Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity,
KJV
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
NASB
in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified,
NIV
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness
NLT
And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.
Philippians 2:3
ESV
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
KJV
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
NASB
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;
NIV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
NLT
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
KJV
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
NASB
Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.
NIV
Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
NLT
So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.
Leviticus 19:32
ESV
“You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.
KJV
Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.
NASB
‘You shall rise up before the grayheaded and honor the aged, and you shall revere your God; I am the LORD.
NIV
“’Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.
NLT
“Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the LORD.
Luke 14:10
ESV
But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you.
KJV
But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
NASB
“But when you are invited, go and recline at the last place, so that when the one who has invited you comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’ then you will have honor in the sight of all who are at the table with you.
NIV
But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests.
NLT
“Instead, take the lowest place at the foot of the table. Then when your host sees you, he will come and say, ‘Friend, we have a better place for you!’ Then you will be honored in front of all the other guests.
1 Peter 3:7
ESV
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
KJV
In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.
NASB
You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
NIV
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
NLT
In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.
Colossians 3:25
ESV
For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.
KJV
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
NASB
For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.
NIV
Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.
NLT
But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites.
Ephesians 5:33
ESV
However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
KJV
Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
NASB
Nevertheless, each individual among you also is to love his own wife even as himself, and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband.
NIV
However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
NLT
So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
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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