Matthew 5:8
New King James Version
Matthew 5:8
New American Standard Bible
8 “Blessed are (A)the pure in heart, for (B)they will see God.
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Matthew 5:8
Amplified Bible
8 “Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God.(A)
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Matthew 5:8
King James Version
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
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1 John 3:2-3
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1 John 3:2-3
New American Standard Bible
2 (A)Beloved, now we are (B)children of God, and (C)it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He (D)appears, we will be (E)like Him, because we will (F)see Him just as He is. 3 And everyone who has this (G)hope set on Him (H)purifies himself, just as He is pure.
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1 John 3:2-3
Amplified Bible
2 Beloved, we are [even here and] now children of God, and it is not yet made clear what we will be [after His coming]. We know that when He comes and is revealed, we will [as His children] be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is [in all His glory]. 3 And everyone who has this hope [confidently placed] in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure (holy, undefiled, guiltless).
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1 John 3:2-3
King James Version
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
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Titus 2:12-14
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12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 (A)looking for the blessed (B)hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 (C)who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed (D)and purify for Himself (E)His own special people, zealous for good works.
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Titus 2:12-14
New American Standard Bible
12 [a]instructing us to deny ungodliness and (A)worldly desires and (B)to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner (C)in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and the (D)appearing of the glory of [b](E)our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, 14 who (F)gave Himself for us (G)to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to (H)purify for Himself a (I)people for His own possession, (J)eager for good deeds.
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- Titus 2:12 Or disciplining
- Titus 2:13 Or the great God and our Savior
Titus 2:12-14
Amplified Bible
12 It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives [lives with a purpose that reflect spiritual maturity] in this present age, 13 awaiting and confidently expecting the [fulfillment of our] blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, 14 who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.(A)
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Titus 2:12-14
King James Version
12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
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.
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1 Peter 5:4
New King James Version
4 and when (A)the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive (B)the crown of glory that does not fade away.
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1 Peter 5:4
New American Standard Bible
4 And when the Chief (A)Shepherd appears, you will receive the (B)unfading [a](C)crown of glory.
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- 1 Peter 5:4 Lit wreath
1 Peter 5:4
Amplified Bible
4 And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.
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1 Peter 5:4
King James Version
4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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1 John 2:28
New King James Version
The Children of God
28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that [a]when He appears, we may have (A)confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
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1 John 2:28
New American Standard Bible
28 Now, (A)little children, remain in Him, so that when He (B)appears, we may have (C)confidence and (D)not [a]draw back from Him in shame [b]at His (E)coming.
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- 1 John 2:28 Lit be put to shame from Him
- 1 John 2:28 Or in His presence
1 John 2:28
Amplified Bible
28 Now, little children (believers, dear ones), remain in Him [with unwavering faith], so that when He appears [at His return], we may have [perfect] confidence and not be ashamed and shrink away from Him at His coming.
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1 John 2:28
King James Version
28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
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