And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
KJV
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
NASB
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
NIV
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
NLT
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
1 Thessalonians 5:9
ESV
For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
KJV
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
NASB
For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
NIV
For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
NLT
For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
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.
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.
NIV
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
NLT
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
1 John 3:22
ESV
And whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.
KJV
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
NASB
and whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.
NIV
and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him.
NLT
And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him.
Proverbs 16:9
ESV
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
KJV
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
NASB
The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
NIV
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
NLT
We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
Psalm 23:6
ESV
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
KJV
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
NASB
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
NIV
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
NLT
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.
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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