But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
KJV
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
NASB
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
NIV
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
NLT
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
1 Timothy 5:8
ESV
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
KJV
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
NASB
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
NIV
Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
NLT
But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
KJV
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
NASB
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
NIV
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
NLT
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
John 14:26
ESV
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
KJV
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
NASB
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
NIV
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
NLT
But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.
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.
John 21:15
ESV
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”
KJV
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
NASB
So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My lambs.”
NIV
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”
NLT
After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.
Mark 12:30
ESV
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
KJV
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
NASB
AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.’
NIV
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
NLT
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’
Proverbs 11:4
ESV
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
KJV
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
NASB
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.
NIV
Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
NLT
Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death.
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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