Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
KJV
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
NASB
Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
NIV
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
NLT
Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
Romans 6:23
ESV
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
KJV
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
NASB
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
NIV
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
NLT
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
KJV
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
NASB
Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith;
NIV
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;
NLT
In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
KJV
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
NASB
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
NIV
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
NLT
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
John 3:16
ESV
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
KJV
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
NASB
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
NIV
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
NLT
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 11:29
ESV
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
KJV
For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
NASB
for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
NIV
for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.
NLT
For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn.
2 Corinthians 9:15
ESV
Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!
KJV
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
NASB
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
NIV
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
NLT
Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!
Luke 6:38
ESV
give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
KJV
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
NASB
“Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure— pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.”
NIV
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
NLT
Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”
Matthew 7:11
ESV
If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
KJV
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
NASB
“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!
NIV
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
NLT
So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.
1 Corinthians 12:4
ESV
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
KJV
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
NASB
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.
NIV
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.
NLT
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all.
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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