In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
KJV
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
NASB
also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,
NIV
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
NLT
Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.
KJV
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
NASB
And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
NIV
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
NLT
Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.
Isaiah 58:11
ESV
And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.
KJV
And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
NASB
“And the LORD will continually guide you, And satisfy your desire in scorched places, And give strength to your bones; And you will be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.
NIV
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
NLT
The LORD will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.
Proverbs 18:22
ESV
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
KJV
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
NASB
He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD.
NIV
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.
NLT
The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD.
Psalm 102:13
ESV
You will arise and have pity on Zion; it is the time to favor her; the appointed time has come.
KJV
Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.
NASB
You will arise and have compassion on Zion; For it is time to be gracious to her, For the appointed time has come.
NIV
You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come.
NLT
You will arise and have mercy on Jerusalem— and now is the time to pity her, now is the time you promised to help.
Genesis 18:3
ESV
And said, “O Lord, if I have found favor in your sight, do not pass by your servant.
KJV
And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
NASB
and said, “My lord, if now I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by.
NIV
He said, “If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by.
NLT
“My lord,” he said, “if it pleases you, stop here for a while.
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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