18 Moses said, "Show me your glory, I pray." 19 And he said, "I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim before you the name, "The LORD';...

TEV - "The LORD Promises to Be with His People" - 12 Moses said to the LORD, "It is true that you have told me to lead these people to that land, but you did not tell me whom you would send with me. You have said that you know me well and are pleased with me. 13 Now if you are, tell me your plans, so that I may serve you and continue to please you. Remember also that you have chosen this nation to be your own." 14 The LORD said, "I will go with you, and I will give you victory." 15 Moses replied, "If you do not go with us, don't make us leave this place. 16 How will anyone know that you are pleased with your people and with me if you do not go with us? Your presence with us will distinguish us from any other people on earth." 17 The LORD said to Moses, "I will do just as you have asked, because I know you very well and I am pleased with you." 18 Then Moses requested, "Please, let me see the dazzling light of your presence." 19 The LORD answered, "I will make all my splendor pass before you and in your presence I will pronounce my sacred name. I am the LORD, and I show compassion and pity on those I choose. 20 I will not let you see my face, because no one can see me and stay alive, 21 but here is a place beside me where you can stand on a rock. 22 When the dazzling light of my presence passes by, I will put you in an opening in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will take my hand away, and you will see my back but not my face."

KJV w/Strong# - {7} I will mention <02142> the lovingkindnesses <02617> of the LORD <03068>, [and] the praises <08416> of the LORD <03068>, according <05921> to all <03605> that the LORD <03068> hath bestowed <01580> on us, and the great <07227> goodness <02898> toward the house <01004> of Israel <03478>, which <0834> he hath bestowed <01580> on them according to his mercies <07356>, and according to the multitude <07230> of his lovingkindnesses <02617>.

NRSV - 7 I will recount the gracious deeds of the LORD, the praiseworthy acts of the LORD, because of all that the LORD has done for us, and the great favor to the house of Israel that he has shown them according to his mercy, according to the abundance of his steadfast love.

TEV - "The LORD's Goodness to Israel" - 7 I will tell of the LORD's unfailing love; I praise him for all he has done for us. He has richly blessed the people of Israel because of his mercy and constant love. 8 The LORD said, "They are my people; they will not deceive me." And so he saved them 9 from all their suffering. It was not an angel, but the LORD himself who saved them. In his love and compassion he rescued them. He had always taken care of them in the past, 10 but they rebelled against him and made his holy spirit sad. So the LORD became their enemy and fought against them.

KJV w/Strong# - {9} In this <5129> was manifested <5319> the love <26> of God <2316> toward <1722> us, because <3754> that God <2316> sent <649> his only <3439> begotten <3439> Son <5207> into <1519> the world <2889>, that we might live <2198> through <1223> him.

{14} And we have seen <2300> and do testify <3140> that the Father <3962> sent <649> the Son <5207> [to be] the Saviour <4990> of the world <2889>.

NRSV - 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.

14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Savior of the world.

TEV - "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.

KJV w/Strong# - {34} And Jesus <2424>, when he came <1831> out, saw <1492> much <4183> people <3793>, and was moved <4697> with compassion <4697> toward <1909> them, because <3754> they were as sheep <4263> not having <2192> a shepherd <4166>: and he began <756> to teach <1321> them many <4183> things.

{56} And whithersoever <302> he entered <1531>, into <1519> villages <2968>, or <2228> cities <4172>, or <2228> country <68>, they laid <5087> the sick <770> in the streets <58>, and besought <3870> him that they might touch <680> if <2579> it were but the border <2899> of his garment <2440>: and as many <3745> as touched <680> him were made <4982> whole <4982>.

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

56 And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.

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

"Jesus Heals the Sick in Gennesaret" - 53 They crossed the lake and came to land at Gennesaret, where they tied up the boat. 54 As they left the boat, people recognized Jesus at once. 55 So they ran throughout the whole region; and wherever they heard he was, they brought to him the sick lying on their mats. 56 And everywhere Jesus went, to villages, towns, or farms, people would take their sick to the marketplaces and beg him to let the sick at least touch the edge of his cloak. And all who touched it were made well.
 

• Mar 6:34 - a/r: JESUS <2424> ... SAW <1492> change KJV to: he saw <1492> {literally omit: JESUS; he is understood from the verb}

KJV w/Strong# - {13} And they brought <4374> young <3813> children <3813> to him, that he should touch <680> them: and [his] disciples <3101> rebuked <2008> those <3588> that brought <4374> [them]. {14} But when Jesus <2424> saw <1492> [it], he was much <23> displeased <23>, and said <2036> unto them, Suffer <863> the little <3813> children <3813> to come <2064> unto me, and forbid <2967> them not: for of such <5108> is the kingdom <932> of God <2316>.

{16} And he took <1723> them up in his arms <1723>, put <5087> [his] hands <5495> upon them, and blessed <2127> them.

NRSV - 13 People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.

16 And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.

TEV - "Jesus Blesses Little Children" - 13 Some people brought children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples scolded the people. 14 When Jesus noticed this, he was angry and said to his disciples, "Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I assure you that whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it." 16 Then he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on each of them, and blessed them.

KJV w/Strong# - {37} And, behold <2400>, a woman <1135> in the city <4172>, which <3748> was a sinner <268>, when she knew <1921> that [Jesus] sat <345> at <345> meat in the Pharisee's <5330> house <3614>, brought <2865> an alabaster <211> box <211> of ointment <3464>, {38} And stood <2476> at <3844> his feet <4228> behind <3694> [him] weeping <2799>, and began <756> to wash <1026> his feet <4228> with tears <1144>, and did wipe <1591> [them] with the hairs <2359> of her head <2776>, and kissed <2705> his feet <4228>, and anointed <218> [them] with the ointment <3464>. {39} Now <1161> when the Pharisee <5330> which <3588> had bidden <2564> him saw <1492> [it], he spake <2036> within <1722> himself <1438>, saying <3004>, This <3778> man, if <1487> he were a prophet <4396>, would have known <1097> who <5101> and what <4217> manner <4217> of woman <1135> [this is] that toucheth <680> him: for she is a sinner <268>. {40} And Jesus <2424> answering <611> said <2036> unto him, Simon <4613>, I have <2192> somewhat <5100> to say <2036> unto thee. And he saith <5346>, Master <1320>, say <2036> on.

{44} And he turned <4762> to the woman <1135>, and said <5346> unto Simon <4613>, Seest <991> thou this <5026> woman? I entered <1525> into <1519> thine <4675> house <3614>, thou gavest <1325> me no <3756> water <5204> for my feet <4228>: but she hath washed <1026> my feet <4228> with tears <1144>, and wiped <1591> [them] with the hairs <2359> of her head <2776>. {45} Thou gavest <1325> me no <3756> kiss <5370>: but this <3778> woman since <575> the time I came <1525> in hath not ceased <1257> to kiss <2705> my feet <4228>. {46} My head <2776> with oil <1637> thou didst not anoint <218>: but this <3778> woman hath anointed <218> my feet <4228> with ointment <3464>. {47} Wherefore <5484> I say <3004> unto thee, Her sins <266>, which <3588> are many <4183>, are forgiven <863>; for she loved <25> much <4183>: but to whom <3739> little <3641> is forgiven <863>, [the same] loveth <25> little <3641>. {48} And he said <2036> unto her, Thy sins <266> are forgiven <863>.

NRSV - 37 And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. 38 She stood behind him at his feet, weeping, and began to bathe his feet with her tears and to dry them with her hair. Then she continued kissing his feet and anointing them with the ointment. 39 Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him -- that she is a sinner." 40 Jesus spoke up and said to him, "Simon, I have something to say to you." "Teacher," he replied, "Speak."

44 Then turning toward the woman, he said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has bathed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. 45 You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not stopped kissing my feet. 46 You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment. 47 Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little." 48 Then he said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."

TEV - "Jesus at the Home of Simon the Pharisee" - 36 A Pharisee invited Jesus to have dinner with him, and Jesus went to his house and sat down to eat. 37 In that town was a woman who lived a sinful life. She heard that Jesus was eating in the Pharisee's house, so she brought an alabaster jar full of perfume 38 and stood behind Jesus, by his feet, crying and wetting his feet with her tears. Then she dried his feet with her hair, kissed them, and poured the perfume on them. 39 When the Pharisee saw this, he said to himself, "If this man really were a prophet, he would know who this woman is who is touching him; he would know what kind of sinful life she lives!" 40 Jesus spoke up and said to him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." "Yes, Teacher," he said, "tell me." 41 "A certain creditor had two debtors; one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. 42 When they could not pay, he canceled the debts for both of them. Now which of them will love him more?" 43 "I suppose," answered Simon, "that it would be the one who was forgiven more." "You are right," said Jesus. 44 Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your home, and you gave me no water for my feet, but she has washed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. 45 You did not welcome me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing my feet since I came. 46 You provided no olive oil for my head, but she has covered my feet with perfume. 47 I tell you, then, the great love she has shown proves that her many sins have been forgiven. But whoever has been forgiven little shows only a little love." 48 Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your sins are forgiven." 49 The others sitting at the table began to say to themselves, "Who is this, who even forgives sins?" 50 But Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."
 

Luk 7:37 - a/r: SAT AT MEAT change KJV to: reclines at the table

Luk 7:37 - a/r: ALABASTER BOX or: alabaster jar

Luk 7:42 - a/r: FRANKLY or: freely

Luk 7:44 - a/r: THE HAIRS OF HER HEAD change KJV to: her hair

KJV w/Strong# - {1} And when he had called <4341> unto [him] his twelve <1427> disciples <3101>, he gave <1325> them power <1849> [against] unclean <169> spirits <4151>, to cast <1544> them out, and to heal <2323> all <3956> manner of sickness <3554> and all <3956> manner of disease <3119>.

NRSV - 1 Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness.

TEV - "The Twelve Apostles" - 1 Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and every sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James and his brother John, the sons of Zebedee; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew, the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Patriot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

KJV w/Strong# - {10} And, behold <2400>, there was a man <444> which had <2192> [his] hand <5495> withered <3584>. And they asked <1905> him, saying <3004>, Is it lawful <1832> to heal <2323> on the sabbath <4521> days? that they might accuse <2723> him. {11} And he said <2036> unto them, What <5101> man <444> shall there be among <1537> you, that shall have <2192> one <1520> sheep <4263>, and if <1437> it fall <1706> into <1519> a pit <999> on the sabbath <4521> day, will he not lay hold <2902> on it, and lift <1453> [it] out? {12} How <4214> much <4214> then <3767> is a man <444> better <1308> than a sheep <4263>? Wherefore <5620> it is lawful <1832> to do <4160> well <2573> on the sabbath <4521> days. {13} Then <5119> saith <3004> he to the man <444>, Stretch <1614> forth <1614> thine <4675> hand <5495>. And he stretched <1614> [it] forth <1614>; and it was restored <600> whole <5199>, like <5613> as the other <243>. {14} Then <1161> the Pharisees <5330> went <1831> out, and held <2983> a council <4824> against <2596> him, how <3704> they might destroy <622> him. {15} But when Jesus <2424> knew <1097> [it], he withdrew <402> himself from thence <1564>: and great <4183> multitudes <3793> followed <190> him, and he healed <2323> them all <3956>;

NRSV - 10 a man was there with a withered hand, and they asked him, "Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath?" so that they might accuse him. 11 He said to them, "Suppose one of you has only one sheep and it falls into a pit on the sabbath; will you not lay hold of it and lift it out? 12 How much more valuable is a human being than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the sabbath." 13 Then he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and it was restored, as sound as the other. 14 But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him. 15 When Jesus became aware of this, he departed. Many crowds followed him, and he cured all of them,

TEV - "The Man with a Paralyzed Hand" - 9 Jesus left that place and went to a synagogue, 10 where there was a man who had a paralyzed hand. Some people were there who wanted to accuse Jesus of doing wrong, so they asked him, "Is it against our Law to heal on the Sabbath?" 11 Jesus answered, "What if one of you has a sheep and it falls into a deep hole on the Sabbath? Will he not take hold of it and lift it out? 12 And a man is worth much more than a sheep! So then, our Law does allow us to help someone on the Sabbath." 13 Then he said to the man with the paralyzed hand, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and it became well again, just like the other one. 14 Then the Pharisees left and made plans to kill Jesus.

"God's Chosen Servant" - 15 When Jesus heard about the plot against him, he went away from that place; and large crowds followed him. He healed all the sick 16 and gave them orders not to tell others about him. 17 He did this so as to make come true what God had said through the prophet Isaiah: 18 "Here is my servant, whom I have chosen, the one I love, and with whom I am pleased. I will send my Spirit upon him, and he will announce my judgment to the nations. 19 He will not argue or shout, or make loud speeches in the streets. 20 He will not break off a bent reed, nor put out a flickering lamp. He will persist until he causes justice to triumph, 21 and on him all peoples will put their hope."
 

Mat 12:12 - a/r: WELL or: good

KJV w/Strong# - {7} Beloved <27>, let us love <25> one <240> another <240>: for love <26> is of God <2316>; and every <3956> one that loveth <25> is born <1080> of God <2316>, and knoweth <1097> God <2316>. {8} He that loveth <25> not knoweth <1097> not God <2316>; for God <2316> is love <26>.

NRSV - 7 Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.

TEV - "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.
 

• 1Jo 4:7 - {for references on "love one another", browse or clieck on http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/l.htm}

KJV w/Strong# - {18} My little <5040> children <5040>, let us not love <25> in word <3056>, neither <3366> in tongue <1100>; but in deed <2041> and in truth <225>.

NRSV - 18 Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.

TEV - "Love One Another" - 13 So do not be surprised, my brothers, if the people of the world hate you. 14 We know that we have left death and come over into life; we know it because we love our brothers. Whoever does not love is still under the power of death. 15 Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that a murderer does not have eternal life in him. 16 This is how we know what love is: Christ gave his life for us. We too, then, ought to give our lives for our brothers! 17 If a rich person sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against his brother, how can he claim that he loves God? 18 My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.

KJV w/Strong# - {1} Though <1437> I speak <2980> with the tongues <1100> of men <444> and of angels <32>, and have <2192> not charity <26>, I am become <1096> [as] sounding <2278> brass <5475>, or <2228> a tinkling <214> cymbal <2950>. {2} And though <1437> I have <2192> [the gift of] prophecy <4394>, and understand <1492> all <3956> mysteries <3466>, and all <3956> knowledge <1108>; and though <1437> I have <2192> all <3956> faith <4102>, so <5620> that I could remove <3179> mountains <3735>, and have <2192> not charity <26>, I am <1510> nothing <3762>. {3} And though <1437> I bestow <5595> all <3956> my goods <5224> to feed <5595> [the poor], and though <1437> I give <3860> my body <4983> to be burned <2545>, and have <2192> not charity <26>, it profiteth <5623> me nothing <3762>. {4} Charity <26> suffereth <3114> long <3114>, [and] is kind <5541>; charity <26> envieth <2206> not; charity <26> vaunteth <4068> not itself, is not puffed <5448> up, {5} Doth not behave <807> itself unseemly, seeketh <2212> not her own <1438>, is not easily provoked <3947>, thinketh <3049> no <3756> evil <2556>; {6} Rejoiceth <5463> not in iniquity <93>, but rejoiceth <4796> in the truth <225>; {7} Beareth <4722> all <3956> things, believeth <4100> all <3956> things, hopeth <1679> all <3956> things, endureth <5278> all <3956> things. {8} Charity <26> never <3763> faileth <1601>:...

{13} And now <3570> abideth <3306> faith <4102>, hope <1680>, charity <26>, these <5023> three <5140>; but the greatest <3187> of these <5130> [is] charity <26>.

NRSV - 1 If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. 7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends...

13 And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.

TEV - "Love" - 1 I may be able to speak the languages of men and even of angels, but if I have no love, my speech is no more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell. 2 I may have the gift of inspired preaching; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains -- but if I have no love, I am nothing. 3 I may give away everything I have, and even give up my body to be burned -- but if I have no love, this does me no good. 4 Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; 5 love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; 6 love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. 7 Love never gives up; and its faith, hope, and patience never fail. 8 Love is eternal. There are inspired messages, but they are temporary; there are gifts of speaking in strange tongues, but they will cease; there is knowledge, but it will pass. 9 For our gifts of knowledge and of inspired messages are only partial; 10 but when what is perfect comes, then what is partial will disappear. 11 When I was a child, my speech, feelings, and thinking were all those of a child; now that I am a man, I have no more use for childish ways. 12 What we see now is like a dim image in a mirror; then we shall see face-to-face. What I know now is only partial; then it will be complete -- as complete as God's knowledge of me. 13 Meanwhile these three remain: faith, hope, and love; and the greatest of these is love.
 

• 1Co 13:1,2,3,4,8,13 - a/r: CHARITY <26> or: love

KJV w/Strong# - {14} Sing <07442>, O daughter <01323> of Zion <06726>; shout <07321>, O Israel <03478>; be glad <08056> and rejoice <05937> with all <03605> the heart <03820>, O daughter <01323> of Jerusalem <03389>.

{17} The LORD <03068> thy God <0430> in the midst <07130> of thee [is] mighty <01368>; he will save <03467>, he will rejoice <07797> over <05921> thee with joy <08057>; he will rest <02790> in his love <0160>, he will joy <01523> over <05921> thee with singing <07440>.

NRSV - 14 Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem!

17 The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing

TEV - "A Song of Joy" - 14 Sing and shout for joy, people of Israel! Rejoice with all your heart, Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has stopped your punishment; he has removed all your enemies. The LORD, the king of Israel, is with you; there is no reason now to be afraid. 16 The time is coming when they will say to Jerusalem, "Do not be afraid, city of Zion! Do not let your hands hang limp! 17 The LORD your God is with you; his power gives you victory. The LORD will take delight in you, and in his love he will give you new life. He will sing and be joyful over you, 18 as joyful as people at a festival." The LORD says, "I have ended the threat of doom and taken away your disgrace.

KJV w/Strong# - {14} ...I bow <2578> my knees <1119> unto the Father <3962> of our Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, {15} Of whom <3739> the whole <3956> family <3965> in heaven <3772> and earth <1093> is named <3687>, {16} That he would grant <1325> you, according <2596> to the riches <4149> of his glory <1391>, to be strengthened <2901> with might <1411> by his Spirit <4151> in the inner <2080> man <444>; {17} That Christ <5547> may dwell <2730> in your <5216> hearts <2588> by faith <4102>; that ye, being rooted <4492> and grounded <2311> in love <26>, {18} May be able <1840> to comprehend <2638> with all <3956> saints <40> what <5101> [is] the breadth <4114>, and length <3372>, and depth <899>, and height <5311>; {19} And to know <1097> the love <26> of Christ <5547>, which passeth <5235> knowledge <1108>, that ye might be filled <4137> with all <3956> the fulness <4138> of God <2316>.

NRSV - 14 ...I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. 16 I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, 17 and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. 18 I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

TEV - "The Love of Christ" - 14 For this reason I fall on my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth receives its true name. 16 I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves, 17 and I pray that Christ will make his home in your hearts through faith. I pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love, 18 so that you, together with all God's people, may have the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep, is Christ's love. 19 Yes, may you come to know his love -- although it can never be fully known -- and so be completely filled with the very nature of God.
 

• Eph 3:14 - in KJV omit (after "Father"): OF <3588> OUR <2257> LORD <2962> JESUS <2424> CHRIST <5547>
• Eph 3:18 - a/r: DEPTH <899>, AND <2532> HEIGHT <5311> change KJV to: height <5311>, and <2532> depth <899> {This simply represents a change of the word order in the Greek text.}

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