Striving or Saved

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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,

Luke 4:4 (KJV) And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

Luke 4:4 (NIV) Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone.' " Omitted

Luke 4:4 (NASB) And Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE.'" Omitted

Luke 4:4 (TLB) But Jesus replied, "It is written in the Scriptures, 'Other things in life are much more important than bread!'" Omitted

1 Timothy 4:15 (KJV) Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

1 Timothy 4:15 (NIV) Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.

1 Timothy 4:15 (NASB) Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress may be evident to all.

1 Timothy 4:15 (TLB) Put these abilities to work; throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone may notice your improvement and progress.

2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV) Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 (NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 (TLB) Work hard so God can say to you, "Well done." Be a good workman, one who does not need to be ashamed when God examines your work. Know what his Word says and means.

2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Acts 20:28 (KJV) Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Acts 20:28 (NIV) Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.

Acts 20:28 (NASB) "Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Acts 20:28 (TLB) "And now beware! Be sure that you feed and shepherd God's flock--his church, purchased with his blood--for the Holy Spirit is holding you responsible as overseers.

Acts 20:28 (NKJV) "Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Revelation 7:17 (KJV) For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Revelation 7:17 (NIV) For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

Revelation 7:17 (NASB) for the Lamb in the center of the throne shall be their shepherd, and shall guide them to springs of the water of life; and God shall wipe every tear from their eyes. "

Revelation 7:17 (TLB) For the Lamb standing in front of the throne will feed them and be their Shepherd and lead them to the springs of the Water of Life. And God will wipe their tears away."

Revelation 7:17 (NKJV) "for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

Luke 17:7 (KJV) But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?

Luke 17:7 (NIV) "Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'?

Luke 17:7 (NASB) "But which of you, having a slave plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come mmediately and sit down to eat'?

Luke 17:7 (TLB) When a servant comes in from plowing or taking care of sheep, he doesn't just sit down and eat,

Luke 17:7 (NKJV) "And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and sit down to eat'?

John 21:16 (KJV) He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

John 21:16 (NIV) Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep."

John 21:16 (NASB) He said^ to him again a second time, "Simon, son of John,

do you love Me?" He said^ to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said^ to him, "Shepherd My sheep."

John 21:16 (TLB) Jesus repeated the question: "Simon, son of John, do you

really love me?" "Yes, Lord," Peter said, "you know I am your friend." "Then take care of my sheep," Jesus said.

John 21:16 (NKJV) He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Tend My sheep."

Hebrews 4:12 (KJV) For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12 (NASB) For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12 (TLB) For whatever God says to us is full of living power: it is sharper than the sharpest dagger, cutting swift and deep into our innermost thoughts and desires with all their parts, exposing us for what we really are.

Ecclesiastes 5:20 (KJV) For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.

Ecclesiastes 5:20 (NIV) He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart.

Ecclesiastes 5:20 (NASB) For he will not often consider the years of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the gladness of his heart.

Ecclesiastes 5:20 (TLB) To enjoy your work and to accept your lot in life--that is indeed a gift from God. The person who does that will not need to look back with sorrow on his past, for God gives him joy.

Ecclesiastes 5:20 (NKJV) For he will not dwell unduly on the days of his life, because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart.

2 Corinthians 11:3 (KJV) But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:3 (NIV) But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:3 (NASB) But I am afraid, lest as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds should be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:3 (TLB) But I am frightened, fearing that in some way you will be led away from your pure and simple devotion to our Lord, just as Eve was deceive

Acts 2:46 (KJV) And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Acts 2:46 (NIV) Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,

Acts 2:46 (NASB) And day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,

Acts 2:46 (TLB) They worshiped together regularly at the Temple each day, met in small groups in homes for Communion, and shared their meals with great joy and thankfulness,

Acts 2:46 (NKJV) So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,

Colossians 3:22 (KJV) Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

Colossians 3:22 (NIV) Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.

Colossians 3:22 (NASB) Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

Colossians 3:22 (TLB) You slaves must always obey your earthly masters, not only trying to please them when they are watching you but all the time; obey them willingly because of your love for the Lord and because you want to please him.

Colossians 3:22 (NKJV) Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God.

Ephesians 6:5 (KJV) Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

Ephesians 6:5 (NIV) Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

Ephesians 6:5 (NASB) Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ;

Ephesians 6:5 (TLB) Slaves, obey your masters; be eager to give them your very best. Serve them as you would Christ. Omitted

Ephesians 6:5 (NKJV) Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ;

Matthew 6:22 (KJV) The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

Matthew 6:22 (NIV) "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light.

Matthew 6:22 (NASB) "The lamp of the body is the eye; if therefore your eye is clear, your whole body will be full of light.

Matthew 6:22 (TLB) "If your eye is pure, there will be sunshine in your soul.

Matthew 6:22 (NKJV) "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light.

Romans 11:6 (KJV) And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

Romans 11:6 (NIV) And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. Omitted

Romans 11:6 (NASB) But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace. Omitted

Colossians 3:16 (KJV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Colossians 3:16 (NIV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Colossians 3:16 (NASB) Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Colossians 3:16 (TLB) Remember what Christ taught, and let his words enrich your lives and make you wise; teach them to each other and sing them out in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing to the Lord with thankful hearts.

Genesis 6:8 (KJV) But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.

Genesis 6:8 (NIV) But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.

Genesis 6:8 (NASB) But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.

Genesis 6:8 (TLB) But Noah was a pleasure to the Lord. Here is the story of Noah:

Mark 6:11 (KJV) And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

Mark 6:11 (NIV) And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave, as a testimony against them."

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Mark 6:11 (NASB) "And any place that does not receive you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake off the dust from the soles of your feet for a testimony against them." Omitted

Mark 6:11 (TLB) "And whenever a village won't accept you or listen to you, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave; it is a sign that you have abandoned it to its fate." Omitted

Acts 18:5 (KJV) And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.

Acts 18:5 (NIV) When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.

Acts 18:5 (NASB) But when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul began devoting himself completely to the word, solemnly testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.

Acts 18:5 (TLB) And after the arrival of Silas and Timothy from Macedonia, Paul spent his full time preaching and testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah.

1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV) Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love,omitted, in faith and in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12 (NASB) Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

1 Timothy 4:12 (TLB) Don't let anyone think little of you because you are young. Be their ideal; let them follow the way you teach and live; be a pattern for them in your love, your faith, and your clean thoughts.

Romans 11:32 (KJV) For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.

Romans 11:32 (NIV) For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all.

Romans 11:32 (NASB) For God has shut up all in disobedience that He might show mercy to all.

John 3:36 (TLB) And all who trust him--God's Son--to save them have eternal life; those who don't believe and obey him shall never see heaven, but the wrath of God remains upon them."

Romans 11:32 (NKJV) For God has committed them all to disobedience, that He might have mercy on all.

Hebrews 3:18 (KJV) And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?

Hebrews 3:18 (NIV) And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest if not to those who disobeyed ?

Hebrews 3:18 (NASB) And to whom did He swear that they should not enter His rest, but to those who were disobedient?

Hebrews 3:18 (TLB) And to whom was God speaking when he swore with an oath that they could never go into the land he had promised his people? He was speaking to all those who disobeyed him.

Hebrews 3:18 (NKJV) And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not obey?

Hebrews 4:6 (KJV) Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:

Hebrews 4:6 (NIV) It still remains that some will enter that rest, and those who formerly had the gospel preached to them did not go in, because of their disobedience.

Hebrews 4:6 (NASB) Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly had good news preached to them failed to enter because of disobedience,

Hebrews 4:6 (TLB) Yet the promise remains and some get in--but not those who had the first chance, for they disobeyed God and failed to enter.

Hebrews 4:6 (NKJV) Since therefore it remains that some must enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of disobedience,

Hebrews 4:11 (KJV) Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

Hebrews 4:11 (NIV) Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience.

Hebrews 4:11 (NASB) Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall through following the same example of disobedience.

Hebrews 4:11 (TLB) Let us do our best to go into that place of rest, too, being careful not to disobey God as the children of Israel did, thus failing to get in.

Hebrews 4:11 (NKJV) Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.

Hebrews 4:6 (KJV) Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:

Hebrews 4:6 (NIV) It still remains that some will enter that rest, and those who formerly had the gospel preached to them did not go in, because of their disobedience.

Hebrews 4:6 (NASB) Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly had good news preached to them failed to enter because of disobedience,

Hebrews 4:6 (TLB) Yet the promise remains and some get in--but not those who had the first chance, for they disobeyed God and failed to enter.

Hebrews 4:6 (NKJV) Since therefore it remains that some must enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of disobedience,

Romans 5:4 (KJV) And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

Romans 5:4 (NIV) perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Romans 5:4 (NASB) and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

Romans 5:4 (NKJV) and perseverance, character; and character, hope.

2 Corinthians 12:12 (KJV) Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

2 Corinthians 12:12 (NIV) The things that mark an apostle--signs, wonders and miracles--were done among you with great perseverance.

2 Corinthians 12:12 (NASB) The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with all perseverance, by signs and wonders and miracles.

2 Corinthians 12:12 (TLB) When I was there I certainly gave you every proof that I was truly an apostle, sent to you by God himself, for I patiently did many wonders and signs and mighty works among you.

2 Corinthians 12:12 (NKJV) Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.

Hebrews 10:36 (KJV) For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

Hebrews 10:36 (NIV) You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 10:36 (NASB) For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.

Hebrews 10:36 (NKJV) For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise:

2 Corinthians 6:4 (KJV) But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

2 Corinthians 6:4 (NIV) Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses;

2 Corinthians 6:4 (NASB) but in everything commending ourselves as servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

Colossians 1:23 (KJV) If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

Colossians 1:23 (NIV) if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Colossians 1:23 (NASB) if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister.

Colossians 1:23 (TLB) the only condition is that you fully believe the Truth, standing in it steadfast and firm, strong in the Lord, convinced of the Good News that Jesus died for you, and never shifting from trusting him to save you. This is the wonderful news that came to each of you and is now spreading all over the world. And I, Paul, have the joy of telling it to others.

Colossians 1:23 (NKJV) if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.

2 Timothy 2:12 (KJV) If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

2 Timothy 2:12(NIV) if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;

2 Timothy 2:12 (NASB) If we endure, we shall also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us;

2 Timothy 2:12 (TLB) And if we think that our present service for him is hard, just remember that some day we are going to sit with him and rule with him. But if we give up when we suffer, and turn against Christ, then he must turn against us.

2 Timothy 2:12(NKJV ) If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us.

Acts 11:23 (KJV) Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

Acts 11:23 (NIV) When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.

Acts 11:23 (NASB) Then when he had come and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord;

Acts 11:23 (TLB) When he arrived and saw the wonderful things God was doing, he was filled with excitement and joy, and encouraged the believers to stay close to the Lord, whatever the cost.

Acts 11:23 (NKJV) When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.

1 Peter 1:5 (KJV) Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

1 Peter 1:5 (NIV) who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

1 Peter 1:5 (NASB) who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

1 Peter 1:5 (TLB) And God, in his mighty power, will make sure that you get there safely to receive it because you are trusting him. It will be yours in that coming last day for all to see.

Hebrews 10:23 (KJV) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that romised;)

Hebrews 10:23 (NIV) Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

Hebrews 10:23 (NASB) Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;

Hebrews 10:23 (TLB) Now we can look forward to the salvation God has promised us. There is no longer any room for doubt, and we can tell others that salvation is ours, for there is no question that he will do what he says.

Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV) Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

Matthew 23:23 (KJV) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Matthew 23:23 (NIV) "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices--mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law--justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Matthew 23:23 (NASB) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others.

Galatians 5:22 (KJV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Galatians 5:22 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 5:22 (NASB) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 5:22 (TLB) But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 5:22 (NKJV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 3:2 (KJV) This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

Galatians 3:2 (NIV) I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard?

Galatians 3:2 (NASB) This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?

Galatians 3:2 (TLB) Let me ask you this one question: Did you receive the Holy Spirit by trying to keep the Jewish laws? Of course not, for the Holy Spirit came upon you only after you heard about Christ and trusted him to save you.

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Omitted

Hebrews 11:1 (NASB) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1 (TLB) What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead.

John 12:41 (KJV) These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

John 12:41 (NIV) Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus' glory and spoke about him.

John 12:41 (NASB) These things Isaiah said, because he saw His glory, and hespoke of Him.

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2 Corinthians 4:4 (KJV) In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

2 Corinthians 4:4 (NIV) The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

2 Corinthians 4:4 (NASB) in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

2 Corinthians 4:4 (TLB) Satan, who is the god of this evil world, has made him blind, unable to see the glorious light of the Gospel that is shining upon him or to understand the amazing message we preach about the glory of Christ, who is God.

2 Corinthians 4:4 (NKJV) whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.

2 John 1:1 (KJV) The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

2 John 1:1 (NASB) The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not only I, but also all who know the truth,

2 John 1:1 (TLB) From: John, the old Elder of the church. To: That dear woman Cyria, one of God's very own, and to her children whom I love so much, as does everyone else in the church.

2 John 1:1 (NKJV) THE ELDER, To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth,

Titus 1:4 (KJV) To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Titus 1:4 (NIV) To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

 Titus 1:4 (NASB) to Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

Titus 1:4 (TLB) To: Titus, who is truly my son in the affairs of the Lord. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior give you his blessings and his peace.

Titus 1:4 (NKJV) To Titus, a true son in our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.

Mark 1:4 (KJV) John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

Mark 1:4 (NIV) And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 1:4 (NASB) John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 1:4 (TLB) This messenger was John the Baptist. He lived in the wilderness and taught that all should be baptized as a public announcement of their decision to turn their backs on sin, so that God could forgive them.

Mark 1:4 (NKJV) John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

Matthew 21:13 (KJV) And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Matthew 21:13 (NIV) "It is written," he said to them, "'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it a 'den of robbers.' "

 Matthew 21:13 (NASB) And He said^ to them, "It is written, 'MY HOUSE SHALL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER'; but you are making it a ROBBERS' DEN."

 Matthew 21:13 (TLB) "The Scriptures say my Temple is a place of prayer," he declared, "but you have turned it into a den of thieves."

Matthew 21:13 (NKJV) And He said to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer,' but you have made it a 'den of thieves.' "

Matthew 21:12 (KJV) And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,

Matthew 21:12 (NIV) Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.

 Matthew 21:12 (NASB) And Jesus entered the temple and cast out all those who were buying and selling in the temple, and overturned the tables of the moneychangers and the seats of those who were selling doves.

 Matthew 21:12 (TLB) Jesus went into the Temple, drove out the merchants, and knocked over the moneychangers' tables and the stalls of those selling doves.

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Luke 4:4 (KJV) And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

Luke 4:4 (NIV) Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone.' " Omitted

 Luke 4:4 (NASB) And Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE.'" Omitted

 Luke 4:4 (TLB) But Jesus replied, "It is written in the Scriptures, 'Other things in life are much more important than bread!'" Omitted

Acts 10:22 (KJV) And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

Acts 10:22 (NIV) The men replied, "We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God-fearing man, who is respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to have you come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say."

 Acts 10:22 (NASB) And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well spoken of by the entire nation of the Jews, was divinely directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear a message from you."

 Acts 10:22 (TLB) Then they told him about Cornelius the Roman officer, a good and godly man, well thought of by the Jews, and how an angel had instructed him to send for Peter to come and tell him what God wanted him to do.

Acts 5:20 (KJV) Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.

Acts 5:20 (NIV) "Go, stand in the temple courts," he said, "and tell the people the full message of this new life."

 Acts 5:20 (NASB) "Go your way, stand and speak to the people in the temple the whole message of this Life."

 Acts 5:20 (TLB) "Go over to the Temple and preach Omitted about this Life!"

Acts 4:4 (KJV) Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

Acts 4:4 (NIV) But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.

 Acts 4:4 (NASB) But many of those who had heard the message believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

 Acts 4:4 (TLB) But many of the people who heard their message believed it, so that the number of believers now reached a new high of about five thousand men!

John 10:21 (KJV) Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

John 10:21 (NIV) But others said, "These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"

 John 10:21 (NASB) Others were saying, "These are not the sayings of one demon-possessed. A demon cannot open the eyes of the blind, can he?"

 John 10:21 (TLB) Others said, "This doesn't sound to us like a man possessed by a demon! Can a demon open the eyes of blind men?"

John 10:21 (NKJV) Others said, "These are not the words of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"

John 12:48 (KJV) He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

John 12:48 (NIV) There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day.

 John 12:48 (NASB) "He who rejects Me, and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day.

 John 12:48 (TLB) But all who reject me and my message will be judged at the Day of Judgment by the truths I have spoken.

Luke 5:5 (KJV) And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

Luke 5:5 (NIV) Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets."

 Luke 5:5 (NASB) And Simon answered and said, "Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing, but at Your bidding I will let down the nets."

 Luke 5:5 (TLB) "Sir," Simon replied, "we worked hard all last night and didn't catch a thing. But if you say so, we'll try again."

Luke 20:20 (KJV) And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

Luke 20:20 (NIV) Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be honest. They hoped to catch Jesus in something he said so that they might hand him over to the power and authority of the governor.

 Luke 20:20 (NASB) And they watched Him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, in order that they might catch Him in some statement, so as to deliver Him up to the rule and the authority of the governor.

Luke 20:20 (TLB) Watching their opportunity, they sent secret agents pretending to be honest men. Omitted

Luke 4:32 (KJV) And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

Luke 4:32 (NIV) They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority.

 Luke 4:32 (NASB) and they were amazed at His teaching, for His message was with authority.

 Luke 4:32 (TLB) Here, too, the people were amazed at the things he said. For he spoke as one who knew the truth, instead of merely quoting the opinions of others as his authority.

Luke 4:32 (NKJV) And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority.

1 Peter 4:11 (KJV) If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:11 (NIV) If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

 1 Peter 4:11 (NASB) Whoever speaks, let him speak,as it were, the utterances of God; whoever serves, let him do so as by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

 1 Peter 4:11 (TLB) Are you called to preach? Then preach as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies so that God will be glorified through Jesus Christ--to him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen.

2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

 2 Timothy 3:16 (NASB) All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;

Psalms 119:140 (KJV) Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

Psalms 119:140 (NIV) Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

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Daniel 3:25 (KJV) He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

Daniel 3:25 (NIV) He said, "Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods."

Ephesians 6:9 (KJV) And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

Ephesians 6:9 (NIV) And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 (KJV) That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 (NIV) encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 (NKJV) that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

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 Revelation 1:13 (KJV) And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

 Revelation 1:13 (NIV) and among the lampstands was someone "like a son of man," dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest.

 Revelation 1:13 (NASB) and in the middle of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed in a robe reaching to the feet, and girded across His breast with a golden girdle.

Revelation 14:14 (KJV) And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.

 Revelation 14:14 (NIV) I looked, and there before me was a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was one "like a son of man" with a crown of gold on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand.

 Revelation 14:14 (NASB) And I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and sitting on the cloud was one like a son of man, having a golden crown on His head, and a sharp sickle in His hand.

 Revelation 14:14 (NKJV) Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle.

 John 6:69 (KJV) And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

 John 6:69 (NIV) We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God."

 John 6:69 (NASB) "And we have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God."

 John 6:69 (TLB) and we believe them and know you are the holy Son of God."

 Daniel 3:25 (KJV) He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

 Daniel 3:25 (NIV) He said, "Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods."

 Daniel 3:25 (NASB) He answered and said, "Look! I see four men loosed and walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods!"

 Daniel 3:25 (TLB) "Well, look!" Nebuchadnezzar shouted. "I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire, and they aren't even hurt by the flames! And the fourth looks like a god!"

 Mark 12:6 (KJV) Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.

 Mark 12:6 (NIV) "He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, 'They will respect my son.'

 Mark 12:6 (NASB) "He had one more to send,a beloved son; he sent him last of all to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.'

 Mark 12:6 (TLB) there was only one left--his only son. He finally sent him, thinking they would surely give him their full respect.

 Mark 12:6 (NKJV) "Therefore still having one son, his beloved, he also sent him to them last, saying, 'They will respect my son.'

 Matthew 8:29 (KJV) And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

 Matthew 8:29 (NIV) "What do you want with us, Son of God?" they shouted. "Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?"

 Matthew 8:29 (NASB) And behold, they cried out, saying, "What do we have to do with You, Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?"

 Matthew 8:29 (TLB) They began screaming at him, "What do you want with us, O Son of God? You have no right to torment us yet."

 John 9:35 (KJV) Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

 John 9:35 (NIV) Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?"

 John 9:35 (NASB) Jesus heard that they had put him out; and finding him, He said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?"

 Acts 17:31 (KJV) Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

 Acts 17:31 (NIV) For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead."

 Acts 17:31 (NASB) because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead. "

 Acts 17:31 (TLB) For he has set a day for justly judging the world by the man he has appointed, and has pointed him out by bringing him back to life again."

 Acts 17:31 (NKJV) "because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead."

 Mark 2:17 (KJV) When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

 Mark 2:17 (NIV) On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

 Mark 2:17 (NASB) And hearing this, Jesus said^ to them, "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

 Mark 2:17 (TLB) When Jesus heard what they were saying, he told them, "Sick people need the doctor, not healthy ones! I haven't come to tell good people to repent, but the bad ones."

 Mark 2:17 (NKJV) When Jesus heard it, He said to them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance."

 Acts 27:23 (KJV) For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

 Acts 27:23 (NIV) Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me

 Acts 27:23 (NASB) "For this very night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood before me,

 Acts 27:23 (TLB) "For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me

 Acts 27:23 (NKJV) "For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve,

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 Philippians 3:20 (KJV) For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

 Philippians 3:20 (NIV) But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

 Philippians 3:20 (NASB) For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;

 Philippians 3:20 (TLB) But our homeland is in heaven, where our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, is; and we are looking forward to his return from there.

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 John 9:35 (KJV) Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

 John 9:35 (NIV) Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?"

 John 9:35 (NASB) Jesus heard that they had put him out; and finding him, He said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?"

 John 9:35 (TLB) When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and said, "Do you believe in the Messiah?"

 Acts 9:6 (KJV) And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

 Acts 9:6 (NIV) --Omitted -- "Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do."

 Acts 9:6 (NASB) Omitted - but rise, and enter the city, and it shall be told you what you must do. "

 Acts 9:6 (TLB) Omitted Now get up and go into the city and await my further instructions."

 Acts 8:37 (KJV) And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

 Acts 8:37 (NIV) Omitted

 Acts 8:37 (NASB) <And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.">

 Luke 23:42 (KJV) And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

 Luke 23:42 (NIV) Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. "

 Luke 23:42 (NASB) And he was saying, "Jesus, remember me when You come in Your kingdom!"

 Luke 23:42 (TLB) Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom."

 John 6:47 (KJV) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

 John 6:47 (NIV) I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life.

 John 6:47 (NASB) "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life.

 Acts 22:16 (KJV) And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

 Acts 22:16 (NIV) And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.'

 Acts 22:16 (NASB) 'And now why do you delay? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.'

 Romans 1:16 (KJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

 Romans 1:16 (NIV) I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

 Romans 1:16 (NASB) For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

 Romans 1:16 (TLB) For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is God's powerful method of bringing all who believe it to heaven. This message was preached first to the Jews alone, but now everyone is invited to come to God in this same way.

 1 Corinthians 9:18 (KJV) What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.

 1 Corinthians 9:18 (NIV) What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my rights in preaching it.

 1 Corinthians 9:18 (NASB) What then is my reward? That, when I preach the gospel, I may offer the gospel without charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.

 1 Corinthians 9:18 (TLB) Under this circumstance, what is my pay? It is the special joy I get from preaching the Good News without expense to anyone, never demanding my rights.

 Galatians 6:15 (KJV) For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

 Galatians 6:15 (NIV) Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a newcreation.

Galatians 6:15 (NASB) For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.

 Galatians 6:15 (TLB) It doesn't make any difference now whether we have been circumcised or not; what counts is whether we really have been changed into new and different people.

 Romans 15:29 (KJV) And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

 Romans 15:29 (NIV) I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ.

 Romans 15:29 (NASB) And I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fulness of the blessing of Christ.

 Romans 15:29 (TLB) And I am sure that when I come the Lord will give me a great blessing for you.

 Ephesians 1:13 (KJV) In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

 Ephesians 1:13 (NIV) --Omitted-- And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,

 Ephesians 1:13 (NASB) Omitted In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation-- having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise,

 Ephesians 1:13 (TLB) And because of what Christ did, all you others too, who heard the Good News about how to be saved, and trusted Christ, were marked as belonging to Christ by the Holy Spirit, who long ago had been promised to all of us Christians.

 Ephesians 1:11 (KJV) In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

 Ephesians 1:11 (NIV) In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,

 Ephesians 1:11 (NASB) also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,

 Ephesians 1:11 (TLB) Moreover, because of what Christ has done, we have become gifts to God that he delights in, for as part of God's sovereign plan we were chosen from the beginning to be his, and all things happen just as he decided long ago.

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 Colossians 1:14 (KJV) In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

 Colossians 1:14 (NIV) in whom we have redemption, omitted the forgiveness of sins.

 Colossians 1:14 (NASB) in whom we have redemption, Omitted the forgiveness of sins.

 Romans 3:25 (KJV) Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

 Romans 3:25 (NKJV) whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed,

 Romans 3:25 (NASB) whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed;

 Romans 3:25 (TLB) For God sent Christ Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to end all God's anger against us. He used Christ's blood and our faith as the means of saving us from his wrath. In this way he was being entirely fair, even though he did not punish those who sinned in former times. For he was looking forward to the time when Christ would come and take away those sins.

 Matthew 27:4 (KJV) Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

 Matthew 27:4 (NKJV) saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." And they said, "What is that to us? You see to it!"

 Matthew 27:4 (NASB) saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." But they said, "What is that to us? See to that yourself!"

 Matthew 27:4 (TLB) "I have sinned," he declared, "for I have betrayed an innocent man." "That's your problem," they retorted.

Revelation 1:5 (KJV) And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

 Revelation 1:5 (NIV) and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood,

 Revelation 1:5 (NASB) and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us, and released us from our sins by His blood,

 Revelation 1:5 (TLB) and from Jesus Christ who faithfully reveals all truth to us. He was the first to rise from death, to die no more. He is far greater than any king in all the earth. All praise to him who always loves us and who set us free from our sins by pouring out his lifeblood for us.

 Luke 22:20 (KJV) Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

 Luke 22:20 (NIV) In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

 Luke 22:20 (NASB) And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.

 Luke 22:20 (TLB) After supper he gave them another glass of wine, saying, "This wine is the token of God's new agreement to save you--an agreement sealed with the blood I shall pour out to purchase back your souls.

 Colossians 1:24 (KJV) Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:

 Colossians 1:24 (NIV) Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church.

 Colossians 1:24 (NASB) Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body (which is the church) in filling up that which is lacking in Christ's afflictions.

 Colossians 1:24 (TLB) But part of my work is to suffer for you; and I am glad, for I am helping to finish up the remainder of Christ's sufferings for his body, the Church.

 Colossians 1:24 (NKJV) I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church,  

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 1 Corinthians 11:24 (KJV) And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

 1 Corinthians 11:24 (NIV) and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me."

 1 Corinthians 11:24 (NASB) and when He had given thanks, He broke it, and said, "This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me."

 1 Corinthians 11:24 (TLB) and when he had given thanks to God for it, he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said, "Take this and eat it. This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me."

 1 Peter 3:18 (KJV) For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

 1 Peter 3:18 (NIV) For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit,

 1 Peter 3:18 (NASB) For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;

 Matthew 8:17 (KJV) That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

 Matthew 8:17 (NIV) This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: "He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases."

 Matthew 8:17 (NASB) in order that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, saying, "HE HIMSELF TOOK OUR INFIRMITIES, AND CARRIED AWAY OUR DISEASES."

 Matthew 8:17 (TLB) This fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, "He took our sicknesses and bore our diseases."

 Ephesians 1:14 (KJV) Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

 Ephesians 1:14 (NIV) who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possesion--to the praise of his glory.

 Ephesians 1:14 (NASB) who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's own possession, to the praise of His glory.

 Colossians 2:14 (KJV) Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

 Colossians 2:14 (NIV) having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross.

 Colossians 2:14 (NASB) having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us and which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.

 Colossians 2:14 (NKJV) having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.

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 Ephesians 4:6 (KJV) One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

 Ephesians 4:6 (NIV) one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

 Ephesians 4:6 (NASB) one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

 Ephesians 4:6 (TLB) and we all have the same God and Father who is over us all and in us all, and living through every part of us.

 Revelation 22:21 (KJV) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

 Revelation 22:21 (NIV) The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen.

 Revelation 22:21 (NASB) The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen.

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 Revelation 15:3 (KJV) And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

 Revelation 15:3 (NIV) and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: "Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the ages.

 Revelation 15:3 (NASB) And they sang^ the song of Moses the bond-servant of God and the song of the Lamb, saying, "Great and marvelous are Thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Thy ways, Thou King of the nations.

 Revelation 15:3 (TLB) and they were singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb: "Great and marvelous Are your doings, Lord God Almighty. Just and true Are your ways, O King of Ages.

Revelation 21:24 (KJV) And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.

Revelation 21:24 (NIV) The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it.

 Revelation 21:24 (NASB) And the nations shall walk by its light, and the kings of the earth shall bring their glory into it.

 Revelation 21:24 (TLB) Its light will light the nations of the earth, and the rulers of the world will come and bring their glory to it.

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 1 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

 1 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.

 1 Timothy 3:16 (NASB) And by common confession great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Beheld by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory.

 1 Timothy 3:16 (TLB) It is quite true that the way to live a godly life is not an easy matter. But the answer lies in Christ, who came to earth as a man, was proved spotless and pure in his Spirit, was served by angels, was preached among the nations, was accepted by men everywhere, and was received up again to his glory in heaven.

 Acts 8:5 (KJV) Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

 Acts 8:5 (NIV) Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there.

 Acts 8:5 (NASB) And Philip went down to the city of Samaria and began proclaiming Christ to them.

 Acts 8:5 (TLB) Philip, for instance, went to the city of Samaria and told the people there about Christ.

 Acts 10:37 (KJV) That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

 Acts 10:37 (NASB) you yourselves know the thing which took place throughout all Judea, starting from Galilee, after the baptism which John proclaimed.

 Acts 10:37 (TLB) This message has spread all through Judea, beginning with John the Baptist in Galilee.

 Acts 13:5 (KJV) And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.

 Acts 13:5 (NIV) When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. John was with them as their helper.

 Acts 13:5 (NASB) And when they reached Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John as their helper.

 Acts 13:24 (KJV) When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

 Acts 13:24 (NASB) after John had proclaimed before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

 Acts 13:38 (KJV) Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

 Acts 13:38 (NIV) "Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.

 Acts 13:38 (NASB) "Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

 Acts 13:38 (TLB) "Brothers! Listen! In this man Jesus there is Omitted forgiveness for your sins!

 Romans 8:2 (KJV) For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

 Romans 8:2 (NIV) because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.

 Romans 8:2 (NASB) For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.

 Romans 8:2 (TLB) For the power of the life-giving Spirit--and this power is mine through Christ Jesus--has freed me from the vicious circle of sin and death.

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 Acts 9:2 (KJV) And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

 Acts 9:2 (NIV) and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.

 Acts 9:2 (NASB) and asked for letters from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, both men and women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

 Acts 19:9 (KJV) But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

 Acts 19:9 (NIV) But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.

 Acts 19:9 (NASB) But when some were becoming hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of the Way before the multitude, he withdrew from them and took away the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus.

 Acts 19:9 (NKJV) But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus.

 Acts 19:23 (KJV) And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.

 Acts 19:23 (NIV) About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way.

 Acts 19:23 (NASB) And about that time there arose no small disturbance concerning the Way.

 Acts 19:23 (NKJV) And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way.

 Acts 22:4 (KJV) And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.

 Acts 22:4 (NIV) I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison,

 Acts 22:4 (NASB) "And I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and putting both men and women into prisons,

 Acts 22:4 (NKJV) "I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women,

 Acts 24:14 (KJV) But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:

 Acts 24:14 (NIV) However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that agrees with the Law and that is written in the Prophets,

 Acts 24:14 (NASB) "But this I admit to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect I do serve the God of our fathers, believing everything that is in accordance with the Law, and that is written in the Prophets;

 Acts 24:14 (NKJV) "But this I confess to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect, so I worship the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the Law and in the Prophets.

 Acts 24:22 (KJV) And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.

 Acts 24:22 (NIV) Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. "When Lysias the commander comes," he said, "I will decide your case."

 Acts 24:22 (NASB) But Felix, having a more exact knowledge about the Way, put them off, saying, "When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case."

 Acts 24:22(NKJV) But when Felix heard these things, having more accurate knowledge of the Way, he adjourned the proceedings and said, "When Lysias the commander comes down, I will make a decision on your case."

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Matthew 12:32 (KJV) And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

 Matthew 12:32 (NIV) Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.

Acts 24:22 (NASB) But Felix, having a more exact knowledge about the Way, put them off, saying, "When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case."

 Matthew 12:32 (NKJV) "Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.

 Ephesians 1:21 (KJV) Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

 Ephesians 1:21 (NIV) far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

 Ephesians 1:21 (NASB) far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come.

 Ephesians 1:21 (NKJV) far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.

Titus 2:12 (KJV) Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

 Titus 2:12 (NIV) It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

Titus 2:12 (NASB) instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age,

 Titus 2:12 (TLB) and along with this gift comes the realization that God wants us to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures and to live good, God-fearing lives day after day,

 Titus 2:12 (NKJV) teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,

 Galatians 1:4 (KJV) Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

 Galatians 1:4 (NIV) who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

Galatians 1:4 (NASB) who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

 Galatians 1:4 (NKJV) who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

Mark 10:30 (KJV) But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

 Mark 10:30 (NIV) will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age (homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields--and with them, persecutions) and in the age to come, eternal life.

Mark 10:30 (NASB) but that he shall receive a hundred times as much now in the present age, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and farms, along with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life.

 Mark 10:30 (NKJV) "who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time; houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life.

 Luke 18:30 (KJV) Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

 Luke 18:30 (NIV) will fail to receive many times as much in this age and, in the age to come, eternal life."

 Luke 18:30 (NKJV) "who shall not receive many times more in this present time, and in the age to come eternal life."

 Luke 20:35 (KJV) But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

 Luke 20:35 (NIV) But those who are considered worthy of taking part in that age and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage,

 Luke 20:35 (NKJV) "But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage;

 Revelation 15:3 (KJV) And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

 Revelation 15:3 (NIV) and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: "Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the ages.

Revelation 15:3 (NASB) And they sang^ the song of Moses the bond-servant of God and the song of the Lamb, saying, "Great and marvelous are Thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Thy ways, Thou King of the nations.

 Revelation 15:3 (TLB) and they were singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb: "Great and marvelous Are your doings, Lord God Almighty. Just and true Are your ways, O King of Ages.

 Matthew 28:20 (KJV) Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

 Matthew 28:20 (NIV) and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Matthew 28:20 (NASB) teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. "

 Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

 Ephesians 3:9 (KJV) And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

 Ephesians 3:9 (NIV) and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.

Ephesians 3:9 (NASB) and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things;

 Ephesians 3:9 (NKJV) and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ;

 Titus 1:2 (KJV) In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

 Titus 1:2 (NASB) in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago,

 Romans 16:25 (KJV) Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

 Romans 16:25 (NIV) Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past,

Romans 16:25 (NASB) Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past,

 Acts 15:18 (KJV) Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.

 Acts 15:18 (NIV) that have been known for ages.

Acts 15:18 (NASB) SAYS THE LORD, WHO MAKES THESE THINGS KNOWN FROM OF OLD.

 Luke 1:70 (KJV) As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began