And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,
KJV
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
NASB
And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment,
NIV
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
NLT
I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.
Hebrews 6:1
ESV
Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
KJV
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
NASB
Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
NIV
Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,
NLT
So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
KJV
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
NASB
Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.
NIV
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
NLT
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
2 Corinthians 9:10
ESV
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.
KJV
Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
NASB
Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness;
NIV
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
NLT
For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.
Proverbs 1:5
ESV
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,
KJV
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
NASB
A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,
NIV
let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
NLT
Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance
Psalm 1:1
ESV
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
KJV
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
NASB
How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!
NIV
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
NLT
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
1 Peter 2:2
ESV
Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—
KJV
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
NASB
like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,
NIV
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
NLT
Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment,
Hebrews 11:6
ESV
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
KJV
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
NASB
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.
NIV
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
NLT
And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.
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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