I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
KJV
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
NASB
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
NIV
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
NLT
My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Romans 8:28
ESV
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
KJV
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
NASB
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
NLT
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
KJV
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
NASB
Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.
NIV
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
NLT
But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Matthew 11:28
ESV
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
KJV
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
NASB
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
NIV
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
NLT
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
KJV
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
NASB
bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
NIV
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
NLT
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
John 14:6
ESV
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
KJV
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
NASB
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
NIV
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
NLT
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
Jeremiah 29:11
ESV
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
KJV
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
NASB
‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
NIV
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
NLT
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
John 1:14
ESV
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
KJV
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
NASB
And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.
NIV
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
NLT
So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
Psalm 23:4
ESV
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
KJV
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
NASB
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
NIV
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
NLT
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
Proverbs 2:6
ESV
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
KJV
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
NASB
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
NIV
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
NLT
For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
2 Chronicles 16:9
ESV
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars.”
KJV
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
NASB
“For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will surely have wars.”
NIV
For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.”
NLT
The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.”
Ephesians 2:8
ESV
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
KJV
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
NASB
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
NIV
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
NLT
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
Acts 4:12
ESV
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
KJV
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
NASB
“And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”
NIV
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
NLT
There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.”
Isaiah 55:9
ESV
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
KJV
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
NASB
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts.
NIV
“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
NLT
For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.
Exodus 34:6
ESV
The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,
KJV
And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
NASB
Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth;
NIV
And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,
NLT
The LORD passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The LORD! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
John 3:16
ESV
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
KJV
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
NASB
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
NIV
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
NLT
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
Matthew 6:33
ESV
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.
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.
1 Chronicles 16:11
ESV
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!
KJV
Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
NASB
Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.
NIV
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
NLT
Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him.
Proverbs 8:17
ESV
I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.
KJV
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
NASB
I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me.
NIV
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
NLT
I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me.
1 Corinthians 15:57
ESV
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
KJV
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
NASB
but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
NIV
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
NLT
But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:7
ESV
For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.
KJV
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
NASB
because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so,
NIV
The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.
NLT
For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will.
2 Corinthians 2:14
ESV
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.
Deuteronomy 20:4
ESV
for the LORD your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.’
KJV
For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
NASB
for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.’
NIV
For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”
NLT
For the LORD your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!’
Philippians 4:8
ESV
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
KJV
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
NASB
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.
NIV
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
NLT
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Proverbs 17:22
ESV
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
KJV
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
NASB
A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
NIV
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
NLT
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
2 Corinthians 5:17
ESV
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
KJV
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
NASB
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
NIV
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
NLT
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
Matthew 10:38
ESV
And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.
KJV
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
NASB
“And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.
NIV
Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.
NLT
If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine.
Mark 8:35
ESV
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.
KJV
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.
NASB
“For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it.
NIV
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.
NLT
If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.
1 Peter 2:24
ESV
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
KJV
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
NASB
and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.
NIV
“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”
NLT
He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed.
Romans 12:1
ESV
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
KJV
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
NASB
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
NIV
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
NLT
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.
John 4:24
ESV
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
KJV
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
NASB
God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.
NIV
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.
NLT
For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.
Psalm 95:6
ESV
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker!
KJV
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.
NASB
Come, let us worship and bow down, Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
NIV
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker
NLT
Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the LORD our maker
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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