Salvation

SALVATION

SALVATION – delivered from sin, promise of our welfare

Salvation means to be whole mind, body and soul as we surrender our will to God and allow his will to work in our lives by applying Gods word to every aspect of our lives. This allows us to know the mind of Christ and all the promises of God for our own well being so we can face anything that tries to come against us while here on this earth so we can triumph and be victorious through the grace and mercy of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. Grace pardons us and mercy loves us unconditionally. Let’s start with the conversation of Jesus and Nicodemus to get a better understanding of what it is to be born again and how to shed this old sin nature through repentance and then we will move on to learn how grace and mercy works in our lives.

John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

John 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 3:4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?

John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

Jesus was teaching Nicodemus that it was a Spiritual rebirth or renewal of our spirit that through Gods spoken word we can reconcile our past sins through repentance to be made sinless again before God. We are all born with a sin nature because of sin being introduced into the world through Satan’s deceit when he told Eve it was alright to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil even though God forbid them to eat of it. Our flesh will always sin because the flesh is never in obedience to God.

John 9:31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshiper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Romans 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

Romans 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

Sin separates us from God because God is a spirit and can only recognize his own children by what spirit is living in their hearts. We have to renew, rebirth – born again, Gods Spirit within us in order to be called a child of God and see the kingdom of heaven. We now put off the old man (flesh) and put on the new man (Spirit). We are renewed by the word of God and through the Holy Spirit teaching us of all things.

John 14:26 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.

Colossians 3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Colossians 3:3 For ye are dead and your life is hid with Christ in God.

Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

Colossians 3:5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

Colossians 3:6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:

Colossians 3:7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.

Colossians 3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Colossians 3:9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Colossians 3:11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

Colossians 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Colossians 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Colossians 3:14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

We now have an intercessor (Jesus) who sits at the right hand of the Father and hears our confession that we are sinners and need his salvation as we believe in our heart that he was truly sent from God as the living word that we can indeed become righteous again not of our own righteousness, but that righteousness that is God whom through his Spirit is promised to dwell in us. All we have to do is believe and confess that we are sinners and allow Gods righteousness to cleanse us and renew our spirit man. Jesus wants us to come as we are and allow him to make the changes that need made in our hearts. People want to clean the fish before they catch them, but Jesus says come as you are I will clean you from the inside out.

John 10:9 I am the door, if any man enter in, he shall be saved.

John 1:14 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.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto

the Father, but by me.

Romans 10:9, 10 if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in his heart that God has raised him from the dead thou shall be saved. Vs.10 for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

It is not by our works or good deeds that save us for if that was all it would take then Gods word would be made void in our lives and Jesus would have died in vain, but because we are all sinners, it is by Gods grace and mercy that forgives our sins and washes us clean by the atoning blood of the Lamb (Jesus) so we can be made renewed again and free from our old sin nature.

Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Ephesians 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Titus 3:6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior;

Titus 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Satan is always there to try and steal the word of God from us and tempt us to sin and sometimes we will sin because we still live in this flesh, but now when we do sin we can be quick to repent of it and grace will forgive us every time. Grace does not give us a license to sin, but if you are sinning unknowingly then God will forgive you, but even though you have been forgiven of a particular sin and still continue in that sin then you will pay the consequences for whatever that sin will bring about in your life as you were already forgiven, but are continuing in that sin. It doesn’t mean that God has forsaken you, but will allow the consequences of that continued sin to happen to you.

John 10:10 the thief (Satan) comes to kill, steal and destroy, but I came to give life abundantly.

Matthew 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

Matthew 18:22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

Hebrews 10:26 For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

If a person says they have never sinned then they are lying to you and their selves because God said all have sinned. There are no little sins or big sins, for sin is sin. Same with white lies as a lie is a lie, even though your intention is to try and not hurt a person, but in all reality you are deceiving them even though they need to hear truth in order to rectify their lives.

Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God

REPENT – change, transform, transfigure, reconsider

Repentance gives us that opportunity to receive a new beginning in our life as God wipes away all our past sin and remembers them no more. Repentance allows the door to be opened for Christ to come into our lives so we may receive his Holy Spirit to help guide us in our walk with the Lord and to show us a life that is pleasing to the Father. It’s through the Holy Spirit that we come into a better understanding of Gods word by allowing His Spirit to teach us all things we need to know for the purpose and time of ministry to ourselves and to others.

There is only one way for God to recognize who are his and that is by us opening our heart and confessing we are sinners and knowing that we need to make a change in our lives in order for us to have eternal life with the Father. It’s not our will anymore to make decisions in our lives, but is now we allowing Gods will to make a betterment in our lives. As we follow in the footsteps of Christ we are now dead to self and alive now through the grace of God who wants nothing more than to shower us with his blessings as we surrender all to him through the transfiguration of our heart through repentance of our sins.

When we ask for our sins to be forgiven they are not only forgiven, but they are also forgotten. Our heart/spirit becomes renewed again and we are given the Holy Spirit, which is the Spirit of God made flesh in Jesus and given to us for comfort and learning. We receive the Holy Spirit at the time of repentance by asking Jesus into our hearts. Some like to be baptized in actual water, which there is nothing wrong with that as it is an outward appearance to others that you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 2:39 for the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Now that we have been transformed from the old man to the spiritual man of God we now become as a newborn baby and our spirit needs nourishment from the word of God and the only way to get the nourishment we need is to get into the word and study it by allowing the Holy Spirit teach it to us for truth and understanding. The way I study is to take a verse at a time and allow the Holy Spirit to give me understanding of that verse before I move on to the next one. This helps me to understand the whole of whatever chapter I am studying.

Through repentance which brings transformation and renewal of mind, body and soul through Gods Spirit we now have to learn that we also have Gods power and authority to be able to stand against Satan who wants nothing more than to destroy our relationship with Jesus who is our mediator to God. That power and authority comes by Gods grace that has brought salvation to our renewed spirit man.

GRACE – undeserved, unmerited favor, Gods willingness to give us His power and ability even though we do not deserve it

Jesus came to show us how to overcome the sin nature of the world by teaching us how to live a moral life compatible with the word of God. Jesus gave of himself for all of us and redeemed us from the curse of sin by taking all our sin upon him becoming the final blood sacrifice for his love towards everyone who will believe on his name. When we come to Jesus it is Gods grace that forgives our sins and remembers them no more. Sin will always be present with us because the flesh will always sin for that is its nature, but when we ask Jesus into our hearts we also receive at that same moment the gift of the Holy Spirit which teaches us how to separate ourselves from the ungodliness and lusts of this world. We may have to live in this world, but as a child of God we are not part of this world because our inner man, or heart, has now become renewed in the Spirit of God and is sinless through the grace of God.

Titus 2:11 for the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

Titus 2:12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;

Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Titus 2:15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

Gods strength through his grace is what helps us to face the challenges of the works we are to continue in no matter where his calling leads us or who he puts in our path and whatever tries to come against us. I hear so many say they can not talk to others about Jesus because they do not have enough knowledge of his word and are uncomfortable sharing with others because of this. None of us have full knowledge of Gods word nor will we ever exhaust the word of God, but only can give from our heart for what we do know or have learned. Each of us has a testimony to share and is this not what Jesus did in his travels. It was Jesus testimony of a loving God filled with grace and mercy followed with signs and wonders that drew others to him. We also carry with us those same signs and wonders when we give a starving child a glass of milk or someone on the street a blanket to keep them warm at night. We in all reality are sharing Gods word through these type of works that brings help to others as we see the smiles on their faces when they receive a physical gift from God that for us we would take for granite. No more excuses now.

Our works are that of a humanitarian following in the footsteps of Jesus to know the mind of Christ is to help those who are less fortunate then ourselves by giving them back some dignity to their lives as God supplies their needs through us by the grace he has bestowed upon us through his blessings. When we are out of our comfort zones we need to use that power and authority through grace to go to places we would otherwise be to uncomfortable to travel to or to fearful of our own lives to even think of taking on certain challenges. We need to feed the hungry, clothe the naked and visit those who are in their own prisons as Jesus said we are doing this unto his glory and honor and not of ourselves.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.

Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

Matthew 25:36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

Matthew 25:37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

Matthew 25:38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?

Matthew 25:39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

Matthew 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me

The basics of what we are to do as a child of God is to know that the calling from God is to take his word out into the world and to take His word out with love and compassion in our hearts and the works of the Lord are helping those who need our help. Grace is what saves us and the works we do are done unto the glory of the kingdom of God.

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Mercy – Moves with compassion, Gods unconditional love towards us

Mercy and grace go hand in hand as it is all Gods willingness to love us unconditionally. God loves all his creation as we are all created in his image of love, but have chosen to reject that love through freewill. There are many horrendous things people have done in their lives that society has deemed these type of people unlovable and sinners unworthy of Gods mercy. Thieves, murderers, adulterers, prostitutes, etc. etc. are all loved by God and made in his image of love, but have fallen from grace through their own freewill as we all have many times in our lives as we know Gods word has said we have all sinned and fell short of his glory. Remember there is no such thing as a little sin as sin is sin. Even these type of people that society has already condemned can return to Gods grace as mercy already loves them and God will forgive anything we have done in life, thus God saying he is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance.

Matthew 5:7 blessed is the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Exodus 33:19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.

2Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

When our hearts are right with the Lord then he has compassion on all his children and whatever you ask for in his name he will give you the desires of your heart as long as those desires line up with his word as only God knows better for us then we do for what or why we are asking. Gods timing is perfect in all things and we need to learn patience and trust in his mercy.

Just because we are born again or a child of God does not mean that we are exempt from anything bad happening to us because we do still have to live in this fleshly body, but now when sickness, finances, or whatever Satan can throw at you, you now have power and authority through the mercy of God to speak to those problems no matter what they are and cast them out of your lives as a witness and testimony to God, but also you must have forgiveness in your heart towards any one no matter what they have done.

Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

Mark 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Mark 11:25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Mark 11:26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

Gods’ word does come with conditions to follow to live a happy life. Deuteronomy chapters 27 and 28 (please read these two chapters) teach us about blessings and cursing as God will always give us choices to make because he is a God of freewill. We have to live by faith and trust in the Lord so we will remain in his will and receive the greater blessings of God. The book of James is a wonderful book that teaches us how to keep the blessings flowing in our lives when we live by faith that produces much in us. Faith obeys Gods word and removes discrimination. Faith proves itself by works and helps us control our tongue. Faith produces wisdom, humility and dependence on God. Faith prays for the afflicted and confronts the erring brother. From moving mountains to receiving Gods’ blessings it is all up to us on how we receive from God.

James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

James 1:3 knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

James 2:8 If ye fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well:

James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

James 5:15 and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

James 5:19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;

James 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

Jesus came to call the sinner to repentance, not the righteous. Before the cross we were all sinners and according to the laws given to Moses there always had to be a blood sacrifice for the atonement of sin, which was always an unblemished lamb. Jesus was the word of God made flesh and blood to come down to our level to walk among us, to sit and eat with the worst of the worst, to show signs and wonders of the word of God and we rejected him and nailed him to a tree because his teachings came against those of the Pharisees and scribes who loved their high positions, to be above all else in adornment and vanities. Please read Matthew 23:1-39 to understand the chastisement of Jesus towards the Pharisees and scribes. You will read how Jesus characterizes and then condemns the Pharisees.

John 1:1 in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:2 the same was in the beginning with God.

John 1:3 all things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

John 1:4 in him was life; and the life was the light of men.

John 1:5 and the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

Matthew 9:13 but go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Romans 3:23 for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Jesus was the final sacrificial lamb for the atonement of all men and gathered all our sins and put them upon himself and died to set us free from sin and God rose him again on the third day so we could take part in his life, death and resurrection, which means when we accept Jesus we die to our old fleshly ways and are renewed by Gods Spirit as we will be resurrected to be with Jesus on that glorious day of his return for his Bride.

Only believe on the name of Jesus and he will change whatever needs changing in your heart. So many of us come from many different backgrounds like different religions and cultures. Many come from broken homes that live on the streets or are sucked into a world

of drugs, pornography, cults or whatever, but we all have a common factor and that is God created each and every one of us in his image and loves us all unconditionally. It’s a love that says it doesn’t matter who you are or where you came from I love you anyway and I will make the changes within you that need changing.

Man cannot save us or change us because man cannot see our hearts. We have got to get to that place where we say enough is enough I need help and when we cry out from the despairs of our hearts is where Jesus will meet us and come down to our level and speak to our hearts. When you do cry out to him be still and let him speak to you for Jesus will make himself known to all who ask with a sincere heart. Keep yourselves in the love of God always looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternity.

Jude 1:17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Jude 1:18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.

Jude 1:19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.

Jude 1:20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:

Jude 1:23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

Jude 1:24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

Jude 1:25 To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Exodus 33:19 (LEB)

And he said, “I myself will cause all my goodness to pass over before you, and I will proclaim the name of Adonai before you, and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will show compassion to whom I will show compassion.”19And he said, “I myself will cause all my goodness to pass over before you, and I will proclaim the name of Adonai before you, and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will show compassion to whom I will show compassion.”

Matthew 23:1-39 (LEB)

Seven Woes Pronounced on the Scribes and PhariseesThen Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples,Seven Woes Pronounced on the Scribes and PhariseesThen Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples,2saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on the seat of Moses.2saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on the seat of Moses.3Therefore do and observe everything that they tell you, but do not do as they do,“their deeds” for they tell others to do somethingThe words “others to do something” are not in the Greek text but are implied and do not do it themselves.*The words “it themselves” are not in the Greek text but are implied3Therefore do and observe everything that they tell you, but do not do as they do,“their deeds” for they tell others to do somethingThe words “others to do something” are not in the Greek text but are implied and do not do it themselves.*The words “it themselves” are not in the Greek text but are implied4And they tie up heavy burdensSome manuscripts have “burdens that are heavy and hard to bear” and put themsupplied from English context on people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing with their finger to move them.4And they tie up heavy burdensSome manuscripts have “burdens that are heavy and hard to bear” and put themsupplied from English context on people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing with their finger to move them.5And they do all their deeds in order to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries broad and make their“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun tassels long.5And they do all their deeds in order to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries broad and make their“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun tassels long.6And they love the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues6And they love the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues7and the greetings in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by people.7and the greetings in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by people.8But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ because one is your teacher, and you are all brothers,8But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ because one is your teacher, and you are all brothers,9And do not call anyonesupplied from English context your father on earth, for one is your heavenly Father.9And do not call anyonesupplied from English context your father on earth, for one is your heavenly Father.10And do not be called teachers, because one is your teacher, the Christ.10And do not be called teachers, because one is your teacher, the Christ.11And the greatest among you will be your servant.11And the greatest among you will be your servant.12And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.12And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.13“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you shut the kingdom of heaven before people! For you do not enter, nor permit those wanting to go inHere the present tense has been translated as voluntative (“wanting to go in”) to enter.The most important Greek manuscripts omit v. 14, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees—hypocrites!—because you devour widows’ houses and for show you pray long prayers! Therefore you will receive the greater condemnation.”13“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you shut the kingdom of heaven before people! For you do not enter, nor permit those wanting to go inHere the present tense has been translated as voluntative (“wanting to go in”) to enter.The most important Greek manuscripts omit v. 14, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees—hypocrites!—because you devour widows’ houses and for show you pray long prayers! Therefore you will receive the greater condemnation.”141415“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you travel around the sea and the dry land to make one convert, and when he becomes one,*supplied from English context you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are!15“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you travel around the sea and the dry land to make one convert, and when he becomes one,*supplied from English context you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are!16“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing! But whoever swears by the gold of the temple is bound by his oath.’The phrase “by his oath” is not in the Greek text but is implied16“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing! But whoever swears by the gold of the temple is bound by his oath.’The phrase “by his oath” is not in the Greek text but is implied17Fools and blind people! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that makes the gold holy?17Fools and blind people! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that makes the gold holy?18And, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing! But whoever swears by the gift that is on it is bound by his oath.’The phrase “by his oath” is not in the Greek text but is implied18And, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing! But whoever swears by the gift that is on it is bound by his oath.’The phrase “by his oath” is not in the Greek text but is implied19Blind people! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift holy?19Blind people! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift holy?20Therefore the one who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything that is on it.20Therefore the one who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything that is on it.21And the one who swears by the temple swears by it and by the one who dwells in it.21And the one who swears by the temple swears by it and by the one who dwells in it.22And the one who swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by the one who sits on it.22And the one who swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by the one who sits on it.23“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you pay a tenth of mint and dill and cumin, and neglect the more important matters of the law — justice and mercy and faithfulness! It was necessarySome manuscripts have “But it was necessary” to do these things while not neglecting those.“and those not to neglect”23“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you pay a tenth of mint and dill and cumin, and neglect the more important matters of the law — justice and mercy and faithfulness! It was necessarySome manuscripts have “But it was necessary” to do these things while not neglecting those.“and those not to neglect”24Blind guides who filter out a gnat and swallow a camel!24Blind guides who filter out a gnat and swallow a camel!25“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence!25“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence!26Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the dish,Some manuscripts omit “and the dish” so that the outside of it may become clean also.26Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the dish,Some manuscripts omit “and the dish” so that the outside of it may become clean also.27“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and of everything unclean!27“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and of everything unclean!28In the same way, on the outside you also appear righteous to people, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.28In the same way, on the outside you also appear righteous to people, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.29“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous,29“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees — hypocrites! — because you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous,30and you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in the blood of the prophets!’30and you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in the blood of the prophets!’31Thus you testify against yourselves that you are descendants of those who murdered the prophets!31Thus you testify against yourselves that you are descendants of those who murdered the prophets!32And you — fill up the measure of your fathers!32And you — fill up the measure of your fathers!33Serpents! Offspring of vipers! How will you escape from the condemnation to hell?33Serpents! Offspring of vipers! How will you escape from the condemnation to hell?34For this reason, behold, I am sending to you prophets and wise men and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues and will pursue from town to town,34For this reason, behold, I am sending to you prophets and wise men and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues and will pursue from town to town,35so that upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on the earth from the blood of righteous Abel up to the blood of Zechariah son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.35so that upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on the earth from the blood of righteous Abel up to the blood of Zechariah son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.36Truly I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation!36Truly I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation!37The Lament over Jerusalem“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How many times I wanted to gather your children together the way“in the manner in which” a hen gathers her young together under her“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun wings, and you were not willing!37The Lament over Jerusalem“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How many times I wanted to gather your children together the way“in the manner in which” a hen gathers her young together under her“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun wings, and you were not willing!38Behold, your house has been left to you desolate!38Behold, your house has been left to you desolate!39For I tell you, you will never see me from now on until you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!’”from Ps 118:26 39For I tell you, you will never see me from now on until you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!’”from Ps 118:26

Matthew 18:21 (LEB)

The Parable of the Unforgiving SlaveThen Peter came up to him andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came up”) has been translated as a finite verb said,Some manuscripts have “Then Peter came up and said to him” “Lord, how many times will my brother sin against me and I will forgive him? Up to seven times?”21The Parable of the Unforgiving SlaveThen Peter came up to him andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came up”) has been translated as a finite verb said,Some manuscripts have “Then Peter came up and said to him” “Lord, how many times will my brother sin against me and I will forgive him? Up to seven times?”

Matthew 18:22 (LEB)

Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven!Or “seventy-seven times”22Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven!Or “seventy-seven times”

Matthew 25:34 (LEB)

Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world!34Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world!

Matthew 25:35 (LEB)

For I was hungry and you gave me somethingsupplied from English context to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me somethingsupplied from English context to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me as a guest,35For I was hungry and you gave me somethingsupplied from English context to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me somethingsupplied from English context to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me as a guest,

Matthew 25:36 (LEB)

I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you cared for me, I was in prison and you came to me.’36I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you cared for me, I was in prison and you came to me.’

Matthew 25:37 (LEB)

Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,*supplied from English context or thirsty and give you somethingsupplied from English context to drink?37Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,*supplied from English context or thirsty and give you somethingsupplied from English context to drink?

Matthew 25:38 (LEB)

And when did we see you a stranger and welcome yousupplied from English context as a guest, or naked and clothe you?*supplied from English context38And when did we see you a stranger and welcome yousupplied from English context as a guest, or naked and clothe you?*supplied from English context

Matthew 25:39 (LEB)

And when did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?’39And when did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?’

Matthew 25:40 (LEB)

And the king will answer andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“will answer”) has been translated as a finite verb say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, in as much as you did itsupplied from English context to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did itsupplied from English context to me.’40And the king will answer andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“will answer”) has been translated as a finite verb say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, in as much as you did itsupplied from English context to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did itsupplied from English context to me.’

Matthew 28:18 (LEB)

And Jesus approached andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“approached”) has been translated as a finite verb spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.18And Jesus approached andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“approached”) has been translated as a finite verb spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Matthew 28:19 (LEB)

Therefore, goAs a participle of attendant circumstance this participle carries imperatival force picked up from the main verb (“make disciples”) andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,19Therefore, goAs a participle of attendant circumstance this participle carries imperatival force picked up from the main verb (“make disciples”) andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Matthew 28:20 (LEB)

teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the age.”20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the age.”

Matthew 9:13 (LEB)

But go andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb learn what it means, “I want mercy and not sacrifice.”from Hos 6:6 (see also Matt 12:7) For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”13But go andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb learn what it means, “I want mercy and not sacrifice.”from Hos 6:6 (see also Matt 12:7) For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Matthew 5:7 (LEB)

Blessed are the merciful, because they will be shown mercy.7Blessed are the merciful, because they will be shown mercy.

Mark 11:23 (LEB)

Truly I say to you that whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea!’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.23Truly I say to you that whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea!’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.

Mark 11:24 (LEB)

For this reason I say to you, whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received it,*supplied from English context and it will be done for you.24For this reason I say to you, whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received it,*supplied from English context and it will be done for you.

Mark 11:25 (LEB)

And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him,*supplied from English context so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your sins.”Most later Greek manuscripts add v. 26 after v. 25, “But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your sins”25And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him,*supplied from English context so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your sins.”Most later Greek manuscripts add v. 26 after v. 25, “But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your sins”

Mark 11:26 (LEB)

John 14:26 (LEB)

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name — that one will teach you all things, and will remind you of everything that I said to you.26But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name — that one will teach you all things, and will remind you of everything that I said to you.

John 9:31 (LEB)

We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if someone is devout and does his will, he listens to this one.31We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if someone is devout and does his will, he listens to this one.

John 10:9 (LEB)

I am the door. If anyone enters through me, he will be saved, and will come in and will go out and will find pasture.9I am the door. If anyone enters through me, he will be saved, and will come in and will go out and will find pasture.

John 1:14 (LEB)

And the Word became flesh and took up residence among us, and we saw his glory, glory as of the one and only from the Father, full of grace and truth.14And the Word became flesh and took up residence among us, and we saw his glory, glory as of the one and only from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 14:6 (LEB)

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.6Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 3:1 (LEB)

A Meeting with NicodemusNow there was a man of the Pharisees whose name was“the name to him” Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.A Meeting with NicodemusNow there was a man of the Pharisees whose name was“the name to him” Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.

John 3:2 (LEB)

This man came to him at night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you areHere both the pronoun and verb are understood in Greek and are supplied in the translation a teacher who has come from God, for no one is able to perform these signs that you are performing unless God were with him.”2This man came to him at night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you areHere both the pronoun and verb are understood in Greek and are supplied in the translation a teacher who has come from God, for no one is able to perform these signs that you are performing unless God were with him.”

John 3:3 (LEB)

Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless someone is born from above,The same Greek word can mean either “from above” or “again,” which allows for the misunderstanding by Nicodemus here; Jesus was speaking of new birth “from above,” while Nicodemus misunderstood him to mean a second physical birth he is not able to see the kingdom of God.”3Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless someone is born from above,The same Greek word can mean either “from above” or “again,” which allows for the misunderstanding by Nicodemus here; Jesus was speaking of new birth “from above,” while Nicodemus misunderstood him to mean a second physical birth he is not able to see the kingdom of God.”

John 3:4 (LEB)

Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is an old man? He is not able to enter into his mother’s womb for the second time and be born, can he?”*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase “can he”4Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is an old man? He is not able to enter into his mother’s womb for the second time and be born, can he?”*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase “can he”

John 3:5 (LEB)

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless someone is born of water and spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of God.5Jesus answered, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless someone is born of water and spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of God.

John 3:6 (LEB)

What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.6What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.

John 3:7 (LEB)

Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘It is necessary for you to be born from above.’The same Greek word can mean either “from above” or “again” (see also v. 3)7Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘It is necessary for you to be born from above.’The same Greek word can mean either “from above” or “again” (see also v. 3)

John 1:1 (LEB)

The Prologue to John’s GospelIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.The Prologue to John’s GospelIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:2 (LEB)

This one was in the beginning with God.2This one was in the beginning with God.

John 1:3 (LEB)

All things came into being through him, and apart from him not one thing came into being thatOr “came into being. What …,” beginning a new sentence connected with the following verse. A major punctuation problem is involved, since the earliest manuscripts have no punctuation, but some important later ones place the punctuation before this phrase, effectively connecting it to v. 4: “What has come into being was life in him” has come into being.3All things came into being through him, and apart from him not one thing came into being thatOr “came into being. What …,” beginning a new sentence connected with the following verse. A major punctuation problem is involved, since the earliest manuscripts have no punctuation, but some important later ones place the punctuation before this phrase, effectively connecting it to v. 4: “What has come into being was life in him” has come into being.

John 1:4 (LEB)

In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity.Or “humankind”4In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity.Or “humankind”

John 1:5 (LEB)

And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcomeOr “comprehend” (if primarily referring to people in the world) it.5And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcomeOr “comprehend” (if primarily referring to people in the world) it.

Acts 2:38 (LEB)

And Peter saidSome manuscripts explicitly add “said” to them, “Repent and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.38And Peter saidSome manuscripts explicitly add “said” to them, “Repent and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:39 (LEB)

For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all those who are far away, as many as the Lord our God calls to himself.”39For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all those who are far away, as many as the Lord our God calls to himself.”

Acts 3:19 (LEB)

Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be blotted out,19Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be blotted out,

Romans 10:9 (LEB)

thatOr “because” if you confess with your mouth “Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.9thatOr “because” if you confess with your mouth “Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 8:6 (LEB)

For the mindset of the flesh is death, but the mindset of the Spirit is life and peace,6For the mindset of the flesh is death, but the mindset of the Spirit is life and peace,

Romans 8:7 (LEB)

because the mindset of the flesh is enmity toward God, for it is not subjected to the law of God, for it is not able to do so,7because the mindset of the flesh is enmity toward God, for it is not subjected to the law of God, for it is not able to do so,

Romans 8:8 (LEB)

and those who are in the flesh are not able to please God.8and those who are in the flesh are not able to please God.

Ephesians 2:8 (LEB)

For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God;8For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God;

Ephesians 2:9 (LEB)

it is not from works, so that no one can boast.9it is not from works, so that no one can boast.

Colossians 3:10 (LEB)

and have put on the new man that is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created him,10and have put on the new man that is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created him,

Colossians 3:11 (LEB)

where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all, and in all.11where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all, and in all.

Colossians 3:12 (LEB)

Appeal for New BehaviorTherefore, as the chosen of God, holy and dearly loved, put on affection, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience,12Appeal for New BehaviorTherefore, as the chosen of God, holy and dearly loved, put on affection, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience,

Colossians 3:13 (LEB)

putting up with one another and forgiving one another. If anyone should have a complaint against anyone, just as also the Lord forgave you, thus also you do the same.13putting up with one another and forgiving one another. If anyone should have a complaint against anyone, just as also the Lord forgave you, thus also you do the same.

Colossians 3:14 (LEB)

And to all these things add love, which is the bond of perfection.14And to all these things add love, which is the bond of perfection.

Colossians 3:15 (LEB)

And the peace of Christ must rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.15And the peace of Christ must rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.

Colossians 3:16 (LEB)

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God,16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God,

Colossians 3:17 (LEB)

and everything whatever“if anything that” you do in word or in deed, giving thanks for all things in the name of the Lord Jesus to God the Father through him.17and everything whatever“if anything that” you do in word or in deed, giving thanks for all things in the name of the Lord Jesus to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:1 (LEB)

Seek the Things AboveTherefore, if you have been raised together with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.Seek the Things AboveTherefore, if you have been raised together with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

Colossians 3:2 (LEB)

Set your mind on the things above, not on the things on earth.2Set your mind on the things above, not on the things on earth.

Colossians 3:3 (LEB)

For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.3For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

Colossians 3:4 (LEB)

When Christ, who is your life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.4When Christ, who is your life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.

Colossians 3:5 (LEB)

Put Off the Old BehaviorTherefore put to death what is earthly in you“the members on the earth”: sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustful passion, evil desire, and greediness, which is idolatry,5Put Off the Old BehaviorTherefore put to death what is earthly in you“the members on the earth”: sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustful passion, evil desire, and greediness, which is idolatry,

Colossians 3:6 (LEB)

because of which the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience,6because of which the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience,

Colossians 3:7 (LEB)

in which also you once lived, when you used to live in them.Or “among them” (the pronoun may refer either to people or to sins)7in which also you once lived, when you used to live in them.Or “among them” (the pronoun may refer either to people or to sins)

Colossians 3:8 (LEB)

But now you also lay aside all these things: anger, rage, wickedness, slander, abusive language from your mouth.8But now you also lay aside all these things: anger, rage, wickedness, slander, abusive language from your mouth.

Colossians 3:9 (LEB)

Do not lie to one another, because youHere “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“have taken off”) which is understood as causal have taken off the old man together with his deeds,9Do not lie to one another, because youHere “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“have taken off”) which is understood as causal have taken off the old man together with his deeds,

Titus 2:11 (LEB)

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people,11For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people,

Titus 2:12 (LEB)

training us in order that, denying impiety and worldly desires, we may live self-controlled and righteously and godly in the present age,12training us in order that, denying impiety and worldly desires, we may live self-controlled and righteously and godly in the present age,

Titus 2:14 (LEB)

who gave himself for us, in order that he might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good deeds.14who gave himself for us, in order that he might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Titus 2:15 (LEB)

Speak these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.15Speak these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

Titus 3:5 (LEB)

he saved us, not by deeds of righteousness that we have done, but because of his mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit,5he saved us, not by deeds of righteousness that we have done, but because of his mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

Titus 3:6 (LEB)

whom he poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,6whom he poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

Titus 3:7 (LEB)

so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.7so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Hebrews 10:26 (LEB)

A Serious Warning Against Continuing Deliberate SinFor ifHere “if” is supplied as a component of the conditional genitive absolute participle (“keep on sinning”) we keep on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,26A Serious Warning Against Continuing Deliberate SinFor ifHere “if” is supplied as a component of the conditional genitive absolute participle (“keep on sinning”) we keep on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,

James 5:15 (LEB)

And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins he will be forgiven“it will be forgiven him”.15And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins he will be forgiven“it will be forgiven him”.

James 5:19 (LEB)

My brothers, if anyone among you should wander away from the truth and someone turns him back,19My brothers, if anyone among you should wander away from the truth and someone turns him back,

James 5:20 (LEB)

he should know that the one who turns a sinner back from the error of his way will save that person’s“his,” but in context this refers to the sinner, not the person who turns the sinner back soul from death, and will cover over a great number of sins.20he should know that the one who turns a sinner back from the error of his way will save that person’s“his,” but in context this refers to the sinner, not the person who turns the sinner back soul from death, and will cover over a great number of sins.

James 1:2 (LEB)

Trials, Testing, and FaithConsider it all joy, my brothers, whenever you encounter various trials,2Trials, Testing, and FaithConsider it all joy, my brothers, whenever you encounter various trials,

James 1:3 (LEB)

because youHere “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“know”) which is understood as causal know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.3because youHere “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“know”) which is understood as causal know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

James 2:8 (LEB)

However, if you carry out the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,”from Lev 19:18 you are doing well.8However, if you carry out the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,”from Lev 19:18 you are doing well.

James 4:6 (LEB)

But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”from Prov 3:346But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”from Prov 3:34

Jude 1:17 (LEB)

Persevere in the Love of GodBut you, dear friends, remember the words proclaimed beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,17Persevere in the Love of GodBut you, dear friends, remember the words proclaimed beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Jude 1:18 (LEB)

for they said to you,Some manuscripts have “to you that” “In the end time there will be scoffers following according to their own ungodly desires.”18for they said to you,Some manuscripts have “to you that” “In the end time there will be scoffers following according to their own ungodly desires.”

Jude 1:19 (LEB)

These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly, not having the Spirit.19These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly, not having the Spirit.

Jude 1:20 (LEB)

But you, dear friends, byHere “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“building up”) which is understood as means building yourselves up in your most holy faith, byHere “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“praying”) which is understood as means praying in the Holy Spirit,20But you, dear friends, byHere “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“building up”) which is understood as means building yourselves up in your most holy faith, byHere “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“praying”) which is understood as means praying in the Holy Spirit,

Jude 1:21 (LEB)

keep yourselves in the love of God, looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.21keep yourselves in the love of God, looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.

Jude 1:22 (LEB)

And have mercy on those who doubt,22And have mercy on those who doubt,

Jude 1:23 (LEB)

and save others byHere “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“snatching”) which is understood as means snatching them from the fire, and have mercy on others with fear, hating even the tunic stained by the flesh.23and save others byHere “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“snatching”) which is understood as means snatching them from the fire, and have mercy on others with fear, hating even the tunic stained by the flesh.

Jude 1:24 (LEB)

BenedictionNow to the one who is able to protect you from stumbling and make you to stand before his glory blamelessOr “without blemish” with exultation,24BenedictionNow to the one who is able to protect you from stumbling and make you to stand before his glory blamelessOr “without blemish” with exultation,

Jude 1:25 (LEB)

to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority before all time and now and for all eternity. Amen.25to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority before all time and now and for all eternity. Amen.