Situation Ethics

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Romans 14:1 (KJV) Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

Romans 14:1 (NIV) Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.

Romans 14:1 (NASB) Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions.

Romans 14:1 (TLB) Give a warm welcome to any brother who wants to join you, even though his faith is weak. Don't criticize him for having different ideas from yours about what is right and wrong.

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Romans 1:29 (KJV) Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

Romans 1:29 (NIV) They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, ? greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips,

Romans 1:29 (NASB) being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil ? ; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; they are gossips,

Romans 1:29 (TLB) Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness and sin, ? of greed and hate, envy, murder, fighting, lying, bitterness, and gossip.

 Romans 1:29 (NKJV) being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; ? full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers,

1 Corinthians 5:1 (KJV) It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.

1 Corinthians 5:1 (NIV) It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality ? among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A man has his father's wife.

1 Corinthians 5:1 (NASB) It is actually reported that there is immorality ? among you, and immorality of such a kind as does not exist even among the Gentiles, that someone has his father's wife.

1 Corinthians 5:1 (TLB) Everyone is talking about the terrible ? thing that has happened there among you, something so evil that even the heathen don't do it: you have a man in your church who is living in sin with his father's wife.

 1 Corinthians 5:1 (NKJV) It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality ? among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles; that a man has his father's wife!

1 Corinthians 6:13 (KJV) Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.

1 Corinthians 6:13 (NIV) "Food for the stomach and the stomach for food"--but God will destroy them both. The body is not meant for sexual immorality ?, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.

1 Corinthians 6:13 (NASB) Food is for the stomach, and the stomach is for food; but God will do away with both of them. Yet the body is not for immorality ?, but for the Lord; and the Lord is for the body.

1 Corinthians 6:13 (TLB) For instance, take the matter of eating. God has given us an appetite for food and stomachs to digest it. But that doesn't mean we should eat more than we need. Don't think of eating as important because someday God will do away with both stomachs and food. But sexual sin ? is never right: our bodies were not made for that but for the Lord, and the Lord wants to fill our bodies with himself.

. 1 Corinthians 6:13 (NKJV) Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for sexual immorality ? but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.

1 Corinthians 6:18 (KJV) Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

1 Corinthians 6:18 (NIV) Flee from sexual immorality?. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.

1 Corinthians 6:18 (NASB) Flee immorality?. Every other sin that a man commits is outside the body, but the immoral man sins against his own body.

1 Corinthians 6:18 (TLB) That is why I say to run from sex sin?. No other sin affects the body as this one does. When you sin this sin it is against your own body.

 1 Corinthians 6:18 (NKJV) Flee sexual immorality?. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.

 2 Corinthians 12:21 (KJV) And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the unclean ness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.

 2 Corinthians 12:21 (NIV) I am afraid that when I come again my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of the impurity, sexual sin ? and debauchery in which they have indulged.

2 Corinthians 12:21 (NASB) I am afraid that when I come again my God may humiliate me before you, and I may mourn over many of those who have sinned in the past and not repented of the impurity ?, immorality and sensuality which

2 Corinthians 12:21 (TLB) Yes, I am afraid that when I come God will humble me before you and I will be sad and mourn because many of you who have sinned before and don't even care about the wicked, impure things ? you have done: your lust and immorality, and the taking of other men's wives.

 Ephesians 5:3 (KJV) But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

 Ephesians 5:3 (NIV) But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality ?, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.

Ephesians 5:3 (NASB) But do not let immorality or any impurity ? or greed even be named among you, as is proper among saints;

Ephesians 5:3 (TLB) Let there be no sex sin, impurity ? or greed among you. Let no one be able to accuse you of any such things.

Colossians 3:5 (KJV) Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

 Colossians 3:5 (NIV) Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality ?, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.

Colossians 3:5 (NASB) Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, ? impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry.

Colossians 3:5 (TLB) Away then with sinful, earthly things; deaden the evil desires lurking within you; have nothing to do with sexual sin, ? impurity, lust, and shameful desires; don't worship the good things of life, for that is idolatry.

Revelation 2:14 (KJV) But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

 Revelation 2:14 (NIV) Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: You have people there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin by eating food sacrificed to idols and by committing sexual immorality ?.

Revelation 2:14 (NASB) 'But I have a few things against you, because you have there some who hold the teaching of Balaam, who kept teaching Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit acts of immorality ?

Revelation 2:14 (TLB) "And yet I have a few things against you. You tolerate some among you who do as Balaam did when he taught Balak how to ruin the people of Israel by involving them in sexual sin ? and encouraging them to go to idol feasts.

 Revelation 2:14 (NKJV) "But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality ?.

Revelation 2:20 (KJV) Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

 Revelation 2:20 (NIV) Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality ? and the eating of food sacrificed to idols.

Revelation 2:20 (NASB) 'But I have this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, and she teaches and leads My bond-servants astray, so that they commit acts of immorality ? and eat things sacrificed to idols.

Revelation 2:20 (TLB) "Yet I have this against you: You are permitting that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach my servants that sex sin is not a serious matter; she urges them to practice immorality ? and to eat meat that has been sacrificed to idols.

 Revelation 2:20 (NKJV) "Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality ? and eat things sacrificed to idols.

Revelation 9:21 (KJV) Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.

 Revelation 9:21 (NIV) Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality ? or their thefts.

Revelation 9:21 (NASB) and they did not repent of their murders nor of their sorceries nor of their immorality ? nor of their thefts.

Revelation 9:21 (TLB) Neither did they change their mind and attitude about all their murders and witchcraft, their immorality ? and theft.

 Revelation 9:21 (NKJV) And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality ? or their thefts.

Revelation 14:8 (KJV) And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.

Revelation 14:8 (NASB) And another angel, a second one, followed, saying, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, she who has made all the nations drink of the wine of the passion of her immorality ?."

Revelation 14:8 (TLB) Then another angel followed him through the skies, saying, "Babylon is fallen, is fallen--that great city--because she seduced the nations of the world and made them share the wine of her intense impurity ? and sin."

Revelation 17:2 (KJV) With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.

 Revelation 17:2 (NIV) With her the kings of the earth committed adultery and the inhabitants of the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries ?."

Revelation 17:2 (NASB) with whom the kings of the earth committed acts of immorality, and those who dwell on the earth were made drunk with the wine of her immorality ?. "

Revelation 17:2 (TLB) The kings of the world have had immoral relations with her, and the people of the earth have been made drunk by the wine of her immorality ?."

 Revelation 18:3 (KJV) For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.

 Revelation 18:3 (NIV) For all the nations have drunk the maddening wine of her adulteries. The kings of the earth committed adultery ? with her, and the merchants of the earth grew rich from her excessive luxuries."

Revelation 18:3 (NASB) "For all the nations have drunk of the wine of the passion of her immorality, and the kings of the earth have committed acts of immorality ? with her, and the merchants of the earth have become rich by the wealth of her sensuality."

Revelation 18:3 (TLB) For all the nations have drunk the fatal wine of her intense immorality ?. The rulers of earth have enjoyed themselves with her, and businessmen throughout the world have grown rich from all her luxurious living."

 Revelation 18:9 (KJV) And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,

 Revelation 18:9 (NIV) "When the kings of the earth who committed adultery? with her and shared her luxury see the smoke of her burning, they will weep and mourn over her.

Revelation 18:9 (NASB) "And the kings of the earth, who committed acts of immorality ? and lived sensuously with her, will weep and lament over her when they see the smoke of her burning,

Revelation 18:9 (TLB) And the world leaders who took part in her immoral acts ? and enjoyed her favors will mourn for her as they see the smoke rising from her charred remains.

Revelation 19:2 (KJV) For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

 Revelation 19:2 (NIV) for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries ?. He has avenged on her the blood of his servants."

Revelation 19:2 (NASB) BECAUSE HIS JUDGMENTS ARE TRUE AND RIGHTEOUS; for He has judged the great harlot who was corrupting the earth with her immorality ?, and HE HAS AVENGED THE BLOOD OF HIS BOND-SERVANTS ON HER. "

Revelation 19:2 (TLB) for his judgments are just and true. He has punished the Great Prostitute who corrupted the earth with her sin ?; and he has avenged the murder of his servants."

Hebrews 12:16 (KJV) Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.

 Hebrews 12:16 (NIV) See that no one is sexually immoral ?, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son

Hebrews 12:16 (NASB) that there be no immoral ? or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal.

Hebrews 12:16 (TLB) Watch out that no one becomes involved in sexual sin ? or becomes careless about God as Esau did: he traded his rights as the oldest son for a single meal.

1 Corinthians 10:8 (KJV) Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.

1 Corinthians 10:8 (NIV) We should not commit sexual immorality?, as some of them did--and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died.

1 Corinthians 10:8 (NASB) Nor let us act immorally?, as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in one day.

1 Corinthians 10:8 (TLB) Another lesson for us is what happened when some of them sinned ? with other men's wives, and 23,000 fell dead in one day.

1 Corinthians 10:8 (NKJV) Nor let us commit sexual immorality ?, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell;

1 Corinthians 5:9 (KJV) I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:

 1 Corinthians 5:9 (NIV) I have written you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral ? people-

1 Corinthians 10:8 (NASB) Nor let us act immorally?, as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in one day.

1 Corinthians 5:9 (TLB) When I wrote to you before I said not to mix with evil ? people.

 1 Corinthians 5:9 (NKJV) I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral ? people.

1 Corinthians 5:10 (KJV) Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.

1 Corinthians 5:10 (NIV) not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral?, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world.

1 Corinthians 5:10 (NASB) I did not at all mean with the immoral ? people of this world, or with the covetous and swindlers, or with idolaters; for then you would have to go out of the world.

1 Corinthians 5:10 (TLB) But when I said that I wasn't talking about unbelievers who live in sexual sin ? or are greedy cheats and thieves and idol worshipers. For you can't live in this world without being with people like that.

 certainly did not mean with the sexually immoral people of this world, or with the covetous, or ? extortioners, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world.

 1 Corinthians 5:11 (KJV) But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.

 1 Corinthians 5:11 (NIV) But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral ? or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

1 Corinthians 5:11 (NASB) But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he should be an immoral person ?, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler-- not even to eat with such a one.

1 Corinthians 5:11 (TLB) What I meant was that you are not to keep company with anyone who claims to be a brother Christian but indulges in sexual sins ?, or is greedy, or is a swindler, or worships idols, or is a drunkard, or abusive. Don't even eat lunch with such a person.

 1 Corinthians 5:11 (NKJV) But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral ?, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; not even to eat with such a person.

 Galatians 5:19 (KJV) Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

 Galatians 5:19 (NIV) The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality ?, impurity and debauchery;

Galatians 5:19 (NASB) Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality ?, impurity, sensuality,

Galatians 5:19 (TLB) But when you follow your own wrong inclinations, your lives will produce these evil results: impure thoughts, eagerness for ? lustful pleasure ,

 James 3:15 (NKJV) This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, ? demonic.

 James 3:15 (KJV) This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

 James 3:15 (NIV) Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, ? unspiritual, of the devil.

James 3:15 (NASB) This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, ? natural, demonic.

James 3:15 (TLB) For jealousy and selfishness are not God's kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, ? unspiritual, inspired by the devil.

 James 5:17 (KJV) Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.

 James 5:17 (NIV) Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.

James 5:17 (NASB) Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain; and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months.

James 5:17 (TLB) Elijah was as completely human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for the next three and a half years!

 James 5:17 (NKJV) Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.

 Ephesians 5:5 (KJV) For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

 Ephesians 5:5 (NIV) For of this you can be sure: No immoral, ? impure or greedy person--such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Ephesians 5:5 (NASB) For this you know with certainty, that no immoral ? or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

Ephesians 5:5 (TLB) You can be sure of this: The Kingdom of Christ and of God will never belong to anyone who is impure ? or greedy, for a greedy person is really an idol worshiper--he loves and worships the good things of this life more than God.

 1 Timothy 1:10 (KJV) For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

 1 Timothy 1:10 (NIV) for adulterers ? and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers--and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine Revelation 21:8 (NIV) But the

1 Timothy 1:10 (NASB) and immoral ? men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,

1 Timothy 1:10 (TLB) Yes, these laws are made to identify as sinners all who are immoral ? and impure: homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, and all others who do things that contradict

 Revelation 21:8 (KJV) But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

 Revelation 21:8 (NIV) But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral ?, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars--their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."

Revelation 21:8 (NASB) "But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral ? persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."

Revelation 21:8 (TLB) But cowards who turn back from following me, and those who are unfaithful to me, and the corrupt, and murderers, and the immoral ?, and those conversing with demons, and idol worshipers and all liars--their doom is in the Lake that burns with fire and sulphur. This is the Second Death."

 Revelation 21:8 (NKJV) "But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral ?, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."

 Revelation 22:15 (KJV) For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

 Revelation 22:15 (NIV) Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral ?, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

Revelation 22:15 (NASB) Outside are the dogs and the sorcerers and the immoral ? persons and the murderers and the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices lying.

Revelation 22:15 (TLB) "Outside the city are those who have strayed away from God, and the sorcerers and the immoral ? and murderers and idolaters, and all who love to lie, and do so.

 Revelation 22:15 (NKJV) But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral ? and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie.

 1 Timothy 1:10 (KJV) For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

 1 Timothy 1:10 (NIV) for adulterers ? and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers--and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine

1 Timothy 1:10 (NASB) and immoral ? men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,

1 Timothy 1:10 (TLB) Yes, these laws are made to identify as sinners all who are immoral ? and impure: homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, and all others who do things that contradict

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 Mark 10:21 (KJV) Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

 Mark 10:21 (NIV) Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

Mark 10:21 (NASB) And looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."

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1 Peter 1:22 (KJV) Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

1 Peter 1:22 (NASB) Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart,

1 Peter 1:22 (TLB) Now you can have real love for everyone because your souls have been cleansed from selfishness and hatred when you trusted Christ to save you; so see to it that you really do love each other warmly, with all your hearts.

 2 Timothy 3:17 (KJV) That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

 2 Timothy 3:17 (NIV) so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:17 (NASB) that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:17 (TLB) It is God's way of making us well prepared at every point, fully equipped to do good to everyone.

 2 Timothy 3:17 (NKJV) that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

 Jude 1:1 (KJV) Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:

 Jude 1:1 (NIV) Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ:

Jude 1:1 (NASB) Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are the called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ:

Jude 1:1 (TLB) From: Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and a brother of James. To: Christians everywhere--beloved of God and chosen by him.

 Ephesians 4:12 (KJV) For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

 Ephesians 4:12 (NIV) to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

Ephesians 4:12 (NASB) for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ;

Ephesians 4:12 (TLB) Why is it that he gives us these special abilities to do certain things best? It is that God's people will be equipped to do better work for him, building up the Church, the body of Christ, to a position of strength and maturity;

 Ephesians 4:12 (NKJV) for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,

 Hebrews 13:21 (KJV) Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

 Hebrews 13:21 (NIV) equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:21 (NASB) equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

 Hebrews 13:21 (NKJV) make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

 Luke 6:40 (KJV) The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

 Luke 6:40 (NIV) A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.

Luke 6:40 (NASB) "A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.

Luke 6:40 (TLB) How can a student know more than his teacher? But if he works hard, he may learn as much.

 Luke 6:40 (NKJV) "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher.

 2 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV) Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:11 (NASB) Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:11 (TLB) I close my letter with these last words: Be happy. Grow in Christ. Pay attention to what I have said. Live in harmony and peace. And may the God of love and peace be with you.

 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NKJV) Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

 Revelation 3:2 (KJV) Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.

 Revelation 3:2 (NIV) Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God.

Revelation 3:2 (NASB) 'Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deeds completed in the sight of My God.

Revelation 3:2 (TLB) Now wake up! Strengthen what little remains--for even what is left is at the point of death. Your deeds are far from right in the sight of God.

 Luke 6:40 (KJV) The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

 Luke 6:40 (NIV) A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.

Luke 6:40 (NASB) "A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.

Luke 6:40 (TLB) How can a student know more than his teacher? But if he works hard, he may learn as much.

 Luke 6:40 (NKJV) "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher.

Matthew 19:21 (KJV) Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

Matthew 19:21 (NASB) Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."

 Hebrews 6:1 (KJV) Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

 Hebrews 6:1 (NIV) Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,

Hebrews 6:1 (NASB) Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,

Hebrews 6:1 (TLB) Let us stop going over the same old ground again and again, always teaching those first lessons about Christ. Let us go on instead to other things and become mature in our understanding, as strong Christians ought to be. Surely we don't need to speak further about the foolishness of trying to be saved by being good, or about the necessity of faith in God;

 Ephesians 4:13 (KJV) Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

 Ephesians 4:13 (NIV) until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

Ephesians 4:13 (NASB) until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fulness of Christ.

Ephesians 4:13 (TLB) until finally we all believe alike about our salvation and about our Savior, God's Son, and all become full-grown in the Lord--yes, to the point of being filled full with Christ.

 1 Corinthians 2:6 (KJV) Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

 1 Corinthians 2:6 (NIV) We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

1 Corinthians 2:6 (NASB) Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away;

1 Corinthians 2:6 (TLB) Yet when I am among mature Christians I do speak with words of great wisdom, but not the kind that comes from here on earth, and not the kind that appeals to the great men of this world, who are doomed to fall.

 1 Corinthians 2:6 (NKJV) However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

 Matthew 5:44 (KJV) But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

 Matthew 5:44 (NIV) But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Matthew 5:44 (NASB) "But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you

Matthew 5:44 (TLB) But I say: Love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

 Galatians 6:1 (KJV) Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

 Galatians 6:1 (NIV) Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

Galatians 6:1 (NASB) Brethren, even if a man is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, lest you too be tempted.

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 2 Corinthians 5:9 (KJV) Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

 2 Corinthians 5:9 (NIV) So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.

2 Corinthians 5:9 (NASB) Therefore also we have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him.

2 Corinthians 5:9 (TLB) So our aim is to please him always in everything we do, whether we are here in this body or away from this body and with him in heaven.

 2 Corinthians 5:9 (NKJV) Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.

 John 7:17 (KJV) If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

 John 7:17 (NIV) If anyone chooses to do God's will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.

John 7:17 (NASB) "If any man is willing to do His will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from Myself.

John 7:17 (TLB) If any of you really determines to do God's will, then you will certainly know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own.

 John 7:17 (NKJV) "If anyone wants to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.

 2 Timothy 3:12 (KJV) Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

 2 Timothy 3:12 (NIV) In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

2 Timothy 3:12 (NASB) And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

2 Timothy 3:12 (TLB) Yes, and those who decide to please Christ Jesus by living godly lives will suffer at the hands of those who hate him.

 2 Timothy 3:12 (NKJV) Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

 1 Timothy 3:13 (KJV) For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

 1 Timothy 3:13 (NIV) Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:13 (NASB) For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:13 (TLB) Those who do well as deacons will be well rewarded both by respect from others and also by developing their own confidence and bold trust in the Lord.

 2 Corinthians 2:8 (KJV) Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.

 2 Corinthians 2:8 (NIV) I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him.

2 Corinthians 2:8 (NASB) Wherefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

2 Corinthians 2:8 (TLB) Please show him now that you still do love him very much.

 2 Corinthians 2:8 (NKJV) Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him.

 Titus 2:4 (KJV) That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

 Titus 2:4 (NIV) Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children,

Titus 2:4 (NASB) that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

Titus 2:4 (TLB) These older women must train the younger women to live quietly, to love their husbands and their children,

 Titus 2:4 (NKJV) that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

1 Timothy 4:4 (KJV) For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

1 Timothy 4:4 (NASB) For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with gratitude;

1 Timothy 4:4 (TLB) For everything God made is good, and we may eat it gladly if we are thankful for it,

 Romans 12:13 (KJV) Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

 Romans 12:13 (NIV) Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Romans 12:13 (NASB) contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

Romans 12:13 (TLB) When God's children are in need, you be the one to help

 Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

 Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Hebrews 11:6 (NASB) And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6 (TLB) You can never please God without faith, without depending on him. Anyone who wants to come to God must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely look for him.

 1 Peter 1:16 (KJV) Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

 1 Peter 1:16 (NIV) for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."

1 Peter 1:16 (NASB) because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY."

1 Peter 1:16 (TLB) He himself has said, "You must be holy, for I am holy."

 1 Peter 1:16 (NKJV) because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."

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 Matthew 6:1 (KJV) Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

 Matthew 6:1 (NIV) "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:1 (NASB) "Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 6:1 (TLB) "Take care! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired, for then you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.

 Matthew 6:1 (NKJV) "Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Colossians 2:2 (KJV) That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

Colossians 2:2 (NASB) that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is,Christ Himself,

 Proverbs 8:18 (KJV) Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

 Proverbs 8:18 (NIV) With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.

Proverbs 8:18 (NASB) "Riches and honor are with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness.

 Proverbs 21:21 (KJV) He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

 Proverbs 21:21 (NIV) He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

 Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end

 Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NASB) 'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 (TLB) For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord "They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Romans 9:28 (KJV) For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.

Romans 9:28 (NIV) For the Lord will carry out his sentence on earth with speed and finality." ??

Romans 9:28 (NASB) FOR THE LORD WILL EXECUTE HIS WORD UPON THE EARTH, THOROUGHLY AND QUICKLY. "??

Romans 9:28 (TLB) "For the Lord will execute his sentence upon the earth, quickly ending his dealings, justly cutting them short." ??

John 16:8 (KJV) And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

John 16:8 (NIV) When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:

John 16:8 (NASB) "And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin, and righteousness, and judgment;

John 16:8 (TLB) "And when he has come he will convince the world of its sin, and of the availability of God's goodness, and of deliverance from judgment.

1 Timothy 6:6 (KJV) But godliness with contentment is great gain.

1 Timothy 6:6 (NASB) But godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment.

1 Timothy 6:6 (TLB) Do you want to be truly rich? You already are if you are happy and good.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (KJV) If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NIV) If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NASB) If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (TLB) A dull axe requires great strength; be wise and sharpen the blade.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NKJV) If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen theedge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success.

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Matthew 17:20 (KJV) And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Matthew 17:20 (NIV) He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. "

Matthew 17:20 (NASB) And He said^ to them, "Because of the littleness of your faith; for truly I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it shall move; and nothing shall be impossible to you.

Matthew 17:20 (TLB) "Because of your little faith," Jesus told them. "For if you had faith even as small as a tiny mustard seed you could say to this mountain, 'Move!' and it would go far away. Nothing would be impossible.

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2 Corinthians 10:5 (KJV) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:5 (NASB) We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,

2 Corinthians 10:5 (TLB) These weapons can break down every proud argument against God and every wall that can be built to keep men from finding him. With these weapons I can capture rebels and bring them back to God and change them into men whose hearts' desire is obedience to Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:5 (NKJV) casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

Pride vs righteousness

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 Hebrews 3:6 (KJV) But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

 Hebrews 3:6 (NIV) But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.

 Hebrews 3:6 (NASB) but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end.

 2 Thessalonians 3:6 (KJV) Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

 2 Thessalonians 3:6 (NIV) In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according to the teaching you received from us.

 2 Thessalonians 3:6 (NASB) Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep aloof from every brother who leads an unruly life and not according to the tradition which you received from us.

 2 Thessalonians 3:6 (TLB) Now here is a ommand, dear brothers, given in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ by his authority: Stay away from any Christian who spends his days in laziness and does not follow the ideal of hard work we set up for you.

 2 Thessalonians 3:6 (NKJV) But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.

 1 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

 1 Timothy 2:15 (NIV) But women will be saved through childbearing--if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.

1 Timothy 2:15 (NASB) But women shall be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint.

 1 Timothy 2:15 (TLB) So God sent pain and suffering to women when their children are born, but he will save their souls if they trust in him, living quiet, good, and loving lives.

 1 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV) Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

1 Timothy 2:9 (KJV) In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

 1 Timothy 2:9 (NASB) Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments;

1 Timothy 2:9 (TLB) And the women should be the same way, quiet and sensible in manner and clothing.

 1 Timothy 3:2 (KJV) A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober,of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

 1 Timothy 3:2 (NIV) Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

 1 Timothy 3:2 (NASB) An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

 1 Timothy 3:2 (TLB) For a pastor must be a good man whose life cannot be spoken against. He must have only one wife, and he must be hard working and thoughtful, orderly, and full of good deeds. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must be a good Bible teacher.

 1 Timothy 3:2 (NKJV) A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach;

 1 Timothy 3:4 (KJV) One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

 1 Timothy 3:4 (NIV) He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect.

 1 Timothy 3:4 (NASB) He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity

 1 Timothy 3:4 (TLB) He must have a well-behaved family, with children who obey quickly and quietly.

 1 Timothy 3:4 (NKJV) one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence

 1 Timothy 3:8 (KJV) Likewise must the deacons be grave, not oubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

 1 Timothy 3:8 (NIV) Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.

 1 Timothy 3:8 (NASB) Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain,

 1 Timothy 3:8 (TLB) The deacons must be the same sort of good, steady men as the pastors. They must not be heavy drinkers and must not be greedy for money.

 1 Timothy 3:8 (NKJV) Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money,

 1 Timothy 3:11 (KJV) Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

 1 Timothy 3:11 (NIV) In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.

 1 Timothy 3:11 (NASB) Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but (?), faithful in all things.

 1 Timothy 3:11 (TLB) Their wives must be thoughtful, not heavy drinkers, not gossipers, (?) but faithful in everything they do.

 1 Timothy 3:11 (NKJV) Likewise their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, (?) temperate, faithful in all things.

 Titus 2:2 (KJV) That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

 Titus 2:2 (NIV) Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.

 Titus 2:2 (NASB) Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.

 Titus 2:2 (TLB) Teach the older men to be serious and unruffled; they must be sensible, knowing and believing the truth and doing everything with love and patience.

 Titus 2:7 (KJV) In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

 Titus 2:7 (NIV) In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

 Titus 2:7 (NASB) in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified,

 Titus 2:7 (TLB) And here you yourself must be an example to them of good deeds of every kind. Let everything you do reflect your love of the truth and the fact that you are in dead earnest about it.

 Titus 2:7 (NKJV) in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility,

Philippians 2:3 (KJV) Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Philippians 2:3 (NASB) Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself;

Philippians 2:3 (TLB) Don't be selfish; don't live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself.

1 Timothy 1:4 (KJV) Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

1 Timothy 1:4 (NASB) nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.

1 Timothy 1:4 (TLB) Put an end to their myths and fables, and their idea of being saved by finding favor with an endless chain of angels leading up to God--wild ideas that stir up questions and arguments instead of helping people accept God's plan of faith.

 1 Corinthians 4:10 (KJV) We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.

 1 Corinthians 4:10 (NIV) We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored!

 1 Corinthians 4:10 (NASB) We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are prudent in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are distinguished, but we are without honor.

 1 Corinthians 4:10 (TLB) Religion has made us foolish, you say, but of course you are all such wise and sensible Christians! We are weak, but not you! You are well thought of, while we are laughed at.

 1 Corinthians 4:10 (NKJV) We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are ishonored!

 1 Corinthians 4:11 (KJV) Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;

 1 Corinthians 4:11 (NIV) To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless.

 1 Corinthians 4:11 (NASB) To this present hour we are both hungry and thirsty, and are poorly clothed, and are roughly treated, and are homeless;

 1 Corinthians 4:11 (TLB) To this very hour we have gone hungry and thirsty, without even enough clothes to keep us warm. We have been kicked around without homes of our own.

 1 Corinthians 4:11 (NKJV) To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless.

 Acts 2:44 (KJV) And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

 Acts 2:44 (NIV) All the believers were together and had everything in common.

 Acts 2:44 (NASB) And all those who had believed were together, and had all things in common;

 Acts 2:44 (TLB) And all the believers met together constantly and shared everything with each other,

 Acts 2:44 (NKJV) Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common,

 Titus 2:15 (KJV) These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

 Titus 2:15 (NIV) These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

 Titus 2:15 (NASB) These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

 Titus 2:15 (TLB) You must teach these things and encourage your people to do them, correcting them when necessary as one who has every right to do so. Don't let anyone think that what you say is not important.

 Titus 2:15 (NKJV) Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

 1 Corinthians 15:34 (KJV) Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

 1 Corinthians 15:34 (NIV) Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God-I say this to your shame.

 1 Corinthians 15:34 (NASB) Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame

 1 Corinthians 15:34 (NASB) Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame

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Romans 12:8 (KJV) Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:8 (NIV) if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

 Romans 12:8 (NASB) or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

 Romans 12:8 (TLB) If you are a preacher, see to it that your sermons are strong and helpful. If God has given you money, be generous in helping others with it. If God has given you administrative ability and put you in charge of the work of others, take the responsibility seriously. Those who offer comfort to the sorrowing should do so with Christian cheer.

Romans 12:8 (NKJV) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:13 (KJV) Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Romans 12:13 (NIV) Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

 Romans 12:13 (NASB) contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

 Romans 12:13 (TLB) When God's children are in need, you be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.

1 Corinthians 10:24 (KJV) Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.

1 Corinthians 10:24 (NIV) Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.

 1 Corinthians 10:24 (NASB) Let no one seek his own good,but that of his neighbor.

1 Timothy 6:10 (KJV) For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV) For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

 1 Timothy 6:10 (NASB) For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang.

 1 Timothy 6:10 (TLB) For the love of money is the first step toward all kinds of sin. Some people have even turned away from God because of their love for it, and as a result have pierced themselves with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:10 (NKJV) For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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Matthew 5:44 (KJV) But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Matthew 5:44 (NIV) But I tell you: Love your enemies - omitted - and pray for those who persecute you,

 Matthew 5:44 (NASB) "But I say to you, love your enemies, omitted and pray for those who persecute you

 Matthew 5:44 (NASB) "But I say to you, love your enemies, omitted and pray for those who persecute you

Mark 11:26 (KJV) But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

Mark 11:26 (NIV) Omitted

 Mark 11:26 (NASB) <"But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your transgressions.">

Galatians 5:21 (KJV) Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:21 (NIV) and envy; drunkenness, (?) orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

 Galatians 5:21 (NASB) envying, drunkenness, (?) carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you just as I have forewarned you that those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Luke 3:14 (KJV) And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with yourwages.

Luke 3:14 (NIV) Then some soldiers asked him, "And what should we do?" He replied, "Don't extort money and (?) don't accuse people falsely--be content with your pay."

 Luke 3:14 (NASB) And some soldiers were questioning him, saying, "And what about us, what shall we do?" And he said to them, (?) "Do not take money from anyone by force, or accuse anyone falsely, and be content with your wages."

 Luke 3:14 (TLB) "And us," asked some soldiers, "what about us?" John replied, (?) "Don't extort money by threats and violence; don't accuse anyone of what you know he didn't do; and be content with your pay!"

Luke 3:14 (NKJV) Likewise the soldiers asked him, saying, "And what shall we do?" So he said to them, "Do not intimidate anyone (?) or accuse falsely, and be content with your wages."

2 Timothy 3:3 (KJV) Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

2 Timothy 3:3 (NIV) without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good,

 2 Timothy 3:3 (NASB) unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good,

2 Timothy 3:3 (NKJV) unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good,

Titus 1:8 (KJV) But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

Titus 1:8 (NIV) Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.

 Titus 1:8 (NASB) but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled,

 Titus 1:8 (TLB) They must enjoy having guests in their homes and must love all that is good. They must be sensible men, and fair. They must be clean minded and level headed.

Titus 1:8 (NKJV) but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled,

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1 Timothy 2:9 (KJV) In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

1 Timothy 2:9 (NIV) I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,

 1 Timothy 2:9 (NASB) Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments;

 1 Timothy 2:9 (TLB) And the women should be the same way, quiet and sensible in manner and clothing.

1 Timothy 2:9 (NKJV) in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing,

1 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

Timothy 2:15 (NIV) But women will be saved through childbearing--if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.

 1 Timothy 2:15 (NASB) But women shall be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint.

 1 Timothy 2:15 (TLB) So God sent pain and suffering to women when their children are born, but he will save their souls if they trust in him, living quiet, good, and loving lives.

1 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV) Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

1 Timothy 3:2 (KJV) A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

1 Timothy 3:2 (NIV) Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

 1 Timothy 3:2 (NASB) An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

 1 Timothy 3:2 (TLB) For a pastor must be a good man whose life cannot be spoken against. He must have only one wife, and he must be hard working and thoughtful, orderly, and full of good deeds. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must be a good Bible teacher.

1 Timothy 3:2 (NKJV) A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach;

Titus 1:8 (KJV) But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

Titus 1:8 (NIV) Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.

 Titus 1:8 (NASB) but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled,

 Titus 1:8 (TLB) They must enjoy having guests in their homes and must love all that is good. They must be sensible men, and fair. They must be clean minded and level headed.

Titus 1:8 (NKJV) but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober minded, just, holy, self-controlled,

Titus 2:2 (KJV) That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

Titus 2:2 (NIV) Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.

 Titus 2:2 (NASB) Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.

 Titus 2:2 (TLB) Teach the older men to be serious and unruffled; they must be sensible, knowing and believing the truth and doing everything with love and patience.

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Romans 13:9 (KJV) For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Romans 13:9 (NIV) The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," ,omitted, "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself."

 Romans 13:9 (NASB) For this, "YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, YOU SHALL NOT MURDER, YOU SHALL NOT STEAL, omitted YOU SHALL NOT COVET," and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."

 Romans 13:9 (TLB) If you love your neighbor as much as you love yourself you will not want to harm or cheat him, or kill him or omitted steal from him. And you won't sin with his wife or want what is his, or do anything else the Ten Commandments say is wrong. All ten are wrapped up in this one, to love your neighbor as you love yourself.

2 Corinthians 8:21 (KJV) Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

2 Corinthians 8:21 (NIV) For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.

 2 Corinthians 8:21 (NASB) for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

2 Corinthians 8:21 (NKJV) providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Philippians 4:8 (KJV) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.

 Philippians 4:8 (NASB) Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.

 Philippians 4:8 (TLB) And now, brothers, as I close this letter, let me say omitted this one more thing: Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.

Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy; meditate on these things.

1 Peter 2:12 (KJV) Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 2:12 (NIV) Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

 1 Peter 2:12 (NASB) Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may on account of your good deeds, as they observe them,glorify God in the day of visitation.

 1 Peter 2:12 (TLB) Be careful how you behave among your unsaved neighbors; for then, even if they are suspicious of you and talk against you, they will end up praising God for your good works when Christ returns.

1 Peter 2:12 (NKJV) having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Timothy 2:2 (KJV) For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

1 Timothy 2:2 (NIV) for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

 1 Timothy 2:2 (NASB) for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

 1 Timothy 2:2 (TLB) Pray in this way for kings and all others who are in authority over us, or are in places of high responsibility, so that we can live in peace and quietness, spending our time in godly living and thinking much about the Lord.

1 Timothy 2:2 (NKJV) for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

2 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV) But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2 (NIV) Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2 (NASB) but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

 2 Corinthians 4:2 (TLB) We do not try to trick people into believing--we are not interested in fooling anyone. We never try to get anyone to believe that the Bible teaches what it doesn't. All such shameful methods we forego. We stand in the presence of God as we speak and so we tell the truth, as all who know us will agree.

2 Corinthians 4:2 (NKJV) But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:3 (KJV) For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

1 Thessalonians 2:3 (NIV) For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.

 1 Thessalonians 2:3 (NASB) For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit;

1 Thessalonians 2:3 (NKJV) For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.

Revelation 2:2 (KJV) I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

Revelation 2:2 (NIV) I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.

 Revelation 2:2 (NASB) 'I know your deeds and your toil and perseverance, and that you cannot endure evil men, and you put to the test those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and you found them to be false;

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2 Corinthians 1:12 (KJV) For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

2 Corinthians 1:12 (NIV) Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God. We have done so not according to worldly wisdom but according to God's grace.

 2 Corinthians 5:12 (NASB) We are not again commending ourselves to you but are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, that you may have an answer for those who take pride in appearance, and not in heart.

2 Corinthians 1:12 (NKJV) For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and moreabundantly toward you.

2 Corinthians 1:14 (KJV) As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 1:14 (NIV) as you have understood us in part, you will come to understand fully that you can boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of the Lord Jesus.

 2 Corinthians 1:14 (NASB) just as you also partially did understand us, that we are your reason to be proud as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.

 2 Corinthians 1:14 (TLB) I want you to try to accept me and be proud of me as you already are to some extent; just as I shall be of you on that day when our Lord Jesus comes back again.

2 Corinthians 1:14 (NKJV) (as also you have understood us in part), that we are your boast as you also are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:12 (KJV) For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

2 Corinthians 5:12 (NIV) We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an pportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart.

 2 Corinthians 5:12 (NASB) We are not again commending ourselves to you but are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, that you may have an answer for those who take pride in appearance, and not in heart.

 2 Corinthians 5:12 (TLB) Are we trying to pat ourselves on the back again? No, I am giving you some good ammunition! You can use this on those preachers of yours who brag about how well they look and preach but don't have true and honest hearts. You can boast about us that we, at least, are well intentioned and honest.

2 Corinthians 5:12 (NKJV) For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity to boast on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart.

2 Corinthians 7:4 (KJV) Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

2 Corinthians 7:4 (NIV) I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.

 2 Corinthians 7:4 (NASB) Great is my confidence in you, great is my boasting on your behalf; I am filled with comfort. I am overflowing with joy in all our affliction.

 2 Corinthians 7:4 (TLB) I have the highest confidence in you, and my pride in you is great. You have greatly encouraged me; you have made me so happy in spite of all my suffering.

2 Corinthians 7:4 (NKJV) Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation.

James 1:9 (KJV) Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

James 1:10 (NIV) But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower.

 James 1:9 (NASB) But let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position;

James 1:10 (KJV) But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away

James 1:10 (NASB) and let the rich man glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away.

Philippians 1:26 (KJV) That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

Philippians 1:26 (NASB) so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.

Galatians 6:4 (KJV) But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

Galatians 6:4 (NIV) Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else,

 Galatians 6:4 (NASB) But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.

 Galatians 6:4 (TLB) Let everyone be sure that he is doing his very best, for then he will have the personal satisfaction of work well done and won't need to compare himself with someone else.

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1 Peter 2:2 (KJV) As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

1 Peter 2:2 (NIV) Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

 1 Peter 2:2 (NASB) like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,

Ephesians 4:24 (KJV) And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

Ephesians 4:24 (NIV) and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

 Ephesians 4:24 (NASB) and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God

has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.

1 Corinthians 11:1 (KJV) Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

1 Corinthians 11:1 (NIV) Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NASB) Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.

 1 Corinthians 11:1 (TLB) And you should follow my example, just as I follow