But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.
KJV
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
NASB
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.
NIV
But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.
NLT
But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume.
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
KJV
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
NASB
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?
NIV
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
NLT
What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
Philippians 4:13
ESV
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
KJV
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
NASB
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
NIV
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
NLT
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Romans 6:14
ESV
For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.
KJV
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
NASB
For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
NIV
For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.
NLT
Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.
Romans 8:39
ESV
nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
KJV
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
NASB
nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
NIV
neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
NLT
No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
John 16:33
ESV
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
KJV
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
NASB
“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
NIV
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
NLT
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
Isaiah 55:11
ESV
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
KJV
So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
NASB
So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.
NIV
so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
NLT
It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
Romans 5:8
ESV
but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
KJV
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
NASB
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
NIV
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
NLT
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
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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