Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
KJV
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
NASB
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.
NIV
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
NLT
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Proverbs 17:22
ESV
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
KJV
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
NASB
A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
NIV
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
NLT
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
KJV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
NASB
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
NIV
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
NLT
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
NIV
to be made new in the attitude of your minds;
NLT
Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
Colossians 3:23
ESV
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
KJV
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
NASB
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,
NIV
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
NLT
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
1 John 1:9
ESV
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
KJV
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
NASB
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
NIV
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
NLT
But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
1 Peter 4:1
ESV
Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
KJV
Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
NASB
Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
NIV
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.
NLT
So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin.
Philippians 2:14
ESV
Do all things without grumbling or disputing,
KJV
Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
NASB
Do all things without grumbling or disputing;
NIV
Do everything without grumbling or arguing,
NLT
Do everything without complaining and arguing,
Colossians 3:23
ESV
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
KJV
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
NASB
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,
NIV
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
NLT
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
2 Peter 3:9
ESV
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
KJV
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
NASB
The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
NIV
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
NLT
The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.
Daniel's seminary degree is in Exegetical Theology. He was a pastor for 10 years. As a professor, he has taught Bible and theology courses at two Christian universities. Please see his About page for details.
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