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.
1 Peter 4:10
ESV
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:
KJV
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
NASB
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
NIV
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
NLT
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.
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.
Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.
KJV
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
NASB
Like clouds and wind without rain Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely.
NIV
Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.
NLT
A person who promises a gift but doesn’t give it is like clouds and wind that bring no rain.
Proverbs 22:29
ESV
Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
KJV
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
NASB
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.
NIV
Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.
NLT
Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.
1 Corinthians 4:12
ESV
and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;
KJV
And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:
NASB
and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;
NIV
We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;
NLT
We work wearily with our own hands to earn our living. We bless those who curse us. We are patient with those who abuse us.
Ephesians 2:10
ESV
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
KJV
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
NASB
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
NIV
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
NLT
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Acts 11:29
ESV
So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
KJV
Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:
NASB
And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea.
NIV
The disciples, as each one was able, decided to provide help for the brothers and sisters living in Judea.
NLT
So the believers in Antioch decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters in Judea, everyone giving as much as they could.
Proverbs 18:16
ESV
A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
KJV
A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
NASB
A man’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.
NIV
A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
NLT
Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!
2 Samuel 7:3
ESV
And Nathan said to the king, “Go, do all that is in your heart, for the LORD is with you.”
KJV
And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee.
NASB
Nathan said to the king, “Go, do all that is in your mind, for the LORD is with you.”
NIV
Nathan replied to the king, “Whatever you have in mind, go ahead and do it, for the LORD is with you.”
NLT
Nathan replied to the king, “Go ahead and do whatever you have in mind, for the LORD is with you.”
Hebrews 13:21
ESV
equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
KJV
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
NASB
equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
NIV
equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
NLT
may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.
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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