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:

 Luke 1:70 (NIV) (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago),

Luke 1:70 (NASB) As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from of old--

 Luke 1:70 (TLB) just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago--

 Acts 3:21 (KJV) Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.

 Acts 3:21 (NIV) He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised through his holy prophets. Omitted

Acts 3:21 (NASB) whom heaven must receive until the period of restoration of all things about which God spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from ancient time.

 Acts 3:21 (TLB) For he must remain in heaven until the final recovery of all things from sin, as prophesied from ancient times.

 2 Timothy 1:9 (KJV) Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

 2 Timothy 1:9 (NIV) who has saved us and called us to a holy life--not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

2 Timothy 1:9 (NASB) who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

 2 Timothy 1:9 (NKJV) who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

John 9:32 (KJV) Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.

John 9:32 (NIV) Omitted Nobody has ever heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind.

 Matthew 24:3 (KJV) And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

 Matthew 24:3 (NIV) As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"

 Matthew 24:3 (NKJV) Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"

 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.

 Matthew 13:40 (KJV) As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

 Matthew 13:40 (NIV) "As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age.

 Matthew 13:40 (NASB) "Therefore just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age.

 Matthew 13:40 (NKJV) "Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age.

 Matthew 13:49 (KJV) So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,

 Matthew 13:49 (NIV) This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous

 Matthew 13:49 (NASB) "So it will be at the end of the age; the angels shall come forth, and take out the wicked from among the righteous,

 Matthew 13:49 (NKJV) "So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just,

 Daniel 12:13 (KJV) But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.

 Daniel 12:13 (NASB) "But as for you, go your way to the end; then you will enter into rest and rise again for your allotted portion at the end of the age."

 Daniel 12:13 (TLB) "But go on now to the end of your life and your rest; for you will rise again and have your full share of those last days."

 1 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV) Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

 1 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV) Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a "fool" so that he may become wise.

 1 Corinthians 3:18 (NASB) Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become foolish that he may become wise.

 1 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV) Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.

1 Corinthians 10:11 (KJV) Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

 1 Corinthians 10:11 (NIV) These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

 1 Corinthians 10:11 (NASB) Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.

 1 Corinthians 10:11 (NKJV) Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.

 Hebrews 9:26 (KJV) For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.

 Hebrews 9:26 (NIV) Then Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But now he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself.

 Hebrews 9:26 (NASB) Otherwise, He would have needed to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now once at the consummation of the ages He has been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

 Hebrews 9:26 (TLB) If that had been necessary, then he would have had to die again and again, ever since the world began. But no! He came once for all, at the end of the age, to put away the power of sin forever by dying for us.

 Hebrews 9:26 (NKJV) He then would have had to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now, once at the end of the ages, He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

 1 John 2:17 (KJV) And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

 1 John 2:17 (NIV) The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.

 1 John 2:17 (NASB) And the world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God abides forever.

 1 John 2:17 (TLB) And this world is fading away, and these evil, forbidden things will go with it, but whoever keeps doing the will of God will live forever.

 1 John 2:17 (NKJV) And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.

 John 4:21 (KJV) Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

 John 4:21 (NIV) Jesus declared, "Believe me, woman, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.

 John 4:21 (NASB) Jesus said^ to her, "Woman, believe Me, an hour is coming when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, shall you worship the Father.

 John 4:21 (TLB) Jesus replied, "The time is coming, ma'am, when we will no longer be concerned about whether to worship the Father here or in Jerusalem.

 John 4:21 (NKJV) Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father.

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 Mark 9:44 (KJV) Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

 Mark 9:44 (NIV) Omitted

 Mark 9:44 (NASB) <where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.>

 Mark 9:44 (TLB) Omitted

 Mark 9:46 (KJV) Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

 Mark 9:46 (NIV) Omitted

 Mark 9:46 (NASB) <where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.>

 Mark 9:46 (TLB) Omitted

 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."

Omitted

 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

Revelation 6:17 (KJV) For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

 Revelation 6:17 (NIV) For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?"

 Revelation 6:17 (NASB) for the great day of their wrath has come; and who is able to stand? "

 Revelation 6:17 (TLB) because the great day of their anger has come, and who can survive it?"

 2 Thessalonians 1:8 (KJV) In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

 2 Thessalonians 1:8 (NIV) He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

 2 Thessalonians 1:8 (NASB) dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

 2 Thessalonians 1:8 (TLB) bringing judgment on those who do not wish to know God and who refuse to accept his plan to save them through our Lord Jesus Christ.

 Revelation 15:4 (KJV) Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

 Revelation 15:4 (NIV) Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed."

 Revelation 15:4 (NASB) "Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Thy name? For Thou alone art holy; For ALL THE NATIONS WILL COME AND WORSHIP BEFORE THEE, For Thy righteous acts have been revealed."

 Revelation 15:4 (TLB) Who shall not fear, O Lord, And glorify your Name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come And worship before you, For your righteous deeds Have been disclosed."

 Matthew 5:21 (KJV) Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

 Matthew 5:21 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.'

 Matthew 5:21 (NASB) "You have heard that the ancients were told, 'YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT MURDER' and 'Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the court.'

 Matthew 5:22 (KJV) But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

 Matthew 5:22 (NIV) But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca, ' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.

 Matthew 5:22 (NASB) "But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever shall say to his brother, 'Raca,' shall be guilty before the supreme court; and whoever shall say, 'You fool,' shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell.

 Matthew 5:22 (TLB) But I have added to that rule and tell you that if you are only angry, even in your own home, you are in danger of judgment! If you call your friend an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse him, you are in danger of the fires of hell.

 Matthew 21:44 (KJV) And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

 Matthew 21:44 (NIV) He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed."

 Matthew 21:44 (NASB) "And he who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; but on whomever it falls, it will scatter him like dust."

 Matthew 21:44 (TLB) All who stumble on this rock of truth shall be broken, but those it falls on will be scattered as dust."

Luke 20:18 (KJV) Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

 Luke 20:18 (NIV) Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed."

 Luke 20:18 (NASB) "Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; but on whomever it falls, it will scatter him like dust."

 Luke 20:18 (TLB) And he added, "Whoever stumbles over that Stone shall be broken; and those on whom it falls will be crushed to dust."

 Matthew 23:33 (KJV) Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?

 Matthew 23:33 (NIV) "You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell?

 Matthew 23:33 (NASB) "You serpents, you brood of vipers, how shall you escape the sentence of hell?

 Matthew 23:33 (TLB) Snakes! Sons of vipers! How shall you escape the judgment of hell?

 Matthew 23:33 (NKJV) "Serpents, brood of vipers! How can you escape the condemnation of hell?

 Luke 10:15 (KJV) And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.

 Luke 10:15 (NIV) And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to the skies? No, you will go down to the depths.

 Luke 10:15 (NASB) "And you, Capernaum, will not be exalted to heaven, will you? You will be brought down to Hades!

 Luke 10:15 (NKJV) "And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades.

 Luke 16:23 (KJV) And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

 Luke 16:23 (NASB) "And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw^ Abraham far away, and Lazarus in his bosom.

 Luke 16:23 (NKJV) "And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

 Matthew 24:21 (KJV) For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

 Matthew 24:21 (NIV) For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now--and never to be equaled again.

 Matthew 24:21 (TLB) For there will be persecution such as the world has never before seen in all its history and will never see again.

 Hebrews 9:27 (KJV) And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

 Hebrews 9:27 (NIV) Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,

 Hebrews 9:27 (NASB) And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment,

 Hebrews 9:27 (TLB) And just as it is destined that men die only once, and after that comes judgment,

 Mark 3:29 (KJV) But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

 Mark 3:29 (NIV) But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin."

 Mark 3:29 (NASB) but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin "--

 Mark 3:29 (TLB) but blasphemy against the Holy Spirit can never be forgiven. It is an eternal sin."

 Mark 3:29 (NKJV) "but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation";

 2 Corinthians 5:11 (KJV) Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

 2 Corinthians 5:11 (NIV) Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.

 2 Corinthians 5:11 (NASB) Therefore knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.

 2 Corinthians 5:11 (TLB) It is because of this solemn fear of the Lord, which is ever present in our minds, that we work so hard to win others. God knows our hearts, that they are pure in this matter, and I hope that, deep within, you really know it too.

Luke 17:36 (KJV) Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

Luke 17:36 (NIV) Omitted

 Luke 17:36 (NASB) <"Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other will be left.">

 Luke 17:36 (TLB) and so it will be with men working side by side in the fields." Omitted

 Luke 21:35 (KJV) For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

 Luke 21:35 (NIV) For omitted it will come upon all those who live on the face of the whole earth.

 Luke 21:35 (NASB) for it will come upon all those who dwell on the face of all the earth.

 Luke 21:35 (TLB) Omitted

Romans 8:1 (KJV) There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

 Romans 8:1 (NIV) Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, omitted

 Romans 8:1 (NASB) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Omitted

 Romans 8:1 (TLB) So there is now no condemnation awaiting those who belong to Christ Jesus. Omitted

 2 Peter 3:10 (KJV) But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

 2 Peter 3:10 (NIV) But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.

 John 18:36 (KJV) Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

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 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.

 Ephesians 5:9 (KJV) (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

 Ephesians 5:9 (NIV) (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)

 Ephesians 5:9 (NASB) (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

 Ephesians 5:9 (TLB) Because of this light within you, you should do only what is good and right and true.

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Deuteronomy 32:22 (KJV) For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.

 Deuteronomy 32:22 (NIV) For a fire has been kindled by my wrath, one that burns to the realm of death below. It will devour the earth and its harvests and set afire the foundations of the mountains.

 Deuteronomy 32:22 (NASB) For a fire is kindled in My anger, And burns to the lowest part of Sheol, And consumes the earth with its yield, And sets on fire the foundations of the mountains.

 Deuteronomy 32:22 (TLB) For my anger has kindled a fire That burns to the depths of the underworld, Consuming the earth and all of its crops, And setting its mountains on fire.

 2 Samuel 22:6 (KJV) The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;

 2 Samuel 22:6 (NIV) The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me.

 2 Samuel 22:6 (NASB) The cords of Sheol surrounded me; The snares of death confronted me.

 2 Samuel 22:6 (NKJV) The sorrows of Sheol surrounded me; The snares of death confronted me.

 Job 26:6 (KJV) Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering.

 Job 26:6 (NIV) Death is naked before God; Destruction lies uncovered.

 Job 26:6 (NASB) "Naked is Sheol before Him And Abaddon has no covering.

 Job 26:6 (TLB) Omitted

 Job 26:6 (NKJV) Sheol is naked before Him, And Destruction has no covering.

 Psalms 18:5 (KJV) The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.

 Psalms 18:5 (NIV) The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me.

 Psalms 18:5 (NASB) The cords of Sheol surrounded me; The snares of death confronted me.

 Psalms 18:5 (TLB) Trapped and Omitted helpless, I struggled against the ropes that drew me on to death.

 Psalms 18:5 (NKJV) The sorrows of Sheol surrounded me; The snares of death confronted me.

 Psalms 116:3 (KJV) The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

 Psalms 116:3 (NIV) The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.

 Psalms 116:3 (NASB) The cords of death encompassed me, And the terrors of Sheol came upon me; I found distress and sorrow.

 Psalms 116:3 (TLB) Death stared me in the face--I was frightened and sad.

 Psalms 116:3 (NKJV) The pains of death surrounded me, And the pangs of Sheol laid hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow.

Psalms 55:15 (KJV) Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

 Psalms 55:15 (NIV) Let death take my enemies by surprise; let them go down alive to the grave, for evil finds lodging among them.

 Psalms 55:15 (NASB) Let death come deceitfully upon them; Let them go down alive to Sheol, For evil is in their dwelling, in their midst.

 Psalms 55:15 (TLB) Let death seize them and cut them down in their prime, Omitted for there is sin in their homes, and they are pollutedto the depths of their souls.

 Proverbs 7:27 (KJV) Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.

 Proverbs 7:27 (NIV) Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.

 Proverbs 7:27 (NASB) Her house is the way to Sheol, Descending to the chambers of death.

 Proverbs 23:14 (KJV) Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

 Proverbs 23:14 (NIV) Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death.

 Proverbs 23:14 (NASB) You shall beat him with the rod, And deliver his soul from Sheol.

 Proverbs 23:14 (TLB) Omitted

 Proverbs 27:20 (KJV) Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

 Proverbs 27:20 (NIV) Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are the eyes of man.

 Proverbs 27:20 (NASB) Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.

 Proverbs 27:20 (TLB) Ambition and death are alike in this: neither is ever satisfied.

 Isaiah 28:15 (KJV) Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:

 Isaiah 28:15 (NIV) You boast, "We have entered into a covenant with death, with the grave we have made an agreement. When an overwhelming scourge sweeps by, it cannot touch us, for we have made a lie our refuge and falsehood our hiding place."

 Isaiah 28:15 (NASB) Because you have said, "We have made a covenant with death, And with Sheol we have made a pact. The overwhelming scourge will not reach us when it passes by, For we have made falsehood our refuge and we have concealed ourselves with deception."

 Isaiah 28:15 (TLB) You have struck a bargain with Death, you say, and sold yourselves to the devil in exchange for his protection against the Assyrians. "They can never touch us," you say, "for we are under the care of one who will deceive and fool them."

 Isaiah 28:15 (NKJV) Because you have said, "We have made a covenant with death, And with Sheol we are in agreement. When the overflowing scourge passes through, It will not come to us, For we have made lies our refuge, And under falsehood we have hidden ourselves."

 Isaiah 28:18 (KJV) And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.

 Isaiah 28:18 (NIV) Your covenant with death will be annulled; your agreement with the grave will not stand. When the overwhelming scourge sweeps by, you will be beaten down by it.

 Isaiah 28:18 (NASB) "And your covenant with death shall be canceled, And your pact with Sheol shall not stand; When the overwhelming scourge passes through, Then you become its trampling place.

 Isaiah 28:18 (TLB) I will cancel your agreement of compromise with Death and the devil, so when the terrible enemy floods in, you will be trampled into the ground.

 Isaiah 28:18 (NKJV) Your covenant with death will be annulled, And your agreement with Sheol will not stand; When the overflowing scourge passes through, Then you will be trampled down by it.

Isaiah 57:9 (KJV) And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell.

 Isaiah 57:9 (NIV) You went to Molech with olive oil and increased your perfumes. You sent your ambassadors far away; you descended to the grave itself!

 Isaiah 57:9 (NASB) "And you have journeyed to the king with oil And increased your perfumes; You have sent your envoys a great distance, And made them go down to Sheol.

 Isaiah 57:9 (NKJV) You went to the king with ointment, And increased your perfumes; You sent your messengers far off, And even descended to Sheol.

 Ezekiel 31:16 (KJV) I made the nations to shake at the sound of his fall, when I cast him down to hell with them that descend into the pit: and all the trees of Eden, the choice and best of Lebanon, all that drink water, shall be comforted in the nether parts of the earth.

 Ezekiel 31:16 (NIV) I made the nations tremble at the sound of its fall when I brought it down to the grave with those who go down to the pit. Then all the trees of Eden, the choicest and best of Lebanon, all the trees that were well-watered, were consoled in the earth below.

 Ezekiel 31:16 (NASB) "I made the nations quake at the sound of its fall when I made it go down to Sheol with those who go down to the pit; and all the well-watered trees of Eden, the choicest and best of Lebanon, were comforted in the earth beneath.

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