Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”
KJV
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: 24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
NASB
This is what the LORD says: “Let no wise man boast of his wisdom, nor let the mighty man boast of his might, nor a rich man boast of his riches; 24 but let the one who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises mercy, justice, and righteousness on the earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.
NIV
This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24 but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,”
NLT
This is what the LORD says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. 24 But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the LORD who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth, and that I delight in these things. I, the LORD, have spoken!
John 17:3
ESV
And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
KJV
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
NASB
“This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
NIV
Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
NLT
And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.
That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
KJV
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
NASB
that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death;
NIV
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
NLT
I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death,
Romans 12:2
ESV
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
KJV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
NASB
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
NIV
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
NLT
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
KJV
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
NASB
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
NIV
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
NLT
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
Psalm 119:105
ESV
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
KJV
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
NASB
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
NIV
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
NLT
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
John 1:1
ESV
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
KJV
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
NASB
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
NIV
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
NLT
In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 Timothy 3:16
ESV
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
KJV
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
NASB
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;
NIV
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
NLT
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
James 4:7
ESV
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
KJV
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
NASB
Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
NIV
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
NLT
So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 John 3:6
ESV
No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him.
KJV
Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
NASB
No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him.
NIV
No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him.
NLT
Anyone who continues to live in him will not sin. But anyone who keeps on sinning does not know him or understand who he is.
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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