But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
KJV
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
NASB
But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.
NIV
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
NLT
But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity,
KJV
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
NASB
in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified,
NIV
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness
NLT
And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.
When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.
KJV
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
NASB
When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.
NIV
When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.
NLT
When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.
Joshua 1:9
ESV
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
KJV
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
NASB
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
NIV
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
NLT
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
1 Timothy 5:8
ESV
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
KJV
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
NASB
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
NIV
Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
NLT
But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers.
Micah 6:8
ESV
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
NASB
He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?
NIV
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
NLT
No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
Psalm 37:23
ESV
The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way;
KJV
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
NASB
The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way.
NIV
The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;
NLT
The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.
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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