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| | |I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: | | |I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: |
| − | | | + | |I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchrea, |
| − | | | + | |This is the Tyrian purple dealer mentioned in Acts. |
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| | |That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. | | |That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. |
| − | | | + | |that you will welcome her in the Lord, as saints should do, and that you help her in whatever business she needs from you. She has been a comforter to man, including myself. |
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| | |Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: | | |Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: |
| − | | | + | |Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my helpers in Christ Jesus. |
| − | | | + | |Priscilla is the Jewess who was expelled from Rome by order of Claudius I. |
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| | |Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. | | |Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. |
| − | | | + | |They have laid down their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but all the churches of the Gentiles thank them. |
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| | |Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. | | |Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. |
| − | | | + | |In the same way, greet the church that is in their house. Greet my well-loved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruit of Achaia for Christ. |
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| | |Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us. | | |Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us. |
| − | | | + | |Greet Mary, who did us many favors. |
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| | |Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. | | |Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. |
| − | | | + | |Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives, and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, and were also in Christ before me. |
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| | |Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord. | | |Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord. |
| − | | | + | |Greet my beloved Amplias in the Lord. |
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| | |Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. | | |Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. |
| − | | | + | |Greet Urbane,l our helper in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. |
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| | |Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household. | | |Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household. |
| − | | | + | |Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. |
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| | |Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord. | | |Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord. |
| − | | | + | |Greet my relative, Herodion. Gree those belonging to the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. |
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| | |Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. | | |Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. |
| − | | | + | |Greet Tryphoena and Tryphosa, who work in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who did much work in the Lord. |
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| | |Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. | | |Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. |
| − | | | + | |Greet Rufus, who is chosen in the Lord, nd his mother and mine. |
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| | |Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them. | | |Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them. |
| − | | | + | |Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brothers who are with them. |
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| | |Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. | | |Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. |
| − | | | + | |Greet Philologus,l and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints with them. |
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| | |Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. | | |Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. |
| − | | | + | |Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ send greetings to you. |
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| | |Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. | | |Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. |
| − | | | + | |Now I beg of you, brothers, be careful of those who cause division and offenses against the doctrine that you have learned, and avoid them. |
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| | |For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. | | |For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. |
| − | | | + | |Those who behave this way are not serving the Lord Jesus Christ, but their own bellies. They use good words and fair speeches to deceive the hearts of simple folk. |
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| | |For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. | | |For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. |
| − | | | + | |For your obedience has become known to all men. So I am glad for your sakes. But I want you to be wise to the good, and simple concerning evil. |
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| | |And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. | | |And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. |
| − | | | + | |The God of peace will soon bruise Satan under your feet. The grace of our lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. |
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| | |Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. | | |Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. |
| − | | | + | |TImothy my fellow worker, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my relatives, send you their respects. |
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| | |I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord. | | |I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord. |
| − | | | + | |I, Tertius, who wrote this letter, send you my respects in the Lord. |
| − | | | + | |This verse might represent Paul's stenographer speaking for himself. |
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| | |Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. | | |Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. |
| − | | | + | |Gaius, who has been my host and that of the whole church, sends his respects. Erastus the city chamberlain sends you his respects, and so does a brother, Quartus. |
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| | |The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. | | |The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. |
| − | | | + | |The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. |
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| | |Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, | | |Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, |
| − | | | + | |Now to Him Who has the power to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revealing of the secret, which was kept hidden since the world began, |
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| | |But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: | | |But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: |
| − | | | + | |but now is made obvious, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the instruction by the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith, |
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| | |To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. | | |To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. |
| − | | | + | |To God the Only Wise One, be glory through Jesus Christ for all time. Amen. |
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