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.
1 John 4:18
ESV
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
KJV
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
NASB
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.
NIV
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
NLT
Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.
From new moon to new moon, and from Sabbath to Sabbath, all flesh shall come to worship before me, declares the Lord.
KJV
And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD.
NASB
“And it shall be from new moon to new moon And from sabbath to sabbath, All mankind will come to bow down before Me,” says the LORD.
NIV
From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come and bow down before me,” says the LORD.
NLT
“All humanity will come to worship me from week to week and from month to month.
1 Peter 4:8
ESV
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
KJV
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
NASB
Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.
NIV
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
NLT
Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
KJV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
NASB
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
NIV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
NLT
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Daniel 9:27
ESV
And he shall make a strong covenant with many for one week, and for half of the week he shall put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end is poured out on the desolator.”
KJV
And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
NASB
“And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate.”
NIV
He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.”
NLT
The ruler will make a treaty with the people for a period of one set of seven, but after half this time, he will put an end to the sacrifices and offerings. And as a climax to all his terrible deeds, he will set up a sacrilegious object that causes desecration, until the fate decreed for this defiler is finally poured out on him.”
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
KJV
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
NASB
But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
NIV
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
NLT
But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
Hebrews 13:8
ESV
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
KJV
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
NASB
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
NIV
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
NLT
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Malachi 3:6
ESV
“For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.
KJV
For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
NASB
“For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed.
NIV
“I the LORD do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
NLT
“I am the LORD, and I do not change. That is why you descendants of Jacob are not already destroyed.
Psalm 24:6
ESV
Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah
KJV
This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
NASB
This is the generation of those who seek Him, Who seek Your face— even Jacob. Selah.
NIV
Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob.
NLT
Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interlude
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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