diff --git a/01-GEN/02.usfm b/01-GEN/02.usfm index 224ec95a..fea556f5 100644 --- a/01-GEN/02.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/02.usfm @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 4 These are the events concerning the heavens and the earth, when they were created, in the day that Yahweh God made the earth and the heavens. +\v 4 These were the events concerning the heavens and the earth, when they were created, on the day that Yahweh God made the earth and the heavens. \v 5 No bush of the field was yet in the earth, and no plant of the field had yet sprouted, for Yahweh God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was no man to work the ground. \v 6 But a mist went up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground. @@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ \v 23 The man said, \q "This time, this one is bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh. \q She will be called 'woman,' because she was taken out of man." +\m \s5 \v 24 Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, he will be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. diff --git a/01-GEN/03.usfm b/01-GEN/03.usfm index e0546217..0e351123 100644 --- a/01-GEN/03.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/03.usfm @@ -25,30 +25,44 @@ \s5 \v 12 The man said, "The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate it." \v 13 Yahweh God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate." +\m \s5 \v 14 Yahweh God said to the serpent, -\q "Because you have done this, cursed are you alone among all the livestock and all the beasts of the field. -\q It is on your belly that you will go, and it is dust that you will eat all the days of your life. +\q "Because you have done this, +\q cursed are you alone among all the livestock +\q and all the beasts of the field. +\q It is on your belly that you will go, +\q and it is dust that you will eat all the days of your life. \q -\v 15 I will put hostility between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. +\v 15 I will put hostility between you and the woman, +\q and between your seed and her seed. \q He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel." +\m \s5 \v 16 To the woman he said, -\q "I will greatly multiply your pain in having children; it is in pain that you will give birth to children. +\q "I will greatly multiply your pain in having children; +\q it is in pain that you will give birth to children. \q Your desire will be for your husband, but he will rule over you." +\m \s5 -\v 17 To Adam he said, "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree, concerning which I commanded you, saying, 'You may not eat from it,' -\q cursed is the ground because of you; -\q in painful toil you will eat from it all the days of your life. +\v 17 To Adam he said, +\q "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, +\q and have eaten from the tree, concerning which I commanded you, +\q saying, 'You may not eat from it,' +\q cursed is the ground because of you; +\q in painful toil you will eat from it all the days of your life. \q -\v 18 It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. +\v 18 It will produce thorns and thistles for you, +\q and you will eat the plants of the field. \q -\v 19 By the sweat of your face you will eat bread, -\q until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. +\v 19 By the sweat of your face you will eat bread, +\q +until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. \q For dust you are, and to dust you will return." +\m \s5 \v 20 The man called his wife's name Eve because she was the mother of all living things. diff --git a/01-GEN/04.usfm b/01-GEN/04.usfm index 0694e3ae..a63d0f0b 100644 --- a/01-GEN/04.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/04.usfm @@ -52,7 +52,8 @@ \v 24 If Cain is avenged seven times as much, truly Lamech will be avenged seventy-seven times as much." \s5 -\p +\m +\v 25 Adam slept with his wife again, and she bore another son. She called his name Seth and said, "God has given me another son in the place of Abel, for Cain killed him." \v 25 Adam slept with his wife again, and she bore another son. She called his name Seth and said, "God has given me another son in the place of Abel, for Cain killed him." \v 26 A son was born to Seth and he called his name Enosh. Then people began to call on the name of Yahweh. diff --git a/01-GEN/06.usfm b/01-GEN/06.usfm index 4ffae65d..bf64c26d 100644 --- a/01-GEN/06.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/06.usfm @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 9 These are the events concerning Noah. Noah was a righteous man, and blameless among the people of his time. Noah walked with God. +\v 9 These were the events concerning Noah. Noah was a righteous man, and blameless among the people of his time. Noah walked with God. \v 10 Noah became the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. \s5 diff --git a/01-GEN/10.usfm b/01-GEN/10.usfm index 5831275c..cda7adbe 100644 --- a/01-GEN/10.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/10.usfm @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ \s5 \c 10 \p -\v 1 These are the descendants of the sons of Noah, that is, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood. +\v 1 These were the descendants of the sons of Noah, that is, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood. \s5 \p @@ -58,11 +58,11 @@ \s5 \v 30 Their territory was from Mesha, all the way to Sephar, the mountain of the east. -\v 31 These are the sons of Shem, according to their clans and their languages, in their lands, according to their nations. +\v 31 These were the sons of Shem, according to their clans and their languages, in their lands, according to their nations. \s5 \p -\v 32 These are the clans of the sons of Noah, according to their genealogies, by their nations. From these the nations separated and went over the earth after the flood. +\v 32 These were the clans of the sons of Noah, according to their genealogies, by their nations. From these the nations separated and went over the earth after the flood. diff --git a/01-GEN/11.usfm b/01-GEN/11.usfm index b5176fda..17829812 100644 --- a/01-GEN/11.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/11.usfm @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 10 These are the descendants of Shem. Shem was a hundred years old, and became the father of Arpachshad two years after the flood. +\v 10 These were the descendants of Shem. Shem was a hundred years old, and became the father of Arpachshad two years after the flood. \v 11 Shem lived five hundred years after he became the father of Arpachshad. He also became the father of other sons and daughters. \s5 @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 27 Now these are the descendants of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran, and Haran became the father of Lot. +\v 27 Now these were the descendants of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran, and Haran became the father of Lot. \v 28 Haran died in the presence of his father Terah in the land of his birth, in Ur of the Chaldeans. \s5 diff --git a/01-GEN/13.usfm b/01-GEN/13.usfm index 8e123c51..4fde1d6f 100644 --- a/01-GEN/13.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/13.usfm @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ \s5 \v 3 He continued on his journey from the Negev to Bethel, to the place where his tent had been before, between Bethel and Ai. -\v 4 This is the place where the altar was that he had built previously, and here he called on the name of Yahweh. +\v 4 He went to the place where the altar was that he had built previously. Here he called on the name of Yahweh. \s5 \v 5 Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks, herds, and tents. diff --git a/01-GEN/25.usfm b/01-GEN/25.usfm index 5140615d..7189ee15 100644 --- a/01-GEN/25.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/25.usfm @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ \v 6 However, while he was still living, he gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them to the land of the east, away from Isaac, his son. \s5 -\v 7 These are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, 175 years. +\v 7 These were the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, 175 years. \v 8 Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man with a full life, and he was gathered to his people. \s5 @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 12 Now these are the descendants of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's servant, bore to Abraham. +\v 12 Now these were the descendants of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's servant, bore to Abraham. \s5 \v 13 These were the names of Ishmael's sons, according to their birth order: Nebaioth—the firstborn of Ishmael, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, @@ -32,12 +32,12 @@ \v 16 These were Ishmael's sons, and these were their names, by their villages, and by their encampments; twelve princes according to their tribes. \s5 -\v 17 These are the years of the life of Ishmael, 137 years: he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. +\v 17 These were the years of the life of Ishmael, 137 years: he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. \v 18 They lived from Havilah to Shur, which is near Egypt, as one goes toward Assyria. They lived in hostility with each other. \s5 \p -\v 19 These are the events concerning Isaac, Abraham's son. Abraham became the father of Isaac. +\v 19 These were the events concerning Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham became the father of Isaac. \v 20 Isaac was forty years old when he took as his wife Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan Aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean. \s5 diff --git a/01-GEN/32.usfm b/01-GEN/32.usfm index a748e3c2..ba8993d0 100644 --- a/01-GEN/32.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/32.usfm @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ \s5 \v 17 He instructed the first servant, saying, "When Esau my brother meets you and asks you, saying, 'To whom do you belong? Where are you going? And whose are these animals in front of you?' -\v 18 Then you will say, 'They are your servant Jacob's. They are a gift sent to my master Esau. And see, he is also coming after us.' " +\v 18 Then you will say, 'They are your servant Jacob's. They are a gift sent to my master Esau. And see, he is also coming after us.'" \s5 \v 19 Jacob also gave instructions to the second group, the third, and all the men who followed the herds. He said, "You will say the same thing to Esau when you meet him. diff --git a/01-GEN/35.usfm b/01-GEN/35.usfm index 7232d69b..4d20c732 100644 --- a/01-GEN/35.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/35.usfm @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ \v 25 His sons by Bilhah, Rachel's female servant, were Dan and Naphtali. \s5 -\v 26 The sons of Zilpah, Leah's female servant, were Gad and Asher. All these are the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan Aram. +\v 26 The sons of Zilpah, Leah's female servant, were Gad and Asher. All these were the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan Aram. \v 27 Jacob came to Isaac, his father, in Mamre in Kiriath Arba (the same as Hebron), where Abraham and Isaac had lived. \s5 diff --git a/01-GEN/36.usfm b/01-GEN/36.usfm index 88a710ee..e53e2468 100644 --- a/01-GEN/36.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/36.usfm @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ \s5 \v 4 Adah bore Eliphaz to Esau, and Basemath bore Reuel. -\v 5 Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan. +\v 5 Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan. \s5 \v 6 Esau took his wives, his sons, his daughters, and all the members of his household, his livestock—all his animals, and all his possessions, which he had gathered in the land of Canaan, and went into a land away from his brother Jacob. @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, Mizzah. These were the clans descended from Reuel in the \s5 \v 29 These were the clans of the Horites: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, and Anah, -\v 30 Dishon, Ezer, Dishan: these are clans of the Horites, according to their clan lists in the land of Seir. +\v 30 Dishon, Ezer, Dishan: these were clans of the Horites, according to their clan lists in the land of Seir. \s5 \p diff --git a/01-GEN/37.usfm b/01-GEN/37.usfm index b4d5a74e..80aecef3 100644 --- a/01-GEN/37.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/37.usfm @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ \c 37 \p \v 1 Jacob lived in the land where his father was staying, in the land of Canaan. -\v 2 These are the events concerning Jacob. Joseph, who was a young man seventeen years old, was guarding the flock with his brothers. He was with the sons of Bilhah and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives. Joseph brought an unfavorable report about them to their father. +\v 2 These were the events concerning Jacob. Joseph, who was a young man seventeen years old, was guarding the flock with his brothers. He was with the sons of Bilhah and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives. Joseph brought an unfavorable report about them to their father. \s5 \v 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was the son of his old age. He made him a beautiful garment. diff --git a/01-GEN/46.usfm b/01-GEN/46.usfm index f5753cc4..fb3dab7d 100644 --- a/01-GEN/46.usfm +++ b/01-GEN/46.usfm @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 8 These are the names of the children of Israel who came to Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben, Jacob's firstborn; +\v 8 These were the names of the children of Israel who came to Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben, Jacob's firstborn; \v 9 the sons of Reuben Hanoch and Pallu and Hezron and Carmi; \v 10 the sons of Simeon, Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman; \v 11 the sons of Levi Gershon, Kohath, and Merari; diff --git a/02-EXO/23.usfm b/02-EXO/23.usfm index 1d754ab1..a7958ad4 100644 --- a/02-EXO/23.usfm +++ b/02-EXO/23.usfm @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ \s5 \v 30 Instead, I will drive them out little by little from before you until you become fruitful and inherit the land. -\v 31 I will fix your borders from the sea of Reeds to the sea of the Philistines, and from the wilderness to the Euphrates River. I will give you victory over the land's inhabitants. You will drive them out before yourselves. +\v 31 I will fix your borders from the Sea of Reeds to the sea of the Philistines, and from the wilderness to the Euphrates River. I will give you victory over the land's inhabitants. You will drive them out before yourselves. \v 32 You must not make a covenant with them or with their gods. \v 33 They must not live in your land, or they would make you sin against me. If you worship their gods, this will surely become a trap for you.'" diff --git a/03-LEV/06.usfm b/03-LEV/06.usfm index ce30ef84..7c3c3626 100644 --- a/03-LEV/06.usfm +++ b/03-LEV/06.usfm @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ \s5 \v 16 Aaron and his sons will eat whatever is left of the offering. It must be eaten without yeast in a holy place. They will eat it in the courtyard of the tent of meeting \v 17 It must not be baked with yeast. I have given it as their part of my offerings made by fire. It is most holy, as the sin offering and the guilt offering. -\v 18 For all time to come throughout your people's generations, any male descended from Aaron may eat it as his share, taken from the offerings of Yahweh made by fire. Whoever touches them will become holy.' " +\v 18 For all time to come throughout your people's generations, any male descended from Aaron may eat it as his share, taken from the offerings of Yahweh made by fire. Whoever touches them will become holy.'" \s5 \p diff --git a/03-LEV/09.usfm b/03-LEV/09.usfm index 14a0e1a4..f299a34d 100644 --- a/03-LEV/09.usfm +++ b/03-LEV/09.usfm @@ -8,8 +8,8 @@ \s5 \v 3 You must speak to the people of Israel and say, 'Take a male goat for a sin offering and a calf and a lamb, both a year old and without blemish, for a burnt offering; -\v 4 also take an ox and a ram for peace offerings to sacrifice before Yahweh, and a grain offering mixed with oil, because today Yahweh will appear to you.' " -\v 5 So they brought all that Moses commanded to the tent of meeting, and all the assembly of Israel drew near and stood before Yahweh. +\v 4 also take an ox and a ram for peace offerings to sacrifice before Yahweh, and a grain offering mixed with oil, because today Yahweh will appear to you.'" +\v 5 So they brought all that Moses commanded to the tent of meeting, and all the assembly of Israel approached and stood before Yahweh. \s5 \v 6 Then Moses said, "This is what Yahweh commanded you to do, so that his glory may appear to you." diff --git a/03-LEV/12.usfm b/03-LEV/12.usfm index 48823514..3c6addb8 100644 --- a/03-LEV/12.usfm +++ b/03-LEV/12.usfm @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ \s5 \v 7 Then he will offer it before Yahweh and make atonement for her, and she will be cleansed from the flow of her blood. This is the law regarding a woman who gives birth to either a male or a female child. -\v 8 If she is not able to afford a lamb, then she must take two doves or two young pigeons, one as a burnt offering and the other as a sin offering, and the priest will make atonement for her; then she will be clean.' " +\v 8 If she is not able to afford a lamb, then she must take two doves or two young pigeons, one as a burnt offering and the other as a sin offering, and the priest will make atonement for her; then she will be clean.'" diff --git a/03-LEV/17.usfm b/03-LEV/17.usfm index 43cc70e2..665907df 100644 --- a/03-LEV/17.usfm +++ b/03-LEV/17.usfm @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ \s5 \v 15 Every person who eats an animal that has died or that has been torn by wild animals, whether that person is native born or a foreigner living among you, he must wash his clothes and bathe himself in water, and he will be unclean until the evening. Then he will be clean. -\v 16 But if he does not wash his clothes or bathe his body, then he must carry his guilt.' " +\v 16 But if he does not wash his clothes or bathe his body, then he must carry his guilt.'" diff --git a/03-LEV/18.usfm b/03-LEV/18.usfm index a785324f..4b32b0c8 100644 --- a/03-LEV/18.usfm +++ b/03-LEV/18.usfm @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ \s5 \v 29 Whoever does any of these detestable things, the persons who do such things will be cut off from among their people. -\v 30 Therefore you must keep my command not to practice any of these detestable customs which were practiced here before you, so that you do not defile yourselves by them. I am Yahweh your God.' " +\v 30 Therefore you must keep my command not to practice any of these detestable customs which were practiced here before you, so that you do not defile yourselves by them. I am Yahweh your God.'" diff --git a/03-LEV/22.usfm b/03-LEV/22.usfm index 6b9b7950..eeab9050 100644 --- a/03-LEV/22.usfm +++ b/03-LEV/22.usfm @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 24 Do not offer animals to Yahweh that have bruised, crushed, torn, or cut reproductive organs. Do not offer these in your land, -\v 25 and do not accept them from a foreigner's hand as food presented to God, because there are defects or blemishes in them. I will not accept them on your behalf.' " +\v 25 and do not accept them from a foreigner's hand as food presented to God, because there are defects or blemishes in them. I will not accept them on your behalf.'" \s5 \p diff --git a/03-LEV/23.usfm b/03-LEV/23.usfm index f5bef749..dbf25c61 100644 --- a/03-LEV/23.usfm +++ b/03-LEV/23.usfm @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 22 When you reap the harvest of your land, you must not completely reap the corners of your fields, and you must not gather the gleanings of your harvest. You must leave them for the poor and for the foreigner. I am Yahweh your God.' " +\v 22 When you reap the harvest of your land, you must not completely reap the corners of your fields, and you must not gather the gleanings of your harvest. You must leave them for the poor and for the foreigner. I am Yahweh your God.'" \s5 \p @@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ \s5 \v 42 You must live in small shelters for seven days. All native-born Israelites must live in small shelters for seven days, -\v 43 so that your descendants, generation after generation, may learn how I made the people of Israel live in such shelters when I led them out of the land of Egypt. I am Yahweh your God.' " +\v 43 so that your descendants, generation after generation, may learn how I made the people of Israel live in such shelters when I led them out of the land of Egypt. I am Yahweh your God.'" \v 44 In this way, Moses announced to the people of Israel the appointed festivals for Yahweh. diff --git a/03-LEV/24.usfm b/03-LEV/24.usfm index 4dec9cf0..42066169 100644 --- a/03-LEV/24.usfm +++ b/03-LEV/24.usfm @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ \v 21 Anyone who kills an animal must pay it back, and anyone who kills a person must be put to death. \s5 -\v 22 You must have the same law for both the foreigner and the native-born Israelite, for I am Yahweh your God.' " +\v 22 You must have the same law for both the foreigner and the native-born Israelite, for I am Yahweh your God.'" \v 23 So Moses spoke to the people of Israel, and the people brought the man outside the camp, the one who had cursed Yahweh. They stoned him with stones. The people of Israel carried out the command of Yahweh to Moses. diff --git a/03-LEV/25.usfm b/03-LEV/25.usfm index 336e70f2..9b656508 100644 --- a/03-LEV/25.usfm +++ b/03-LEV/25.usfm @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ \s5 \v 53 He is to be treated like a man hired year by year. You must make sure he is not treated with harshness. \v 54 If he is not redeemed by these means, then he must serve until the Year of Jubilee, he and his children with him. -\v 55 To me the people of Israel are servants. They are my servants whom I brought out of the land of Egypt. I am Yahweh your God.' " +\v 55 To me the people of Israel are servants. They are my servants whom I brought out of the land of Egypt. I am Yahweh your God.'" diff --git a/04-NUM/14.usfm b/04-NUM/14.usfm index 104db0ed..ba3e8497 100644 --- a/04-NUM/14.usfm +++ b/04-NUM/14.usfm @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ he has killed them in the wilderness.' \s5 \v 34 Just as the number of the days during which you examined the land—forty days, you must likewise bear the consequences of your sins for forty years—one year for every day, and you must know what it is like to be my enemy. -\v 35 I, Yahweh, have spoken. I will certainly do this to all this evil community that is gathered together against me. They will be consumed in this wilderness. Here they will die.' " +\v 35 I, Yahweh, have spoken. I will certainly do this to all this evil community that is gathered together against me. They will be consumed in this wilderness. Here they will die.'" \s5 \p diff --git a/04-NUM/15.usfm b/04-NUM/15.usfm index f356c479..71b062f2 100644 --- a/04-NUM/15.usfm +++ b/04-NUM/15.usfm @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ \s5 \v 14 If a foreigner is staying with you, or whoever may live among you throughout your people's generations, he must make an offering made by fire, to produce a sweet aroma for Yahweh. He must act as you act. \v 15 There must be the same law for the community and for the foreigner who stays with you, a permanent law throughout your people's generations. As you are, so also must be the traveler staying with you. He must act as you act before Yahweh. -\v 16 The same law and decree must apply to you and to the foreigner who is staying with you.' " +\v 16 The same law and decree must apply to you and to the foreigner who is staying with you.'" \s5 \p @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ \s5 \v 30 But the person who does anything in defiance, whether he is native born or a foreigner, blasphemes me. That person must be cut off from among his people. -\v 31 Because he has despised my word and has broken my commandment, that person must be cut off completely. His sin will be on him.' " +\v 31 Because he has despised my word and has broken my commandment, that person must be cut off completely. His sin will be on him.'" \s5 \p diff --git a/04-NUM/16.usfm b/04-NUM/16.usfm index 94c71cb1..5c2257a8 100644 --- a/04-NUM/16.usfm +++ b/04-NUM/16.usfm @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ \s5 \v 23 Yahweh replied to Moses. He said, -\v 24 "Speak to the community. Say, 'Get away from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.' " +\v 24 "Speak to the community. Say, 'Get away from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.'" \s5 \p diff --git a/04-NUM/18.usfm b/04-NUM/18.usfm index fc5dfd90..90b3c39f 100644 --- a/04-NUM/18.usfm +++ b/04-NUM/18.usfm @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ \s5 \v 23 The Levites must do the work connected to the tent of meeting. They will be responsible for any sin regarding it. This will be a permanent law throughout your people's generations. And among the people of Israel they must have no inheritance. -\v 24 For the tithes of the people of Israel, which they offer as a presented offering to me—it is these that I have given to the Levites as their inheritance. That is why I said to them, 'They must have no inheritance among the people of Israel.' " +\v 24 For the tithes of the people of Israel, which they offer as a presented offering to me—it is these that I have given to the Levites as their inheritance. That is why I said to them, 'They must have no inheritance among the people of Israel.'" \s5 \p @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ \s5 \v 30 Therefore you must say to them, 'When you present the best of what you have received, then it must be considered by the Levites like the produce from the threshing floor and the winepress. \v 31 You may eat the rest of your gifts in any place, you and your families, because it is your pay in return for your work in the tent of meeting. -\v 32 You will not incur any guilt by eating and drinking it, if you have presented to Yahweh the best of what you have received. But you must not profane the holy offerings of the people of Israel, or you will die.' " +\v 32 You will not incur any guilt by eating and drinking it, if you have presented to Yahweh the best of what you have received. But you must not profane the holy offerings of the people of Israel, or you will die.'" diff --git a/04-NUM/21.usfm b/04-NUM/21.usfm index d9a6e717..00106687 100644 --- a/04-NUM/21.usfm +++ b/04-NUM/21.usfm @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 4 They traveled from Mount Hor by the road to the sea of Reeds to go around the land of Edom. The people became very discouraged on the way. +\v 4 They traveled from Mount Hor by the road to the Sea of Reeds to go around the land of Edom. The people became very discouraged on the way. \v 5 The people spoke against God and Moses: "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread, no water, and we hate this miserable food." \s5 diff --git a/04-NUM/22.usfm b/04-NUM/22.usfm index 2fa88344..2ef73906 100644 --- a/04-NUM/22.usfm +++ b/04-NUM/22.usfm @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ \s5 \v 9 God came to Balaam and said, "Who are these men who came to you?" \v 10 Balaam answered God, "Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent them to me. He said, -\v 11 'Look, the people who have come from Egypt cover the surface of my land. Now come and curse them for me. Perhaps I will manage to fight them and drive them out.' " +\v 11 'Look, the people who have come from Egypt cover the surface of my land. Now come and curse them for me. Perhaps I will manage to fight them and drive them out.'" \s5 \v 12 God replied to Balaam, "You must not go with those men. You must not curse the people of Israel because they have been blessed." diff --git a/04-NUM/27.usfm b/04-NUM/27.usfm index 5abc9f91..64df08e1 100644 --- a/04-NUM/27.usfm +++ b/04-NUM/27.usfm @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ \s5 \v 9 If he has no daughter, then you must give his inheritance to his brothers. \v 10 If he has no brothers, then you must give his inheritance to his father's brothers. -\v 11 If his father has no brothers, then you must give his inheritance to his nearest relative in his clan, and he must take it for his own. This will be a law established by decree for the people of Israel, as Yahweh has commanded me.' " +\v 11 If his father has no brothers, then you must give his inheritance to his nearest relative in his clan, and he must take it for his own. This will be a law established by decree for the people of Israel, as Yahweh has commanded me.'" \s5 \p diff --git a/04-NUM/28.usfm b/04-NUM/28.usfm index efb26888..2c5b20ad 100644 --- a/04-NUM/28.usfm +++ b/04-NUM/28.usfm @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ \s5 \v 29 Offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil for each of the seven lambs, \v 30 and one male goat to make atonement for yourselves. -\v 31 When you offer those animals without blemish, along with their drink offerings, this must be in addition to the regular burnt offering and the grain offering with it.' " +\v 31 When you offer those animals without blemish, along with their drink offerings, this must be in addition to the regular burnt offering and the grain offering with it.'" diff --git a/04-NUM/33.usfm b/04-NUM/33.usfm index 9458886b..9c9e8a91 100644 --- a/04-NUM/33.usfm +++ b/04-NUM/33.usfm @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ \v 10 They set out from Elim and camped by the sea of Reeds. \s5 -\v 11 They set out from the sea of Reeds and camped in the wilderness of Sin. +\v 11 They set out from the Sea of Reeds and camped in the wilderness of Sin. \v 12 They set out from the wilderness of Sin and camped at Dophkah. \v 13 They set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush. \v 14 They set out from Alush and camped at Rephidim, where no water was found for the people to drink. @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ \s5 \v 55 But if you do not drive out the land's inhabitants before you, then the people you allow to stay will become like objects in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will make your lives difficult in the land where you settle. -\v 56 Then it will happen that what I now intend to do to those people, I will do also to you.' " +\v 56 Then it will happen that what I now intend to do to those people, I will do also to you.'" diff --git a/04-NUM/35.usfm b/04-NUM/35.usfm index c0fb2490..8ed081ac 100644 --- a/04-NUM/35.usfm +++ b/04-NUM/35.usfm @@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ \v 32 And you must accept no ransom for the one who has fled to a city of refuge. You must not in this way allow him to reside on his own property until the high priest dies. \s5 \v 33 Do not pollute in this way the land where you live, because blood from murder pollutes the land. No atonement can be made for the land when blood has been shed on it, except by the blood of the one who shed it. -\v 34 So you must not defile the land in which you live because I am living in it. I, Yahweh, live among the people of Israel.' " +\v 34 So you must not defile the land in which you live because I am living in it. I, Yahweh, live among the people of Israel.'" diff --git a/05-DEU/11.usfm b/05-DEU/11.usfm index 4826f7c7..6a136291 100644 --- a/05-DEU/11.usfm +++ b/05-DEU/11.usfm @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ \v 3 the signs and deeds that he did in the midst of Egypt to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and to all his land. \s5 -\v 4 Neither did they see what he did to the army of Egypt, to their horses, or to their chariots; how he made the water of the sea of Reeds overwhelm them as they pursued after you, and how Yahweh has destroyed them until today; +\v 4 Neither did they see what he did to the army of Egypt, to their horses, or to their chariots; how he made the water of the Sea of Reeds overwhelm them as they pursued after you, and how Yahweh has destroyed them until today; \v 5 or what he did for you in the wilderness until you came to this place. \s5 diff --git a/05-DEU/20.usfm b/05-DEU/20.usfm index 8afc7f99..ed0aa778 100644 --- a/05-DEU/20.usfm +++ b/05-DEU/20.usfm @@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ \v 1 When you march out to battle against your enemies, and see horses, chariots, and a people more numerous than you, you must not be afraid of them; for Yahweh your God is with you, he who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. \s5 -\v 2 When you draw near to the battle, the priest must approach and speak to the people, -\v 3 and say to them, 'Listen, Israel, you are drawing near today to battle against your enemies; let not your heart faint; fear not, nor tremble, neither be afraid of them; -\v 4 for Yahweh your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies and to save you.' +\v 2 When you are about to enter into battle, the priest must approach and speak to the people. +\v 3 He must say to them, 'Listen, Israel, you are going to battle against your enemies. Do not let your hearts faint. Do not fear or tremble. Do not be afraid of them. +\v 4 For Yahweh your God is the one who is going with you to fight for you against your enemies and to save you.' \s5 \v 5 The officers must speak to the people and say, 'What man is there who has built a new house and has not dedicated it? Let him go and return to his house, so that he does not die in battle and another man dedicates it. diff --git a/05-DEU/25.usfm b/05-DEU/25.usfm index dfb59be2..700ec217 100644 --- a/05-DEU/25.usfm +++ b/05-DEU/25.usfm @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 11 If men fight with each other, and the wife of one draws near to rescue her husband out of the hand of him who struck him, and if she stretches out her hand and takes him by the private parts, +\v 11 If men fight with each other, and the wife of one comes to rescue her husband out of the hand of him who struck him, and if she stretches out her hand and takes him by the private parts, \v 12 then you must cut off her hand; your eye must have no pity. \s5 diff --git a/06-JOS/02.usfm b/06-JOS/02.usfm index af88391f..4e476f10 100644 --- a/06-JOS/02.usfm +++ b/06-JOS/02.usfm @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ \v 9 She said, "I know that Yahweh has given you the land and that the fear of you has come upon us. All those who live in the land will melt away before you. \s5 -\v 10 We have heard how Yahweh dried up the water of the sea of Reeds for you when you came out of Egypt. And we heard what you did to the two kings of the Amorites on other side of the Jordan—Sihon and Og—whom you completely destroyed. +\v 10 We have heard how Yahweh dried up the water of the Sea of Reeds for you when you came out of Egypt. And we heard what you did to the two kings of the Amorites on other side of the Jordan—Sihon and Og—whom you completely destroyed. \v 11 As soon as we had heard it, our hearts melted and there was no courage left in anyone—for Yahweh your God, he is God in heaven above and on the earth below. \s5 diff --git a/07-JDG/11.usfm b/07-JDG/11.usfm index 4ee5d3ab..d90461ab 100644 --- a/07-JDG/11.usfm +++ b/07-JDG/11.usfm @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ \s5 \v 14 Again Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the people of Ammon, \v 15 and he said, "This is what Jephthah says: Israel did not take the land of Moab and the land of the people of Ammon, -\v 16 but when they came up from Egypt, and Israel went through the wilderness to the sea of Reeds and on to Kadesh, +\v 16 but when they came up from Egypt, and Israel went through the wilderness to the Sea of Reeds and on to Kadesh, \s5 \v 17 Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, 'Please let us pass through your land,' but the king of Edom would not listen. They also sent messengers to the king of Moab, but he refused. So Israel stayed at Kadesh. diff --git a/07-JDG/20.usfm b/07-JDG/20.usfm index da914c98..c04bf62f 100644 --- a/07-JDG/20.usfm +++ b/07-JDG/20.usfm @@ -36,45 +36,45 @@ \s5 \p -\v 17 The soldiers of Israel, not counting the number from Benjamin, numbered 400,000 men, who were trained to fight with the sword. All of these were men of war. +\v 17 The people of Israel, not counting the number from Benjamin, numbered 400,000 men, who were trained to fight with the sword. All of these were men of war. \v 18 The people of Israel arose, went up to Bethel, and asked for advice from God. They asked, "Who first will attack the people of Benjamin for us?" Yahweh said, "Judah will attack first." \s5 \p \v 19 The people of Israel got up in the morning and, facing Gibeah, they prepared for battle. -\v 20 The soldiers of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin. They set up their battle positions against them at Gibeah. -\v 21 The soldiers of Benjamin came out of Gibeah, and they killed 22,000 men of the army of Israel on that day. +\v 20 The people of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin. They set up their battle positions against them at Gibeah. +\v 21 The people of Benjamin came out of Gibeah, and they killed 22,000 men of the army of Israel on that day. \s5 -\v 22 But the soldiers of Israel strengthened themselves, and they formed the battle line in the same place where they had taken positions on the first day. -\v 23 And the people of Israel went up and they wept before Yahweh until evening. And they sought direction from Yahweh, "Should we draw near again to fight against our brothers, the people of Benjamin?" And Yahweh said, "Attack them!" +\v 22 But the people of Israel strengthened themselves, and they formed the battle line in the same place where they had taken positions on the first day. +\v 23 And the people of Israel went up and they wept before Yahweh until evening. They sought direction from Yahweh: "Should we go again to fight against our brothers, the people of Benjamin?" And Yahweh said, "Attack them!" \s5 \p -\v 24 So the soldiers of Israel went against the soldiers of Benjamin the second day. -\v 25 On the second day, Benjamin went out against them from Gibeah and they killed 18,000 men from the soldiers of Israel. All were men who trained to fight with the sword. +\v 24 So the people of Israel went against the soldiers of Benjamin the second day. +\v 25 On the second day, Benjamin went out against them from Gibeah and they killed 18,000 men from the people of Israel. All were men who trained to fight with the sword. \s5 -\v 26 Then all the soldiers of Israel, and all the people, went up to Bethel and wept, and there they sat before Yahweh and they fasted that day until the evening and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before Yahweh. +\v 26 Then all the soldiers of Israel and all the people went up to Bethel and wept, and there they sat before Yahweh and they fasted that day until the evening and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before Yahweh. \s5 -\v 27 The people of Israel asked Yahweh,—for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days, -\v 28 and Phinehas son of Eleazar son of Aaron, was serving before the ark in those days—"Should we go out to battle once more against the people of Benjamin, our brothers, or stop?" Yahweh said, "Attack, for tomorrow I will help you defeat them." +\v 27 The people of Israel asked Yahweh—for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days, +\v 28 and Phinehas, son of Eleazar son of Aaron, was serving before the ark in those days—"Should we go out to battle once more against the people of Benjamin, our brothers, or stop?" Yahweh said, "Attack, for tomorrow I will help you defeat them." \s5 \p \v 29 So Israel set men in secret places around Gibeah. -\v 30 The soldiers of Israel fought against the soldiers of Benjamin for the third day, and they formed their battle lines against Gibeah as they had done before. +\v 30 The people of Israel fought against the people of Benjamin for the third day, and they formed their battle lines against Gibeah as they had done before. \s5 \v 31 The people of Benjamin went and fought against the people, and they were drawn away from the city. They began to kill some of the people. There were about thirty men of Israel who died in the fields and on the roads—one of the roads went up to Bethel, and the other went to Gibeah. \s5 \v 32 Then the people of Benjamin said, "They are defeated and they are running away from us, just as at first." But the soldiers of Israel said, "Let us run back and draw them away from the city to the roads." -\v 33 All the soldiers of Israel rose up out of their places and formed themselves into lines for battle at Baal Tamar. Then the soldiers of Israel who had been hiding in secret places ran out from their places from Maareh Gibeah. +\v 33 All the people of Israel rose up out of their places and formed themselves into lines for battle at Baal Tamar. Then the soldiers of Israel who had been hiding in secret places ran out from their places from Maareh Gibeah. \s5 -\v 34 There came out against Gibeah 10,000 chosen men out of all Israel, and the fighting was fierce, but the Benjamites did not know that disaster was close to them. +\v 34 There came out against Gibeah ten thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and the fighting was fierce, but the Benjamites did not know that disaster was close to them. \v 35 Yahweh defeated Benjamin before Israel. On that day, the soldiers of Israel killed 25,100 men of Benjamin. All these who died were those who had been trained to fight with the sword. \s5 @@ -88,14 +88,14 @@ \s5 \v 40 But when a pillar of smoke began to rise up out of the city, the Benjamites turned and saw the smoke rising to the sky from the whole city. -\v 41 Then the soldiers of Israel turned against them. The men of Benjamin were terrified, for they saw that disaster had come on them. +\v 41 Then the people of Israel turned against them. The men of Benjamin were terrified, for they saw that disaster had come on them. \s5 -\v 42 So they ran away from the soldiers of Israel, escaping on the way to the wilderness. But the fighting overtook them. The soldiers of Israel came out of the cities and killed them where they stood. +\v 42 So they ran away from the people of Israel, escaping on the way to the wilderness. But the fighting overtook them. The soldiers of Israel came out of the cities and killed them where they stood. \s5 \v 43 They surrounded the Benjamites and went after them; and they trampled them down at Nohah, and killed them all the way to the east side of Gibeah. -\v 44 From the tribe of Benjamin, 18,000 soldiers died, all of them men who were distinguished in battle. +\v 44 From the tribe of Benjamin, eighteen thousand people died, all of them men who were distinguished in battle. \s5 \v 45 They turned and fled toward the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon. The Israelites killed five thousand more of them along the roads. They kept going after them, following them closely all the way to Gidom, and there they killed two thousand more. diff --git a/09-1SA/07.usfm b/09-1SA/07.usfm index 188df38b..f2b18be0 100644 --- a/09-1SA/07.usfm +++ b/09-1SA/07.usfm @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ \v 9 Samuel took a nursing lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to Yahweh. Then Samuel cried out to Yahweh for Israel, and Yahweh answered him. \s5 -\v 10 As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to attack Israel; but Yahweh thundered with a loud sound that day against the Philistines and threw them into confusion, and they were routed before Israel. +\v 10 As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines approached to attack Israel. But Yahweh thundered with a loud sound that day against the Philistines and threw them into confusion, and they were routed before Israel. \v 11 The men of Israel went from Mizpah, and they pursued the Philistines and killed them as far as below Bethcar. \s5 diff --git a/09-1SA/14.usfm b/09-1SA/14.usfm index 1582340b..3bcbda83 100644 --- a/09-1SA/14.usfm +++ b/09-1SA/14.usfm @@ -79,15 +79,15 @@ \s5 \p -\v 36 Then Saul said, "Let us chase after the Philistines by night and plunder them until morning; let us not leave one of them alive." They replied, "Do whatever seems good to you." But the priest said, "Let us draw near to God here." -\v 37 Saul wanted to ask God even more questions, "Should I chase after the Philistines? Will you give them into the hand of Israel?" But God did not answer him that day. +\v 36 Then Saul said, "Let us pursue the Philistines by night and plunder them until morning; let us not leave one of them alive." They replied, "Do whatever seems good to you." But the priest said, "Let us approach God here." +\v 37 Saul asked God, "Should I pursue the Philistines? Will you give them into the hand of Israel?" But God did not answer him that day. \s5 \v 38 Then Saul said, "Come here, all you leaders of the people; learn and see how this sin has happened today. \v 39 For, as Yahweh lives, who saves Israel, even if it is in Jonathan my son, he will surely die." But none of the men among all the people answered him. \s5 -\v 40 Then he said to all Israel, "You stand on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other." The people said to Saul, "Do what seems good to you." +\v 40 Then he said to all Israel, "You must stand on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other." The people said to Saul, "Do what seems good to you." \v 41 Therefore Saul said to Yahweh, the God of Israel, "Show the Thummim." Jonathan and Saul were taken by lot, but the people escaped being chosen. \v 42 Then Saul said, "Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son." Then Jonathan was taken by lot. diff --git a/09-1SA/17.usfm b/09-1SA/17.usfm index 82872b42..63a08e5e 100644 --- a/09-1SA/17.usfm +++ b/09-1SA/17.usfm @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ \v 47 and that all this gathering may know that Yahweh does not give victory with sword or spear. For the battle is Yahweh's, and he will give you into our hand." \s5 -\v 48 When the Philistine rose and came and drew near to meet David, then David ran quickly toward the enemy army to meet him. +\v 48 When the Philistine rose and approached David, then David ran quickly toward the enemy army to meet him. \v 49 David put his hand in his bag, took a stone from it, slung it, and hit the Philistine in the forehead. The stone sank into the Philistine's forehead, and he fell on his face to the ground. \s5 diff --git a/10-2SA/01.usfm b/10-2SA/01.usfm index 38f25f66..19dfe70f 100644 --- a/10-2SA/01.usfm +++ b/10-2SA/01.usfm @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ \s5 \v 14 David said to him, "Why were you not afraid to kill Yahweh's anointed king with your own hand?" \v 15 David called one of the young men and said, "Go and kill him." So that man went and struck him down, and the Amalekite died. -\v 16 Then David said to the dead Amalekite, "Your blood is on your head because your own mouth has testified against you and said, 'I have killed Yahweh's anointed king.' " +\v 16 Then David said to the dead Amalekite, "Your blood is on your head because your own mouth has testified against you and said, 'I have killed Yahweh's anointed king.'" \s5 \p diff --git a/10-2SA/03.usfm b/10-2SA/03.usfm index 6a90fce2..ff1f04b4 100644 --- a/10-2SA/03.usfm +++ b/10-2SA/03.usfm @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 17 Abner spoke with the elders of Israel saying, "In the past you were trying to have David be king over you. -\v 18 Now do it. For Yahweh has spoken of David saying, 'By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the power of the Philistines and all their enemies.' " +\v 18 Now do it. For Yahweh has spoken of David saying, 'By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the power of the Philistines and all their enemies.'" \s5 \v 19 Abner also spoke personally to the people of Benjamin. Then Abner went also to speak with David in Hebron to explain everything that Israel and the whole house of Benjamin desired to accomplish. diff --git a/10-2SA/05.usfm b/10-2SA/05.usfm index d8a5c4a3..2d025798 100644 --- a/10-2SA/05.usfm +++ b/10-2SA/05.usfm @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ \c 5 \p \v 1 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, "Look, we are your flesh and bone. -\v 2 In the recent past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led the Israelite army. Yahweh said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become ruler over Israel.' " +\v 2 In the recent past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led the Israelite army. Yahweh said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become ruler over Israel.'" \s5 \v 3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them before Yahweh. They anointed David king over Israel. diff --git a/10-2SA/07.usfm b/10-2SA/07.usfm index 90466716..d5a24d59 100644 --- a/10-2SA/07.usfm +++ b/10-2SA/07.usfm @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ \s5 \v 6 For I have not lived in a house from the day that I brought up the people of Israel out of Egypt until this present day; instead, I have been moving about in a tent, a tabernacle. -\v 7 In all places where I have moved among all the people of Israel, did I ever say anything to any of Israel's leaders whom I appointed to shepherd my people Israel, saying, "Why have you not built me a house of cedar?" '" +\v 7 In all places where I have moved among all the people of Israel, did I ever say anything to any of Israel's leaders whom I appointed to shepherd my people Israel, saying, "Why have you not built me a house of cedar?"'" \s5 \v 8 Now then, tell my servant David, "This is what Yahweh of hosts says: 'I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, so that you would be ruler over my people Israel. diff --git a/10-2SA/11.usfm b/10-2SA/11.usfm index e6449610..00e5ae69 100644 --- a/10-2SA/11.usfm +++ b/10-2SA/11.usfm @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ \v 15 David wrote in the letter saying, "Set Uriah at the very front of the most intense battle, and then withdraw from him, that he may be hit and killed." \s5 -\v 16 So as Joab watched the seige upon the city, he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew the strongest enemy soldiers would be fighting. +\v 16 So as Joab watched the siege upon the city, he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew the strongest enemy soldiers would be fighting. \v 17 When the men of the city went out and fought against Joab's army, some of the soldiers of David fell, and Uriah the Hittite was also killed there. \s5 diff --git a/10-2SA/12.usfm b/10-2SA/12.usfm index 519bb257..7cf0bab8 100644 --- a/10-2SA/12.usfm +++ b/10-2SA/12.usfm @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ \s5 \v 11 Yahweh says, 'Look, I will raise up disaster against you out of your own house. Before your own eyes, I will take your wives and give them to your neighbor, and he will sleep with your wives in broad daylight. -\v 12 For you committed your sin secretly, but I will do this thing before all Israel, in the sunlight.' " +\v 12 For you committed your sin secretly, but I will do this thing before all Israel, in the sunlight.'" \v 13 Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against Yahweh." Nathan replied to David, "Yahweh also has passed over your sin. You will not be killed. \s5 diff --git a/10-2SA/13.usfm b/10-2SA/13.usfm index ed411fdc..759847aa 100644 --- a/10-2SA/13.usfm +++ b/10-2SA/13.usfm @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ \v 4 Jehonadab said to Amnon, "Why, son of the king, are you depressed every morning? Will you not tell me?" So Amnon answered him, "I love Tamar, my brother Absalom's sister." \s5 -\v 5 Then Jehonadab said to him, "Lie down on your bed and pretend to be sick. When your father comes to see you, ask him, 'Would you please send my sister Tamar to give me something to eat and cook it before me, so that I may see it and eat it from her hand?' " +\v 5 Then Jehonadab said to him, "Lie down on your bed and pretend to be sick. When your father comes to see you, ask him, 'Would you please send my sister Tamar to give me something to eat and cook it before me, so that I may see it and eat it from her hand?'" \v 6 So Amnon lay down and pretended to be sick. When the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, "Please send my sister Tamar to make some food for my sickness in front of me so that I may eat from her hand." \s5 diff --git a/10-2SA/16.usfm b/10-2SA/16.usfm index bdfd330f..b01b8304 100644 --- a/10-2SA/16.usfm +++ b/10-2SA/16.usfm @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ \v 2 The king said to Ziba, "Why did you bring these things?" Ziba replied, "The donkeys are for the king's household to ride on, the bread and fig cakes are for your men to eat, and the wine is for anyone who is faint in the wilderness to drink." \s5 -\v 3 The king said, "And where is your master's grandson?" Ziba replied to the king, "Look, he has stayed behind in Jerusalem, for he said, 'Today the house of Israel will restore my father's kingdom to me.' " +\v 3 The king said, "And where is your master's grandson?" Ziba replied to the king, "Look, he has stayed behind in Jerusalem, for he said, 'Today the house of Israel will restore my father's kingdom to me.'" \v 4 Then the king said to Ziba, "Look, all that belonged to Mephibosheth now belongs to you." Ziba answered, "I bow in humility to you, my master, king. Let me find favor in your sight." \s5 @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 9 Then Abishai son of Zeruiah, said to the king, "Why should this dead dog curse my master the king? Please let me go over and take off his head." -\v 10 But the king said, "What have I to do with you, sons of Zeruiah? Perhaps he is cursing me because Yahweh has said to him, 'Curse David.' Who then could say to him, 'Why are you cursing the king?' " +\v 10 But the king said, "What have I to do with you, sons of Zeruiah? Perhaps he is cursing me because Yahweh has said to him, 'Curse David.' Who then could say to him, 'Why are you cursing the king?'" \s5 \v 11 So David said to Abishai and to all his servants, "Look, my son, who was born from my body, wants to take my life. How much more may this Benjamite now desire my ruin? Leave him alone and let him curse, for Yahweh has commanded him to do it. diff --git a/10-2SA/17.usfm b/10-2SA/17.usfm index 2468fab6..0a113931 100644 --- a/10-2SA/17.usfm +++ b/10-2SA/17.usfm @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 15 Then Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, "Ahithophel advised Absalom and the elders of Israel in such and such a way, but I have advised something else. -\v 16 Now then, go quickly and report to David; say to him, 'Do not camp tonight at the fords of the Arabah, but by all means cross over, or the king will be swallowed up along with all the people who are with him.' " +\v 16 Now then, go quickly and report to David; say to him, 'Do not camp tonight at the fords of the Arabah, but by all means cross over, or the king will be swallowed up along with all the people who are with him.'" \s5 \v 17 Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at the spring of Rogel; a female servant used to go and relay messages to them. Then they would go and tell King David, so that they would not be seen coming into the city. diff --git a/10-2SA/19.usfm b/10-2SA/19.usfm index 85004ba4..8dad52b3 100644 --- a/10-2SA/19.usfm +++ b/10-2SA/19.usfm @@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ \s5 \v 7 Now therefore get up and go out and speak kindly to your soldiers, for I swear by Yahweh, if you do not go, not one man will remain with you tonight. That would be worse for you than all the disaster that have ever happened to you from your youth until now." \v 8 So the king got up and sat in the city gate, and it was told to all the men, "Look, the king is sitting in the gate." Then all the people came before the king. +\p Meanwhile, in Israel, every man had fled to his home. \s5 -\p Meanwhile, in Israel every man had fled to his home. \v 9 All the people were arguing with each other throughout all the tribes of Israel saying, "The king rescued us out of the hand of our enemies. He saved us out of the hand of the Philistines and now he has run out of the country from Absalom. \v 10 And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. So why are we not talking about bringing the king back?" diff --git a/11-1KI/02.usfm b/11-1KI/02.usfm index 2c9e118e..2563476d 100644 --- a/11-1KI/02.usfm +++ b/11-1KI/02.usfm @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ \s5 \c 2 \p -\v 1 As the day of David's death drew near, he commanded Solomon his son, saying, +\v 1 As the day of David's death approached, he commanded Solomon his son, saying, \v 2 "I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man. \v 3 Keep the commands of Yahweh your God to walk in his ways, to obey his statutes, his commandments, his decisions, and his covenant decrees, being careful to do what is written in the law of Moses, so you may prosper in all you do, wherever you go, \v 4 so that Yahweh may fulfill his word which he spoke concerning me, saying, 'If your sons carefully watch their conduct, to walk before me faithfully with all their heart and with all their soul, you will never cease to have a man on the throne of Israel.' diff --git a/11-1KI/03.usfm b/11-1KI/03.usfm index abae90d3..799f6ae8 100644 --- a/11-1KI/03.usfm +++ b/11-1KI/03.usfm @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 23 Then the king said, "One of you says, 'This is my son who is alive, and your son is dead,' and the other says, 'No, your son is the dead one, and my son is the living one.' " +\v 23 Then the king said, "One of you says, 'This is my son who is alive, and your son is dead,' and the other says, 'No, your son is the dead one, and my son is the living one.'" \v 24 The king said, "Bring me a sword." So they brought a sword before the king. \v 25 Then the king said, "Divide the living child in two, and give half to this woman, and half to the other." diff --git a/11-1KI/07.usfm b/11-1KI/07.usfm index 61baebe5..ccd5644e 100644 --- a/11-1KI/07.usfm +++ b/11-1KI/07.usfm @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ \s5 \v 15 Huram fashioned the two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. -\v 16 He made two capitals of burnished bronze to set on the tops of the pillars. The height of each capital was five cubits. +\v 16 He made two capitals of polished bronze to set on the tops of the pillars. The height of each capital was five cubits. \v 17 Checker latticework and wreaths of chain work for the capitals decorated the top of the pillars, seven for each capital. \s5 @@ -94,8 +94,8 @@ \v 43 and the ten stands, and the ten basins on the stands. \s5 -\v 44 He had made the sea and the twelve oxen under it; -\v 45 also the pots, shovels, basins, and all the other implements—Huram made them out of burnished bronze, for King Solomon, for the temple of Yahweh. +\v 44 He made the sea and the twelve oxen under it; +\v 45 also the pots, shovels, basins, and all the other implements. Huram made them out of polished bronze, for King Solomon, for the temple of Yahweh. \s5 \v 46 The king had cast them in the plain of the Jordan, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarethan. diff --git a/11-1KI/13.usfm b/11-1KI/13.usfm index c068e084..82a05336 100644 --- a/11-1KI/13.usfm +++ b/11-1KI/13.usfm @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ \c 13 \p \v 1 A man of God came out of Judah by the word of Yahweh to Bethel. Jeroboam was standing by the altar to burn incense. -\v 2 The man of God cried against the altar by the word of Yahweh and said, "Altar, altar, Yahweh says, 'See, a son will be born to the family of David, Josiah by name, and on you he will sacrifice the priests of the shrines who burn incense on you; on you they will burn men's bones.' " +\v 2 The man of God cried against the altar by the word of Yahweh and said, "Altar, altar, Yahweh says, 'See, a son will be born to the family of David, Josiah by name, and on you he will sacrifice the priests of the shrines who burn incense on you; on you they will burn men's bones.'" \v 3 Then the man of God gave a sign the same day, saying, "This is the sign that Yahweh has spoken: 'Look, the altar will be split apart, and the ashes on it will be poured out.'" \s5 @@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ \v 14 The old prophet went after the man of God and found him sitting under an oak tree; and he said to him, "Are you the man of God who came from Judah?" He answered, "I am." \v 15 Then the old prophet said to him, "Come home with me and eat food." \v 16 The man of God answered, "I may not return with you nor go in with you, neither will I eat food nor drink water with you in this place, -\v 17 because it was commanded to me by the word of Yahweh, 'You will eat no food nor drink water there, nor return by the way that you came.' " +\v 17 because it was commanded to me by the word of Yahweh, 'You will eat no food nor drink water there, nor return by the way that you came.'" \s5 -\v 18 So the old prophet said to him, "I also am a prophet as you are, and an angel spoke to me by the word of Yahweh, saying, 'Bring him back with you into your house, that he may eat food and drink water.' " But he was lying to the man of God. +\v 18 So the old prophet said to him, "I also am a prophet as you are, and an angel spoke to me by the word of Yahweh, saying, 'Bring him back with you into your house, that he may eat food and drink water.'" But he was lying to the man of God. \v 19 So the man of God went back with the old prophet and ate food in his house and drank water. \s5 diff --git a/11-1KI/18.usfm b/11-1KI/18.usfm index fd7cc0d8..60d9bd79 100644 --- a/11-1KI/18.usfm +++ b/11-1KI/18.usfm @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 7 As Obadiah was on the road, Elijah unexpectedly met him. Obadiah recognized him and lay facedown on the ground. He said, "Is it you, my master Elijah?" -\v 8 Elijah answered him, "It is I. Go tell your master, 'Look, Elijah is here.' " +\v 8 Elijah answered him, "It is I. Go tell your master, 'Look, Elijah is here.'" \s5 \v 9 Obadiah replied, "How have I sinned, that you would give your servant into the hand of Ahab, for him to kill me? @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ \s5 \v 43 He said to his servant, "Go up now, look toward the sea." His servant went up and looked and said, "There is nothing." So Elijah said, "Go again, seven times." -\v 44 At the seventh time the servant said, "Look, there is a cloud going up from the sea, as small as a man's hand." Elijah replied, "Go up and say to Ahab, 'Make ready your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you.' " +\v 44 At the seventh time the servant said, "Look, there is a cloud going up from the sea, as small as a man's hand." Elijah replied, "Go up and say to Ahab, 'Make ready your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you.'" \s5 \v 45 It happened that in a little while the heavens grew black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. Ahab rode and went to Jezreel, diff --git a/11-1KI/20.usfm b/11-1KI/20.usfm index a2a21f56..2cd17175 100644 --- a/11-1KI/20.usfm +++ b/11-1KI/20.usfm @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ \v 10 Then Ben Hadad sent his reply to Ahab, and said, "May the gods do so to me and more also, if even the ashes of Samaria will be enough for all the people who follow me to have a handful each." \s5 -\v 11 The king of Israel answered and said, "Tell Ben Hadad, 'No one who is just putting on his armor should boast as if he were taking it off.' " +\v 11 The king of Israel answered and said, "Tell Ben Hadad, 'No one who is just putting on his armor should boast as if he were taking it off.'" \v 12 Ben Hadad heard this message as he was drinking, he and the kings under him who were in their tents. Ben Hadad commanded his men, "Line yourselves up in position for battle." So they prepared themselves in position of battle to attack the city. \s5 diff --git a/11-1KI/21.usfm b/11-1KI/21.usfm index 7969b872..8e510b6e 100644 --- a/11-1KI/21.usfm +++ b/11-1KI/21.usfm @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ \v 18 "Get up and go meet Ahab king of Israel, who lives in Samaria. He is in the vineyard of Naboth, where he has gone to take possession of it. \s5 -\v 19 You must speak to him and say that Yahweh says, 'Have you killed and also taken possession?' And you will tell him that Yahweh says, 'In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth, the dogs will lick your blood, yes, your blood.' " +\v 19 You must speak to him and say that Yahweh says, 'Have you killed and also taken possession?' And you will tell him that Yahweh says, 'In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth, the dogs will lick your blood, yes, your blood.'" \v 20 Ahab said to Elijah, "Have you found me, my enemy?" Elijah answered, "I have found you, because you have sold yourself to do what is evil in the sight of Yahweh. \s5 diff --git a/12-2KI/02.usfm b/12-2KI/02.usfm index 289f68d0..54b99155 100644 --- a/12-2KI/02.usfm +++ b/12-2KI/02.usfm @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ \v 20 Elisha replied, "Bring me a new bowl and put salt in it," so they brought it to him. \s5 -\v 21 Elisha went out to the spring of water and threw salt in it; then he said, "Yahweh says this, 'I have healed these waters. From this time on, there will be no more death or unfruitful land.' " +\v 21 Elisha went out to the spring of water and threw salt in it; then he said, "Yahweh says this, 'I have healed these waters. From this time on, there will be no more death or unfruitful land.'" \v 22 So the waters were healed to this day, by the word which Elisha spoke. \s5 diff --git a/12-2KI/04.usfm b/12-2KI/04.usfm index 5682c0c4..ee857cba 100644 --- a/12-2KI/04.usfm +++ b/12-2KI/04.usfm @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ \s5 \v 12 Elisha said to Gehazi his servant, "Call this Shunammite." When he had called her, she stood before him. -\v 13 Elisha said to him, "Say to her, 'You have gone to all this trouble to care for us. What can be done for you? Can we speak for you to the king or to the army commander?' " She answered, "I live among my own people." +\v 13 Elisha said to him, "Say to her, 'You have gone to all this trouble to care for us. What can be done for you? Can we speak for you to the king or to the army commander?'" She answered, "I live among my own people." \s5 \v 14 So Elisha said, "What can we do for her, then?" Gehazi answered, "Indeed, she has no son, and her husband is old." @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ \s5 \v 25 So she went and came to the man of God at Mount Carmel. \p So when the man of God saw her in the distance, he said to Gehazi his servant, "Look, here comes the Shunammite woman. -\v 26 Please run to meet her and say to her, 'Is everything alright with you and with your husband and child?' " She answered, "It is alright." +\v 26 Please run to meet her and say to her, 'Is everything alright with you and with your husband and child?'" She answered, "It is alright." \s5 \v 27 When she came to the man of God at the mountain, she caught hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to thrust her away but the man of God said, "Leave her alone, for she is very upset, and Yahweh has hidden the problem from me, and has told me nothing." @@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 42 A man came from Baal Shalishah to the man of God and brought twenty loaves of barley bread in his sack from the new harvest, and fresh ears of grain. He said, "Give this to the people so they can eat." -\v 43 His servant said, "What, should I set this before a hundred men?" But Elisha said, "Give this to the people, so they can eat, because Yahweh says, 'They will eat and will have some left.' " +\v 43 His servant said, "What, should I set this before a hundred men?" But Elisha said, "Give this to the people, so they can eat, because Yahweh says, 'They will eat and will have some left.'" \v 44 So his servant set it before them; they ate, and left some remaining, just as the word of Yahweh promised. diff --git a/12-2KI/05.usfm b/12-2KI/05.usfm index b2110ad7..0b21fa4f 100644 --- a/12-2KI/05.usfm +++ b/12-2KI/05.usfm @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ \v 12 Are not Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Can I not bathe in them and be clean?" So he turned and went away in a rage. \s5 -\v 13 Then Naaman's servants came near and spoke to him, "My father, if the prophet had commanded you do some difficult thing, would you not have done it? How much rather then, when he says to you to simply, 'Dip yourself and be clean?' " +\v 13 Then Naaman's servants came near and spoke to him, "My father, if the prophet had commanded you do some difficult thing, would you not have done it? How much rather then, when he says to you to simply, 'Dip yourself and be clean?'" \v 14 Then he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, obeying the instructions of the man of God. His flesh was restored again like the flesh of a little child, and he was healed. \s5 diff --git a/12-2KI/07.usfm b/12-2KI/07.usfm index 1a8d7d58..956c5b16 100644 --- a/12-2KI/07.usfm +++ b/12-2KI/07.usfm @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ \s5 \c 7 \nb -\v 1 Elisha said, "Hear the word of Yahweh. This is what Yahweh says: 'Tomorrow about this time a measure of fine flour will be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.' " +\v 1 Elisha said, "Hear the word of Yahweh. This is what Yahweh says: 'Tomorrow about this time a measure of fine flour will be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.'" \v 2 Then the captain on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, "See, even if Yahweh should make windows in heaven, can this thing happen?" Elisha replied, "See, you will watch it happen with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of it." \s5 @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ \v 11 And the gatekeepers shouted out the news, and then it was told inside the king's household. \s5 -\v 12 Then the king arose at night and said to his servants, "I will tell you now what the Arameans have done to us. They know that we are hungry, so they have gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the fields. They are saying, 'When they come out of the city, we will take them alive, and get into the city.' " +\v 12 Then the king arose at night and said to his servants, "I will tell you now what the Arameans have done to us. They know that we are hungry, so they have gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the fields. They are saying, 'When they come out of the city, we will take them alive, and get into the city.'" \v 13 One of the king's servants answered and said, "I beg you, let some men take five of the horses that remain, which are left in the city. They are like all the rest of the population of Israel who are left—most are now dead; let us send them and see." \s5 diff --git a/12-2KI/09.usfm b/12-2KI/09.usfm index 4c17c5b6..9464c602 100644 --- a/12-2KI/09.usfm +++ b/12-2KI/09.usfm @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ \v 18 So a man was sent on horseback to meet him; he said, "The king says this: 'Are coming in peace?'" So Jehu said, "What have you to do with peace? Turn and ride behind me." Then the watchman told the king, "The messenger has met them, but he is not coming back." \s5 -\v 19 Then he sent out a second man on horseback, who came to them and said, "The king says this: 'Are you coming in peace?' " Jehu answered, "What have you to do with peace? Turn and ride behind me." +\v 19 Then he sent out a second man on horseback, who came to them and said, "The king says this: 'Are you coming in peace?'" Jehu answered, "What have you to do with peace? Turn and ride behind me." \v 20 Again the watchman reported, "He has met them, but he is not coming back. And the way the chariot is being driven is as Jehu son of Nimshi drives, for he is driving wildly." \s5 diff --git a/12-2KI/22.usfm b/12-2KI/22.usfm index 8df6a961..06f19c58 100644 --- a/12-2KI/22.usfm +++ b/12-2KI/22.usfm @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ For it is great, the anger of Yahweh that has been kindled against us. It is gre \v 16 "This is what Yahweh says: 'See, I am about to bring disaster to this place and to its inhabitants, all the words of the book that the king of Judah has read. \s5 -\v 17 Because they have forsaken me and have burned incense to other gods, so that they might provoke me to anger with all the deeds they have committed—therefore my anger has been kindled against this place, and it will not be extinguished.' " +\v 17 Because they have forsaken me and have burned incense to other gods, so that they might provoke me to anger with all the deeds they have committed—therefore my anger has been kindled against this place, and it will not be extinguished.'" \v 18 But to the king of Judah, who sent you to ask Yahweh's will, this is what you will say to him: 'Yahweh, the God of Israel says this: About the words that you heard: \v 19 'because your heart was tender, and because you have humbled yourself before Yahweh, when you heard what I said against this place and its inhabitants, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and because you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have listened to you'—this is the declaration of Yahweh. diff --git a/14-2CH/04.usfm b/14-2CH/04.usfm index 29515f78..deeee919 100644 --- a/14-2CH/04.usfm +++ b/14-2CH/04.usfm @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ \s5 \v 14 He also made the stands and the basins to go on the stand; \v 15 one sea and the twelve bulls under it, -\v 16 also the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other implements—Huramabi made them for King Solomon, for the house of Yahweh, of burnished bronze. +\v 16 also the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other implements. Huramabi made them for King Solomon, for the house of Yahweh, of polished bronze. \s5 \v 17 The king had cast them in the plain of the Jordan, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarethan. diff --git a/16-NEH/07.usfm b/16-NEH/07.usfm index 8d1ed913..f6676c48 100644 --- a/16-NEH/07.usfm +++ b/16-NEH/07.usfm @@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ \s5 \v 6 "These are the people of the province who went up out of the captivity of those exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon took into exile. They returned to Jerusalem and to Judah, each to his city. \v 7 They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. +\p The number of the men of the people of Israel included the following. \s5 -\p The number of the men of the people of Israel included the following. \v 8 The descendants of Parosh, 2,172. \v 9 The descendants of Shephatiah, 372. \v 10 The descendants of Arah, 652. diff --git a/18-JOB/04.usfm b/18-JOB/04.usfm index c201da80..c7ac663a 100644 --- a/18-JOB/04.usfm +++ b/18-JOB/04.usfm @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ \q Or when was the upright person ever cut off? \q \v 8 Based on what I have observed, those who plow iniquity -\q and sow trouble, reap the same. +\q and sow trouble reap the same. \q \v 9 By the breath of God they perish; \q by the blast of his anger they are consumed. diff --git a/19-PSA/003.usfm b/19-PSA/003.usfm index 161bbc75..ccaa0e49 100644 --- a/19-PSA/003.usfm +++ b/19-PSA/003.usfm @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ \b \q \v 1 Yahweh, how many are my enemies! -\q Many have turned away and attacked me. +\q Many have risen against me. \q \v 2 Many say about me, \q "There is no help for him from God." diff --git a/19-PSA/027.usfm b/19-PSA/027.usfm index b38be8ff..21227329 100644 --- a/19-PSA/027.usfm +++ b/19-PSA/027.usfm @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ \s5 \q -\v 2 When evildoers drew near to me to devour my flesh, +\v 2 When evildoers approached me to devour my flesh, \q my adversaries and my enemies stumbled and fell. \q \v 3 Though an army encamps against me, diff --git a/19-PSA/069.usfm b/19-PSA/069.usfm index 9ffd6c36..6250f018 100644 --- a/19-PSA/069.usfm +++ b/19-PSA/069.usfm @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ \s5 \q -\v 18 Draw near to me and redeem me. +\v 18 Come to me and redeem me. \q Because of my enemies, ransom me. \q \v 19 You know my rebuke, my shame, and my dishonor; @@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ \s5 \q -\v 28 Let them be blotted out of the book of life +\v 28 Let them be blotted out of the Book of Life \q and not be written down along with the righteous. \q \v 29 But I am poor and sorrowful; diff --git a/19-PSA/073.usfm b/19-PSA/073.usfm index b0dbcf3c..455fde14 100644 --- a/19-PSA/073.usfm +++ b/19-PSA/073.usfm @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ \q you will destroy all those who are unfaithful to you. \q -\v 28 But as for me, all I need to do is to draw near to God. +\v 28 But as for me, all I need to do is to approach God. \q I have made the Lord Yahweh my refuge. \q I will declare all your deeds. diff --git a/20-PRO/20.usfm b/20-PRO/20.usfm index 1fb4d5ab..09586d0c 100644 --- a/20-PRO/20.usfm +++ b/20-PRO/20.usfm @@ -102,8 +102,8 @@ \v 25 It is a snare for a person to say rashly, "This thing is holy," \q and begin to think about what it means only after making his vow. \q -\v 26 A wise king winnows out the wicked, -\q and then he drives a threshing cart over them. +\v 26 A wise king winnows the wicked, +\q and he turns a threshing wheel over them. \s5 \q diff --git a/23-ISA/03.usfm b/23-ISA/03.usfm index 3f73adf8..9a8e30f7 100644 --- a/23-ISA/03.usfm +++ b/23-ISA/03.usfm @@ -67,13 +67,17 @@ \s5 \q1 \v 18 On that day the Lord will remove their beautiful ankle jewelry, head bands, the crescent ornaments, -\m +\q1 \v 19 the ear pendants, the bracelets, and the veils; +\q1 \v 20 the headscarfs, the ankle chains, the sashes, and the perfume boxes, and the lucky charms. \s5 +\q1 \v 21 He will remove the rings and the nose jewels; +\q1 \v 22 the festive robes, the mantles, the veils, and the handbags; +\q1 \v 23 the hand mirrors, the fine linen, the head pieces, and the wraps. \s5 @@ -85,5 +89,5 @@ \v 25 Your men will fall by the sword, and your strong men will fall in war. \q1 \v 26 Jerusalem's gates will lament and mourn; and she will be alone and sit upon the ground. - +\m diff --git a/23-ISA/04.usfm b/23-ISA/04.usfm index 462ee699..4ffbd646 100644 --- a/23-ISA/04.usfm +++ b/23-ISA/04.usfm @@ -2,10 +2,9 @@ \s5 \c 4 \p -\q1 \v 1 On that day seven women will take hold of one man -\q1 and say, "Our own food we will eat, our own clothing we will wear -\q1 but let us take your name to remove our shame." +and say, "Our own food we will eat, our own clothing we will wear +but let us take your name to remove our shame." \p \v 2 On that day the branch of Yahweh will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be tasty and delightful for those survivors in Israel. diff --git a/23-ISA/05.usfm b/23-ISA/05.usfm index d6f6ed2f..58ca41ef 100644 --- a/23-ISA/05.usfm +++ b/23-ISA/05.usfm @@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ \v 1 Let me sing for my well beloved, a song of my beloved about his vineyard. \q1 My well beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. \q1 -\v 2 He spaded it and removed the stones, and planted it with the choicest vine. +\v 2 He spaded it and removed the stones, and planted it with a choice variety of vine. \q1 He built a tower in the middle of it, and also built a winepress. -\q1 He expected that it should produce good grapes, but it produced wild grapes. +\q1 He waited for it to produce grapes, but it produced wild grapes. \s5 \p @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ \q1 judge between me and my vineyard. \q1 \v 4 What more could have been done for my vineyard, that I have not done for it? -\q1 When I looked for it to produce good grapes, why did it produce wild grapes? +\q1 When I looked for it to produce grapes, why did it produce wild grapes? \s5 \q1 diff --git a/23-ISA/29.usfm b/23-ISA/29.usfm index 1425baa4..d6c8041f 100644 --- a/23-ISA/29.usfm +++ b/23-ISA/29.usfm @@ -53,9 +53,9 @@ \s5 \p \q1 -\v 13 The Lord said, "This people draws near to me with their mouth +\v 13 The Lord said, "This people comes close to me with their mouths \q1 and honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. -\q1 Their honoring me is a commandment taught by men. +\q1 Their honor for me is only something taught by people. \q1 \v 14 Therefore, see, I will proceed to do a marvelous thing among this people, wonder after wonder. \q1 The wisdom of their wise men will perish, and the understanding of their prudent men will disappear." diff --git a/23-ISA/38.usfm b/23-ISA/38.usfm index f0be11c4..0a96aa03 100644 --- a/23-ISA/38.usfm +++ b/23-ISA/38.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ \s5 \c 38 \p -\v 1 In those days Hezekiah was sick to the point of dying. So Isaiah son of Amoz, the prophet, came to him, and said to him, "Yahweh says, 'Set your house in order; for you will die, not live.' " +\v 1 In those days Hezekiah was sick to the point of dying. So Isaiah son of Amoz, the prophet, came to him, and said to him, "Yahweh says, 'Set your house in order; for you will die, not live.'" \v 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to Yahweh. \v 3 He said, "Please, Yahweh, call to mind how I have faithfully walked before you with my whole heart, and how I have done what was good in your sight." And Hezekiah wept loudly. diff --git a/23-ISA/57.usfm b/23-ISA/57.usfm index 729b19b2..f5fee6df 100644 --- a/23-ISA/57.usfm +++ b/23-ISA/57.usfm @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ \s5 \p \q1 -\v 3 But draw near, you sons of the sorceress, +\v 3 But come here, you sons of the sorceress, \q1 children of the adulterer and the woman who has prostituted herself. \q1 \v 4 Whom are you merrily mocking? diff --git a/23-ISA/58.usfm b/23-ISA/58.usfm index 71e9098b..9b9fa8ab 100644 --- a/23-ISA/58.usfm +++ b/23-ISA/58.usfm @@ -3,12 +3,12 @@ \c 58 \p \q1 -\v 1 "Cry loudly, do not hold back, lift up your voice like a trumpet, -\q1 confront my people with their rebellion, and the house of Jacob with their sins. +\v 1 "Cry loudly; do not hold back. Lift up your voice like a trumpet. +\q1 Confront my people with their rebellion, and the house of Jacob with their sins. \q1 \v 2 Yet they seek me daily and delight in the knowledge of my ways, \q1 like a nation that practiced righteousness and did not abandon the law of their God. -\q1 They ask me for righteous judgments; they take pleasure in God drawing near. +\q1 They ask me for righteous judgments; they take pleasure in the thought of God coming near. \s5 \q1 diff --git a/24-JER/04.usfm b/24-JER/04.usfm index d512a303..9ee4a96f 100644 --- a/24-JER/04.usfm +++ b/24-JER/04.usfm @@ -8,7 +8,8 @@ \v 2 and if you swear, 'Yahweh lives in truth, justice, and righteousness,' \q the nations will ask for my blessing, and they will praise me. \q -\v 3 For Yahweh says this to each person in Judah and Jerusalem: 'Plow your own ground, +\v 3 For Yahweh says this to each person in Judah and Jerusalem: +\q 'Plow your own ground, \q and do not sow among thorns. \s5 diff --git a/24-JER/23.usfm b/24-JER/23.usfm index 9903ec6a..519a208a 100644 --- a/24-JER/23.usfm +++ b/24-JER/23.usfm @@ -95,9 +95,9 @@ Know this! I will pay you back for the evil of your practices—this is Yahweh's \v 27 They are planning on making my people forget my name with the dreams that they report, each one to his neighbor, just as their ancestors forgot my name in favor of Baal's name. \s5 -\v 28 The prophet who has a dream, let him report the dream. But the one to whom I have declared something, let him declare my word truthfully. -\q What does straw have to do with grain?—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\v 29 and is my word not like fire?—this is Yahweh's declaration—and like a hammer smashing rock? +\p +\v 28 The prophet who has a dream, let him report the dream. But the one to whom I have declared something, let him declare my word truthfully. What does straw have to do with grain?—this is Yahweh's declaration— +\v 29 And is my word not like fire?—this is Yahweh's declaration—and like a hammer smashing rock? \v 30 So see, I am against the prophets—this is Yahweh's declaration—anyone who steals words from another person and says they come from me. \s5 @@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ Know this! I will pay you back for the evil of your practices—this is Yahweh's \v 37 This is what you are asking the prophet, 'What did Yahweh answer you? What did Yahweh declare?' \v 38 Then you report a declaration from Yahweh, but Yahweh says this, 'You say, "Here is a declaration of Yahweh," even though I sent a command to you and said, "Do not say: This is a declaration from Yahweh." \v 39 Therefore, see, I am about to pick you up and throw you away from me, along with the city that I gave you and your ancestors. -\v 40 Then I will put everlasting shame and insult on you that will not be forgotten.' " +\v 40 Then I will put everlasting shame and insult on you that will not be forgotten.'" diff --git a/24-JER/38.usfm b/24-JER/38.usfm index 6dc1ce4d..049cfcb5 100644 --- a/24-JER/38.usfm +++ b/24-JER/38.usfm @@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ \v 22 Look! All the women who are left in your house, king of Judah, will be brought out to the officials of the king of Babylon. These women will say to you, \q 'You have been deceived by your friends; they have ruined you. \q Your feet are now sunk into the mud, and your friends will run away.' +\m \v 23 For all of your wives and children will be brought out to the Chaldeans, and you yourself will not escape from their hand. You will be captured by the hand of the king of Babylon, and this city will be burned." \s5 diff --git a/24-JER/46.usfm b/24-JER/46.usfm index 6182ed49..1754e764 100644 --- a/24-JER/46.usfm +++ b/24-JER/46.usfm @@ -83,8 +83,10 @@ \q For the enemies will be more numerous than locusts, unable to be counted. \q \v 24 The daughter of Egypt will be made ashamed. She will be given into the hand of people from the north." +\m \s5 +\p \v 25 Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel, says, "See, I am about to punish Amon of Thebes, Pharaoh, Egypt and her gods, her kings the Pharaohs, and those who trust in them. \v 26 I am giving them into the hand of the ones seeking their lives, into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his servants. Then after this Egypt will be inhabited as in previous days—this is Yahweh's declaration." diff --git a/25-LAM/03.usfm b/25-LAM/03.usfm index 93c63b3f..65b5b398 100644 --- a/25-LAM/03.usfm +++ b/25-LAM/03.usfm @@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ \q \v 56 You heard my voice when I said, "Do not hide your ear from my call for relief, from my cry for help." \q -\v 57 You drew near on the day that I called on you; you told me, "Do not fear!" +\v 57 You approached me on the day that I called on you; you told me, "Do not fear!" \s5 \q diff --git a/26-EZK/07.usfm b/26-EZK/07.usfm index 9f89ebb1..e3d60889 100644 --- a/26-EZK/07.usfm +++ b/26-EZK/07.usfm @@ -43,11 +43,11 @@ \s5 \q -\v 12 The time is coming; the day has drawn near. Let not the buyer rejoice, -\q nor the seller mourn, since my anger is upon the entire multitude! +\v 12 The time is coming; the day has come close. Do not let the buyer rejoice, +\q nor the seller mourn, since my anger is on the entire multitude! \q \v 13 For the seller will never return to that which is sold for as long as they live, -\q since the vision is against the entire multitude; they will not return, +\q since the vision is against the entire multitude. They will not return, \q for no man living in his sin will be strengthened! \s5 diff --git a/26-EZK/12.usfm b/26-EZK/12.usfm index 3bceb727..f1b56565 100644 --- a/26-EZK/12.usfm +++ b/26-EZK/12.usfm @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ \p \v 21 Again the word of Yahweh came to me and said, \v 22 "Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel that says, 'The days are prolonged, and every vision fails?' -\v 23 Therefore, say to them, 'The Lord Yahweh says this: I will put an end to this proverb so the people of Israel will no longer use it.' Then declare to them, 'The days draw near, and every vision will speak!' +\v 23 Therefore, say to them, 'The Lord Yahweh says this: I will put an end to this proverb so the people of Israel will no longer use it.' Then declare to them, 'The days are approaching, and every vision will speak!' \s5 \v 24 For there will no longer be any false visions or favorable divinations within the house of Israel. diff --git a/26-EZK/44.usfm b/26-EZK/44.usfm index c8b3f045..217abb2d 100644 --- a/26-EZK/44.usfm +++ b/26-EZK/44.usfm @@ -25,13 +25,13 @@ \v 12 But because they performed the sacrifices before their idols, they became stumbling blocks for sin for the house of Israel. Therefore I will lift up my hand to swear an oath against them—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration—that they will pay for their sin! \s5 -\v 13 They will not come near me to act as my priests or to draw near to any of my holy things, to the most holy things! Instead, they will bear their reproach and their guilt for the disgusting actions that they have done. +\v 13 They will not come near me to act as my priests or to approach any of my holy things, the most holy things! Instead, they will bear their reproach and their guilt for the disgusting actions that they have done. \v 14 But I will place them as keepers of the work in the house, for all of its duties and everything that is done in it. \s5 \p \v 15 And the Levitical priests, the sons of Zadok who fulfilled the duties of my sanctuary when the people of Israel were wandering away from following me—they will come near me to worship me and will stand before me to bring the fat and the blood to me—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration. -\v 16 They will come to my sanctuary; they will draw near to my table to worship me and to fulfill their duties to me. +\v 16 They will come to my sanctuary; they will approach my table to worship me and to fulfill their duties to me. \s5 \v 17 So it will be that when they come to the gates of the inner courtyard, they will have to dress in linen clothes, for they must not come in wool inside the gates of the inner court and its house. diff --git a/27-DAN/10.usfm b/27-DAN/10.usfm index bec3cf6c..83ab1f90 100644 --- a/27-DAN/10.usfm +++ b/27-DAN/10.usfm @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ \v 15 When he had spoken to me using these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was unable to speak. \s5 -\v 16 One who looked like a human being touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and spoke to him who stood before me, "My master, the vision has turned my anguish on me, and I have no strength left. +\v 16 One who looked like human beings touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and spoke to him who stood before me, "My master, the vision has turned my anguish on me, and I have no strength left. \v 17 I am your servant. How can I talk with my master? For I now have no strength, and there is no breath left in me." \s5 diff --git a/36-ZEP/03.usfm b/36-ZEP/03.usfm index b77ee84a..f26ae909 100644 --- a/36-ZEP/03.usfm +++ b/36-ZEP/03.usfm @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ \v 1 Woe to the rebellious city! The violent city is defiled! \q \v 2 She has not listened to the voice of God, nor accepted correction from Yahweh! -\q She does not trust in Yahweh and will not draw near to her God. +\q She does not trust in Yahweh and will not approach her God. \s5 \q diff --git a/39-MAL/03.usfm b/39-MAL/03.usfm index f603683b..87ea800c 100644 --- a/39-MAL/03.usfm +++ b/39-MAL/03.usfm @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ laundry soap. \s5 \v 4 Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to Yahweh, as in the days of old, and as in ancient years. -\v 5 "Then I will draw near to you for judgment. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, the adulterers, the false witnesses, and against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, those who oppress the widow and the fatherless, and who turn away the foreigner from his rights, and against those who do not honor me," says Yahweh of hosts. +\v 5 "Then I will approach you for judgment. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, the adulterers, the false witnesses, and against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, those who oppress the widow and the fatherless, and who turn away the foreigner from his rights, and against those who do not honor me," says Yahweh of hosts. \s5 \v 6 "For I, Yahweh, do not change; therefore you, people of Jacob, have not been consumed. diff --git a/41-MAT/01.usfm b/41-MAT/01.usfm index 4c689b30..6dba5f51 100644 --- a/41-MAT/01.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/01.usfm @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ \p \v 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ son of David son of Abraham. \v 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. -\v 3 Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. +\v 3 Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. \s5 \v 4 Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. diff --git a/41-MAT/03.usfm b/41-MAT/03.usfm index 71bd3141..cc336930 100644 --- a/41-MAT/03.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/03.usfm @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. -\v 14 But John would have stopped him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" +\v 14 But John kept trying to stop him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" \v 15 Jesus responded and said to him, "Permit it now, for it is right for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then John permitted him. \s5 diff --git a/41-MAT/04.usfm b/41-MAT/04.usfm index 0bd20ff6..03e69115 100644 --- a/41-MAT/04.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/04.usfm @@ -22,8 +22,8 @@ \s5 \v 10 Then Jesus said to him, "Go away from here, Satan! For it is written, -\q 'You must worship the Lord your God, -\q and you must serve him only.'" +\q 'You will worship the Lord your God, +\q and you will serve him only.'" \p \v 11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him. @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has drawn near." +\v 17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." \s5 \v 18 As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. diff --git a/41-MAT/05.usfm b/41-MAT/05.usfm index 2ce45469..7f8a82f1 100644 --- a/41-MAT/05.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/05.usfm @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt has lost its taste, how can it be made salty again? It is never again good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under by people's feet. +\v 13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt has lost its taste, how can it be made salty again? It is never again good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. \v 14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. \s5 @@ -108,6 +108,8 @@ says to his brother, 'You worthless person!' will be in danger of the council. A \p \v 43 You have heard that it was said, 'You will love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' \v 44 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, +\f + The best ancient copies omit \fqa "Bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you."\f* + \v 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust. \s5 diff --git a/41-MAT/06.usfm b/41-MAT/06.usfm index ba99f3cb..4c3fb3bb 100644 --- a/41-MAT/06.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/06.usfm @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ \v 8 Therefore, do not be like them, for your Father knows what things you need before you ask him. \v 9 Therefore pray like this: \q 'Our Father in heaven, -\q2 sanctify your name. +\q2 may your name be sanctified. \q2 -\v 10 Your kingdom come, -\q2 your will be done +\v 10 May your kingdom come. +\q2 May your will be done \q2 on earth as it is in heaven. \s5 @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ \q2 \v 13 And do not bring us into temptation, \q2 but deliver us from the evil one.' - +\f + The best ancient copies omit \fqa "For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen"\f* \m \s5 @@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ \s5 \v 32 For the Gentiles search for these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. \v 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you. -\v 34 Therefore, do not be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. +\v 34 Therefore, do not be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day has enough evil of its own. diff --git a/41-MAT/07.usfm b/41-MAT/07.usfm index b5a7e411..fcec790b 100644 --- a/41-MAT/07.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/07.usfm @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ \p \v 7 Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened to you. \v 8 For everyone who asks, receives. And everyone who seeks, finds. And to the person who knocks, it will be opened. -\v 9 Or what man among you is there who, if his son asks him for a loaf of bread, will give him a stone? +\v 9 Or is there any man among you who, if his son will ask him for a loaf of bread, will he give him a stone? \v 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? \s5 diff --git a/41-MAT/10.usfm b/41-MAT/10.usfm index 7d9bbe17..f214ee9f 100644 --- a/41-MAT/10.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/10.usfm @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ \p \v 5 These twelve Jesus sent out. He instructed them and said, "Do not go to any place where Gentiles live, and do not enter any town of the Samaritans. \v 6 Go instead to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. -\v 7 And as you go, preach and say, 'The kingdom of heaven has drawn near.' +\v 7 And as you go, preach and say, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.' \s5 \v 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. diff --git a/41-MAT/14.usfm b/41-MAT/14.usfm index ab4f56a8..b8ea2764 100644 --- a/41-MAT/14.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/14.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \c 14 \p \v 1 About that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the news about Jesus. -\v 2 He said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead. Therefore these powers are at work in him." +\v 2 He said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead ones. Therefore these powers are at work in him." \s5 \v 3 For Herod had laid hold upon John, bound him, and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. diff --git a/41-MAT/17.usfm b/41-MAT/17.usfm index e6cdeb3f..e6e1b2e4 100644 --- a/41-MAT/17.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/17.usfm @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, "Report this vision to no one until the Son of Man has risen from the dead." +\v 9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, "Report this vision to no one until the Son of Man has risen from the dead ones." \v 10 His disciples asked him, saying, "Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" \s5 @@ -50,12 +50,12 @@ \s5 \p -\v 24 When they had come to Capernaum, the men who collected the half shekel tax came to Peter and said, "Does not your teacher pay the half shekel tax?" +\v 24 When they had come to Capernaum, the men who collected the half-shekel tax came to Peter and said, "Does not your teacher pay the half-shekel tax?" \v 25 He said, "Yes." But when Peter went into the house, Jesus spoke first to him and said, "What do you think, Simon? The kings on earth, from whom do they receive tax or tribute? From their subjects or from foreigners?" \s5 \v 26 When Peter said, "From foreigners," Jesus said to him, "Then the subjects are exempt from paying. -\v 27 But lest we cause the tax collectors to sin, go to the sea, throw in a hook, and draw in the fish that comes up first. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a shekel. Take it and give it to the tax collectors for me and you." +\v 27 But so that we do not cause the tax collectors to sin, go to the sea, throw in a hook, and draw in the fish that comes up first. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a shekel. Take it and give it to the tax collectors for me and you." diff --git a/41-MAT/18.usfm b/41-MAT/18.usfm index 40fe8d54..0bd1a025 100644 --- a/41-MAT/18.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/18.usfm @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ \p \v 1 In that same time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" \v 2 Jesus called to himself a little child, set him among them, -\v 3 and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you repent and become like little children, you will in no way enter the kingdom of heaven. +\v 3 and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will in no way enter the kingdom of heaven. \s5 \v 4 So whoever humbles himself like this little child, the same person is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. @@ -15,10 +15,10 @@ \s5 \p \v 7 Woe to the world because of times of stumbling! For it is necessary that those times come, but woe to the person through whom those times come! -\v 8 If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away from you. It is better for you to enter into life maimed or lame, than to be thrown into the eternal fire having both hands or both feet. +\v 8 If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away from you. It is better for you to enter into life maimed or lame than to be thrown into the eternal fire having both hands or both feet. \s5 -\v 9 If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, than to be thrown into the eternal fire having both eyes. +\v 9 If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye than to be thrown into the eternal fire having both eyes. \s5 \v 10 See that you do not despise any of these little ones. For I say to you that in heaven their angels always look on the face of my Father who is in heaven. diff --git a/41-MAT/19.usfm b/41-MAT/19.usfm index a9f14eed..7b261d74 100644 --- a/41-MAT/19.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/19.usfm @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ \v 4 Jesus answered and said, "Have you not read, that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female? \s5 -\v 5 And that he also said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and join to his wife, and the two will become one flesh?' +\v 5 And he who made them also said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and join to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'? \v 6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one tear apart." \s5 diff --git a/41-MAT/20.usfm b/41-MAT/20.usfm index 471c03fc..0ae708f6 100644 --- a/41-MAT/20.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/20.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ \s5 \c 20 \p -\v 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner, who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. +\v 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. \v 2 After he had agreed with the workers for one denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. \s5 @@ -11,52 +11,53 @@ \s5 \v 5 Again he went out about the sixth hour and again the ninth hour, and did the same. \v 6 Once more about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing idle. He said to them, 'Why do you stand here idle all the day long?' -\v 7 They said to him, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, ' You, too, go into the vineyard.' +\v 7 They said to him, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard.' \s5 -\v 8 When the evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, 'Call the workers and pay them their wages, beginning from the last to the first.' +\v 8 When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, 'Call the workers and pay them their wages, beginning from the last to the first.' \v 9 When the workers who had been hired at the eleventh hour came, each of them received a denarius. \v 10 When the first workers came, they thought that they would receive more, but they also received one denarius each. \s5 -\v 11 When they received their wages, they complained about the property owner. +\v 11 When they received their wages, they complained about the landowner. \v 12 They said, 'These last workers have spent only one hour in work, but you have made them equal to us, we who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.' \s5 \v 13 But the owner answered and said to one of them, 'Friend, I do you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for one denarius? -\v 14 Receive what belongs to you and go your way. It is my pleasure to give to these last hired workers just the same as to you. +\v 14 Take what belongs to you and go your way. I choose to give to these last hired workers just the same as to you. \s5 \v 15 Is it not legitimate for me to do what I wish with my own possessions? Or is your eye evil because I am good?' \v 16 So the last will be first, and the first last." +\f + The best ancient copies omit \fqa "Many are called, but few are chosen." \f* \s5 \p -\v 17 As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the Twelve aside, and on the way he said to them, +\v 17 As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve aside, and on the way he said to them, \v 18 "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn him to death -\v 19 and will deliver him to the Gentiles for them to mock him, flog him, and crucify him. But on the third day he will be raised up." +\v 19 and will deliver him to the Gentiles for them to mock, to flog, and to crucify him. But on the third day he will be raised up." \s5 \p \v 20 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons. She bowed down before him and asked for something from him. -\v 21 Jesus said to her, "What do you wish?" She said to him, "Command that these my two sons may sit, one at your right hand, and one at your left hand, in your kingdom." +\v 21 Jesus said to her, "What do you wish?" She said to him, "Command that these my two sons may sit, one at your right hand and one at your left hand, in your kingdom." \s5 -\v 22 But Jesus answered and said, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I am about to drink?" They said to him, "We are able." +\v 22 But Jesus answered and said, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?" They said to him, "We are able." \v 23 He said to them, "My cup you will indeed drink. But to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father." \v 24 When the other ten disciples heard this, they were very displeased with the two brothers. \s5 \v 25 But Jesus called them to himself and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles subjugate them, and their important men exercise authority over them. \v 26 But it must not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant. -\v 27 And whoever wishes to be first among you must be your servant. -\v 28 Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." +\v 27 And whoever wishes to be first among you must be your servant, +\v 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." \s5 \p \v 29 As they went out from Jericho, a great crowd followed him. -\v 30 And they saw two blind men were sitting by the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they shouted out and said, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us." -\v 31 But the crowd rebuked them, telling them to be quiet. However, they cried out all the more and said, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us." +\v 30 And two blind men were sitting by the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they shouted, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us." +\v 31 The crowd rebuked them, telling them to be quiet, but they cried out all the more and said, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us." \s5 \v 32 Then Jesus stood still and called to them and said, "What do you wish me to do for you?" diff --git a/41-MAT/21.usfm b/41-MAT/21.usfm index 0f64e335..ee633b6c 100644 --- a/41-MAT/21.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/21.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ -\s5 + \s5 \c 21 \p -\v 1 As Jesus and his disciples drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, +\v 1 As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, \v 2 saying to them, "Go into the next village, and you will immediately find a donkey tied up there, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. \v 3 If anyone says anything to you about that, you will say, 'The Lord has need of them,' and that person will immediately send them with you." @@ -9,53 +9,53 @@ \v 4 Now this came about that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled. He said, \q \v 5 "Tell the daughter of Zion, -\q See, your King is coming to you, +\q 'See, your King is coming to you, \q Humble and riding on a donkey, -\q And on a colt, the foal of a donkey." +\q And on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'" \m \s5 \v 6 Then the disciples went and did just as Jesus had instructed them. -\v 7 They brought the donkey and the colt, and put their garments on them, and Jesus sat there. -\v 8 Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them in the road. +\v 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat upon the cloaks. +\v 8 Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them in the road. \s5 \v 9 The crowds that went before Jesus and those that followed, shouted out, saying, \q "Hosanna to the son of David! -\q Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. +\q Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! \q Hosanna in the highest!" \m \v 10 When Jesus had come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred and said, "Who is this?" -\v 11 The crowds answered, "This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee." +\v 11 The crowds answered, "This is Jesus the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee." \s5 \p -\v 12 Then Jesus entered the temple of God. He cast out all those who bought and sold in the temple. He also turned over the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. +\v 12 Then Jesus entered the temple. He cast out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and turned over the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. \v 13 He said to them, "It is written, 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you make it a den of robbers." \v 14 Then the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them. \s5 \v 15 But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the marvelous things that he did, and when they heard the children shouting in the temple and saying, "Hosanna to the son of David," they were moved with resentment. \v 16 They said to him, "Do you hear what these people are saying?" Jesus said to them, "Yes! But have you never read, 'Out of the mouths of babes and nursing infants you have perfected praise'?" -\v 17 Then Jesus left them and went out of the city to Bethany and slept there. +\v 17 Then Jesus left them and went out of the city to Bethany and spent the night there. \s5 \p \v 18 Now in the morning as he returned to the city, he was hungry. -\v 19 He saw a fig tree on the roadside. He went to it, but found nothing on it except leaves. He said to it, "May there be no fruit from you ever again." And immediately the fig tree dried up. +\v 19 Seeing a fig tree along the roadside, he went to it and found nothing on it except leaves. He said to it, "May there be no fruit from you ever again." And immediately the fig tree dried up. \s5 \v 20 When the disciples saw it, they marveled and said, "How did the fig tree immediately wither away?" \v 21 Jesus answered and said to them, "Truly I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to this fig tree, but you will even say to this hill, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and it will be done. -\v 22 Everything for which you ask in prayer while believing, you will receive." +\v 22 Whatever you ask for in prayer, believing, you will receive." \s5 \p \v 23 When Jesus had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching and said, "By what authority do you do these things? And who gave you this authority?" -\v 24 Jesus answered and said to them, "I also will ask you one question. If you tell me, I will likewise tell you the authority with which I do these things. +\v 24 Jesus answered and said to them, "I also will ask you one question. If you tell me, I will tell you by what authority I do these things. \s5 -\v 25 The baptism of John—where did it come from, from heaven or from men?" They discussed among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?' +\v 25 The baptism of John—from where did it come? From heaven or from men?" They discussed among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?' \v 26 But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the crowd, because they all view John as a prophet." \v 27 Then they answered Jesus and said, " We do not know." He also said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. @@ -70,12 +70,12 @@ \s5 \p -\v 33 Listen to another parable. There was a man, a person with extensive land. He planted a vineyard, set a hedge about it, dug a winepress in it, built a watchtower, and rented it out to vine growers. Then he went into another country. -\v 34 When the time of the grape harvest drew near, he sent some servants to the vine growers to get his grapes. +\v 33 Listen to another parable. There was a man, a landowner. He planted a vineyard, set a hedge about it, dug a winepress in it, built a watchtower, and rented it out to tenant farmers. Then he went into another country. +\v 34 When the time of the fruit harvest approached, he sent some servants to the vine growers to get his fruit. \s5 -\v 35 But the vine growers took his servants, beat one, killed another, and stoned still another. -\v 36 Once more, the owner sent other servants, more than the first, but the vine growers treated them in the same way. +\v 35 But the tenant farmers took his servants, beat one, killed another, and stoned still another. +\v 36 Again, the owner sent other servants, more than the first, but the vine growers treated them in the same way. \v 37 After that, the owner sent his own son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' \s5 @@ -95,9 +95,9 @@ \m \s5 -\v 43 Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and will be given to a nation that cultivates its fruits. -\v 44 Whoever falls on this stone will be broken to pieces. But on whomever it falls, it will crush." +\v 43 Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and will be given to a nation that produces its fruits. +\v 44 Whoever falls on this stone will be broken to pieces. But anyone on whom it falls, will be crushed." \s5 -\v 45 When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they saw that he was speaking about them. -\v 46 But whenever they tried to lay hands on him, they were afraid of the crowd, because the people regarded him as a prophet. +\v 45 When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they understood he was speaking about them. +\v 46 Seeking to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowd, because the people regarded him as a prophet. diff --git a/41-MAT/22.usfm b/41-MAT/22.usfm index 526e34ed..60667e52 100644 --- a/41-MAT/22.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/22.usfm @@ -4,25 +4,25 @@ \c 22 \p \v 1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, -\v 2 "The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who made a marriage feast for his son. -\v 3 He sent out his servants to call those who were invited to come to the marriage feast, but they would not come. +\v 2 "The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who prepared a marriage feast for his son. +\v 3 He sent out his servants to call those who had been invited to come to the marriage feast, but they would not come. \s5 \v 4 Again the king sent other servants, saying, 'Tell them who are invited, "See, I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened calves have been killed, and all things are ready. Come to the marriage feast."' \s5 -\v 5 But those people did not treat his invitation seriously. Some went back to their own farms, and others went back to their places of business. -\v 6 The others laid hands on the king's servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. +\v 5 But those did not pay any attention seriously and they went away, one to his farm, another to his business. +\v 6 The rest seized the king's servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. \v 7 But the king was angry. He sent his armies, killed those murderers, and burned their city. \s5 \v 8 Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy. -\v 9 Therefore go to the highway crossings and invite as many people as you can find to the marriage feast.' +\v 9 Therefore go to the highway crossings and invite as many people to the marriage feast as you can find.' \v 10 The servants went out to the highways and gathered together all the people they found, both bad and good. So the wedding hall was filled with guests. \s5 -\v 11 But when the king came in to view the guests, he saw there a man who had not put on a wedding garment. -\v 12 The king said to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment?' And the man was speechless. +\v 11 But when the king came in to view the guests, he saw there a man was not dressed in wedding clothes. +\v 12 The king said to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here without wedding clothes?' And the man was speechless. \s5 \v 13 Then the king said to the servants, 'Bind this man hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and the grinding of teeth.' @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ \s5 \v 18 But Jesus understood their wickedness and said, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites? -\v 19 Show me the tax money." Then they brought a denarius to him. +\v 19 Show me the coin for the tax." Then they brought a denarius to him. \s5 \v 20 Jesus said to them, "Whose image and name are these?" @@ -45,18 +45,18 @@ \s5 \p -\v 23 On that day some Sadducees came to him, those who say that there is no resurrection. They asked him, -\v 24 saying, "Teacher, Moses said, 'If a man dies, having no children, his brother must marry his wife and have a child for his brother.' +\v 23 On that day some Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him. They asked him, +\v 24 saying, "Teacher, Moses said, 'If a man dies, having no children, his brother must marry his wife and have children for his brother. \s5 -\v 25 There were seven brothers. The first married and then died, having left no children. He left his wife to his brother. +\v 25 There were seven brothers. The first married and then died. Having left no children, he left his wife to his brother. \v 26 Then the second brother did the same thing, then the third, all the way to the seventh brother. \v 27 After them all, the woman died. -\v 28 Now in the resurrection, whose wife will she be of the seven brothers? For they all had her." +\v 28 Now in the resurrection, whose wife will she be of the seven brothers? For they all had married her." \s5 -\v 29 But Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, because you do not know the scriptures nor the power of God. -\v 30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage. Instead, they are like angels in heaven. +\v 29 But Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, because you do not know the scriptures or the power of God. +\v 30 For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage. Instead, they are like angels in heaven. \s5 \v 31 But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God, saying, @@ -65,16 +65,16 @@ \s5 \p -\v 34 But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had put the Sadducees to silence, they gathered themselves together. +\v 34 But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees , they gathered themselves together. \v 35 One of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, testing him— \v 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?" \s5 -\v 37 Jesus said to him, "'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' +\v 37 Jesus said to him, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' \v 38 This is the great and first commandment. \s5 -\v 39 And a second commandment is like it—'You must love your neighbor as yourself.' +\v 39 And a second commandment is like it—'Love your neighbor as yourself.' \v 40 On these two commandments depend the whole law and the prophets." \s5 @@ -87,11 +87,11 @@ \q \v 44 'The Lord said to my Lord, \q "Sit at my right hand, -\q until I make your enemies your footstool."'?" +\q until I make your enemies your footstool."'? \m \s5 -\v 45 If David then calls the Christ 'Lord', how is he David's son?" +\v 45 If David then calls the Christ 'Lord,' how is he David's son?" \v 46 No one was able to answer him a word, and no man dared ask him any more questions from that day on. diff --git a/41-MAT/23.usfm b/41-MAT/23.usfm index 64da35bd..ac2c4a4a 100644 --- a/41-MAT/23.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/23.usfm @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ \v 7 and special greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi' by people. \s5 -\v 8 But you must not be called 'Rabbi', for you have only one teacher, and all you are brothers. +\v 8 But you must not be called 'Rabbi,' for you have only one teacher, and all you are brothers. \v 9 And call no man on earth your father, for you have only one Father, and he is in heaven. \v 10 Neither must you be called 'teacher,' for you have only one teacher, the Christ. @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ \s5 \v 20 Therefore, he who swears by the altar swears by it and by all the things on it. \v 21 And he who swears by the temple swears by it and by him who lives in it. -\v 22 And he who swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him that sits on it. +\v 22 And he who swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who sits on it. \s5 \p @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 25 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the plate, but inside they are full of extortion and excess. -\v 26 You blind Pharisee, clean first the inside of the cup and of the plate, so that the outside may become clean also. +\v 26 You blind Pharisee! Clean first the inside of the cup and of the plate, so that the outside may become clean also. \s5 \p diff --git a/41-MAT/24.usfm b/41-MAT/24.usfm index 553f6883..457aa5b8 100644 --- a/41-MAT/24.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/24.usfm @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ \c 24 \p \v 1 Jesus went out from the temple and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. -\v 2 But he answered and said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one stone will be left on another which will not be torn down." +\v 2 But he answered and said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one stone will be left on another that will not be torn down." \s5 \p @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ \s5 \v 9 Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you. You will be hated by all the nations for my name's sake. -\v 10 Then many will stumble and betray one another, and will hate one another. +\v 10 Then many will stumble, and betray one another and hate one another. \v 11 Many false prophets will rise up and lead many astray. \s5 @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ \s5 \v 19 But woe to those who are with child and to those who are nursing infants in those days! -\v 20 Pray that your flight not occur in the winter, nor on a Sabbath. +\v 20 Pray that your flight not occur in the winter, or on a Sabbath. \v 21 For there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever will be again. \v 22 Unless those days are shortened, no flesh would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be shortened. @@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ \v 35 Heaven and the earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. \s5 -\v 36 But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. +\v 36 But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, or the Son, but only the Father. \s5 \v 37 As the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. diff --git a/41-MAT/25.usfm b/41-MAT/25.usfm index e365f2f8..e0ad631f 100644 --- a/41-MAT/25.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/25.usfm @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ \s5 \v 19 Now after a long time the master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them. -\v 20 The servant who had received five talents came and brought another five talents as well, he said, 'Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more talents.' +\v 20 The servant who had received five talents came and he brought another five talents. He said, 'Master, you gave me five talents, see, I have made five talents more.' \v 21 His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful over a few things. I will put you in charge over many things. Enter into the joy of your master.' \s5 @@ -64,18 +64,18 @@ \s5 \v 34 Then the King will say to those on his right hand, 'Come, you who have been blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. \v 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me a drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; -\v 36 I was naked, and you clothed me; I was sick and you cared for me; I was in prison and you came to me.' +\v 36 I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you cared for me; I was in prison and you came to me.' \s5 -\v 37 Then the righteous will answer and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry, and feed you? Or thirsty and give you a drink? -\v 38 And when did we see you a stranger, and take you in? Or naked and clothe you? -\v 39 And when did we see you sick, or in prison, and come to you?' +\v 37 Then the righteous will answer and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you a drink? +\v 38 And when did we see you a stranger and take you in? Or naked and clothe you? +\v 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?' \v 40 And the King will answer and say to them, 'Truly I say to you, what you did for one of the least of my brothers here, you did it for me.' \s5 \v 41 Then he will say to those on his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire that has been prepared for the devil and his angels, -\v 42 because I was hungry but you did not give me food; I was thirsty but you did not give me a drink; -\v 43 I was a stranger but you did not take me in; naked but you did not clothe me; sick and in prison, but you did not care for me.' +\v 42 because I was hungry, but you did not give me food; I was thirsty, but you did not give me a drink; +\v 43 I was a stranger, but you did not take me in; naked, but you did not clothe me; sick and in prison, but you did not care for me.' \s5 \v 44 Then they will also answer and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not serve you?' diff --git a/41-MAT/26.usfm b/41-MAT/26.usfm index 5b2e36f9..235b3ffe 100644 --- a/41-MAT/26.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/26.usfm @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 14 Then one of the Twelve, who was named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests +\v 14 Then one of the twelve, who was named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests \v 15 and said, "What are you willing to give me to deliver him to you?" They weighed out thirty pieces of silver for him. \v 16 From that moment he sought an opportunity to deliver him to them. @@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, came. A large crowd came with him from the chief priests and elders of the people. They came with swords and clubs. +\v 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came. A large crowd came with him from the chief priests and elders of the people. They came with swords and clubs. \v 48 Now the man who was going to betray Jesus had given them a signal, saying, "Whomever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him." \s5 @@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ \v 58 But Peter followed him from a distance to the courtyard of the high priest. He went inside and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. \s5 -\v 59 Now the chief priests and the whole Council were looking for false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put him to death. +\v 59 Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put him to death. \v 60 They did not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. But later two came forward \v 61 and said, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.'" diff --git a/41-MAT/27.usfm b/41-MAT/27.usfm index 18547301..10525a86 100644 --- a/41-MAT/27.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/27.usfm @@ -14,8 +14,8 @@ \s5 \v 6 The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, "It is not lawful to put this into the treasury, because it is the price of blood." -\v 7 They discussed the matter together and with the money bought the Potter's Field to bury strangers in. -\v 8 For this reason that field has been called, "The field of blood" to this day. +\v 7 They discussed the matter together and with the money bought the potter's field in which to bury strangers. +\v 8 For this reason that field has been called, "The Field of Blood" to this day. \s5 \v 9 Then that which had been spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying, "They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price set on him by the people of Israel, @@ -63,13 +63,13 @@ \s5 \p \v 32 As they came out, they found a man from Cyrene named Simon, whom they forced to go with them so that he might carry his cross. -\v 33 They came to a place called Golgotha, which means, "The Place of a Skull." +\v 33 They came to a place called Golgotha, which means "The Place of a Skull." \v 34 They gave him wine to drink mixed with gall. But when he tasted it, he would not drink. \s5 \v 35 When they had crucified him, they divided up his garments by casting lots. \v 36 And they sat and watched him. -\v 37 Above his head they put the charge against him which read, "This is Jesus, the king of the Jews." +\v 37 Above his head they put the charge against him, which read "This is Jesus, the king of the Jews." \s5 \v 38 Two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right of him and one on the left. @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ \s5 \v 51 Behold, the curtain of the temple was split in two from the top to the bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks split apart. -\v 52 The tombs were opened, and the bodies of many holy people who had fallen asleep were raised. +\v 52 The tombs were opened, and the bodies of many godly people who had fallen asleep were raised. \v 53 They came out of the tombs after his resurrection, entered the holy city, and appeared to many. \s5 @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ \p \v 62 The next day, which was the day after the Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together with Pilate. \v 63 They said, "Sir, we remember that when that deceiver was alive, he said, 'After three days will I rise again.' -\v 64 Therefore command that the tomb be made secure until the third day. Otherwise his disciples may come and steal him and say to the people, 'He has risen from the dead.' And the last deception will be worse than the first." +\v 64 Therefore command that the tomb be made secure until the third day. Otherwise his disciples may come and steal him and say to the people, 'He has risen from the dead ones.' And the last deception will be worse than the first." \s5 \v 65 Pilate said to them, "Take a guard. Go and make it as secure as you can." diff --git a/41-MAT/28.usfm b/41-MAT/28.usfm index c89cdd88..5b916240 100644 --- a/41-MAT/28.usfm +++ b/41-MAT/28.usfm @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ \s5 \v 5 The angel addressed the women and said to them, "Do not be in terror, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified. \v 6 He is not here, but is risen, just as he said. Come see the place where the Lord lay. -\v 7 Go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has risen from the dead. See, he is going ahead of you to Galilee. There you will see him.' See, I have told you." +\v 7 Go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has risen from the dead ones. See, he is going ahead of you to Galilee. There you will see him.' See, I have told you." \s5 \v 8 The women quickly left the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 11 Now while the women were going, behold, some of the guards went into the city and told to the chief priests all the things that had happened. +\v 11 Now while the women were going, behold, some of the guards went into the city and told the chief priests all the things that had happened. \v 12 When the priests had met with the elders and discussed the matter with them, they gave a large amount of money to the soldiers \v 13 and told them, "Say to others, 'Jesus' disciples came by night and stole his body while we were sleeping.' diff --git a/42-MRK/01.usfm b/42-MRK/01.usfm index 7781340d..73f676bc 100644 --- a/42-MRK/01.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/01.usfm @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 12 Then the Spirit immediately compelled him to go out into the wilderness. +\v 12 Then the Spirit compelled him to go out into the wilderness. \v 13 He was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels served him. \s5 @@ -46,11 +46,11 @@ \s5 \v 19 As Jesus was walking on a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and John his brother; they were in the boat mending the nets. -\v 20 Immediately he called them and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and they followed him. +\v 20 He called them and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and they followed him. \s5 \p -\v 21 And they came into Capernaum, and on the Sabbath, Jesus immediately went into the synagogue and taught. +\v 21 And they came into Capernaum, and on the Sabbath, Jesus went into the synagogue and taught. \v 22 They were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as someone who has authority and not as the scribes. \s5 @@ -65,8 +65,8 @@ \s5 \p -\v 29 And immediately after coming out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, along with James and John. -\v 30 Now Simon's mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever, and immediately they told Jesus about her. +\v 29 And after coming out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, along with James and John. +\v 30 Now Simon's mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever, and they told Jesus about her. \v 31 So he came, took her by the hand, and raised her up; the fever left her, and she started serving them. \s5 @@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ \v 42 Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. \s5 -\v 43 Jesus strictly warned him and sent him away immediately, +\v 43 Jesus strictly warned him and sent him away, \v 44 He said to him, "Be sure to say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them." \s5 diff --git a/42-MRK/03.usfm b/42-MRK/03.usfm index 37486a88..cb1997ef 100644 --- a/42-MRK/03.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/03.usfm @@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ \s5 \p \v 13 He went up on the mountain, and he called for those he wanted, and they came to him. -\v 14 He appointed the Twelve (whom he named apostles), so that they might be with him and he might send them to preach, +\v 14 He appointed the twelve (whom he named apostles), so that they might be with him and he might send them to preach, \v 15 and to have authority to cast out demons. -\v 16 And he appointed the Twelve: Simon, to whom he gave the name Peter, +\v 16 And he appointed the twelve: Simon, to whom he gave the name Peter, \s5 \v 17 James son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James, to whom he gave the name Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder, diff --git a/42-MRK/04.usfm b/42-MRK/04.usfm index fc204220..3ce95af4 100644 --- a/42-MRK/04.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/04.usfm @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 10 When Jesus was alone, those who were close to him and with the Twelve asked him about the parables. +\v 10 When Jesus was alone, those who were close to him and with the twelve asked him about the parables. \v 11 He said to them, "To you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God. But to those outside everything is in parables, \q \v 12 so that when they look, yes they look, but do not see, diff --git a/42-MRK/05.usfm b/42-MRK/05.usfm index 80884ab0..348b50e7 100644 --- a/42-MRK/05.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/05.usfm @@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ \s5 \v 3 The man lived in the tombs. No one could restrain him any more, not even with a chain. \v 4 He had been bound many times with shackles and with chains. He tore the chains apart and his shackles were shattered. No one had the strength to subdue him. + \s5 \v 5 Every night and day in the tombs and in the mountains, he cried out and cut himself with sharp stones. \v 6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran to him and bowed down before him. @@ -17,7 +18,7 @@ \s5 \v 9 And he asked him, "What is your name?" And he answered him, "My name is Legion, for we are many." -\v 10 He implored him over and over not to send them out of the region. +\v 10 He begged him over and over not to send them out of the region. \s5 \v 11 Now a great herd of pigs was there feeding on the hill, @@ -26,14 +27,14 @@ \s5 \v 14 And those who were feeding the pigs fled and reported what had happened in the city and in the countryside. Then many people went out to see what had happened. -\v 15 Then they came to Jesus and they saw the demon possessed man—who had the Legion—sitting down, dressed, and in his right mind, and they were afraid. +\v 15 Then they came to Jesus and they saw the demon-possessed man—who had the Legion—sitting down, dressed, and in his right mind, and they were afraid. \s5 -\v 16 Those who had seen what happened to the demon possessed man told them what had happened to him and also concerning the pigs. +\v 16 Those who had seen what happened to the demon-possessed man told them what had happened to him and also concerning the pigs. \v 17 And they began to beg him to leave their region. \s5 -\v 18 And when he was getting into the boat, the demon possessed man begged him that he may go with him. +\v 18 And when he was getting into the boat, the demon-possessed man begged him that he may go with him. \v 19 But he did not allow it, but he said to him, "Go to your house and to your people, and tell them what the Lord did for you, and what mercy he gave you." \v 20 So he went away and began to proclaim the great things that Jesus had done for him in the Decapolis, and everyone was amazed. @@ -78,5 +79,5 @@ \s5 \v 41 He took the hand of the child and said to her, "Talitha koum," which is to say, "Little girl, I say to you, get up." -\v 42 Immediately the child got up and walked (for she was twelve years of age). And immediately they were greatly astonished. +\v 42 Immediately the child got up and walked (for she was twelve years of age). And they were greatly astonished. \v 43 He strictly ordered them that no one should know about this. And he told them to give her something to eat. diff --git a/42-MRK/06.usfm b/42-MRK/06.usfm index 89a5d73a..ef270f81 100644 --- a/42-MRK/06.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/06.usfm @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 7 And he called the Twelve and began to send them out, two by two, and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits, +\v 7 And he called the twelve and began to send them out, two by two, and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits, \v 8 and he instructed them to take nothing for their journey, except for only a staff: no bread, no bag, and no money in their belt, \v 9 but to wear sandals, and not to wear two tunics. @@ -26,17 +26,17 @@ \s5 \p -\v 14 King Herod heard this, for Jesus' name had become well known. Some were saying, "John the Baptist had been raised from the dead and because of this, these miraculous powers are at work in him." +\v 14 King Herod heard this, for Jesus' name had become well known. Some were saying, "John the Baptist had been raised from the dead ones and because of this, these miraculous powers are at work in him." \v 15 Some others said, "He is Elijah." Still others said, "He is a prophet, like one of the prophets in ancient times." \s5 \v 16 But when Herod heard this he said, "John, whom I beheaded, has been raised." -\v 17 For Herod himself had sent for the arrest of John and he had tied him up in prison because of Herodias (his brother Philip's wife) because he had married her. +\v 17 For Herod sent to have John arrested and he had him bound in prison on account of Herodias (his brother Philip's wife), because he had married her. \s5 \v 18 For John told Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." \v 19 But Herodias held a grudge against him and wanted to kill him, but she could not, -\v 20 for Herod feared John; he knew that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And listening to him made him greatly upset, yet he heard him gladly. +\v 20 for Herod feared John; he knew that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And listening to him made him greatly upset, yet he heard him gladly. \s5 \v 21 Then an opportune day came when Herod had his birthday and he made a dinner for his officials, and his commanders, and leaders of Galilee. @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 30 And the apostles, gathering together around Jesus, told him all that they had done and taught. -\v 31 And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves into a deserted place and rest a while." For many were coming and going , and they did not even have time to eat. +\v 31 And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves into a deserted place and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. \v 32 So they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. \s5 @@ -93,14 +93,14 @@ \v 50 because they saw him and were terrified. And immediately he spoke to them and said to them, "Be courageous! It is I! Do not be afraid!" \s5 -\v 51 He got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased blowing, and they were completely amazed at him. -\v 52 For they had not understood what the loaves meant, but their minds were slow to understand. +\v 51 He got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased blowing. They were completely amazed. +\v 52 For they had not understood what the loaves meant. Instead, their hearts were hardened. \s5 \p \v 53 When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and anchored the boat. \v 54 When they came out of the boat, they immediately recognized him. -\v 55 And they ran through the whole region and began to bring the sick to him on matrasses, wherever they heard he was coming. +\v 55 And they ran through the whole region and began to bring the sick to him on mattresses, wherever they heard he was coming. \s5 -\v 56 Wherever he entered into villages, or cities, or into the country, they would put the sick in the marketplaces, and they begged him to just let them tough the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched him were healed. +\v 56 Wherever he entered into villages, or cities, or into the country, they would put the sick in the marketplaces, and they begged him to just let them touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched him were healed. diff --git a/42-MRK/07.usfm b/42-MRK/07.usfm index 093c6b3a..058b5653 100644 --- a/42-MRK/07.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/07.usfm @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ \v 4 When the Pharisees come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they bathe themselves. And there are many other rules which they strictly follow, including the washing of cups, pots, copper vessels, and even the dining couches.) \s5 -\v 5 The Pharisees and the scribes asked Jesus, "Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, for they eat their bread with unwashed hands?" +\v 5 The Pharisees and the scribes asked Jesus, "Why do your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, for they eat their bread with unwashed hands?" \s5 \v 6 But he said to them, "Isaiah prophesied well about you hypocrites, he wrote, @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ \s5 \v 17 Now when Jesus left the crowd and entered the house, his disciples asked him about the parable. \v 18 Jesus said, "Are you also still without understanding? Do you not see that whatever enters into a person from outside cannot defile him, -\v 19 because it cannot go into his heart, but it goes into his stomach and then passes out into the toilet." With this statement Jesus made all foods clean. +\v 19 because it cannot go into his heart, but it goes into his stomach and then passes out into the toilet?" With this statement Jesus made all foods clean. \s5 \v 20 He said, "It is that which comes out of the person that defiles him. diff --git a/42-MRK/09.usfm b/42-MRK/09.usfm index cace2b45..2e92466f 100644 --- a/42-MRK/09.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/09.usfm @@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ \s5 \p -\v 9 As they were coming down the mountain, he commanded them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. -\v 10 So they kept the matter to themselves, but they discussed among themselves what "to rise from the dead" could mean. +\v 9 As they were coming down the mountain, he commanded them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead ones. +\v 10 So they kept the matter to themselves, but they discussed among themselves what "to rise from the dead ones" could mean. \s5 \v 11 They asked him, "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" @@ -27,12 +27,12 @@ \s5 \p \v 14 And when they came back to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them and scribes were arguing with them. -\v 15 And immediately when they saw him, the whole crowd was amazed and ran up to him to greet him. +\v 15 And when they saw him, the whole crowd was amazed and ran up to him to greet him. \v 16 He asked his disciples, "What are you arguing with them about?" \s5 -\v 17 Someone in the crowd answered him, "Teacher, I brought my son to you; he has a spirit that makes him unable to speak, -\v 18 and it causes him to have convulsions and throws him down; he foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive it out of him, but they could not." +\v 17 Someone in the crowd answered him, "Teacher, I brought my son to you. He has a spirit that makes him unable to speak, +\v 18 and it seizes him, it throws him down and he foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive it out of him, but they could not." \v 19 He answered them, "Unbelieving generation, how long will I have to stay with you? How long will I bear with you? Bring him to me." \s5 @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ \p \v 33 And they came to Capernaum. And when he was in the house he asked them, "What were you discussing along the way?" \v 34 But they were silent. For they had been arguing with one with another along the way about who was the greatest. -\v 35 He sat down and called the Twelve together, and he said to them, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all." +\v 35 He sat down and called the twelve together, and he said to them, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all." \s5 \v 36 He took a little child and placed him in their midst. He took him in his arms and said to them, @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ \s5 \v 45 If your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life lame, than to have your two feet and be thrown into hell. -\v 46 \f + \ft See note on verse 44. \f* +\v 46 \f + \ft See note on verse 44 \f* \s5 \v 47 If your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out. It is better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell, diff --git a/42-MRK/10.usfm b/42-MRK/10.usfm index 7aee0b5f..8d137c56 100644 --- a/42-MRK/10.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/10.usfm @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ \s5 \q -\v 7 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife, +\v 7 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife, \q \v 8 and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. \m @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 32 They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going ahead of them. The disciples were amazed, and those who were following behind were afraid. Then Jesus took the Twelve aside again and began to tell them what would soon happen to him: +\v 32 They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going ahead of them. The disciples were amazed, and those who were following behind were afraid. Then Jesus took the twelve aside again and began to tell them what would soon happen to him. \v 33 "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes. They will condemn him to death and deliver him to the Gentiles. \v 34 They will mock him, spit on him, whip him, and put him to death. But after three days he will rise." @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ \s5 \v 38 But Jesus replied to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I will drink or endure the baptism with which I will be baptized?" -\v 39 They said to him, "We are able." Jesus said to them, "The cup that I will drink, you will drink. And the baptism with which I am baptized, you will endure. +\v 39 They said to him, "We are able." Jesus said to them, "The cup that I will drink, you will drink. And the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized with. \v 40 But who is to sit at my right hand or at my left hand is not mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." \s5 @@ -97,4 +97,4 @@ \s5 \v 51 And Jesus answered him and said, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said, "Rabbi, I want to receive my sight." -\v 52 And Jesus said to him, "Go. Your faith has healed you." Immediately he received his sight, and followed him on the road. +\v 52 And Jesus said to him, "Go. Your faith has healed you." Immediately he could see again, and he followed him on the road. diff --git a/42-MRK/11.usfm b/42-MRK/11.usfm index a283fcea..d36bc08f 100644 --- a/42-MRK/11.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/11.usfm @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ \p \v 1 Now as they came to Jerusalem, they were close to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, and Jesus sent out two of his disciples \v 2 and said to them, "Go into the village opposite us. As soon as you enter it, you will find a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it to me. -\v 3 And if anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this'?, you should say, 'The Lord has need of it and will immediately send it back here.' " +\v 3 And if anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' you should say, 'The Lord has need of it and will immediately send it back here.'" \s5 \v 4 They went away and found a colt tied at a door outside on the open street, and they untied it. @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ \v 6 They spoke to them as Jesus told them, and the people let them go their way. \s5 -\v 7 The two disciples brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments on it so Jesus could ride it. +\v 7 The two disciples brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it so Jesus could ride it. \v 8 Many people spread their garments on the road, and others spread branches they had cut from the fields. \v 9 Those who went before him and those who followed shouted, \q "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 11 Then Jesus entered into Jerusalem and went into the temple and looked around at everything. Now, the time being late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve. +\v 11 Then Jesus entered into Jerusalem and went into the temple and looked around at everything. Now, the time being late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. \v 12 The next day, when they returned from Bethany, he was hungry. \s5 diff --git a/42-MRK/12.usfm b/42-MRK/12.usfm index 52fabbcc..77b88fd0 100644 --- a/42-MRK/12.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/12.usfm @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ \s5 \v 24 Jesus said, "Is this not the reason you are mistaken, because you do not know the scriptures nor the power of God? -\v 25 For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but they are like angels in heaven. +\v 25 For when they rise from the dead ones, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but they are like angels in heaven. \s5 \v 26 But concerning the dead that are raised, have you not read in The Book of Moses, in the account about the bush, how God spoke to him and said, 'I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob'? @@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ \q sit at my right hand, \q until I make your enemies your footstool.' \m -\v 37 David himself calls the Christ 'Lord', so how is he David's son?" The great crowd gladly listened to him. +\v 37 David himself calls him 'Lord,' so how can Messiah be David's son?" The large crowd gladly listened to him. \s5 \p diff --git a/42-MRK/13.usfm b/42-MRK/13.usfm index 3a3c1787..710c6d58 100644 --- a/42-MRK/13.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/13.usfm @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ \s5 \v 21 Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'Look, there he is!', do not believe it. \v 22 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and will give signs and wonders, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect. -\v 23 Be on guard! I have told you all these things ahead of time." +\v 23 Be on guard! I have told you all these things ahead of time. \s5 \p diff --git a/42-MRK/14.usfm b/42-MRK/14.usfm index 45881b54..08ebe6df 100644 --- a/42-MRK/14.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/14.usfm @@ -20,27 +20,27 @@ \s5 \p -\v 10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went away to the chief priests so that he might deliver him over to them. +\v 10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests so that he might deliver him over to them. \v 11 When the chief priests heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. He began looking for an opportunity to deliver him to them. \s5 \p \v 12 On the first day of unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, "Where do you want us to go to prepare so you may eat the Passover meal?" \v 13 He sent two of his disciples and said to them, "Go into the city, and a man bearing a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him. -\v 14 Where he enters a house, follow him in and say to the owner of that house, 'The Teacher says, "Where is my guest room where I will eat the Passover with my disciples?" ' +\v 14 Where he enters a house, follow him in and say to the owner of that house, 'The Teacher says, "Where is my guest room where I will eat the Passover with my disciples?"' \s5 \v 15 He will show you a large furnished upper room that is ready. Make the preparations for us there." -\v 16 The disciples left and went to the city; they found everything as he had said to them, and they prepared the Passover meal. +\v 16 The disciples left and went to the city. They found everything as he had said to them, and they prepared the Passover meal. \s5 \p -\v 17 When it was evening, he came with the Twelve. +\v 17 When it was evening, he came with the twelve. \v 18 As they were reclining at the table and eating, Jesus said, "Truly I say to you, one of you eating with me will betray me." \v 19 They were all very sad, and one by one they said to him, "Surely not I?" \s5 -\v 20 Jesus answered and said to them, "It is one of the Twelve, the one now dipping bread with me in the bowl. +\v 20 Jesus answered and said to them, "It is one of the twelve, the one now dipping bread with me in the bowl. \v 21 For the Son of Man will go the way that the scripture says about him. But woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for him if he had not been born." \s5 @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ \v 34 He said to them, "My soul is deeply sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch." \s5 -\v 35 Jesus went a little farther, fell to the ground, and he prayed, if it were possible, that this hour might pass from him. +\v 35 Jesus went a little farther, fell to the ground, and he prayed that if it were possible, this hour might pass from him. \v 36 He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible with you. Remove this cup from me. But not my will, but yours." \s5 @@ -84,18 +84,18 @@ \s5 \v 40 Again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy and they did not know what to say to him. \v 41 He came the third time and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Enough! The hour has come. Look! The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of the sinners. -\v 42 Get up, let us go. Look, the one who is betraying me is near. +\v 42 Get up; let us go. Look, the one who is betraying me is near." \s5 -\v 43 Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, and a large crowd was with him with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. +\v 43 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived, and a large crowd was with him with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. \v 44 Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him and lead him away under guard." \v 45 When Judas arrived, immediately he came up to Jesus, and said, "Rabbi!" And he kissed him. \v 46 Then they laid hands on him, and seized him. \s5 \v 47 But one of them who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. -\v 48 Jesus said to them, "Do you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me?" -\v 49 When I was daily with you and I was teaching in the temple, you did not arrest me. But this was done that the scriptures might be fulfilled. +\v 48 Jesus said to them, "Do you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? +\v 49 When I was daily with you and I was teaching in the temple, you did not arrest me. But this was done that the scriptures might be fulfilled." \v 50 And all those with Jesus left him and fled. \s5 @@ -109,12 +109,13 @@ \v 54 Now Peter followed him from a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest. He sat among the guards, who were near a fire to keep warm. \s5 -\v 55 Now the chief priests and the whole Council were seeking testimony against Jesus so they might put him to death. But they did not find it. +\v 55 Now the chief priests and the whole +Jewish council were seeking testimony against Jesus so they might put him to death. But they did not find any. \v 56 For many brought false testimony against him, but even their testimony did not agree. \s5 \v 57 Some stood up and brought false testimony against him; they said, -\v 58 "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands.' " +\v 58 "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands.'" \v 59 Yet even their testimony did not agree. \s5 @@ -132,7 +133,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 66 As Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came to him. +\v 66 While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came to him. \v 67 She saw Peter as he stood by a fire to keep warm, and she looked closely at him. Then she said, "You were also with the Nazarene, Jesus." \v 68 But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand what you are talking about." Then he went out into the courtyard. \f + \ft Some manuscripts add, "And the rooster crowed," but the best manuscripts do not have this phrase.\f* @@ -143,6 +144,6 @@ \s5 \v 71 But he began to put himself under curses and to swear, "I do not know this man you are talking about." -\v 72 Then the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the words that Jesus had said to him: "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." And he broke down and wept. +\v 72 The rooster immediately crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the words that Jesus had said to him: "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." And he broke down and wept. diff --git a/42-MRK/15.usfm b/42-MRK/15.usfm index e6daafbb..501c7228 100644 --- a/42-MRK/15.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/15.usfm @@ -2,12 +2,12 @@ \s5 \c 15 \p -\v 1 Early in the morning the chief priests met together with the elders and scribes and the whole Sanhedrin Council. Then they bound Jesus and led him away. They handed him over to Pilate. +\v 1 Early in the morning the chief priests met together with the elders and scribes and the whole Jewish council. Then they bound Jesus and led him away. They handed him over to Pilate. \v 2 Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" He answered him, "You say so." \v 3 The chief priests were presenting many charges against Jesus. \s5 -\v 4 Pilate again asked him, "Do you give no answer? See how many charges they are bringing against you? +\v 4 Pilate again asked him, "Do you give no answer? See how many charges they are bringing against you?" \v 5 But Jesus no longer answered Pilate, and that amazed him. \s5 @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ \v 21 They pressed a passerby into service, one who was coming in from the country, a man named Simon of Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus); they forced him to carry Jesus' cross. \s5 \p -\v 22 The soldiers brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which interpreted means, Place of a Skull). +\v 22 The soldiers brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which interpreted means, "Place of a Skull"). \v 23 They offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not drink it. \v 24 They crucified him and divided up his garments by casting lots to determine what piece each soldier would take. @@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 42 When evening had come, because it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath, -\v 43 Joseph of Arimathea came there. He was a respected member of the Council, who was waiting for the kingdom of God. He boldly went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. +\v 43 Joseph of Arimathea came there. He was a respected member of the council, who was waiting for the kingdom of God. He boldly went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. \v 44 Pilate was amazed that Jesus was already dead; he called the centurion and asked him if Jesus was dead. \s5 diff --git a/42-MRK/16.usfm b/42-MRK/16.usfm index 716be8e8..dfc8c56a 100644 --- a/42-MRK/16.usfm +++ b/42-MRK/16.usfm @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 14 \f + \ft The best ancient copies omit Mark 16:9-20. \f* Jesus later appeared to the eleven as they were reclining at the table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who saw him after he rose from the dead. +\v 14 \f + \ft The best ancient copies omit Mark 16:9-20. \f* Jesus later appeared to the Eleven as they were reclining at the table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who saw him after he rose from the dead ones. \v 15 He said to them, "Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to the entire creation. \v 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved, and he who does not believe will be condemned. diff --git a/43-LUK/01.usfm b/43-LUK/01.usfm index e4441de0..f00a439a 100644 --- a/43-LUK/01.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/01.usfm @@ -10,38 +10,38 @@ \s5 \p \v 5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zechariah, from the division of Abijah. His wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. -\v 6 They were both righteous before God; they walked blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord. +\v 6 They were both righteous before God, obeying all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord. \v 7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both very old by this time. \s5 \p \v 8 Now it came about that Zechariah was in God's presence, carrying out the priestly duties in the order of his division. -\v 9 According to the customary way of choosing which priest would serve, he had been chosen by lot to enter into the temple of the Lord and so he might burn incense. +\v 9 According to the customary way of choosing which priest would serve, he had been chosen by lot to enter into the temple of the Lord to burn incense. \v 10 The whole crowd of people was praying outside at the hour when the incense was burned. \s5 -\v 11 Now an angel of the Lord appeared to him and stood at the right side of incense altar. -\v 12 Zechariah was terrified when he saw him; fear fell on him. +\v 11 Now an angel of the Lord appeared to him and stood at the right side of the incense altar. +\v 12 When Zechariah saw him he was terrified and fear fell on him. \v 13 But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son. You will call his name John. \s5 \v 14 You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. -\v 15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will drink no wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother's womb. +\v 15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother's womb. \s5 \v 16 And many of the people of Israel will be turned to the Lord their God. -\v 17 He will go before the face of the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah. He will do this to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, so that the disobedient will walk in the wisdom of the just. He will do this to make ready for the Lord a people who have been prepared for him." +\v 17 He will go before the face of the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah. He will do this to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, so that the disobedient will walk in the wisdom of the just—to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him." \s5 \p \v 18 Zechariah said to the angel, "How can I know this? For I am an old man and my wife is well advanced in years." \v 19 The angel answered and said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, to bring you this good news. -\v 20 And behold, you will be silent, unable to speak, until the day that these things come about. This is because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at the right time." +\v 20 And behold, you will be silent, unable to speak, until the day these things h. This is because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at the right time." \s5 \v 21 Now the people were waiting for Zechariah. They were surprised that he was spending so much time in the temple. \v 22 But when he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized that he had had a vision while he was in the temple. He kept on making signs to them and remained silent. -\v 23 It came about that when the days of his service were over, he left to return to his house. +\v 23 It came about that when the days of his service were over, he went to his house. \s5 \p @@ -123,12 +123,12 @@ \v 56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her house. \p \v 57 Now the time had come for Elizabeth to deliver her baby and she gave birth to a son. -\v 58 Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had multiplied his mercy for her, and they rejoiced with her. +\v 58 Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. \s5 \p -\v 59 Now it happened on the eighth day that they came to circumcise the child. They would have called him "Zechariah," after the name of his father, -\v 60 but his mother answered and said, "No; he will be called John." +\v 59 Now it happened on the eighth day that they came to circumcise the child. They would have called him "Zechariah," after the name of his father. +\v 60 But his mother answered and said, "No. He will be called John." \v 61 They said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name." \s5 @@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ \v 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, \q \v 68 "Praised be the Lord, the God of Israel, -\q for he has helped and worked redemption for his people. +\q for he has come to help and he has accomplished redemption for his people. \s5 \q @@ -181,11 +181,11 @@ \s5 \q \v 78 This will happen because of the tender mercy of our God, -\q because of which the sunrise from on high will come to us, +\q because of which the sunrise from on high will come to help us, \q \v 79 to shine on them who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. \q He will do this to guide our feet into the path of peace." \s5 \p -\v 80 Now the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his appearance to Israel. +\v 80 Now the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel. diff --git a/43-LUK/02.usfm b/43-LUK/02.usfm index 4c352357..1f9ba670 100644 --- a/43-LUK/02.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/02.usfm @@ -6,17 +6,17 @@ \v 3 So everyone went to his own town to be registered for the census. \s5 -\v 4 Joseph also departed from the city of Nazareth in Galilee and traveled to the Judean town of Bethlehem, which is known as the city of David, because he was a descendant from the family of David. -\v 5 He went there to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was expecting a child. +\v 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was a descendant from the family of David. +\v 5 He went there to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was pregnant. \s5 \v 6 Now it came about that while they were there, the time came for her to deliver her baby. -\v 7 She gave birth to a son, her firstborn child, and she wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth. Then she put him in an animal feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn. +\v 7 She gave birth to a son, her firstborn child, and she wrapped him in long strips of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. \s5 \p -\v 8 In that same region, there were shepherds who were living out in the fields and were keeping watch over their flocks of sheep at night. -\v 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord was shining all around them, and they were very afraid. +\v 8 There were shepherds in that region who were staying in the fields, guarding their flock at night. +\v 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terribly frightened. \s5 \v 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, because I bring you the good news that will bring great joy to all the people. @@ -36,28 +36,28 @@ \v 16 They hurried there and found Mary and Joseph, and saw the baby lying in the feeding trough. \s5 -\v 17 After they had seen this, they made known to people what had been said to them about this child. +\v 17 After they had seen him, they made known what had been said to them about this child. \v 18 All who heard it were amazed at what was spoken to them by the shepherds. \v 19 But Mary kept thinking about all the things she had heard, treasuring them in her heart. \v 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for everything that they had heard and seen, just as it had been spoken to them. \s5 \p -\v 21 When it was the eighth day and it was time to circumcise the baby, they named him Jesus, the name he had been given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. +\v 21 When it was the end of the eighth day, when he was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name he had been given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. \s5 \p \v 22 When the required number of days for their purification had passed, according to the law of Moses, Joseph and Mary brought him up to the temple in Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. -\v 23 As it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb will be called dedicated to the Lord." -\v 24 They also came to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, "a pair of doves or two young pigeons." +\v 23 As it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb will be dedicated to the Lord." +\v 24 So they offered a sacrifice according to what was said in the law of the Lord, "a pair of doves or two young pigeons." \s5 -\v 25 Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the comforter of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. -\v 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. +\v 25 Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon and this man was righteous and devout. He was looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. +\v 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. \s5 -\v 27 One day he came into the temple, led by the Holy Spirit. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, to do for him what the custom of the law required, -\v 28 then Simeon received him into his arms, and praised God and said, +\v 27 Led by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple. When the parents brought in the infant Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, +\v 28 he took him into his arms and praised God and he said, \q1 \v 29 "Now let your servant depart in peace, Lord, according to your word. @@ -65,20 +65,20 @@ \q1 \v 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, \q1 -\v 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all peoples. +\v 31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples: \q1 -\v 32 He is light for revelation to the Gentiles and glory of your people Israel." +\v 32 A light for revelation to the Gentiles and glory to your people Israel." \s5 \p \v 33 The child's father and mother were amazed at the things which were spoken concerning him. -\v 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Listen carefully! This child is destined for the falling and rising of many people in Israel and for a sign which is spoken against. -\v 35 Also, a sword will pierce your own soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." +\v 34 Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is appointed for the downfall and rising up of many people in Israel and for a sign that is rejected— +\v 35 and a sword will pierce your own soul—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." \s5 -\v 36 A prophetess named Anna was also there. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher. She was very advanced in years. She had lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, -\v 37 and then was a widow for eighty-four years. She never left the temple and was continually worshiping God with fasting and prayers, night and day. -\v 38 At that very moment, she came up to them and began thanking God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. +\v 36 A prophetess named Anna was there. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher. She was very advanced in years. She had lived with her husband for seven years after her virginity, +\v 37 and was a widow for eighty-four years. She never left the temple but was serving with fastings and prayers, night and day. +\v 38 At that very hour, she came up to them and began thanking, and she spoke about the child to everyone who had been waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. \s5 \v 39 When they had finished everything they were required to do according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. diff --git a/43-LUK/03.usfm b/43-LUK/03.usfm index e09f85b4..0736bde9 100644 --- a/43-LUK/03.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/03.usfm @@ -1,43 +1,44 @@ \s5 \c 3 \p -\v 1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene, -\v 2 and during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah, in the wilderness. +\v 1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar— while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene, +\v 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas—the word of God came to John son of Zechariah, in the wilderness. \s5 -\v 3 He traveled throughout the region around the Jordan River, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. +\v 3 He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. \s5 \v 4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, -\q1 "The voice of someone calling out in the wilderness, -\q1 'Make ready the way of the Lord, -\q1 make his paths straight. +\q1 "A voice shouting in the wilderness, +\q1 'You should make ready the way of the Lord, +\q1 you should make his paths straight! \s5 -\q1 \v 5 Every valley will be filled, -\q1 every mountain and hill will be made level, -\q1 the crooked roads will become straight, -\q1 And the rough ways will be made smooth. \q1 -\v 6 All people will see the salvation of God.'" +\v 5 Every valley will be filled, +\q1 and every mountain and hill will be made low, +\q1 and the crooked roads will be made straight, +\q1 and the uneven places will be built into roads, +\q1 +\v 6 and all flesh will see the salvation of God.'" \s5 \p -\v 7 So John said therefore to the large crowds of people who were coming out to be baptized by him, "You offspring of poisonous snakes, who warned you to flee from the wrath that is coming? +\v 7 So John said therefore to the large crowds of people who were coming out to be baptized by him, "You offspring of vipers! Who warned you to run away from the wrath that is coming? \s5 -\v 8 Produce fruits that are worthy of repentance, and do not start saying within yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our father,' because I tell you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham even out of these stones. +\v 8 Therefore, produce fruits that are worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say within yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our father,' for I tell you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones. \s5 -\v 9 Already the ax has been placed against the root of the trees. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire." +\v 9 Even now the ax is set against the root of the trees. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire." \s5 -\v 10 Then the people in the crowds asked him, saying, "What then must we do?" -\v 11 He answered and said to them, "If someone has two tunics, he should give one of them to someone who does not have any and whoever has food should do likewise." +\v 10 Then the crowds kept asking him, saying, "What then are we to do?" +\v 11 He answered and said to them, "If someone has two tunics, he should share it with a person who has none, and the one having food should do the same." \s5 -\v 12 Then some tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what must we do?" -\v 13 He said to them, "Do not collect more money than you are supposed to." +\v 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what should we do?" +\v 13 He said to them, "Do not collect more money than you have been ordered to collect." \s5 \v 14 Some soldiers also asked him, saying, "And what about us? What must we do?" He said to them, "Do not take money from anyone by force, and do not accuse anyone falsely. Be content with your wages." @@ -52,18 +53,18 @@ \s5 \p -\v 18 With many other exhortations also, he preached good news to the people. -\v 19 John also rebuked Herod the tetrarch for marrying his brother's wife, Herodias, and for all the other evil things that Herod had done. -\v 20 But then Herod did another very evil thing. He had John locked up in prison. +\v 18 With many other exhortations also, John preached good news to the people. +\v 19 When Herod the tetrarch had been reproved for marrying his brother's wife, Herodias, and for all the other evil things that Herod had done, +\v 20 he added this to his crimes: he locked John up in prison. \s5 \p -\v 21 Now it came about, while all the people were being baptized by John, that Jesus also was baptized. While he was praying, the heavens opened up. -\v 22 The Holy Spirit came down on him in bodily form like a dove, while a voice came out of heaven, "You are my beloved Son. I am very pleased with you." +\v 21 Now it came about, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. And while he was praying, the heavens opened, +\v 22 and the Holy Spirit in bodily form came down on him like a dove, and a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with you." \s5 \p -\v 23 Now Jesus himself, when he began to teach, was about thirty years of age. He was the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli, +\v 23 When Jesus began his ministry, he was about thirty years of age. He was the son (as it was assumed) of Joseph, the son of Heli, \v 24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, \s5 diff --git a/43-LUK/04.usfm b/43-LUK/04.usfm index 0429eca5..b481baf3 100644 --- a/43-LUK/04.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/04.usfm @@ -4,83 +4,84 @@ \c 4 \p \v 1 Then Jesus, being full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River, and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness -\v 2 for forty days and was tempted there by the devil. During those days, he did not eat anything, and at the end of that time he was hungry. +\v 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of that time he was hungry. \s5 \v 3 The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread." -\v 4 Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'Man shall not live on bread alone.'" +\v 4 Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'Man does not live on bread alone.'" \s5 -\v 5 Then the devil led him up to a high place, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. -\v 6 The devil said to him, "I will give to you the authority to rule all of these kingdoms, along with all their splendor. I can do this because they have been given to me to rule over, and I can give them to anyone I want to. -\v 7 Therefore if you will bow down before me and worship me, all of this will be yours." +\v 5 Then the devil was leading Jesus up to a high place and he showed him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant of time. +\v 6 The devil said to him, "I will give to you all this authority—along with their splendor—because they have been handed over to me to rule over, and to anyone I give it to. +\v 7 So then, if you will bow down and worship me, it will be yours." \s5 -\v 8 But Jesus answered and said to him, "It is written, 'You must worship the Lord your God, and you must serve him only.'" +\v 8 But Jesus answered and said to him, "It is written, 'You will worship the Lord your God, and you will serve only him.'" \s5 -\v 9 Next the devil led Jesus to Jerusalem and put him on the very highest point of the temple building, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here. +\v 9 Then the devil led Jesus to Jerusalem and put him on the very highest point of the temple building, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here. \v 10 For it is written, -\q1 'He will command his angels to take care of you, to protect you,' -\q1 \v 11 and, 'They will lift you up in their hands, -\q1 so that you will not hit your foot against a stone'." +\q1 'He will give orders to his angels regarding you, to protect you,' +\q1 +\v 11 and, 'They will lift you up in their hands, +\q1 so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'" \s5 \p -\v 12 Jesus answering said to him, "It is said, 'You must not test the Lord your God.'" +\v 12 Jesus answering said to him, "It is said, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" \p -\v 13 When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he went away and left him until another time. +\v 13 When the devil had finished testing Jesus, he went away and left him until another time. \s5 \p -\v 14 Then Jesus returned to Galilee with the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread throughout the entire surrounding region. -\v 15 He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. +\v 14 Then Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread throughout the entire surrounding region. +\v 15 And he began to teach in their synagogues and he was praised by all. \s5 \p -\v 16 One day he came to Nazareth, the city where he had been brought up. As was his custom, he entered the synagogue there on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read the scriptures. -\v 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him, so he opened the scroll and found the place where it was written, +\v 16 He came into Nazareth, the city where he had been raised, and as was his custom, he entered the synagogue on the Sabbath day, as was the custom, and he stood up to read aloud. +\v 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He opened the scroll and found the place where it was written, \s5 \q1 \v 18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, -\q1 because he anointed me to preach good news to the poor. +\q1 because he anointed me to tell good news to the poor. \q1 He has sent me to proclaim freedom to the captives, \q1 and recovery of sight to the blind, \q1 to set free those who are oppressed, -\q1 \v 19 to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord." +\q1 \v 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." \s5 \p -\v 20 Then he closed the scroll, gave it back to the synagogue attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all the people in the synagogue were fixed on him. +\v 20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. \v 21 He began to speak to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." -\v 22 Everyone there witnessed what he said and all of them were amazed at the gracious words which were coming out of his mouth. They were saying, "This is only Joseph's son, is it not?" +\v 22 Everyone there witnessed what he said and all of them were amazed at the gracious words which were coming out of his mouth. They were saying, "This is Joseph's son, is it not?" \s5 -\v 23 Jesus said to them, "Certainly you will say this proverb to me, 'Doctor, heal yourself. Whatever we heard that you did in Capernaum, do it here in your hometown too.'" -\v 24 He also said, "Truly I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own country. +\v 23 He said to them, "Surely you will say this proverb to me, 'Doctor, heal yourself. Whatever we heard that you did in Capernaum, do the same in your hometown.'" +\v 24 But he said, "Truly I say to you, no prophet is welcomed in his own hometown. \s5 -\v 25 But I say to you in truth that there were many widows in Israel during Elijah's time, when the sky was shut up with no rain for three and a half years, when there was a great famine over all the land. -\v 26 But Elijah was not sent to any of them, but only to a widow living in Zarephath near the city of Sidon. -\v 27 There were also many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet, but none of them were healed except Naaman the Syrian." +\v 25 But in truth I tell you that there were many widows in Israel during the time of Elijah, when the sky was shut up for three years and six months, and a great famine came upon all the land. +\v 26 But Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to Zarephath in Sidon, to a widow living there. +\v 27 And there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet, but none of them were healed except Naaman the Syrian." \s5 \v 28 All the people in the synagogue were filled with rage when they heard these things. -\v 29 They got up and forced him out of the city, and led him to the edge of the hill on which their city was built, so that they might throw him over the cliff. -\v 30 But he walked right through the midst of them and went on his way. +\v 29 They got up, forced him out of the city, and led him to the cliff of the hill on which their city was built, so they might throw him off the cliff. +\v 30 But he passed through the middle of them and he went to another place. \s5 \p -\v 31 Then he went down to Capernaum, a city in Galilee. One Sabbath he was teaching the people in the synagogue. +\v 31 Then he went down to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and he began to teach them on the Sabbath. \v 32 They were astonished at his teaching, because he spoke with authority. \s5 -\v 33 Now in the synagogue that day there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, -\v 34 "What do we have to do with you, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are! You are the Holy One of God!" +\v 33 Now in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, +\v 34 "Ah! What do we have to do with you, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!" \s5 -\v 35 Jesus rebuked the demon, saying, "Be quiet and come out of him!" When the demon had thrown the man down in the middle of them, he came out of him without causing him any harm. -\v 36 All the people were very amazed, and they kept talking about it with one with another. They said, "What kind of words are these? He commands the unclean spirits with authority and power and they come out." +\v 35 Jesus rebuked the demon, saying, "Do not speak and come out of him!" When the demon had thrown the man down in the middle of them, he came out of him, and did not harm him in any way. +\v 36 All the people were very amazed, and they kept talking about it with one another. They said, "What kind of words are these? He commands the unclean spirits with authority and power and they come out." \v 37 So news about him began to spread into every part of the surrounding region. \s5 diff --git a/43-LUK/08.usfm b/43-LUK/08.usfm index 4d99003e..97cc0c37 100644 --- a/43-LUK/08.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/08.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ \s5 \c 8 \p -\v 1 It happened soon afterwards that Jesus began traveling around to different cities and villages, preaching and proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the Twelve went with him, +\v 1 It happened soon afterwards that Jesus began traveling around to different cities and villages, preaching and proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the twelve went with him, \v 2 as well as certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and diseases. They were Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had been driven out, \v 3 Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's manager, Susanna, and many other women, who provided for them from their own material resources. diff --git a/43-LUK/09.usfm b/43-LUK/09.usfm index e9790d04..0930bf0c 100644 --- a/43-LUK/09.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/09.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ \s5 \c 9 \p -\v 1 He called the Twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to cure diseases. +\v 1 He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to cure diseases. \v 2 He sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. \s5 @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 7 Now Herod, the tetrarch, heard about all that was happening and he was very disturbed, because it was said by some that John the Baptist had risen from the dead, +\v 7 Now Herod, the tetrarch, heard about all that was happening and he was very disturbed, because it was said by some that John the Baptist had risen from the dead ones, \v 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the ancient prophets had risen to life again. \v 9 Herod said, "I beheaded John, but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And Herod tried to find a way to see Jesus. @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ \v 11 But the crowds heard about this and followed him, and he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and he cured those who had need of healing. \s5 -\v 12 The day began to come to an end, and the Twelve came to him and said, "Dismiss the crowds that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find lodging and food, because we are here in a deserted place." +\v 12 The day began to come to an end, and the twelve came to him and said, "Dismiss the crowds that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find lodging and food, because we are here in a deserted place." \v 13 But he said to them, "You give them something to eat." They said, "We have no more than five loaves of bread and two fish, unless we went and bought food for all this crowd of people." \v 14 There were about five thousand men there. He said to his disciples, "Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each." diff --git a/43-LUK/10.usfm b/43-LUK/10.usfm index b24c884c..1be4d5f1 100644 --- a/43-LUK/10.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/10.usfm @@ -17,11 +17,11 @@ \s5 \v 8 Whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat what is set before you, -\v 9 and heal the sick that are there. Say to them, 'The kingdom of God has drawn near to you.' +\v 9 and heal the sick that are there. Say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come close to you.' \s5 \v 10 But into whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say, -\v 11 'Even the dust from your city that clings to our feet we wipe off against you! But know this, that the kingdom of God has drawn near.' +\v 11 'Even the dust from your city that clings to our feet we wipe off against you! But know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.' \v 12 I say to you that on the judgment day it will be more tolerable for Sodom than for that city. \s5 @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 21 At that same time he rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I praise you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you concealed these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to those who are untaught, like little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well pleasing in your sight." +\v 21 At that same time he rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you concealed these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to those who are untaught, like little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well pleasing in your sight." \s5 \v 22 "All things have been entrusted to me from my Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son desires to reveal him." @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ \p \v 25 Behold, a certain teacher of the Jewish laws stood up and tested him, saying, "Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?" \v 26 Jesus said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read it?" -\v 27 Answering, he said, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." +\v 27 Answering, he said, "You will love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." \v 28 Jesus said to him, "You have answered correctly. Do this, and you will live." \s5 diff --git a/43-LUK/11.usfm b/43-LUK/11.usfm index 20111efd..74ccb293 100644 --- a/43-LUK/11.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/11.usfm @@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ \s5 \v 2 Jesus said to them, "When you pray say, -\q 'Father, holy be your name. -\q2 Your kingdom come. +\q 'Father, may your name be sanctified. +\q2 May your kingdom come. \s5 \q diff --git a/43-LUK/13.usfm b/43-LUK/13.usfm index 586c40ea..c550f09d 100644 --- a/43-LUK/13.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/13.usfm @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ \s5 \v 28 There will be crying and the grinding of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and all the prophets in God's kingdom, but you—you were thrown outside. -\v 29 They will arrive from the east, west, north, and south, and relax at the dinner table in the kingdom of God. +\v 29 They will arrive from the east, west, north, and south, and recline in the kingdom of God. \v 30 And know this, the last are the first, and the first will be last." \s5 diff --git a/43-LUK/15.usfm b/43-LUK/15.usfm index 8a687cf7..23a9df59 100644 --- a/43-LUK/15.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/15.usfm @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ \v 24 For my son was dead, and now he is alive. He was lost, and now he is found.' And they began to have a feast. \s5 -\v 25 Now his elder son was out in the field. As he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. +\v 25 Now his elder son was out in the field. As he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. \v 26 He called to one of the servants and asked what these things might be. \v 27 The servant said to him, 'Your brother has come home and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has returned safely.' diff --git a/43-LUK/16.usfm b/43-LUK/16.usfm index 4be071b7..241b1eff 100644 --- a/43-LUK/16.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/16.usfm @@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ \v 23 and in hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus against his chest. \s5 -\v 24 And he cried out and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.' +\v 24 So he cried out and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.' \s5 \v 25 But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things. But now he is comforted here, and you are in agony. @@ -63,8 +63,8 @@ \s5 \v 29 But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them listen to them.' -\v 30 The rich man replied, 'No, Father Abraham, but if someone would go to them from the dead, they will repent.' -\v 31 But Abraham said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.'" +\v 30 The rich man replied, 'No, Father Abraham, but if someone would go to them from the dead ones, they will repent.' +\v 31 But Abraham said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead ones.'" diff --git a/43-LUK/17.usfm b/43-LUK/17.usfm index b0bfdeb6..9b4f6c23 100644 --- a/43-LUK/17.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/17.usfm @@ -1,4 +1,3 @@ -./. \s5 \c 17 @@ -13,7 +12,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith." -\v 6 The Lord said, "If you had faith as a mustard seed, you would say to this sycamore tree, 'Be uprooted, and be planted in the sea,' and it would obey you. +\v 6 The Lord said, "If you had faith as a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted, and be planted in the sea,' and it would obey you. \s5 \v 7 But which of you, who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come immediately and sit down to eat'? diff --git a/43-LUK/18.usfm b/43-LUK/18.usfm index e90b03f5..3c105bae 100644 --- a/43-LUK/18.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/18.usfm @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 31 After he gathered the Twelve to himself, he said to them, "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all the things that have been written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be accomplished. +\v 31 After he gathered the twelve to himself, he said to them, "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all the things that have been written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be accomplished. \v 32 For he will be given over to the Gentiles, and will be mocked, and shamefully treated, and spit upon. \v 33 After whipping him, they will kill him and on the third day he will rise again." @@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 35 It came about that, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting by the road begging, +\v 35 It came about that, as Jesus approached Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting by the road begging, \v 36 and hearing a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. \v 37 They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. diff --git a/43-LUK/19.usfm b/43-LUK/19.usfm index d2061a7b..9c8c2d55 100644 --- a/43-LUK/19.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/19.usfm @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 29 It came about that when he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, +\v 29 It came about that when he came near to Bethphage and Bethany, to the hill that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, \v 30 saying, "Go into the next village. As you enter, you will find a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it to me. \v 31 If any one asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' say, 'The Lord has need of it.'" @@ -71,11 +71,11 @@ \v 32 Those who were sent went and found the colt just as Jesus had told them. \v 33 As they were untying the colt, the owners said to them, "Why are you untying the colt?" \v 34 They said, "The Lord has need of it." -\v 35 They brought it to Jesus, and they threw their garments upon the colt and set Jesus on it. -\v 36 As he went, they spread their garments on the road. +\v 35 They brought it to Jesus, and they threw their cloaks upon the colt and set Jesus on it. +\v 36 As he went, they spread their cloaks on the road. \s5 -\v 37 As he was now drawing near to where the Mount of Olives descends, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen, +\v 37 As he was now approaching the place where the Mount of Olives descends, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen, \v 38 saying, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!" \s5 @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 41 When Jesus drew near to the city, he wept over it, +\v 41 When Jesus approached the city, he wept over it, \v 42 saying, "If only you had known in this day, even you, the things which bring you peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. \s5 diff --git a/43-LUK/20.usfm b/43-LUK/20.usfm index 146f1a09..9e606f52 100644 --- a/43-LUK/20.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/20.usfm @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ \s5 \v 34 Jesus said to them, "The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage. -\v 35 But they who are judged to be worthy to receive the resurrection from the dead and to enter eternity neither marry, nor are given in marriage. +\v 35 But they who are regarded as worthy in that age to receive the resurrection from the dead ones will neither marry nor be given in marriage. \v 36 Neither can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. \s5 @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 41 Jesus said to them, "How do they say that the Christ is David's son? -\v 42 For David himself says in The Book of Psalms, +\v 42 For David himself says in the Book of Psalms, \q The Lord said to my Lord, \q 'Sit at my right hand, \q diff --git a/43-LUK/21.usfm b/43-LUK/21.usfm index 69b12959..2ce93679 100644 --- a/43-LUK/21.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/21.usfm @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ \s5 \v 27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. -\v 28 But when these things begin to happen, stand up, and lift up your heads, because your deliverance draws near." +\v 28 But when these things begin to happen, stand up, and lift up your heads, because your deliverance is coming near." \s5 \p diff --git a/43-LUK/22.usfm b/43-LUK/22.usfm index 4e66b372..54fb69ac 100644 --- a/43-LUK/22.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/22.usfm @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ \s5 \c 22 \p -\v 1 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. +\v 1 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread was approaching, which is called the Passover. \v 2 The chief priests and the scribes discussed how they could put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people. \s5 \p -\v 3 Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve. +\v 3 Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve . \v 4 Judas went and discussed with the chief priests and captains about how he could deliver Jesus to them. \s5 @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 47 While he was still speaking, behold, a crowd appeared, with Judas, one of the Twelve, leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him, +\v 47 While he was still speaking, behold, a crowd appeared, with Judas, one of the twelve. leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him, \v 48 but Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?" \s5 @@ -135,8 +135,8 @@ \s5 \p -\v 66 As soon as it was day, the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. They led him into the Council, -\v 67 saying, "If you are the Christ, tell us." But he said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe, +\v 66 As soon as it was day, the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. They led him into the council +\v 67 and said, "If you are the Christ, tell us." But he said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe, \v 68 and if I ask you, you will not answer. \s5 diff --git a/43-LUK/23.usfm b/43-LUK/23.usfm index e06bc969..c2ffbbc6 100644 --- a/43-LUK/23.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/23.usfm @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 33 When they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him and the criminals, one on the right of him and the other on the left. +\v 33 When they came to the place which is called "The Skull," there they crucified him and the criminals, one on the right of him and the other on the left. \v 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots, dividing up his garments. \s5 @@ -78,12 +78,12 @@ \s5 \v 36 The soldiers also ridiculed him, approaching him, offering him vinegar, \v 37 and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself." -\v 38 There was also a sign over him, "THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS." +\v 38 There was also a sign over him, "This is the King of the Jews." \s5 \p -\v 39 One of the criminals who was crucified, insulted him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us." -\v 40 But the other answered, rebuking him said, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence? +\v 39 One of the criminals who was hanging there insulted him by saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us." +\v 40 But the other rebuked him, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence? \v 41 We indeed are here justly, for we are receiving what we deserve for our deeds. But this man did nothing wrong." \s5 diff --git a/43-LUK/24.usfm b/43-LUK/24.usfm index a6a18add..fa3a5ad4 100644 --- a/43-LUK/24.usfm +++ b/43-LUK/24.usfm @@ -8,16 +8,16 @@ \v 3 They entered in, but did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. \s5 -\v 4 It happened that, while they were confused about this, suddenly, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. +\v 4 It happened that, while they were confused about this, suddenly, two men stood by them in bright shining robes. \v 5 As the women were filled with fear and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said to the women, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? \s5 -\v 6 He is not here, but is risen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was still in Galilee, +\v 6 He is not here, but has been raised! Remember how he spoke to you when he was still in Galilee, \v 7 saying that the Son of Man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and on the third day, rise again." \s5 \v 8 The women remembered his words, -\v 9 and returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and all the rest. +\v 9 and returned from the tomb and told all these things to the Eleven and all the rest. \v 10 Now Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them reported these things to the apostles. \s5 @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ \v 14 They discussed with each other about all the things which had happened. \s5 -\v 15 It happened that, while they discussed and questioned together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. +\v 15 It happened that, while they discussed and questioned together, Jesus himself approached and went with them. \v 16 But their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. \s5 @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ \v 27 Then beginning from Moses and through all the prophets, Jesus interpreted to them the things concerning himself in all the scriptures. \s5 -\v 28 As they drew near to the village, where they were going, Jesus acted as though he would go further. +\v 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as though he was going further. \v 29 But they compelled him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is almost over." So Jesus went in to stay with them. \s5 @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ \v 32 They said one to another, "Was not our heart burning within us, while he spoke to us on the way, while he opened to us the scriptures?" \s5 -\v 33 They rose up that very hour, and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them, +\v 33 They rose up that very hour, and returned to Jerusalem. They found the Eleven gathered together, and those who were with them, \v 34 saying, "The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon." \v 35 So they told the things that happened on the way, and how Jesus was shown to them in the breaking of the bread. @@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ \s5 \v 45 Then he opened their minds, that they might understand the scriptures. -\v 46 He said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead on the third day. +\v 46 He said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead ones on the third day. \v 47 And repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. \s5 diff --git a/44-JHN/01.usfm b/44-JHN/01.usfm index 0252a40c..56db1d58 100644 --- a/44-JHN/01.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/01.usfm @@ -2,12 +2,12 @@ \c 1 \p \v 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. -\v 2 This one, the Word, was in the beginning with God. +\v 2 This one was in the beginning with God. \v 3 All things were made through him, and without him there was not one thing made that has been made. \s5 -\v 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. -\v 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not extinguish it. +\v 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all men. +\v 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. \s5 \v 6 There was a man who was sent from God, whose name was John. @@ -15,85 +15,85 @@ \v 8 John was not the light, but came that he might testify about the light. \s5 -\v 9 That was the true light that was coming into the world and that illumines everyone. +\v 9 It was the true light, that gives light to all men, that comes into the world. \s5 \v 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world did not know him. -\v 11 He came to his own things, and his own people did not receive him. +\v 11 He came to his own, and his own did not receive him. \s5 -\v 12 But to as many as did receive him, who believed on his name, to these he gave the right to become children of God, -\v 13 who were born, not by blood, nor by the will of the flesh, nor by the will of man, but by God. +\v 12 But to as many as received him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. +\v 13 These were not born of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. \s5 -\v 14 Now the Word became flesh and lived among us. We have seen his glory, glory as of the only unique person who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. -\v 15 John testified about him and cried out saying, "This was the one of whom I said, 'The one who comes after me ranks before me, for he was before me.'" +\v 14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us. We have seen his glory, glory as of the one and only who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. +\v 15 John testified about him and cried out, saying, "This was the one of whom I said, 'He who comes after me is more than me, for he was before me.'" \s5 -\v 16 For from his fullness we have all received free gift after free gift. +\v 16 For from his fullness we have all received grace after grace. \v 17 For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. -\v 18 No man has seen God at any time. The one and only person, himself God, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has made him known. +\v 18 No one has seen God at any time. The one and only God, who is against the chest of the Father, he has made him known. \s5 \p -\v 19 Now this is John's testimony when the Jews sent to him from Jerusalem priests and Levites to ask him, "Who are you?" +\v 19 And this is the testimony of John when the Jews sent priests and Levites to him from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?" \v 20 He freely stated, and did not deny, but replied, "I am not the Christ." \v 21 So they asked him, "What are you then? Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." They said, "Are you the prophet?" He answered, "No." \s5 \v 22 Then they said to him, "Who are you, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?" \v 23 He said, -\q "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: +\q "I am a voice, crying in the wilderness: \q 'Make the way of the Lord straight,' \m just as Isaiah the prophet said." \s5 -\v 24 Now there were ones sent there from the Pharisees. -\v 25 They asked him and said to him, "Why do you baptize then if you are not the Christ nor Elijah nor the prophet?" +\v 24 And those who were sent were from the Pharisees. +\v 25 And they asked him and said to him, "Why do you baptize then if you are not the Christ nor Elijah nor the prophet?" \s5 -\v 26 John replied to them saying, "I baptize with water. However, in the midst of you stands one whom you do not recognize. -\v 27 This is the one who is coming after me. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandal." +\v 26 And John answered them, saying, "I baptize with water. But among you stands someone whom you do not know; +\v 27 he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie." \v 28 These things were done in Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing. \s5 \v 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming to him and said, "Look, there is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! -\v 30 This is the one of whom I said, 'The one who comes after me ranks before me, for he was before me.' -\v 31 I did not recognize him, but it was so that he could be revealed to Israel that I came baptizing with water." +\v 30 This is the one of whom I said, 'The one who comes after me is more than me, for he was before me.' +\v 31 I did not know him, but it was so that he could be revealed to Israel that I came baptizing with water." \s5 -\v 32 John testified, "I saw the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and it remained upon him. -\v 33 I did not recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water said to me, 'Upon whom you shall see the Spirit descending and remaining on him, that one is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.' +\v 32 John testified, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending like a dove from heaven, and it stayed upon him. +\v 33 I did not recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water said to me, 'Upon whom you shall see the Spirit descending and remaining on him, he is the one baptizing in the Holy Spirit.' \v 34 I have both seen and testified that this is the Son of God." \s5 \p \v 35 Again, the next day, as John was standing with two of his disciples, -\v 36 they saw Jesus walking by, and John said, "Look, there is the Lamb of God!" +\v 36 they saw Jesus walking by, and John said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" \s5 -\v 37 The two disciples heard John say this, and they followed Jesus. -\v 38 Then Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, "What do you want?" They replied, "Rabbi (which means 'teacher'), where are you staying?" +\v 37 And his two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. +\v 38 Then Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, "What do you want?" They replied, "Rabbi (which translated means teacher), where are you staying?" \v 39 He said to them, "Come and see." Then they came and saw where he was staying; they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. \s5 -\v 40 One of the two who heard John speak and then followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. -\v 41 He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which is translated, 'the Christ'). -\v 42 He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which means 'Peter'). +\v 40 One of the two who heard John speak and then followed Jesus was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter. +\v 41 He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which translated is: Christ). +\v 42 He brought him to Jesus. And Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John, you will be called Cephas" (which translates: Peter). \s5 \p \v 43 The next day, when Jesus wanted to leave to go to Galilee, he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." \v 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. -\v 45 Philip found Nathaniel and said to him, "The one of whom Moses in the law and the prophets wrote—we have found him, Jesus son of Joseph, from Nazareth." +\v 45 Philip found Nathaniel and said to him, "He of whom Moses wrote in the law, and the prophets, we have found him: Jesus son of Joseph, from Nazareth." \s5 \v 46 Nathaniel said to him, "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." -\v 47 Jesus saw Nathaniel coming to him and said about him, "See, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!" +\v 47 Jesus saw Nathaniel coming to him and said about him, "See, a true Israelite, in whom is no deceit!" \v 48 Nathaniel said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered and said to him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." \s5 \v 49 Nathaniel replied, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" \v 50 Jesus replied and said to him, "Because I said to you, 'I saw you underneath the fig tree,' do you believe? You will see greater things than this." -\v 51 Jesus said, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see the heavens opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man." +\v 51 And he said, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see the heavens opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man." diff --git a/44-JHN/02.usfm b/44-JHN/02.usfm index 416654a1..b3629ebe 100644 --- a/44-JHN/02.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/02.usfm @@ -6,45 +6,45 @@ \s5 \v 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." -\v 4 Jesus replied, "Woman, what does that have to do with me? My time has not yet come." +\v 4 Jesus said to her, "Woman, why do you come to me? My time has not yet come." \v 5 His mother said to the servants, "Whatever he says to you, do it." \s5 -\v 6 Now there were six stone water pots there used for the Jews' ceremonial washing, containing two to three metretes apiece. +\v 6 Now there were six stone water pots there used for the Jewish ceremonial washing, each containing two to three metretes. \v 7 Jesus said to them, "Fill the water pots with water." So they filled them up to the brim. \v 8 Then he told the servants, "Take some out now and take it to the head waiter." So they did. \s5 \v 9 The head waiter tasted the water that had become wine, but he did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew). Then he called the bridegroom -\v 10 and said to him, "Every man serves the good wine first and then the cheaper wine when men are drunk. But you have kept the fine wine until now." +\v 10 and said to him, "Every man serves the good wine first and then the cheaper wine when they are drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now." \s5 -\v 11 This miracle in Cana of Galilee was the beginning of the miraculous signs that Jesus did, revealing his glory, so his disciples believed in him. +\v 11 This first sign Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and he revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him. \s5 -\v 12 After this Jesus, his mother, his brothers, and his disciples went down to Capernaum, and there they stayed for a few days. +\v 12 After this Jesus, his mother, his brothers, and his disciples went down to Capernaum and they stayed there for a few days. \s5 \p -\v 13 Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem. -\v 14 He found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and pigeons. The money changers were sitting there also. +\v 13 Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. +\v 14 He found sellers of oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money changers were sitting there. \s5 -\v 15 So he made a whip of cords and drove all of them out from the temple, including both the sheep and the oxen. He poured out the money changers' money and overthrew their tables. -\v 16 To the pigeon sellers, he said, "Take these things away from here. Stop making my Father's house a marketplace." +\v 15 So he made a whip of cords and drove all of them out from the temple, including both the sheep and the oxen. He scattered the coins of the money changers and overthrew their tables. +\v 16 To the pigeon sellers he said, "Take these things away from here. Stop making the house of my Father a marketplace." \s5 \v 17 His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will consume me." -\v 18 Then the Jewish authorities responded, saying to him, "What sign will you show us because you are doing these things?" +\v 18 Then the Jewish authorities responded and said to him, "What sign will you show us, since you are doing these things?" \v 19 Jesus replied, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." \s5 -\v 20 Then the Jewish authorities said, "It took forty-six years to build this temple, and you will raise it up in three days?" -\v 21 However, he was speaking of the temple of his body. -\v 22 So then afterwards when he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he said this, and they believed the scripture and this statement that Jesus had spoken. +\v 20 Then the Jewish authorities said, "This temple was built in forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?" +\v 21 However, he was speaking about the temple of his body. +\v 22 So then when he was raised from the dead ones, his disciples remembered that he said this, and they believed the scripture and this statement that Jesus had spoken. \s5 \p -\v 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in his name, when they saw the miraculous signs that he did. -\v 24 But Jesus would not put his trust in them because he knew all mankind. -\v 25 He did not need anyone to testify to him about what people were like, for he knew what was in them. +\v 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he did. +\v 24 But Jesus did not trust in them because he knew them all, +\v 25 because he did not need anyone to testify to him about a man, for he knew what was inside him. diff --git a/44-JHN/03.usfm b/44-JHN/03.usfm index 782047fb..c972561a 100644 --- a/44-JHN/03.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/03.usfm @@ -1,75 +1,70 @@ - - \s5 \c 3 \p -\v 1 Now there was a Pharisee whose name was Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish Council. -\v 2 This man came to Jesus at night time and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him." +\v 1 Now there was a Pharisee whose name was Nicodemus, a Jewish leader. +\v 2 This man came to Jesus at night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher that came from God for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him." \s5 -\v 3 Jesus replied to him, "Truly, truly, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." +\v 3 Jesus replied to him, "Truly, truly, unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." \v 4 Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born, can he?" \s5 -\v 5 Jesus replied, "Truly, truly, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. +\v 5 Jesus replied, "Truly, truly, unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. \v 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. \s5 -\v 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.' -\v 8 The wind blows wherever it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it came from or where it is going. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit." +\v 7 Do not be surprised that I said to you, 'You must be born again.' +\v 8 The wind blows wherever it wishes; you hear its sound, but you do not know where it came from or where it is going. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit." \s5 -\v 9 Nicodemus replied, saying, "How can these things be?" -\v 10 Jesus answered him, "Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? -\v 11 Truly, truly, we speak that which we know, and we testify of that which we have seen. Yet you people do not accept our testimony. +\v 9 Nicodemus replied and said to him, "How can these things be?" +\v 10 Jesus answered and said to him, "Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? +\v 11 Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak what we know, and we testify about what we have seen. Yet you do not accept our testimony. \s5 -\v 12 If I told you people about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? -\v 13 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. +\v 12 If I told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? +\v 13 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven: the Son of Man. \s5 -\v 14 As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so the Son of Man must be lifted up -\v 15 so that all who believe in him may have everlasting life. +\v 14 Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, +\v 15 so that all who believe in him may have eternal life. \s5 \p -\v 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only unique Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. -\v 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but so that the world should be saved through him. -\v 18 He who believes in him is not condemned. He who does not believe has been condemned already because he has not believed in the name of the unique Son of God. +\v 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him will not die but have eternal life. +\v 17 For God did not send the Son into the world in order to condemn the world, but in order to save the world through him. +\v 18 He who believes in him is not condemned, but he who does not believe is already condemned because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. \s5 -\v 19 This is the reason for the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. -\v 20 For everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light so that his deeds might not be exposed. -\v 21 However, he who practices the truth comes to the light so that his deeds may be clearly seen and that they have been brought about in obedience to God." +\v 19 This is the reason for the judgment: the light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil. +\v 20 For everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light so that his deeds will not be exposed. +\v 21 However, he who practices the truth comes to the light so that his deeds, that are accomplished in God, will be revealed." \s5 \p -\v 22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judea. There he was spending time with them and was baptizing. -\v 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim because there was much water there. People were coming to him and were being baptized, -\v 24 for John had not yet been thrown into prison. +\v 22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judea. There he spent some time with them and baptized. +\v 23 Now John was also baptizing in Aenon near to Salim because there was much water there. People were coming to him and were being baptized, +\v 24 for John had not yet been thrown in prison. \s5 \v 25 Then there arose a dispute between some of John's disciples and a Jew about ceremonial washing. -\v 26 They went to John and said to him, "Rabbi, the one who was with you on the other side of the Jordan River, about whom you have testified, see, he is baptizing, and all are going to him." +\v 26 They went to John and said to him, "Rabbi, the one who was with you on the other side of the Jordan River, about whom you have testified, look, he is baptizing, and they are all going to him." \s5 \v 27 John replied, "A man cannot receive anything unless it has been given to him from heaven. -\v 28 You yourselves can testify that I said, 'I am not the Christ' but rather that I said, 'I have been sent before him.' +\v 28 You yourselves can testify that I said, 'I am not the Christ' but instead, 'I have been sent before him.' \s5 -\v 29 He who has the bride is the bridegroom. Now the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and listens, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. This, then, is my joy made complete. +\v 29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. Now the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the voice of the bridegroom. This, then, is my joy made complete. \v 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. \s5 \p -\v 31 He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of earthly things. He who comes from heaven is above all. -\v 32 He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no man accepts his testimony. +\v 31 He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the earth is from the earth and speaks about the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. +\v 32 He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. \v 33 He who has received his testimony has confirmed that God is true. \s5 \v 34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God. For he does not give the Spirit by measure. \v 35 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. -\v 36 He that believes in the Son has everlasting life, but the one who disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." - - - +\v 36 He who believes in the Son has eternal life, but the one who disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God stays on him." diff --git a/44-JHN/04.usfm b/44-JHN/04.usfm index 6ea80e00..bae7b7d0 100644 --- a/44-JHN/04.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/04.usfm @@ -3,56 +3,56 @@ \p \v 1 Now when Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that he was making and baptizing more disciples than John \v 2 (although Jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples were), -\v 3 he left Judea and departed for Galilee. +\v 3 he left Judea and went back again to Galilee. \s5 -\v 4 Now it was necessary for him to pass through Samaria. -\v 5 So he came to a town of Samaria, called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. +\v 4 But it was necessary for him to go through Samaria. +\v 5 So he came to a town of Samaria, called Sychar, near the piece of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. \s5 -\v 6 Jacob's well was there. Jesus was tired from his journey and sat by the well. It was about noon time. +\v 6 The well of Jacob was there. Jesus was tired from his journey and sat by the well. It was about the sixth hour. \v 7 A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, "Give me some water to drink." \v 8 For his disciples had gone away into the town to buy food. \s5 -\v 9 Then the Samaritan woman said to him, "How is it that you, a Jew, are asking me, a Samaritan woman, for something to drink?" For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans. -\v 10 Jesus answered her, "If you had known the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water." +\v 9 Then the Samaritan woman said to him, "How is it that you, being a Jew, are asking me, being a Samaritan woman, for something to drink?" For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans. +\v 10 Jesus answered and said to her, "If you had known the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you, living water." \s5 -\v 11 The woman replied, "Sir, you do not have a bucket, and the well is deep. Where would you get that living water? +\v 11 The woman said to him, "Sir, you do not have a bucket and the well is deep. Where then do you have the living water? \v 12 You are not greater, are you, than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his cattle?" \s5 -\v 13 Jesus replied, "Everyone who drinks some of this water will be thirsty again, -\v 14 but whoever drinks some of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. Instead, the water that I will give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into eternal life." +\v 13 Jesus replied and said to her, "Everyone who drinks from this water will be thirsty again, +\v 14 but whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. Instead, the water that I will give him will become a fountain of water in him, springing up to eternal life." \s5 -\v 15 The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water so that I may not get thirsty and not have to come here to draw water." +\v 15 The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water so that I may not become thirsty and not have to come here to draw water." \v 16 Jesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come back here." \s5 -\v 17 The woman answered, saying to him, "I do not have a husband." Jesus replied, "You have said well, 'I have no husband,' -\v 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one whom you now have is not your husband. In this you have spoken well!" +\v 17 The woman answered and said to him, "I do not have a husband." Jesus replied, "You are right in saying, 'I have no husband,' +\v 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband. What you have said is true." \s5 \v 19 The woman said to him, "Sir, I see that you are a prophet. -\v 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you people say that Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship." +\v 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that Jerusalem is the place where people have to worship." \s5 -\v 21 Jesus replied to her, "Woman, believe me, the time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. -\v 22 You people worship what you do not know. We worship that which we know, for salvation is from the Jews. +\v 21 Jesus said to her, "Believe me, woman, that an hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. +\v 22 You worship what you do not know. We worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. \s5 -\v 23 However, the hour is coming, and now is here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to be his worshipers. -\v 24 God is a Spirit, and the people who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." +\v 23 However, the hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to be his worshipers. +\v 24 God is Spirit, and the people who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." \s5 -\v 25 The woman said to him, "I know that the Messiah is coming (the one who is called Christ). When he comes, he will declare everything to us." -\v 26 Jesus said to her, "I, the one speaking to you, am he." +\v 25 The woman said to him, "I know that the Messiah is coming (the one called Christ). When he comes, he will explain everything to us." +\v 26 Jesus said to her, "I am he, the one speaking to you." \s5 \p -\v 27 At that very moment his disciples returned. Now they were wondering why he was speaking with a woman, but no one said, "What do you want?" or "Why are you speaking with her?" +\v 27 At that moment his disciples returned. Now they were wondering why he was speaking with a woman, but no one said, "What do you want?" or "Why are you speaking with her?" \s5 \v 28 So the woman left her water pot, went back to the town, and said to the people, @@ -60,48 +60,48 @@ \v 30 They left the town and came to him. \s5 -\v 31 In the meantime, the disciples were urging him, saying, "Rabbi, eat something." +\v 31 In the meantime, the disciples were urging him, saying, "Rabbi, eat." \v 32 But he said to them, "I have food to eat that you do not know about." -\v 33 The disciples therefore said to each other, "No one has brought him anything to eat, have they?" +\v 33 So the disciples said to each other, "No one has brought him anything to eat, have they?" \s5 \v 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to complete his work. -\v 35 Do you not say, 'There are yet four months and then the harvest will come'? I am saying to you, look up and see the fields, for they are already ripe for harvest! +\v 35 Do you not say, 'There are four more months and then the harvest comes'? I am saying to you, look up and see the fields, for they are already ripe for harvest! \v 36 He who is harvesting receives wages and gathers fruit for everlasting life, so that he who sows and he who harvests may rejoice together. \s5 -\v 37 For in this is the saying true, 'One sows, and another harvests.' -\v 38 I sent you to harvest what you have not worked for. Others have labored, and you yourselves have entered into their labor." +\v 37 For in this the saying, 'One sows, and another harvests,' is true. +\v 38 I sent you to harvest what you have not worked for. Others have worked, and you have entered into their labor." \s5 \p -\v 39 Many of the Samaritans in that city believed in him because of the report of the woman who was testifying, "He told me everything that I have ever done." -\v 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they implored him to stay with them, and he stayed there two days. +\v 39 Many of the Samaritans in that city believed in him because of the report of the woman who was testifying, "He told me everything that I have done." +\v 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them, and he stayed there two days. \s5 \v 41 And many more believed because of his word. -\v 42 They were saying to the woman, "We believe, not because of your words only, for we have heard for ourselves, and we now know that this is indeed the savior of the world." +\v 42 They said to the woman, "We no longer believe because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard, and we know that this one is indeed the savior of the world." \s5 \p \v 43 After those two days, he departed from there for Galilee. \v 44 For Jesus himself declared that a prophet has no honor in his own country. \v 45 When he came into Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him. They had seen all the things that he had done in Jerusalem at the -festival, for they also had gone to the festival. +festival, for they had also gone to the festival. \s5 \p \v 46 Now he came again to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. There was a certain royal official whose son in Capernaum was ill. -\v 47 When he heard that Jesus had left Judea and returned to Galilee, he went to Jesus and implored him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die. +\v 47 When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went to Jesus and asked him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die. \s5 -\v 48 Jesus then said to him, "Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will not believe." +\v 48 Jesus then said to him, "Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe." \v 49 The official said to him, "Sir, come down before my child dies." -\v 50 Jesus said to him, "Go. Your son lives." The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went on his way. +\v 50 Jesus said to him, "Go. Your son lives." The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went away. \s5 \v 51 While he was going down, his servants met him, saying that his son was living. -\v 52 So he asked them the time when he began to improve. They replied to him, "Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him." +\v 52 So he asked them the hour when he began to improve. They replied to him, "Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him." \s5 \v 53 Then the father realized that it was at that hour that Jesus had said to him, "Your son lives." So he himself and his whole household believed. diff --git a/44-JHN/05.usfm b/44-JHN/05.usfm index 0597b50e..3fde591d 100644 --- a/44-JHN/05.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/05.usfm @@ -1,83 +1,82 @@ - \s5 \c 5 \p -\v 1 After this there was a festival of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. -\v 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda. It has five roofed porticos. -\v 3 A great number of people who were sick, blind, lame, or paralyzed were lying in these porticos. \f + \ft The best ancient copies omit the phrase, \fqa vs. 3 "waiting for the moving of the water" \f* +\v 1 After this there was a Jewish festival, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. +\v 2 Now in Jerusalem by the sheep gate, there is a pool, which in Hebrew is called Bethesda, and it has five roofed porches. +\v 3 A large number of people who were sick, blind, lame, or paralyzed were lying there. \f + \ft The best ancient copies omit the phrase, \fqa vs. 3 "waiting for the moving of the water" \f* \v 4 \f + \ft The best ancient copies omit vs. 4, "For an angel of the Lord went down and stirred up the water at certain times and whoever stepped in while the water was stirring was healed from whatever disease he suffered from." \f* \s5 -\v 5 A certain man was there who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. -\v 6 When Jesus saw him lying there, and after he realized that he had been there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be well?" +\v 5 A certain man was there who had been sick for thirty-eight years. +\v 6 When Jesus saw him lying there, and after he realized that he had been there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healthy?" \s5 -\v 7 The sick man replied, "Sir, I do not have anyone, when the water is stirred up, to put me into the pool. When I am trying, another steps down before me." +\v 7 The sick man replied, "Sir, I do not have anyone to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up. When I come, another steps down before me." \v 8 Jesus said to him, "Get up, take up your mat, and walk." \s5 -\v 9 Immediately the man was healed, took up his bed, and walked. +\v 9 Immediately the man was healed and he took up his bed, and walked. \p Now that day was a Sabbath. \s5 -\v 10 So the Jews said to him who was cured, "It is the Sabbath, and you are not permitted to carry your mat." -\v 11 He replied, "He who made me well said to me, 'Pick up your mat and walk.'" +\v 10 So the Jews said to him who was cured, "It is the Sabbath and you are not permitted to carry your mat." +\v 11 He replied, "He who made me healthy said to me, 'Pick up your mat and walk.'" \s5 -\v 12 They asked him, "Who is the man that said to you, 'Pick up your bed and walk?'" +\v 12 They asked him, "Who is the man that said to you, 'Pick it up and walk'?" \v 13 However, the one who was healed did not know who it was because Jesus had gone away secretly, for there was a crowd in the place. \s5 -\v 14 Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, "See, you have become well! Do not sin anymore, lest something worse happens to you." -\v 15 The man went away and reported to the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well. +\v 14 Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, "See, you have become healthy! Do not sin anymore, so that something worse will not happens to you." +\v 15 The man went away and reported to the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him healthy. \s5 \v 16 Now because of these things the Jews persecuted Jesus, because he did these things on the Sabbath. -\v 17 Jesus told them, "My Father is working even now, and I, too, am working." -\v 18 Because of this, the Jews sought all the more to kill him because he not only broke the Sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal to God. +\v 17 Jesus replied to them, "My Father is working even now, and I, too, am working." +\v 18 Because of this, the Jews sought to kill him even more because he not only broke the Sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal to God. \s5 \p \v 19 Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, the Son can do nothing of himself, except only what he sees the Father doing, for whatever the Father is doing, the Son does these things also. -\v 20 For the Father loves the Son, and he is showing him everything that he himself does, and he will show him greater things than these so that you will be amazed. +\v 20 For the Father loves the Son and he shows him everything that he himself does, and he will show him greater things than these so that you will be amazed. \s5 \v 21 For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whomever he wishes. \v 22 For the Father judges no one, but he has given all judgment to the Son -\v 23 so that all may honor the Son even as they honor the Father. The one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. +\v 23 so that everyone will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. The one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. \s5 -\v 24 Truly, truly, he who hears my word and believes him that sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned. Instead, he has passed out of death into life. +\v 24 Truly, truly, he who hears my word and believes him that sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned, but he has passed from death to life. \s5 -\v 25 Truly, truly, I tell you the time is coming and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. +\v 25 Truly, truly, I tell you the time is coming, and is now, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. \s5 -\v 26 For as the Father has life in himself, thus he has given to the Son also to have life in himself, -\v 27 and the Father has given the Son authority to exercise judgment because he is the Son of Man. +\v 26 For just as the Father has life in himself, so he has also given to the Son so that he has life in himself, +\v 27 and the Father has given the Son authority to carry out judgment because he is the Son of Man. \s5 -\v 28 Do not be amazed at this, for there is a time coming in which all who are in the tombs will hear his voice +\v 28 Do not be amazed at this, for there is a time coming in which everyone who is in the tombs will hear his voice \v 29 and will come out: those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. \s5 \p \v 30 I can do nothing from myself. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous because I am not seeking my own will but the will of him who sent me. -\v 31 If I should testify about myself alone, my testimony would not be true. -\v 32 There is another who testifies concerning me, and I know that the testimony that he gives about me is true. +\v 31 If I should testify about myself, my testimony would not be true. +\v 32 There is another who testifies about me, and I know that the testimony that he gives about me is true. \s5 -\v 33 You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. -\v 34 However, the testimony that I receive is not from man. I say these things that you might be saved. -\v 35 John was a lamp that was burning and shining, and you were willing to rejoice for a season in his light. +\v 33 You have sent to John, and he has testified the truth. +\v 34 But the testimony that I receive is not from man. I say these things that you might be saved. +\v 35 John was a lamp that was burning and shining, and you were willing to rejoice in his light for a while. \s5 -\v 36 Yet the testimony that I have is greater than that of John, for the works that the Father has given me to accomplish, the very works that I do, testify concerning me that the Father has sent me. -\v 37 The Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have neither heard his voice nor seen his form at any time. +\v 36 Yet the testimony that I have is greater than that of John, for the works that the Father has given me to accomplish, the very works that I do, testify about me that the Father has sent me. +\v 37 The Father who sent me has himself testified about me. You have neither heard his voice nor seen his form at any time. \v 38 You do not have his word remaining in you, for you are not believing in the one whom he has sent. \s5 -\v 39 You search the scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life, and these same scriptures testify concerning me, +\v 39 You search the scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life, and these same scriptures testify about me, \v 40 and you are not willing to come to me so that you may have life. \s5 @@ -89,7 +88,6 @@ \v 44 How can you believe, you who accept praise from one another but are not seeking the praise that comes from the only God? \s5 -\v 45 Do not think that I myself will accuse you before the Father. The one who accuses you is Moses, on whom you have put your hopes. -\v 46 If you were believing Moses, you would be believing me because he wrote concerning me. +\v 45 Do not think that I myself will accuse you before the Father. The one who accuses you is Moses, in whom you have put your hopes. +\v 46 If you believed Moses, you would believe me because he wrote about me. \v 47 If you do not believe his writings, how are you going to believe my words?" - diff --git a/44-JHN/06.usfm b/44-JHN/06.usfm index c4da33a9..ce17b09a 100644 --- a/44-JHN/06.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/06.usfm @@ -2,103 +2,102 @@ \c 6 \p \v 1 After these things, Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. -\v 2 A great crowd was following him because they were seeing the signs that he was doing on those who were sick. -\v 3 Jesus went up the mountainside and sat down there with his disciples. +\v 2 A great crowd was following him because they saw the signs that he was doing on those who were sick. +\v 3 Jesus went up the mountain and there he sat down with his disciples. \s5 -\v 4 (Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near.) +\v 4 (Now the Passover, the Jewish festival, was near.) \v 5 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming to him, he said to Philip, "Where are we going to buy bread so that these may eat?" \v 6 (But Jesus said this to test Philip, for he himself knew what he was going to do.) \s5 \v 7 Philip answered him, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread would not be sufficient for each one to have even a little." -\v 8 One of the disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Jesus, -\v 9 "There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these among so many?" +\v 8 One of the disciples, Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, said to Jesus, +\v 9 "There is a boy here who has five bread loaves of barley and two fish, but what are these among so many?" \s5 -\v 10 Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." (Now there was much grass in the place.) So the men sat down, about five thousand in number. -\v 11 Then Jesus took the loaves and after giving thanks, he distributed to those that were sitting. He then distributed the fish in the same way, as much as they wanted. -\v 12 When the people were filled, he said to his disciples, "Gather up the broken pieces which remain, so that nothing is wasted." +\v 10 Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." (Now there was a lot of grass in the place.) So the men sat down, about five thousand in number. +\v 11 Then Jesus took the loaves and after giving thanks, he gave it to those that were sitting, and similarly the fish, as much as they wanted. +\v 12 When the people were filled, he said to his disciples, "Gather up the broken pieces which remain, so that nothing will be lost." \s5 -\v 13 So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves—the pieces left over from those who had eaten. -\v 14 Then when the people saw this sign that he did, they said, "This truly is the prophet who is to come into the world." +\v 13 So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five bread loaves of barley; the pieces left over from those who had eaten. +\v 14 Then, when the people saw this sign that he did, they said, "This truly is the prophet who is to come into the world." \v 15 When Jesus realized that they were about to come and seize him by force to make him king, he withdrew again up the mountain by himself. \s5 \p -\v 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake. -\v 17 They got into a boat, and were going over the sea to Capernaum. (It was dark by this time, and Jesus had not yet come to them.) -\v 18 By now a strong wind was blowing, and the sea was getting rough. +\v 16 When it became evening, his disciples went down to the sea. +\v 17 They got into a boat, and were going over the sea to Capernaum. It was dark by this time, and Jesus had not yet come to them. +\v 18 And a strong wind was blowing, and the sea was getting rough. \s5 -\v 19 Then when the disciples had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were afraid. -\v 20 However, he said to them, "It is I! Do not be afraid." +\v 19 When they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were afraid. +\v 20 But he said to them, "It is I! Do not be afraid." \v 21 Then they were willing to receive him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land where they were going. \s5 \p -\v 22 The next day, the crowd that had been standing on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other boat there except the one and -that Jesus had not entered it with his disciples but that his disciples had gone away alone. -\v 23 (However, there were some boats that came from Tiberias close to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.) +\v 22 The next day, the crowd that had been standing on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other boat there except the one, and that Jesus had not entered it with his disciples but that his disciples had gone away alone. +\v 23 However, there were some boats that came from Tiberias close to the place where they had eaten the bread loaves after the Lord had given thanks. \s5 \v 24 When the crowd discovered that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum seeking Jesus. -\v 25 After they found him on the other side of the lake, they said to him, "Rabbi, when did you come here?" +\v 25 After they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, "Rabbi, when did you come here?" \s5 -\v 26 Jesus replied to them, saying, "Truly, truly, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate some of the loaves and were filled. -\v 27 Stop working for the food that perishes, but work for the food that endures to everlasting life which the Son of Man will give you, for God the Father has set his seal on him." +\v 26 Jesus replied to them, saying, "Truly, truly, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate some of the bread loaves and were filled. +\v 27 Do not work for the food that perishes, but work for the food that endures to eternal life which the Son of Man will give you, for God the Father has set his seal on him." \s5 -\v 28 Then they said to him, "What must we do, that we may do the works of God?" -\v 29 Jesus replied, "This is the work of God: that you believe in the one whom he has sent." +\v 28 Then they said to him, "What must we do, so that we may do the works of God?" +\v 29 Jesus replied and said to them, "This is the work of God: that you believe in the one whom he has sent." \s5 -\v 30 So they said to him, "What sign then will you do, that we may see and believe you? What will you do? -\v 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written, 'He gave them bread out of heaven to eat.'" +\v 30 So they said to him, "What sign then will you do, so that we may see and believe you? What will you do? +\v 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written, 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'" \s5 -\v 32 Then Jesus replied to them, "Truly, truly, it was not Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven, but it is my Father who is giving you the true bread out of heaven. -\v 33 For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven and gives life to the world." -\v 34 So they said to him, "Sir, give us this bread all the time." +\v 32 Then Jesus replied to them, "Truly, truly, it was not Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven, but it is my Father who is giving you the true bread from heaven. +\v 33 For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." +\v 34 So they said to him, "Sir, give us this bread always." \s5 -\v 35 Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life, he who comes to me will not hunger, and he who believes in me will never thirst. -\v 36 However, I said to you that you have seen me, and you still do not believe. -\v 37 All whom the Father gives me will come to me, and he who comes to me I will absolutely not drive away. +\v 35 Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to me will not be hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. +\v 36 But I told you that indeed you have seen me, and you do not believe. +\v 37 Everyone whom the Father gives me will come to me, and he who comes to me I will certainly not throw out. \s5 \v 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. -\v 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose none of all those whom he has given me, but should raise them up on the last day. -\v 40 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up on the last day. +\v 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I would lose not one of all those whom he has given me, but will raise them up on the last day. +\v 40 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him would have eternal life and I will raise him up on the last day. \s5 \p -\v 41 Then the Jews grumbled about him because he had said, "I am the bread that has come down out of heaven." -\v 42 They said, "Is not this Jesus son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then does he say, 'I have come down out of heaven'?'" +\v 41 Then the Jews grumbled about him because he had said, "I am the bread that has come down from heaven." +\v 42 They said, "Is not this Jesus son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then does he now say, 'I have come down from heaven'?" \s5 -\v 43 Jesus replied, saying to them, "Stop grumbling among yourselves. -\v 44 No man can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up on the last day. -\v 45 It is written in the prophets, 'They will all be taught by God.' Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me. +\v 43 Jesus replied and said to them, "Stop grumbling among yourselves. +\v 44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up on the last day. +\v 45 It is written in the prophets, 'Everyone will be taught by God.' Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me. \s5 -\v 46 Not that any man has seen the Father, except he who is from God—he has seen the Father. -\v 47 Truly, truly, he who believes has everlasting life. +\v 46 Not that anyone has seen the Father, except he who is from God—he has seen the Father. +\v 47 Truly, truly, he who believes has eternal life. \s5 \v 48 I am the bread of life. \v 49 Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. \s5 -\v 50 This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, so that a person may eat some of it and not die. -\v 51 I am the living bread that came down out of heaven. If anyone eats some of this bread, he will live forever. The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." +\v 50 This is the bread which comes down from heaven, so that a person may eat some of it and not die. +\v 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats some of this bread, he will live forever. The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." \s5 \p \v 52 The Jews became angry among themselves and began to argue, saying, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" -\v 53 Jesus then said to them, "Truly, truly, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in yourselves. +\v 53 Then Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in yourselves. \s5 \v 54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has everlasting life, and I will raise him up at the last day. @@ -107,29 +106,29 @@ that Jesus had not entered it with his disciples but that his disciples had gone \s5 \v 57 As the living Father sent me, and as I live because of the Father, so he who eats me, he will also live because of me. -\v 58 This is the bread that has come down out of heaven, not as the fathers ate and died. He who eats this bread will live forever." -\v 59 Jesus said these things in the synagogue while he was teaching in Capernaum. +\v 58 This is the bread that has come down from heaven, not as the fathers ate and died. He who eats this bread will live forever." +\v 59 But Jesus said these things in the synagogue while he was teaching in Capernaum. \s5 \p -\v 60 Then many of his disciples, when they heard this, said, "This is a difficult teaching; who can accept it?" +\v 60 Then many of his disciples who heard this said, "This is a difficult teaching; who can accept it?" \v 61 Jesus, because he knew in himself that his disciples were grumbling at this, said to them, "Does this offend you? \s5 -\v 62 Then what if you should see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? -\v 63 It is the Spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit, and they are life. +\v 62 Then what if you should see the Son of Man going up to where he was before? +\v 63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit, and they are life. \s5 -\v 64 Yet there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who the ones were who would not believe and who it was who would betray him. +\v 64 Yet there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who were the ones that would not believe and who it was who would betray him. \v 65 He said, "It is because of this that I said to you that no one can come to me unless it is granted to him by the Father." \s5 \p -\v 66 After this, many of his disciples went back and walked no more with him. -\v 67 Jesus said then to the Twelve, "You do not want to go away also, do you?" -\v 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of everlasting life, +\v 66 Because of this, many of his disciples went away and no longer walked with him. +\v 67 Then Jesus said to the twelve. "You do not want to go away also, do you?" +\v 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life, \v 69 and we have believed and come to know that you are the Holy One of God." \s5 -\v 70 Jesus said to them, "Did not I choose you, the Twelve, and one of you is a devil?" -\v 71 Now he spoke of Judas son of Simon Iscariot, for it was he, being one of the Twelve, who would betray Jesus. +\v 70 Jesus said to them, "Did not I choose you, the twelve. and one of you is a devil?" +\v 71 Now he spoke of Judas son of Simon Iscariot, for it was he, one of the twelve. who would betray Jesus. diff --git a/44-JHN/07.usfm b/44-JHN/07.usfm index 67c6e2d5..36637eb3 100644 --- a/44-JHN/07.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/07.usfm @@ -1,18 +1,17 @@ - \s5 \c 7 \p -\v 1 And after these things Jesus traveled about in Galilee, for he was not willing to go into Judea because the Jews were making plans to kill him. -\v 2 Now the festival of the Jews, the Festival of Shelters, was near. +\v 1 And after these things Jesus traveled about in Galilee, for he did not want to go into Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill him. +\v 2 Now the Jewish festival of Shelters, was near. \s5 -\v 3 His brothers therefore said to him, "Leave this place and go to Judea, so that your disciples also may see the deeds that you do. +\v 3 His brothers therefore said to him, "Leave this place and go to Judea, so that your disciples also may see the works that you do. \v 4 No one does anything in private if he himself wants to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world." \s5 \v 5 For even his brothers did not believe in him. \v 6 Jesus therefore said to them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready. -\v 7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about it that its deeds are evil. +\v 7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about it that its works are evil. \s5 \v 8 You go up to the festival; I am not going to this festival because my time has not yet been fulfilled." @@ -20,7 +19,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 10 However, after his brothers had gone up to the festival, then he also went up, not publicly but in private. +\v 10 But when his brothers had gone up to the festival, then he also went up, not publicly but in secret. \v 11 The Jews were looking for him at the festival and said, "Where is he?" \s5 @@ -29,44 +28,44 @@ \s5 \p -\v 14 When the festival was half over, Jesus went up into the temple and began teaching. -\v 15 The Jews were marveling and saying, "How does this man know so much? He has never been educated." +\v 14 When the festival was already half over, Jesus went up into the temple and began to teach. +\v 15 Then the Jews marveled, saying, "How does this man know so much? He has never been educated." \v 16 Jesus answered them and said, "My teaching is not mine, but is of him who sent me. \s5 -\v 17 If anyone wishes to do that one's will, he will know about this teaching, whether it comes from God, or whether I speak from myself. +\v 17 If anyone wishes to do his will, he will know about this teaching, whether it comes from God, or whether I speak from myself. \v 18 Whoever speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but whoever seeks the glory of him who sent him, that person is true, and there is no unrighteousness in him. \s5 -\v 19 Did not Moses give you the law? Yet none of you does the law. Why do you want to kill me?" -\v 20 The crowd answered, "You have a demon. Who wants to kill you?" +\v 19 Did not Moses give you the law? Yet none of you keeps the law. Why do you seek to kill me?" +\v 20 The crowd answered, "You have a demon. Who seeks to kill you?" \s5 \v 21 Jesus answered and said to them, "I did one work, and you all marvel because of it. \v 22 Moses gave you circumcision (not that it is from Moses, but from the ancestors), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man. \s5 -\v 23 If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses is not broken, why are you angry with me because I made a man completely well on the Sabbath? +\v 23 If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses is not broken, why are you angry with me because I made a man completely healthy on the Sabbath? \v 24 Do not judge according to appearance, but judge righteously." \s5 \p -\v 25 Some of them from Jerusalem said, "Is not this he whom they seek to kill? +\v 25 Some of them from Jerusalem said, "Is not this the one they seek to kill? \v 26 And see, he speaks openly, and they say nothing to him. It cannot be that the rulers indeed know that this is the Christ, can it? -\v 27 We know where this man comes from. When the Christ comes, however, no one will know where he comes from." +\v 27 Yet we know where this one is from. But when the Christ comes, no one will know where he is from." \s5 -\v 28 Jesus was crying out in the temple, teaching and saying, "You both know me and know where I come from. I have not come of myself, but he who sent me is true, and you do not know him. +\v 28 Then Jesus cried out in the temple, teaching and saying, "You both know me and know where I come from. I have not come of myself, but he who sent me is true, and you do not know him. \v 29 I know him because I come from him and he sent me." \s5 \v 30 They were trying to arrest him, but no one laid a hand on him because his hour had not yet come. -\v 31 However, many in the crowds believed in him. They said, "When the Christ comes, will he do more signs than what this man has done?" +\v 31 But many in the crowd believed in him, and they said, "When the Christ comes, will he do more signs than what this one has done?" \v 32 The Pharisees heard the crowds whispering these things about Jesus, and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent officers to arrest him. \s5 -\v 33 Jesus then said, "Yet a little while am I still with you, and then I go to him who sent me. -\v 34 You will seek me but will not find me; where I go, you will not be able to come." +\v 33 Jesus then said, "I am still with you for a short amount of time, and then I go to him who sent me. +\v 34 You will seek me but you will not find me; where I go, you will not be able to come." \s5 \v 35 The Jews therefore said among themselves, "Where will this man go that we will not be able to find him? Will he go to the Dispersion among the Greeks and teach the Greeks? @@ -74,16 +73,16 @@ \s5 \p -\v 37 Now on the last day, the great day of the festival, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. -\v 38 He who believes in me, as the scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water." +\v 37 Now on the last, great day of the festival, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. +\v 38 He who believes in me, just as the scripture says, rivers of living water will flow from his belly." \s5 \v 39 But he said this about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him would receive; the Spirit had not yet been given because Jesus was not yet glorified. \s5 \v 40 Some of the crowd, when they heard these words, said, "This is indeed the prophet." -\v 41 Others said, "This is the Christ." But some said, "What, does the Christ come from Galilee? -\v 42 Have not the scriptures said that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?" +\v 41 Others said, "This is the Christ." But some said, "Does the Christ come from Galilee? +\v 42 Have the scriptures not said that the Christ will come from the descendants of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?" \s5 \v 43 So there arose a division in the crowds because of him. @@ -92,22 +91,19 @@ \s5 \p \v 45 Then the officers came back to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, "Why did you not bring him?" -\v 46 The officers answered, "No man has ever spoken like this before." +\v 46 The officers answered, "Never has anyone spoken like this." \s5 -\v 47 The Pharisees therefore answered them, "Have you also been led astray? +\v 47 So the Pharisees answered them, "Have you also been deceived? \v 48 Have any of the rulers believed in him, or any of the Pharisees? -\v 49 But this crowd that does not know the law—they are cursed." +\v 49 But this crowd that does not know the law, they are cursed." \s5 -\v 50 Nicodemus said to them (he who came to Jesus earlier, being one of the Pharisees), -\v 51 "Does our law judge a man unless it first hears from him and knows what he does?" +\v 50 Nicodemus (one of the Pharisees, who came to him earlier), said to them, +\v 51 "Does our law judge a man before hearing from him and knowing what he does?" \v 52 They answered and said to him, "Are you also from Galilee? Search and see that no prophet comes from Galilee." \b \s5 \p -\v 53 \f + \ft The best ancient copies omit John 7:53-8:11 \f* [Then every man went to his own house. - - - +\v 53 \f + \ft The best ancient copies omit John 7:53-8:11 \f* [Then everyone went to his own house. diff --git a/44-JHN/08.usfm b/44-JHN/08.usfm index c3296362..c4a5e488 100644 --- a/44-JHN/08.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/08.usfm @@ -1,34 +1,32 @@ - - \s5 \c 8 \p \v 1 \f + \ft See the note about John 7:53-8:11 above \f* Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. -\v 2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple, and all the people came to him; he sat down and taught them. -\v 3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in the act of adultery. They placed her in the center. +\v 2 Early in the morning he came to the temple again, and all the people came; he sat down and taught them. +\v 3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in the act of adultery. They placed her in the middle. \s5 -\v 4 \f + \ft See the note about John 7:53-8:11 above \f* Then they said to Jesus, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act. -\v 5 Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such persons; what do you say about her?" -\v 6 They said this in order to trap him so that they might have something to accuse him about, but Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with his finger. +\v 4 \f + \ft See the note about John 7:53-8:11 above \f* Then they said to him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. +\v 5 Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such people; what do you say about her?" +\v 6 They said this in order to trap him so that they might have something to accuse him about, but Jesus bent down and wrote on the ground with his finger. \s5 -\v 7 \f + \ft See the note about John 7:53-8:11 above \f* When they continued asking him, he stood up and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." +\v 7 \f + \ft See the note about John 7:53-8:11 above \f* When they continued asking him, he stood up and said to them, "He who is without sin of you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." \v 8 Again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground with his finger. \s5 -\v 9 \f + \ft See the note about John 7:53-8:11 above \f* When they heard it, they went out one by one, beginning with the oldest. Finally Jesus was left alone, with the woman who had been in their midst. +\v 9 \f + \ft See the note about John 7:53-8:11 above \f* When they heard it, they left one by one, beginning with the oldest. Finally Jesus was left alone, with the woman who had been in the middle. \v 10 Jesus stood up and said to her, "Woman, where are your accusers? Did no one condemn you?" -\v 11 She said, "No one, Lord." Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go your way; from now on sin no more."] +\v 11 She said, "No one, Lord." Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more."] \s5 \p -\v 12 Again Jesus spoke to the people saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in the darkness but will have the light of life." +\v 12 Again Jesus spoke to them saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in the darkness but will have the light of life." \v 13 The Pharisees said to him, "You bear witness about yourself; your witness is not true." \s5 -\v 14 Jesus answered and said to them, "Even if I bear witness about myself, my witness is true. I know from where I came and where I am going, but you do not know from where I came or where I am going. -\v 15 You judge after the flesh; I judge no one. +\v 14 Jesus answered and said to them, "Even if I bear witness about myself, my witness is true. I know from where I came and where I am going, but you do not know where I came from or where I am going. +\v 15 You judge according the flesh; I judge no one. \v 16 Yet if I judge, my judgment is true because I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent me. \s5 @@ -36,13 +34,13 @@ \v 18 I am he who bears witness about myself, and the Father who sent me bears witness about me." \s5 -\v 19 They said to him, "Where is your father?" Jesus answered, "You know neither me nor my Father; if you knew me, you would know my Father also." -\v 20 He said these words near the treasury as he taught in the temple, and no one arrested him because his hour had not yet come. +\v 19 They said to him, "Where is your father?" Jesus answered, "You know neither me nor my Father; if you had known me, you would have known my Father also." +\v 20 He said these words in the treasury as he taught in the temple, and no one arrested him because his hour had not yet come. \s5 \p -\v 21 He said again to them, "I am going away; you will seek me and will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come." -\v 22 The Jews said, "Will he kill himself, he who said, 'Where I am going, you cannot come'?" +\v 21 So again he said to them, "I am going away; you will seek me and will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come." +\v 22 The Jews said, "Perhaps he is going to kill himself, because he said, 'Where I am going, you cannot come'." \s5 \v 23 Jesus said to them, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. @@ -55,33 +53,33 @@ \s5 \v 28 Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then will you know that I AM, and that I do nothing of myself. As the Father taught me, I speak these things. -\v 29 He who sent me is with me, and he has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him." +\v 29 He who sent me is with me, and he has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him." \v 30 As Jesus was saying these things, many believed in him. \s5 \p -\v 31 Jesus said to those Jews that had believed him, "If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples; +\v 31 Jesus said to those Jews who had believed him, "If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples; \v 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." -\v 33 They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never yet been in bondage to anyone; how can you say, 'You will be made free'?" +\v 33 They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves of anyone; how can you say, 'You will be set free'?" \s5 \v 34 Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. -\v 35 The slave does not remain in the house permanently; the son remains permanently. -\v 36 Therefore, if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. +\v 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. +\v 36 Therefore, if the Son sets you free, you will be truly free. \s5 \v 37 I know that you are Abraham's descendants; you seek to kill me because my word has no place in you. -\v 38 I say the things that I have seen with my Father, and you also do the things that you heard from your father." +\v 38 I say what I have seen with my Father, and you also do what you heard from your father." \s5 \v 39 They answered and said to him, "Our father is Abraham." Jesus said to them, "If you were Abraham's children, you would do the works of Abraham. \v 40 Yet, now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not do this. -\v 41 You do the works of your father." They said to him, "We were not born in sexual immorality; we have one Father, God." +\v 41 You do the works of your father." They said to him, "We were not born in sexual immorality; we have one Father: God." \s5 -\v 42 Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I proceeded and have come from God; for neither have I come of myself, but he sent me. -\v 43 Why do you not understand my words? It is because you cannot bear to hear my words. -\v 44 You are of your father, the devil, and you wish to do the lusts of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature because he is a liar and the father of lies. +\v 42 Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and am here; for neither have I come of myself, but he sent me. +\v 43 Why do you not understand my words? It is because you cannot hear my words. +\v 44 You are of your father, the devil, and you wish to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature because he is a liar and the father of lies. \s5 \v 45 Yet, because I speak the truth, you do not believe me. @@ -90,10 +88,10 @@ \s5 \v 48 The Jews answered and said to him, "Do we not truly say that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?" -\v 49 Jesus answered, "I do not have a demon; but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. +\v 49 Jesus answered, "I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. \s5 -\v 50 I do not seek my own glory; there is one who seeks and judges. +\v 50 I do not seek my glory; there is one seeking and judging. \v 51 Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death." \s5 @@ -102,12 +100,10 @@ \s5 \v 54 Jesus answered, "If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing; it is my Father who glorifies me—about whom you say that he is your God. -\v 55 You have not known him, but I know him. If I should say, 'I do not know him,' I would be like you, a liar. However, I know him and keep his word. +\v 55 You have not known him, but I know him. If I would say, 'I do not know him,' I would be like you, a liar. However, I know him and keep his word. \v 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced at seeing my day; he saw it and was glad." \s5 -\v 57 The Jews said to him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?" -\v 58 Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I AM." +\v 57 The Jews said to him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and you have seen Abraham?" +\v 58 Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM." \v 59 Then they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple. - - diff --git a/44-JHN/09.usfm b/44-JHN/09.usfm index 3717e1ce..973eccb3 100644 --- a/44-JHN/09.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/09.usfm @@ -1,27 +1,25 @@ - \s5 \c 9 \p \v 1 Now as Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. -\v 2 His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he should be born blind?" +\v 2 His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, so that he was born blind?" \s5 -\v 3 Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. +\v 3 Jesus answered, "Neither did this man sin, nor his parents, but so that the works of God would be revealed in him. \v 4 We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day. Night is coming when no one will be able to work. \v 5 While I am in the world, I am the light of the world." \s5 -\v 6 After Jesus said these things, he spit on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and anointed the man's eyes with the mud. -\v 7 He said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam (which is translated 'sent')." So the man went away, washed, and came back, seeing. +\v 6 After Jesus said these things, he spit on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and smeared the mud on his eyes. +\v 7 He said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam (which translated is: sent)." So the man went away, washed, and came back seeing. \s5 \v 8 Then the man's neighbors and those who had seen him previously as a beggar were saying, "Is not this the man that used to sit and beg?" -\v 9 Some said, "It is he." Others said, "No, but he is like him." But he was saying , "I am the one." - +\v 9 Some said, "It is he." Others said, "No, but he is like him." But he said, "It is me." \s5 \v 10 They said to him, "Then how were your eyes opened?" -\v 11 He answered, "The man who is called Jesus made mud and anointed my eyes and said to me, 'Go to Siloam and wash.' So I went and washed, and I regained my sight." +\v 11 He answered, "The man who is called Jesus made mud and smeared it on my eyes and said to me, 'Go to Siloam and wash.' So I went and washed, and I received my sight." \v 12 They said to him, "Where is he?" He replied, "I do not know." \s5 @@ -31,49 +29,48 @@ \v 15 Then again the Pharisees asked him how he had received his sight. He said to them, "He put mud on my eyes, I washed, and I now can see." \s5 -\v 16 Some of the Pharisees said, "This man is not from God because he does not keep the Sabbath." Others said, "How could a man that is a sinner do such signs?" So there was a division among them. -\v 17 So they asked the blind man again, "What do you say about him because he opened your eyes?" The blind man said, "He is a prophet." -\v 18 Now the Jews still did not believe concerning him who had been blind and had received his sight until they called the parents of him that had received his sight. +\v 16 Some of the Pharisees said, "This man is not from God because he does not keep the Sabbath." Others said, "How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?" So there was a division among them. +\v 17 So they asked the blind man again, "What do you say about him since he opened your eyes?" The blind man said, "He is a prophet." +\v 18 Now the Jews still did not believe about him that he was blind and had received his sight until they called the parents of him who had received his sight. \s5 \v 19 They asked the parents, "Is this your son whom you say was born blind? How then does he now see?" \v 20 So his parents answered them, "We know that this is our son and that he was born blind. -\v 21 How he now sees, we do not know, and who opened his eyes, we do not know. Ask him. He is an adult. He can speak for himself." +\v 21 How he now sees, we do not know, and who opened his eyes, we do not know. Ask him, he is an adult. He can speak for himself." + \s5 -\v 22 His parents said these things, because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already agreed that if anyone should confess Jesus to be the Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. -\v 23 Because of this, his parents said, "He is an adult. Ask him." +\v 22 His parents said these things, because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already agreed that if anyone would confess him to be the Christ, he would be thrown out of the synagogue. +\v 23 Because of this, his parents said, "He is an adult, ask him." \s5 \v 24 So for a second time they called the man who had been blind and said to him, "Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner." -\v 25 Then that man replied, "Whether he is a sinner, I do not know. One thing I do know: Once I was blind, and now I see." +\v 25 Then that man replied, "I do not know if he is a sinner. One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I see." \s5 \v 26 Then they said to him, "What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?" -\v 27 He answered, "I have told you already, and you would not listen! Why do you want to hear it again? You do not want to become his disciples too, do you? +\v 27 He answered, "I have told you already, and you did not listen! Why do you want to hear it again? You do not want to become his disciples too, do you? \s5 -\v 28 They reviled him and said, "You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. -\v 29 We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know from where he comes." +\v 28 They insulted him and said, "You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. +\v 29 We know that God has spoken to Moses, but we do not know where this one is from." \s5 -\v 30 The man answered and said to them, "Why, this is a remarkable thing, that you do not know where he is from, and yet he opened my eyes. -\v 31 We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if any man is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him. +\v 30 The man answered and said to them, "This is remarkable, that you do not know where he is from, and yet he opened my eyes. +\v 31 We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if someone is devout and does his will, he listens to him. \s5 \v 32 Since the world began it has never been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a man born blind. \v 33 If this man were not from God, he could do nothing." -\v 34 They answered and said to him, "You were altogether born in sins, and you are now teaching us?" Then they cast him out of the synagogue. +\v 34 They answered and said to him, "You were completely born in sins, and you are teaching us?" Then they threw him out. \s5 \p \v 35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out of the synagogue. He found him and said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" \v 36 He replied and said, "Who is he, Lord, that I may believe in him?" -\v 37 Jesus said to him, "You have seen him, and the one who is speaking with you is he." -\v 38 The man said, "Lord, I believe." Then he worshiped him. +\v 37 Jesus said to him, "You have seen him, and it is the one who is speaking with you." +\v 38 The man said, "Lord, I believe" and he worshiped him. \s5 \v 39 Jesus said, "For judgment I came into this world so that those who do not see may see and so that those who see may become blind." \v 40 Some of the Pharisees who were with him heard these things and asked him, "Are we also blind?" -\v 41 Jesus said to them, "If you were blind, you would have no sin. However, now you say, 'We see,' so your sin remains. - - +\v 41 Jesus said to them, "If you were blind, you would have no sin, but now you say, 'We see,' so your sin remains. diff --git a/44-JHN/10.usfm b/44-JHN/10.usfm index b182503a..51a2c93e 100644 --- a/44-JHN/10.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/10.usfm @@ -1,64 +1,62 @@ - - \s5 \c 10 \p -\v 1 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the gate into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, that man is a thief and a robber. -\v 2 He who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. +\v 1 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter through the door into the sheep pen, but climbs up some other way, that man is a thief and a robber. +\v 2 He who enters through the door is the shepherd of the sheep. \s5 -\v 3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. -\v 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. +\v 3 The doorkeeper opens for him. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. +\v 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. \s5 -\v 5 They will not follow a stranger but will instead avoid him, for they do not know the voice of strangers." +\v 5 They will not follow a stranger but instead they will avoid him, for they do not know the voice of strangers." \v 6 Jesus spoke this parable to them, but they did not understand what these things were that he was saying to them. \s5 \p \v 7 Then Jesus said to them again, "Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. -\v 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. +\v 8 Everyone who came before me is a thief and a robber, but the sheep did not listen to them. \s5 -\v 9 I am the gate. If anyone enters in through me, he will be saved; he will go in and out and will find pasture. -\v 10 The thief does not come except to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come so that they might have life and have it more abundantly. +\v 9 I am the door. If anyone enters in through me, he will be saved; he will go in and out and will find pasture. +\v 10 The thief does not come if he would not steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they will have life and have it abundantly. \s5 \v 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. -\v 12 He who is a hired servant, and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and abandons the sheep and escapes. And the wolf carries them off and scatters them. +\v 12 The hired servant is not a shepherd and does not own the sheep. He sees the wolf coming and abandons the sheep and escapes. And the wolf carries them off and scatters them. \v 13 He runs away because he is a hired servant and does not care for the sheep. \s5 \v 14 I am the good shepherd, and I know my own, and my own know me. \v 15 The Father knows me, and I know the Father, and I lay down my life for the sheep. -\v 16 I have other sheep that are not of this fold. Those, also, I must bring, and they will hear my voice so that there will be one flock and one shepherd. +\v 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice so that there will be one flock and one shepherd. \s5 -\v 17 This is why the Father loves me: I lay down my life that I may take it again. -\v 18 No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. I have received this command from my Father." +\v 17 This is why the Father loves me: I lay down my life so that I may take it again. +\v 18 No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father." \s5 \p \v 19 A division again occurred among the Jews because of these words. \v 20 Many of them said, "He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to him?" -\v 21 Others said, "These are not the statements of one possessed with a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?" +\v 21 Others said, "These are not the words of a demon-possessed man. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?" \s5 \p -\v 22 Then came the Festival of the Dedication in Jerusalem. -\v 23 It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon's porch. -\v 24 Then the Jews surrounded him and said to him, "How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly." +\v 22 Then it was time for the Festival of the Dedication in Jerusalem. +\v 23 It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the porch of Solomon. +\v 24 Then the Jews surrounded him and said to him, "How long will you hold us doubting? If you are the Christ, tell us openly." \s5 -\v 25 Jesus replied to them, "I told you, but you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name, these testify concerning me. +\v 25 Jesus replied to them, "I told you, but you do not believe. The works that I do in the name of my Father, these testify concerning me. \v 26 Yet you do not believe because you are not my sheep. \s5 \v 27 My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. -\v 28 I give to them eternal life; they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. +\v 28 I give them eternal life; they will never die, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. \s5 -\v 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all others, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. +\v 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all others, and no one is able to snatch them out of the hand of the Father. \v 30 I and the Father are one." \v 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. @@ -69,17 +67,15 @@ \s5 \v 34 Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your law, 'I said, "You are gods"'?" \v 35 If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the scripture cannot be broken), -\v 36 do you say about him whom the Father dedicated and sent into the world, 'You are blaspheming,' because I said, 'I am the Son of God'? +\v 36 do you say to him whom the Father set apart and sent into the world, 'You are blaspheming,' because I said, 'I am the Son of God'? \s5 \v 37 If I am not doing the works of my Father, do not believe me. -\v 38 However, if I am doing them, even if you do not believe me, believe in the works so that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and that I am in the Father." -\v 39 They tried again to seize Jesus, but he went away out of their hand. +\v 38 But if I am doing them, even if you do not believe me, believe in the works so that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and that I am in the Father." +\v 39 They tried to seize him again, but he went away out of their hand. \s5 \p -\v 40 Jesus went away again beyond the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing at first, and he stayed there. -\v 41 Many people came to Jesus. They kept saying, "John indeed did no signs, but all the things that John has said about this man are true." -\v 42 Many people believed in Jesus there. - - +\v 40 He went away again beyond the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and he stayed there. +\v 41 Many people came to him and they said, "John indeed did no signs, but all the things that John has said about this man are true." +\v 42 Many people believed in him there. diff --git a/44-JHN/11.usfm b/44-JHN/11.usfm index d83a35fd..3b628c10 100644 --- a/44-JHN/11.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/11.usfm @@ -1,31 +1,29 @@ - - \s5 \c 11 \p \v 1 Now a certain man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. -\v 2 It was the same Mary who would anoint the Lord with myrrh and wipe his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. +\v 2 It was Mary who anointed the Lord with myrrh and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. \s5 -\v 3 The sisters then sent word to Jesus and said, "Lord, see, he whom you love is sick." -\v 4 When Jesus heard it, he said, "This sickness is not to end in death, but it is instead for the glory of God so that the Son of God may be glorified by it." +\v 3 The sisters then sent for Jesus, saying, "Lord, see, he whom you love is sick." +\v 4 When Jesus heard it, he said, "This sickness is not to death, but instead it is for the glory of God so that the Son of God may be glorified by it." \s5 \v 5 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. -\v 6 When he heard that Lazarus was sick, Jesus stayed two more days in the place where he was. +\v 6 So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, Jesus stayed two more days in the place where he was. \v 7 Then after this, he said to the disciples, "Let us go to Judea again." \s5 -\v 8 The disciples said to him, "Rabbi, the Jews were only now trying to stone you, and are you going back there again?" -\v 9 Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours of light in a day? If someone walks in the daytime, he will not stumble, because he sees by the daylight. +\v 8 The disciples said to him, "Rabbi, right now the Jews are trying to stone you, and you are going back there again?" +\v 9 Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours of light in a day? If someone walks in the daytime, he will not stumble, because he sees by the light of this world. \s5 \v 10 However, if he walks at night, he will stumble because the light is not in him." -\v 11 Jesus said these things, and after these things, he said to them, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going so that I may wake him out of sleep." +\v 11 He said these things, and after these things, he said to them, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going so that I may wake him out of sleep." \s5 \v 12 The disciples therefore said to him, "Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover." -\v 13 Now Jesus had spoken of Lazarus' death, but they thought that he was speaking of taking rest in sleep. +\v 13 Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he was speaking about the sleep of resting. \v 14 Then Jesus said to them plainly, "Lazarus is dead. \s5 @@ -34,10 +32,10 @@ \s5 \p -\v 17 When Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. -\v 18 Now Bethany was near to Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away. -\v 19 Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to console them about their brother. -\v 20 Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him, but Mary still sat in the house. +\v 17 When Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. +\v 18 Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away. +\v 19 Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them about their brother. +\v 20 Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet him, but Mary was sitting in the house. \s5 \v 21 Martha then said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. @@ -45,32 +43,32 @@ \v 23 Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." \s5 -\v 24 Martha said to him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day." -\v 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet he will live; +\v 24 Martha said to him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day." +\v 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, even if he dies, will live; \v 26 and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" \s5 -\v 27 She said to him, "Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world." -\v 28 When she had said this, she went away and called Mary her sister in private. She said, "The Teacher is here and is calling for you." -\v 29 When Mary heard this, she arose quickly and went to Jesus. +\v 27 She said to him, "Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world." +\v 28 When she had said this, she went away and called her sister Mary privately. She said, "The Teacher is here and is calling for you." +\v 29 When she heard this, she got up quickly and went to him. \s5 \v 30 Now Jesus had not yet come into the village but was still in the place where Martha had met him. -\v 31 Then the Jews who were with Mary in the house and who were consoling her, when they saw her quickly rise and go out, followed her; they supposed that she was going to the tomb to weep there. +\v 31 So when the Jews, who were with her in the house and who were comforting her, saw Mary getting up quickly and going out, they followed her, thinking that she was going to the tomb to weep there. \v 32 Mary then, when she came where Jesus was and saw him, fell down at his feet and said to him, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." \s5 -\v 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he groaned in the spirit and was troubled; +\v 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and was troubled; \v 34 he said, "Where have you laid him?" They said to him, "Lord, come and see." \v 35 Jesus wept. \s5 \v 36 Then the Jews said, "See how much he loved Lazarus!" -\v 37 But some of them said, "Could not this man, who opened the eyes of the one who was blind, have also made this man not die?" +\v 37 But some of them said, "Could not this man, who opened the eyes of a blind man, also have made this man not die?" \s5 -\v 38 Then Jesus, while groaning again in himself, went to the tomb. Now it was a cave, and a stone lay against it. -\v 39 Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of Lazarus, the one who had died, said to Jesus, "Lord, by this time the body will be decaying, for he has been dead four days." +\v 38 Then Jesus again, being deeply moved in himself, went to the tomb. Now it was a cave, and a stone lay against it. +\v 39 Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of Lazarus, the one who had died, said to Jesus, "Lord, by this time the body will be decaying, for he has been dead for four days." \v 40 Jesus said to her, "Did I not say to you that, if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" \s5 @@ -79,7 +77,7 @@ \s5 \v 43 After he had said this, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" -\v 44 The dead man came out, bound hand and foot with burial cloths, and his face was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Untie him and let him go." +\v 44 The dead man came out; his feet and hands were bound with cloths, and his face was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Untie him and let him go." \s5 \p @@ -92,21 +90,19 @@ \v 48 If we leave him alone like this, all will believe in him; the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation." \s5 -\v 49 However, a certain man among them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all. -\v 50 You do not take into account that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people rather than that the whole nation should perish." +\v 49 However, a certain man among them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing. +\v 50 You do not consider that it is better for you that one man dies for the people than that the whole nation perishes." \s5 -\v 51 Now this he said not of his own accord; instead, being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for the nation; -\v 52 and not for the nation only, but that Jesus might also gather together into one the children of God that are scattered in various places. +\v 51 Now this he said not from himself. Instead, being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for the nation; +\v 52 and not only for the nation, but so that the children of God who are scattered would be gathered together into one. \v 53 So from that day onward they planned how to put Jesus to death. \s5 \p \v 54 No longer did Jesus walk openly among the Jews, but he departed from there into the country near to the wilderness into a town called Ephraim. There he stayed with the disciples. -\v 55 Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover in order to purify themselves. +\v 55 Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem from the country before the Passover in order to purify themselves. \s5 \v 56 They were looking for Jesus, and speaking one with another as they stood in the temple, "What do you think? That he will not come to the festival?" \v 57 Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had given an order that if anyone knew where Jesus was, he should report it so that they might seize him. - - diff --git a/44-JHN/12.usfm b/44-JHN/12.usfm index a025cfc5..f128b847 100644 --- a/44-JHN/12.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/12.usfm @@ -1,25 +1,24 @@ - \s5 \c 12 \p -\v 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. -\v 2 So they made him a supper there, and Martha was serving, while Lazarus was one of those who sat at table with Jesus. -\v 3 Then Mary took a litra of perfume made of pure nard, very precious, anointed the feet of Jesus with it, and wiped his feet with her hair; the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. +\v 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised from the dead ones, was. +\v 2 So they made him a dinner there, and Martha was serving, but Lazarus was one of those who was laying down at the table with Jesus. +\v 3 Then Mary took a litra of perfume made of very precious pure nard, anointed the feet of Jesus with it, and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. \s5 -\v 4 Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, the one who would betray Jesus, said, -\v 5 "Why was not this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" -\v 6 Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief: he had charge of the moneybag and would take some of what was in it for himself. +\v 4 Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, the one who would betray him, said, +\v 5 "Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" +\v 6 Now he said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief: he had the moneybag and would steal from what was put in it. \s5 \v 7 Jesus said, "Allow her to keep what she has for the day of my burial. -\v 8 The poor you will always have with you; but you will not always have me." +\v 8 You you will always have the poor with you; but you will not always have me." \s5 \p -\v 9 Now a large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but so that they might also see Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. +\v 9 Now a large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, and they came, not only for Jesus, but also so to see Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised from the dead ones. \v 10 The chief priests conspired together so that they might also put Lazarus to death; -\v 11 for it was because of him that many of the Jews went away and believed on Jesus. +\v 11 for it was because of him that many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus. \s5 \p @@ -34,14 +33,14 @@ \v 16 His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, they remembered that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him. \s5 -\v 17 Now the crowd that had been with Jesus when he had called Lazarus out of the tomb and had raised him from the dead, bore witness to others. +\v 17 Now the crowd that had been with him when he had called Lazarus out from the tomb and had raised him up from the dead ones, testified. \v 18 It was also for this reason that the crowd went out to meet him because they heard that he had done this sign. \v 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "Look, you can do nothing; see, the world has gone after him." \s5 \p \v 20 Now certain Greeks were among those who were going up to worship at the festival. -\v 21 These went to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." +\v 21 These went to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, saying, "Sir, we want to see Jesus." \v 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew went with Philip, and they told Jesus. \s5 @@ -49,47 +48,47 @@ \v 24 Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone; but if it dies, it will bear much fruit. \s5 -\v 25 He who loves his life will lose it; but he who hates his life in this world will keep it for everlasting life. -\v 26 If anyone serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. +\v 25 He who loves his life will lose it; but he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. +\v 26 If anyone serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. \s5 -\v 27 My soul is troubled now: what should I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? But for this reason I came to this hour. -\v 28 Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came out of heaven and said, "I have both glorified it and will glorify it again." +\v 27 Now my soul is troubled: what should I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? But for this reason I came to this hour. +\v 28 Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven and said, "I have glorified it and I will glorify it again." \v 29 Then the crowd that stood by and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him." \s5 -\v 30 Jesus answered and said, "This voice has not come for my sake, but for your sakes. -\v 31 Now is the judgment of this world: Now will the prince of this world be driven out. +\v 30 Jesus answered and said, "This voice did not come for me, but for you. +\v 31 Now is the judgment of this world: Now will the ruler of this world be thrown out. \s5 -\v 32 And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." -\v 33 He said this to signify by what manner of death he would die. +\v 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to myself." +\v 33 He said this to indicate what kind of death he would die. \s5 -\v 34 The crowd answered him, "We have heard from the law that the Christ will remain forever. How can you say, 'The Son of Man must be lifted up'? Who is this Son of Man?" -\v 35 Jesus then said to them, "Yet a little while longer is the light among you. Walk while you have the light, so that darkness does not overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. -\v 36 While you have the light, believe in the light so that you may become sons of light." +\v 34 The crowd answered him, "We have heard from the law that the Christ will stay forever. How can you say, 'The Son of Man must be lifted up'? Who is this Son of Man?" +\v 35 Jesus then said to them, "The light will still be with you for a short amount of time. Walk while you have the light, so that darkness does not overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. +\v 36 While you have the light, believe in the light so that you may be sons of light." \p Jesus said these things and then departed and hid from them. \s5 -\v 37 Although Jesus had done so many signs in front of them, yet they did not believe in him -\v 38 so that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he said: +\v 37 Although Jesus had done so many signs before them, yet they did not believe in him +\v 38 so that the word of Isaiah the prophet would be fulfilled, in which he said: \q "Lord, who has believed our report? \q And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" \m \s5 -\v 39 For this reason they could not believe, for Isaiah said again, +\v 39 For this reason they could not believe, for Isaiah had also said, \q \v 40 "He has blinded their eyes, and he has hardened their hearts; -\q otherwise they would see with their eyes and would perceive with their hearts, -\q and would turn, +\q otherwise they would see with their eyes and understand with their hearts, +\q and turn, \q and I would heal them." \m \s5 -\v 41 Isaiah said these things because he saw Jesus' glory and spoke of him. -\v 42 Nevertheless, even many of the rulers believed in Jesus; but because of the Pharisees, they did not admit it so that they would not be banned from the synagogue. +\v 41 Isaiah said these things because he saw the glory of Jesus and spoke of him. +\v 42 But despite that, many of the rulers believed in Jesus; but because of the Pharisees, they did not admit it so that they would not be banned from the synagogue. \v 43 They loved the praise that comes from people more than the praise that comes from God. \s5 @@ -99,12 +98,9 @@ \s5 \v 46 I have come as a light into the world so that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness. -\v 47 If anyone hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I have come, not to judge the world, but to save the world. +\v 47 If anyone hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world. \s5 -\v 48 The one who rejects me and who does not receive my words has one who judges him: it is the word that I have spoken which will judge him on the last day. -\v 49 For I did not speak of my own accord. Instead, it is the Father who sent me, who has given me the command about what I should say and what I should speak. -\v 50 I know that his command is life everlasting; so that thing that I say—just as the Father has said them to me, so I say to them." - - - +\v 48 The one who rejects me and who does not receive my words has one who judges him: it is the word that I have spoken that will judge him on the last day. +\v 49 For I did not speak for myself, but it is the Father who sent me, who has given me the command about what to say and what to speak. +\v 50 I know that his command is eternal life, so that is what I say—just as the Father has spoken to me, so I speak." diff --git a/44-JHN/13.usfm b/44-JHN/13.usfm index 826fc957..81568ea1 100644 --- a/44-JHN/13.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/13.usfm @@ -1,39 +1,39 @@ \s5 \c 13 \p -\v 1 Now before the Festival of the Passover, because Jesus knew that his hour had come that he should go out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. -\v 2 Now the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Jesus. +\v 1 Now before the Festival of the Passover when Jesus knew that his hour had come that he would go out of this world to the Father—having loved his own who were in the world—he loved them to the end. +\v 2 Now the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot son of Simon, to betray Jesus. \s5 -\v 3 Jesus knew that the Father had given all things over into his hands and that he had come from God and was going back to God. -\v 4 He rose from supper and laid down his outer clothing. Then he took a towel and wrapped it around himself. -\v 5 Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that he had put around himself. +\v 3 He knew that the Father had given everything over into his hands and that he had come from God and was going back to God. +\v 4 He got up from dinner and took off his outer clothing. Then he took a towel and wrapped it around himself. +\v 5 Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the feet of the disciples and wiped them with the towel that he had put around himself. \s5 \v 6 He came to Simon Peter, and Peter said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?" -\v 7 Jesus answered and said to him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will understand it later." -\v 8 Peter said to him, "You will never wash my feet." Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you can have no part with me." -\v 9 Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, do not wash my feet only, but also my hands and my head." +\v 7 Jesus answered and said to him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will understand this later." +\v 8 Peter said to him, "You will never wash my feet." Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no share with me." +\v 9 Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, do not only wash my feet, but also my hands and my head." \s5 -\v 10 Jesus said to him, "Anyone who has bathed does not need to wash anything but his feet, and he is entirely clean; you are clean, but not all of you." -\v 11 For Jesus knew who would betray him; that is why he said, "Not all of you are clean." +\v 10 Jesus said to him, "He who is bathed has no need, except to wash his feet, but he is completely clean; you are clean, but not everyone." +\v 11 (For Jesus knew who would betray him; that is why he said, "Not all of you are clean.") \s5 \p -\v 12 When Jesus had washed their feet and taken his garments and had sat down again, he said to them, "Do you know what I have done for you? -\v 13 You call me 'teacher' and 'Lord,' and you say right, for so I am. -\v 14 If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. -\v 15 For I have given you an example so that you also should do as I have done for you. +\v 12 So when Jesus had washed their feet and taken his garments and sat down again, he said to them, "Do you know what I have done for you? +\v 13 You call me 'teacher' and 'Lord,' and you are speaking correctly, because so I am. +\v 14 If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you should also wash the feet of one another. +\v 15 For I have given you an example so that you should also do just as I did for you. \s5 -\v 16 Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; neither is the one who has been sent greater than the one who sent him. +\v 16 Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is a messenger greater than he who sent him. \v 17 If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them. -\v 18 I am not speaking about all of you, for I know those whom I have chosen—but I say this so that the scripture may be fulfilled: 'He who eats my bread lifted up his heel against me.' +\v 18 I am not speaking about all of you; I know those whom I have chosen—but this so that the scripture will be fulfilled: 'He who eats my bread lifted up his heel against me.' \s5 \v 19 I tell you this now before it happens so that when it happens, you may believe that I AM. -\v 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who receives me receives whomever I send, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me." +\v 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who receives whomever I sent, receives me, and he who receives me, receives him who sent me." \s5 \p @@ -41,31 +41,31 @@ \v 22 The disciples looked at each other, wondering of whom he was speaking. \s5 -\v 23 There was at the table reclining against Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, the one whom Jesus loved. -\v 24 Simon Peter therefore motioned to this disciple and said, "Tell us who it is of whom he is speaking." -\v 25 That disciple leaned back against Jesus' breast and said to him, "Lord, who is it?" +\v 23 One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was laying down at the table against Jesus' chest. +\v 24 Simon Peter therefore gestured to this disciple and said, "Tell us who it is of whom he is speaking." +\v 25 So he leaned back against the chest of Jesus and said to him, "Lord, who is it?" \s5 -\v 26 Then Jesus answered, "He it is for whom I will dip the piece of bread and give it him." So when he had dipped the bread, he gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot. -\v 27 And after the bread, then Satan entered into him. Jesus then said to him, "What you are about to do, do it quickly." +\v 26 Then Jesus answered, "It is the one for whom I will dip the piece of bread and give it him." So when he had dipped the bread, he gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot. +\v 27 And then, after the bread, Satan entered into him, so Jesus said to him, "What you are doing, do it quickly." \s5 -\v 28 Now no one at the table knew the reason that Jesus said this to him. -\v 29 Some thought that, because Judas had charge of the money bag, Jesus said to him, "Buy the things we need for the festival," or that he should give something to the poor. -\v 30 After Judas received the bread, he went out immediately; and it was night. +\v 28 Now no one who was laying at the table knew why he said this to him. +\v 29 Some thought that, since Judas had the money bag, Jesus said to him, "Buy what we need to have for the feast," or that he should give something to the poor. +\v 30 After Judas received the bread, he went out immediately. It was night. \s5 \p \v 31 When Judas was gone, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in him. \v 32 God will glorify him in himself, and he will glorify him immediately. -\v 33 Little children, I am with you for still a little while. You will look for me, and as I said to the Jews, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' Now I say this to you, also. +\v 33 Little children, I am with you for still a short amount of time. You will look for me, and as I said to the Jews, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' Now I also say this to you. \s5 \v 34 I am giving you a new commandment, that you should love one another; as I have loved you, so also you should love one another. -\v 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another." +\v 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another." \s5 \p -\v 36 Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered, "Where I am going, you are not now able to follow, but you will follow afterwards." -\v 37 Peter said to him, "Lord, why cannot I follow you even now? I will lay down my life for you." +\v 36 Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered, "Where I am going, you cannot follow me now, but you will follow later." +\v 37 Peter said to him, "Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you." \v 38 Jesus answered, "Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the rooster will not crow before you have denied me three times." diff --git a/44-JHN/14.usfm b/44-JHN/14.usfm index 0ab17a0f..8e19883f 100644 --- a/44-JHN/14.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/14.usfm @@ -1,60 +1,57 @@ - \s5 \c 14 \p -\v 1 "Do not let your heart be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. -\v 2 In my Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you, for I am going to prepare a place for you. -\v 3 If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself so that where I am you also may be. +\v 1 "Do not let your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. +\v 2 In the house of my Father are many rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you, for I am going to prepare a place for you. +\v 3 If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself so that where I am you will also be. \s5 \v 4 You know the way to where I am going." -\v 5 Thomas said to Jesus, "Lord, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" -\v 6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except by me. -\v 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also; from now on you do know him and have seen him." +\v 5 Thomas said to Jesus, "Lord, we do not know where you are going, how can we know the way?" +\v 6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me. +\v 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you know him and have seen him." \s5 \v 8 Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us." -\v 9 Jesus said to him, "Have I been so long with you, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father; how can you say, 'Show us the Father'? +\v 9 Jesus said to him, "I have been with you for so long and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? \s5 -\v 10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me? The words that I am speaking to you I speak not of my own accord; instead, it is the Father living in me who is doing his work. -\v 11 Believe me, that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me; or else believe me because of my very works. +\v 10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak from my own authority, but it is the Father living in me who is doing his work. +\v 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me, or else believe because of the works themselves. \s5 -\v 12 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes on me, the works that I do, he will do these works also; and he will do even greater works because I am going to the Father. -\v 13 Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. -\v 14 If you ask anything in my name, that will I do. +\v 12 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will do the works that I do, and he will do greater works than these because I am going to the Father. +\v 13 Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it so that the Father will be glorified in the Son. +\v 14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. \s5 \v 15 If you love me, you will keep my commandments. -\v 16 And I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Comforter so that he may be with you forever, -\v 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive him because it does not see him or know him. You, however, know him, for he stays with you and will be in you. +\v 16 And I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Comforter so that he will be with you forever: +\v 17 the Spirit of truth. Whom the world cannot receive because it does not see him or know him. But you know him, for he stays with you and will be in you. \s5 \v 18 I will not leave you alone; I will come back to you. -\v 19 In just a little while, the world will no more see me, but you see me. Because I live, you also will live. +\v 19 Yet a short amount of time and the world will no longer see me, but you see me. Because I live, you will also live. \v 20 On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and that you are in me, and that I am in you. \s5 -\v 21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he is the one who loves me; and he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will show myself to him." -\v 22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to Jesus, "Lord, what is happening that you will show yourself to us and not to the world?" +\v 21 He who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me, and he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and I will show myself to him." +\v 22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to Jesus, "Lord, why is it that you will show yourself to us and not to the world?" \s5 -\v 23 Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and will make our dwelling place with him. -\v 24 Anyone who does not love me does not keep my words. The word that you hear is not mine but the Father's who sent me. +\v 23 Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and we will make our home with him. +\v 24 He who does not love me does not keep my words. The word that you hear is not from me but from the Father who sent me. \s5 \p -\v 25 I have said these things to you, while I am still living among you. -\v 26 However, the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. -\v 27 Peace I leave with you; I give my peace to you. I do not give it as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled, and do not let it be fearful. +\v 25 I have said these things to you, while I am staying with you. +\v 26 However, the Comforter—the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and he will remind you of everything that I said to you. +\v 27 I leave you peace; I give you my peace. I do not give it as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled, and do not be afraid. \s5 -\v 28 You heard how I said to you, 'I am going away, and I will come back to you.' If you loved me, you would have rejoiced because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. -\v 29 Now I have told you before it happens so that, when it does happen, you may believe. +\v 28 You heard that I said to you, 'I am going away, and I will come back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I am. +\v 29 Now I have told you before it happens so that, when it happens, you will believe. \s5 -\v 30 I will not speak much more with you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no power over me, -\v 31 but so that the world may know that I love the Father, I do what the Father commands me, just as he gave me the commandment. Arise, let us leave this place." - - +\v 30 I will no longer speak much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over me, +\v 31 but in order that the world will know that I love the Father, I do just as the Father commanded me. Let us get up and go from here." diff --git a/44-JHN/15.usfm b/44-JHN/15.usfm index 14da870d..a1999882 100644 --- a/44-JHN/15.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/15.usfm @@ -1,56 +1,51 @@ - - - \c 15 \p -\v 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. -\v 2 He takes away every branch in me that bears no fruit, and he cleans every branch that bears fruit so that it may bear more fruit. +\v 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. +\v 2 He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and he prunes every branch that bears fruit so that it will bear more fruit. \s5 -\v 3 Already you are clean because of the message that I have spoken to you. -\v 4 Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me. +\v 3 You are already clean because of the message that I have spoken to you. +\v 4 Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me. \s5 -\v 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. He who remains in me and I in him, this same person bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. -\v 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is thrown away like a branch and dries up; people gather the branches and throw them into the fire, and they are burned up. +\v 5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who remains in me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for without me you can do nothing. +\v 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is thrown away like a branch and dries up, and they gather the branches and throw them into the fire, and they are burned up. \v 7 If you remain in me, and if my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. \s5 -\v 8 In this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and that you be my disciples. -\v 9 As the Father has loved me, I also have loved you; remain in my love. +\v 8 My Father is glorified in this: that you bear much fruit and that you are my disciples. +\v 9 As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; remain in my love. \s5 -\v 10 If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. -\v 11 I have spoken these things to you so that my joy may be in you and so that your joy may be made full. +\v 10 If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love as I have kept the commandments of my Father and remain in his love. +\v 11 I have spoken these things to you so that my joy will be in you and so that your joy will be complete. \s5 -\v 12 This is my commandment, that you should love one another as I have loved you. -\v 13 No one has love greater than this, that he should lay down his life for his friends. +\v 12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. +\v 13 No one has a love greater than this, that he lays down his life for his friends. \s5 \v 14 You are my friends if you do the things that I command you. -\v 15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, for I have made known to you all the things that I heard from my Father. +\v 15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, for everything that I heard from my Father, I have made known to you. \s5 -\v 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you for you to go and bear fruit, and for your fruit to remain. This is so that whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. -\v 17 These things I command you, that you may love one another. +\v 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain. This is so that whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. +\v 17 These things I command you: that you will love one another. \s5 \v 18 If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. -\v 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world and because I chose you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you. +\v 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own. But because you are not of the world and because I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. \s5 -\v 20 Remember the word that I said to you, 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they kept my word, they would keep yours also. -\v 21 They will do all these things to you for my name's sake because they do not know him who sent me. -\v 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin. +\v 20 Remember the word that I said to you, 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they kept my word, they will also keep yours. +\v 21 They will do all these things to you because of my name because they do not know him who sent me. +\v 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin. \s5 -\v 23 He who hates me hates my Father also. -\v 24 If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not have had sin; but now they have both seen and hated me and my Father. -\v 25 This is happening so that the word may be fulfilled that is written in their law: 'They hated me without a cause.' +\v 23 He who hates me also hates my Father. +\v 24 If I had not done the works that no one else did among them, they would have no sin, but now they have seen and hated both me and my Father. +\v 25 But this is in order to fulfil the word that is written in their law, 'They hated me without a cause.' \s5 -\v 26 When the Comforter has come, whom I will send to you from the Father, that is, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. -\v 27 You also are bearing witness because you have been with me from the beginning. - - +\v 26 When the Comforter—whom I will send to you from the Father, that is, the Spirit of truth, who goes out from the Father—comes, he will testify about me. +\v 27 You are also testifying because you have been with me from the beginning. diff --git a/44-JHN/16.usfm b/44-JHN/16.usfm index aa324f99..c47821fa 100644 --- a/44-JHN/16.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/16.usfm @@ -1,64 +1,61 @@ - \s5 \c 16 \p -\v 1 "I have spoken these things to you so that you should not be made to stumble. -\v 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think that he is doing good work for God. +\v 1 "I have spoken these things to you so that you will not fall away. +\v 2 They will throw you out of the synagogues. But the hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think that he is offering a service to God. \s5 -\v 3 They will do these things because they have not known the Father or me. -\v 4 I have spoken these things to you so that when the hour comes for them to happen, you may remember them and how I told you about them. I did not tell you about these things in the beginning because I was with you. +\v 3 They will do these things because they have not known the Father nor me. +\v 4 I have spoken these things to you so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you about these things in the beginning because I was with you. \s5 -\v 5 However, now I go to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' -\v 6 Because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. -\v 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is better for you that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. +\v 5 But now I go to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' +\v 6 But because I have said these things to you, sadness has filled your heart. +\v 7 But I tell you the truth: it is better for you that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you. \s5 -\v 8 When he comes, the Comforter will convict the world regarding sin, regarding righteousness, and regarding judgment— -\v 9 regarding sin, because they do not believe in me; -\v 10 regarding righteousness, because I am going to the Father, and you will see me no more; -\v 11 and regarding judgment, because the prince of this world has been judged. +\v 8 When he comes, the Comforter will prove the world to be wrong about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment— +\v 9 about sin, because they do not believe in me; +\v 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, and you will no longer see me; +\v 11 and about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged. \s5 \v 12 I have many things to say to you, but you would not understand them now. -\v 13 However, when he, the Spirit of Truth, has come, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak from himself; but whatever things he hears, he will say those things; and he will declare to you the things that are to come. -\v 14 He will glorify me, for he will take things of mine and will declare them to you. +\v 13 But when he, the Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak from himself. But he will say whatever he hears, and he will tell to you what will to come. +\v 14 He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and he will tell them to you. \s5 -\v 15 All things whatsoever the Father has are mine; therefore, I said that the Spirit will take things of mine and will declare them to you. -\v 16 In a little while, you will see me no more; after a little while again, you will see me." +\v 15 Everythig that the Father has is mine. Therefore, I said that the Spirit will take from what is mine and he will tell it to you. +\v 16 In a short amount of time you will no longer see me, and after another short amount of time you will see me." \s5 -\v 17 Some of his disciples then said one to another, "What is this that he says to us, "A little while, and you will see me no more,' and again, 'A little while again, and you will see me,' and, 'Because I go to the Father'?" -\v 18 They said therefore, "What is this that he says, 'A little while'? We do not know what he is saying." +\v 17 Then some of his disciples said to one another, "What is this that he says to us, 'A short amount of time you will no longer see me and after another short amount of time you will see me,' and, 'Because I go to the Father'?" +\v 18 Therefore they said, "What is this that he says, 'A short amount of time'? We do not know what he is talking about." + +\s5 +\v 19 Jesus saw that they wanted to ask him, and he said to them, "Is this what you are asking amoung yourselves about that I said, 'A short amount of time you will no longer see me and after another short amount of time you will see me'? +\v 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will be glad; you will become full of sadness, but your sorrow will be turned into joy. +\v 21 When a woman gives birth she has sadness because her hour has come, but when she has given birth to the child, she no longer remembers her pain because of her joy that a man has been born into the world. \s5 -\v 19 Jesus saw that they were eager to ask him, and he said to them, "Do you ask yourselves concerning this, that I said, 'In a little while, you will see me no more; after a little while again, you will see me'? -\v 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy. -\v 21 A woman has sorrow when she has labor pains because her time for delivery has come; but when she has delivered the child, she no longer remembers her pain because of her joy that a baby has been born into the world. - -\s5 -\v 22 Also you, you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; and your heart will rejoice, and no one will be able to take away your joy from you. -\v 23 On that day you will ask me no questions. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father, he will give it to you in my name. -\v 24 Until now you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you will receive so that your joy may be made full. +\v 22 So you have sadness now, but I will see you again, and your heart will be glad, and no one will be able to take away your joy from you. +\v 23 On that day you will not ask me anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. +\v 24 Until now you have not asked anything in my name. Ask, and you will receive so that your joy will be fulfilled. \s5 \p -\v 25 I have spoken these things to you in obscure language, but the hour is coming when I will no more speak to you in obscure language but will instead tell you plainly about the Father. +\v 25 I have said these things to you in figures of speech, but the hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech, but instead I will tell you plainly about the Father. \s5 -\v 26 On that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will pray to the Father for you; +\v 26 On that day you will ask in my name and I do not say to you that I will pray to the Father for you, \v 27 for the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and because you have believed that I came from the Father. -\v 28 I came from the Father, and I have come into the world; once again, I am leaving the world and am going to the Father." +\v 28 I came from the Father, and I have come into the world. Again, I am leaving the world and I am going to the Father." \s5 -\v 29 His disciples said, "See, now you are speaking plainly and not using figures of speech. -\v 30 Now we know that you know all things, and you do not need anyone to ask you questions. Because of this, we believe that you have come from God. -\v 31 Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe?" +\v 29 His disciples said, "See, now you are speaking plainly and you are not using figures of speech. +\v 30 Now we know that you know all things, and you do not need anyone to ask you questions. Because of this, we believe that you have come from God." +\v 31 Jesus answered them, "Do you believe now? \s5 -\v 32 See, the hour is coming, yes, and has indeed come, when you will be scattered, everyone to his own possessions, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me. -\v 33 I have spoken these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have troubles, but be encouraged: I have overcome the world." - - +\v 32 See, the hour is coming, yes, and has indeed come, when you will be scattered, everyone to his own home, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me. +\v 33 I have spoken these things to you so that you will have peace in me. In the world you have troubles, but have courage: I have conquered the world." diff --git a/44-JHN/17.usfm b/44-JHN/17.usfm index fd7cf33c..31a4f414 100644 --- a/44-JHN/17.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/17.usfm @@ -1,52 +1,49 @@ - \s5 \c 17 \p -\v 1 Jesus said these things; then he lifted his eyes up to the heavens and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you— -\v 2 just as you gave him authority over all flesh so that he should give everlasting life to all whom you have given him. +\v 1 After Jesus said these things, he lifted up his eyes to the heavens and said, "Father, the hour has come, glorify your Son so that the Son will glorify you— +\v 2 just as you gave him authority over all flesh so that he would give eternal life to everyone whom you have given him. \s5 -\v 3 This is everlasting life: that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you have sent, Jesus Christ. -\v 4 I glorified you on the earth, having accomplished the work that you have given me to do. -\v 5 Now, Father, glorify me along with your own self with the glory that I had with you before the world was created. +\v 3 This is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ. +\v 4 I glorified you on the earth. I have finished the work that you have given me to do. +\v 5 Now, Father, glorify me along with yourself with the glory that I had with you before the world was made. \s5 -\v 6 I revealed your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. -\v 7 Now they know that whatever things you have given to me come from you, -\v 8 for the words that you gave me—I have given these words to them. They received them and truly knew that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. +\v 6 I revealed your name to the people whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. +\v 7 Now they know that everything that you have given me comes from you, +\v 8 for I have given them all the words that you gave me. They received them and truly knew that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. \s5 \v 9 I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. -\v 10 All things that are mine are yours, and your things are mine; I am glorified in them. -\v 11 I am no longer in the world, but these people are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me so that they may be one, just as we are one. +\v 10 Everything that is mine is yours, and yours is mine, and I am glorified in them. +\v 11 I am no longer in the world, but these people are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me so that they will be one, just as we are one. \s5 -\v 12 While I was with them, I kept them in your name that you have given me; I guarded them, and not one of them has perished, except the son of perdition, so that the scriptures might be fulfilled. -\v 13 Now I am coming to you; but I am speaking these things in the world so that they may have my joy made full in themselves. -\v 14 I have given them your word; the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. +\v 12 While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I protected them, and not one of them was destroyed, except for the son of destruction, so that the scriptures would be fulfilled. +\v 13 Now I am coming to you, but I am saying these things in the world so that they will have my joy fulfilled in themselves. +\v 14 I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. \s5 -\v 15 I do not pray that you should take them from the world but that you should keep them from the evil one. +\v 15 I do not ask for you to take them away from the world but for you to keep them from the evil one. \v 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. -\v 17 Dedicate them to yourself in the truth; your word is truth. +\v 17 Dedicate them to yourself in the truth. Your word is truth. \s5 -\v 18 You sent me into the world, and I have sent them into the world. -\v 19 For their sakes I dedicate myself to you so that they themselves may also be dedicated to you in truth. +\v 18 Just as you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. +\v 19 I dedicate myself to you for them, so that they themselves will also be dedicated to you in truth. \s5 \v 20 I pray not only for these, but also for those who will believe in me through their word -\v 21 so that they may all be one, even as you, Father, are in me, and I am in you. I pray that they also may be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. +\v 21 so that they will all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I am in you. I pray that they will also be in us so that the world will believe that you have sent me. \s5 -\v 22 The glory that you have given me—I have given it to them, so that they may be one, just as we are one— -\v 23 I in them, and you in me, that they may be perfected into one; that the world may know that you did send me, and loved them, even as you loved me. +\v 22 The glory that you have given me, I have given to them, so that they will be one, just as we are one; +\v 23 I in them, and you in me. So that they will be completed into one, so that the world will know that you sent me, and loved them, just as you loved me. \s5 -\v 24 Father, that which you have given to me—I desire that they also may be with me where I am so that they may see my glory, which you have given to me: for you have loved me since before the foundation of the world. +\v 24 Father, I want that those whom you have given to me will also will be with me where I am so that they will see my glory, which you have given to me. For you have loved me since before the creation of the world. \s5 \v 25 Righteous Father, the world did not know you, but I know you; and these know that you sent me. -\v 26 I made known your name to them, and I will make it known so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I may be in them." - - +\v 26 I made your name known to them, and I will make it known so that the love with which you have loved me will be in them, and I will be in them." diff --git a/44-JHN/18.usfm b/44-JHN/18.usfm index af25031e..bf9a1f20 100644 --- a/44-JHN/18.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/18.usfm @@ -1,53 +1,51 @@ - - \s5 \c 18 \p -\v 1 After Jesus spoke these words, he went out with his disciples over the Kidron Valley, where there was a garden into which he entered, he and his disciples. +\v 1 After Jesus spoke these words, he went out with his disciples to the other side of the Kidron Valley, where there was a garden into which he and his disciples entered. \v 2 Now Judas, who was going to betray him, also knew the place, for Jesus often went there with his disciples. -\v 3 Then Judas, having received the group of soldiers and the officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons. +\v 3 Then Judas, having received a group of soldiers from the chief priests and from the Pharisees, and officers, came there with lanterns, and torches, and weapons. \s5 -\v 4 Then Jesus, who knew all the things that were happening to him, went forward and asked them, "For whom are you looking?" +\v 4 Then Jesus, who knew all the things that were happening to him, went forward and asked them, "Whom are you looking for?" \v 5 They answered him, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus said to them, "I am." Judas, who betrayed him, was also standing with the soldiers. \s5 \v 6 So when he said to them, "I am," they went backward and fell to the ground. -\v 7 Then again he asked them, "For whom are you looking?" Again they said, "Jesus of Nazareth." +\v 7 Then again he asked them, "Whom are you looking for?" Again they said, "Jesus of Nazareth." \s5 -\v 8 Jesus answered, "I told you that I am he; so if you are looking for me, let these others go." -\v 9 This was so that the word might be fulfilled that he said: "Of those whom you have given me, I lost not one." +\v 8 Jesus answered, "I told you that I am. So if you are looking for me, let these go." +\v 9 This was in order to fulfil the word that he said: "Of those whom you have given me, I lost no one." \s5 -\v 10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear. Now the servant's name was Malchus. -\v 11 Jesus said to Peter, "Put the sword back into its sheath. The cup that the Father has given me, should I not drink it?" +\v 10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. Now the name of the servant was Malchus. +\v 11 Jesus said to Peter, "Put the sword back into its sheath. Should I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?" \s5 \p -\v 12 So the group of soldiers and the captain, and the officers of the Jews, seized Jesus and bound him. -\v 13 They led him first to Annas, for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. -\v 14 Now Caiaphas was the one who had given the advice to the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. +\v 12 So the group of soldiers and the captain, and the officers of the Jews, seized Jesus and tied him up. +\v 13 They led him first to Annas, for he was father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. +\v 14 Now Caiaphas was the one who had given the advice to the Jews that it was better that one man dies for the people. \s5 \p -\v 15 Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and he entered with Jesus into the court of the high priest; -\v 16 but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the woman servant who was guarding the door and brought in Peter. +\v 15 Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and he entered with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest; +\v 16 but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the female doorkeeper and he brought Peter in. \s5 -\v 17 Then the woman servant guarding the door said to Peter, "Are you not also one of this man's disciples?" He said, "I am not." -\v 18 Now the servants and the officers were standing there; they had made a fire of coals, for it was cold, and they were warming themselves. Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself. +\v 17 Then the female servant, the doorkeeper, said to Peter, "Are you not also one of the disciples of this man?" He said, "I am not." +\v 18 Now the servants and the officers were standing there, and they had made a charcoal fire, for it was cold, and they were warming themselves. Peter was also with them, standing there and warming himself. \s5 \p \v 19 The high priest then asked Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. -\v 20 Jesus answered him, "I have spoken openly to the world; I was always teaching in synagogues and in the temple where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in private. -\v 21 Why did you ask me? Ask those who have heard me about what I said. These people know the things that I said." +\v 20 Jesus answered him, "I have spoken openly to the world. I was always teaching in synagogues and in the temple where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. +\v 21 Why did you ask me? Ask those who have heard me about what I said. Look these people know what I said." \s5 -\v 22 When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand and said, "Is that how you should answer the high priest?" -\v 23 Jesus answered him, "If I have said anything bad, bear witness to the evil. However, if I have answered well, why do you strike me?" -\v 24 Annas then sent Jesus bound to Caiaphas the high priest. +\v 22 When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing there gave Jesus a punch and said, "Is that how you answer the high priest?" +\v 23 Jesus answered him, "If I spoke wrongly, testify about the wrong, but if rightly, why do you hit me?" +\v 24 Then Annas sent him tied up to Caiaphas the high priest. \s5 \p @@ -57,27 +55,25 @@ \s5 \p -\v 28 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium. It was early in the morning, and they themselves did not enter the Praetorium so that they might not be defiled and so that they might eat the Passover. +\v 28 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the governor. It was early in the morning, and they did not enter the palace of the governor so that they would not be defiled but would eat the Passover. \v 29 So Pilate went out to them and said, "What accusation are you bringing against this man?" -\v 30 They answered and said to him, "If this man were not an evil doer, we would not have delivered him up to you." +\v 30 They answered and said to him, "If this man was not an evil doer, we would not have given him over to you." \s5 \v 31 Pilate therefore said to them, "Take him yourselves, and judge him according to your law." The Jews said to him, "It is not lawful for us to put any man to death." -\v 32 They said this so that the word of Jesus might be fulfilled, the word that he had said that indicated by what kind of death he would die. +\v 32 They said this so that the word of Jesus would be fulfilled which he had spoken to indicate by what kind of death he would die. \s5 \p -\v 33 Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again and called Jesus; he said to him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" -\v 34 Jesus answered, "Are you asking this of your own accord, or did others tell you to ask it of me?" -\v 35 Pilate answered, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests delivered you to me; what have you done?" +\v 33 Then Pilate entered the palace of the governor again and called Jesus and he said to him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" +\v 34 Jesus answered, "Do you speak from yourself, or did others speak to you about me?" +\v 35 Pilate answered, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own people and the chief priests gave you over to me. What did you do?" \s5 -\v 36 Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were part of this world, then my servants would fight so that I should not be delivered to the Jews. Actually my kingdom does not come from here." -\v 37 Pilate then said to him, "Are you a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this purpose I have been born, and for this purpose I have come into the world so that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice." +\v 36 Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were part of this world, then my servants would fight so that I would not be given over to the Jews. But now my kingdom is not from here." +\v 37 Pilate then said to him, "Are you a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this purpose I have been born, and for this purpose I have come into the world so that I would bear witness to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice." \s5 \v 38 Pilate said to him, "What is truth?" When he had said this, he went out again to the Jews and said to them, "I find no crime in this man. -\v 39 You have the custom that I should release to you one man at the Passover. So do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?" +\v 39 But you have the custom that I release one person to you at the Passover. So do you want me to release the King of the Jews to you?" \v 40 Then they cried out again and said, "Not this man, but Barabbas." Now Barabbas was a robber. - - diff --git a/44-JHN/19.usfm b/44-JHN/19.usfm index 4382bcdc..f729b52d 100644 --- a/44-JHN/19.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/19.usfm @@ -1,37 +1,36 @@ - \s5 \c 19 \p \v 1 Then Pilate took Jesus and whipped him. -\v 2 The soldiers twisted thorns together to make a crown. They put it on Jesus' head and dressed him in a purple garment. -\v 3 They came to him and said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" and they struck him with their hands. +\v 2 The soldiers weaved a crown of thorns. They put it on the head of Jesus and dressed him with a purple garment. +\v 3 They came to him and said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" and they punched him. \s5 -\v 4 Then Pilate went out again and said to the people, "See, I am bringing the man out to you so that you may know that I find no guilt in him." -\v 5 Jesus therefore came out; he was wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. Then Pilate said to them, "See, here is the man!" -\v 6 When therefore the chief priests and the officers saw Jesus, they cried out and said, "Crucify him, crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and crucify him, for I find no crime in him." +\v 4 Then Pilate went outside again and said to them, "See, I am bringing him outside to you so that you will know that I find no guilt in him." +\v 5 Therefore Jesus came out, he was wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. Then Pilate said to them, "See the man!" +\v 6 When therefore the chief priests and the officers saw Jesus, they cried out and said, "Crucify him, crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and crucify him, for I find no guilt in him." \s5 -\v 7 The Jews answered Pilate, "We have a law, and by that law he ought to die because he made himself the Son of God." -\v 8 When Pilate heard this statement, he was afraid even more, -\v 9 and he entered the Praetorium again and said to Jesus, "From where do you come?" However, Jesus gave him no answer. +\v 7 The Jews answered him, "We have a law, and according to that law he has to die because he claimed to be the Son of God." +\v 8 When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid, +\v 9 and he entered the palace of the governor again and said to Jesus, "Where do you come from?" But Jesus gave him no answer. \s5 -\v 10 Pilate then said to him, "Are you not speaking to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you, and power to crucify you?" -\v 11 Jesus answered him, "You would have had no power against me unless it had been given to you from above. So the person who delivered me to you has the greater sin." +\v 10 Then Pilate said to him, "Are you not speaking to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you, and power to crucify you?" +\v 11 Jesus answered him, "You do not have any power over me except for what has been given to you from above. Therefore, he who gave me over to you has a greater sin." \s5 -\v 12 At this answer, Pilate tried to release him, but the Jews cried out saying, "If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend: Everyone who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar." -\v 13 When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat down in the judgment seat in a place called The Pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha. +\v 12 At this answer, Pilate tried to release him, but the Jews cried out saying, "If you release this man, you are not a friend of Caesar: Everyone who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar." +\v 13 When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat down in the judgment seat in a place called "The Pavement," but in Hebrew, "Gabbatha." \s5 \v 14 Now it was the day of preparation for the Passover, at about the sixth hour. Pilate said to the Jews, "See, here is your king!" \v 15 They cried out, "Away with him, away with him; crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Should I crucify your King?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but Caesar." -\v 16 Then Pilate turned Jesus over to them to be crucified. +\v 16 Then Pilate gave Jesus over to them to be crucified. \s5 \p -\v 17 Then they took Jesus, and he went out, carrying the cross for himself, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. +\v 17 Then they took Jesus, and he went out, carrying the cross for himself, to the place called "The Place of a Skull," which in Hebrew is called "Golgotha." \v 18 They crucified Jesus there, and with him two other men, one on each side, with Jesus in the middle. \s5 @@ -39,50 +38,48 @@ \v 20 Many of the Jews read this sign because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city. The sign was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek. \s5 -\v 21 Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, "Do not write, 'The King of the Jews,' but rather that he said, 'I am King of the Jews.'" +\v 21 Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, "Do not write, 'The King of the Jews,' but rather, 'This one said, "I am King of the Jews."'" \v 22 Pilate answered, "What I have written I have written." \s5 \p -\v 23 After the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his garments and made four parts of them, a part for each soldier; and also the shirt. Now the shirt was without seams, woven from the top throughout. -\v 24 Then they said to each other, "Let us not tear it apart, but instead let us throw lots for it to see whose it will be." This happened so that the scripture might be fulfilled that said, +\v 23 After the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and made four shares; a share for each soldier, and the tunic. Now the tunic was without seams, woven completely from the top. +\v 24 Then they said to each other, "Let us not tear it apart, but instead let us cast lots for it to decide whose it will be." This happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled that said, \q "They divided my garments among themselves, -\q and for my clothing they threw lots." +\q and they cast lots for my clothing." \m \s5 -\v 25 The soldiers did these things. Jesus' mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene—these women were standing by the cross of Jesus. -\v 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Woman, see, here is your son!" -\v 27 Then he said to the disciple, "See, here is your mother!" From that hour the disciple took her to his own home. +\v 25 The soldiers did these things. The mother of Jesus, the sister of his mother, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. These women were standing by the cross of Jesus. +\v 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Woman, see, your son!" +\v 27 Then he said to the disciple, "See, your mother!" From that hour the disciple took her to his own home. \s5 \p -\v 28 After this Jesus, because he knew that all things are now finished, in order to make the scriptures come true, said, "I am thirsty." -\v 29 A container full of sour wine had been placed there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop staff and lifted it up to his mouth. -\v 30 When Jesus had taken the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head and gave up his spirit. +\v 28 After this Jesus, because he knew that everything was now completed, in order to complete the scriptures, said, "I am thirsty." +\v 29 A container full of sour wine was placed there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop staff and lifted it up to his mouth. +\v 30 When Jesus had taken the sour wine, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head and gave up his spirit. \s5 \p -\v 31 It was the Preparation, and in order that the bodies should not remain on the cross during the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was an important day), the Jews asked Pilate that the legs of the executed men be broken, and that their bodies might be taken down. +\v 31 Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross during the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was an important day), asked Pilate to break their legs and to remove them. \v 32 Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man and of the second man who had been crucified with Jesus. \v 33 When they came to Jesus, they saw that he was already dead, so they did not break his legs. \s5 -\v 34 However, one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and immediately out came blood and water. -\v 35 The one who saw this has borne witness, and his witness is true. He knows that what he said is true so that you also may believe. +\v 34 However, one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. +\v 35 The one who saw this has testified, and his testimony is true. He knows that what he said is true so that you would also believe. \s5 -\v 36 These things came about so that the scripture might be fulfilled, "Not one of his bones will be broken." +\v 36 For these things happened in order to fulfil scripture, "Not one of his bones will be broken." \v 37 Again, another scripture says, "They will look at him whom they pierced." \s5 \p -\v 38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, since he was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission. So Joseph came and took away his body. +\v 38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, since he was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews) asked Pilate if he could take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission. So Joseph came and took away his body. \v 39 Nicodemus also came, he who at first had come to Jesus by night. He brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about one hundred litras in weight. \s5 \v 40 So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, as was the custom of the Jews to bury bodies. \v 41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden was a new tomb in which no person had yet been buried. \v 42 Because it was the day of preparation for the Jews and because the tomb was close by, they laid Jesus in it. - - diff --git a/44-JHN/20.usfm b/44-JHN/20.usfm index b5941d7a..553b0d19 100644 --- a/44-JHN/20.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/20.usfm @@ -1,63 +1,63 @@ \s5 \c 20 \p -\v 1 Now early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb; she saw the stone rolled away from the tomb. -\v 2 So she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and she said to them, "They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." +\v 1 Now early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and she saw the stone rolled away from the tomb. +\v 2 So she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and she said to them, "They took away the Lord out from the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." \s5 -\v 3 Peter and the other disciple then went out, and they went to the tomb. -\v 4 They both ran together; the other disciple outran Peter and arrived at the tomb first. -\v 5 He stooped and looked in; he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not yet go inside. +\v 3 Then Peter and the other disciple went out, and they went to the tomb. +\v 4 They both ran together, and the other disciple quickly ran ahead of Peter and arrived at the tomb first. +\v 5 And stooping down he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go inside. \s5 \v 6 Simon Peter then arrived after him and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there -\v 7 and the cloth that had been on his head. It was not lying with the linen cloths but was rolled up in its place by itself. +\v 7 and the cloth that had been on his head. It was not lying with the linen cloths but was folded up in a place by itself. \s5 -\v 8 Then the other disciple went in also, the one who first arrived at the tomb; he saw and believed. -\v 9 For until that time they still did not know the scripture that Jesus must rise again from the dead. -\v 10 So the disciples went away again to their own homes. +\v 8 Then the other disciple, the one who first arrived at the tomb, also went in, and he saw and believed. +\v 9 For until that time they still did not know the scripture that he should rise from the dead ones. +\v 10 So the disciples went back home again. \s5 \p -\v 11 However, Mary was standing outside the tomb weeping; as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb. -\v 12 She saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the foot, where the body of Jesus had lain. -\v 13 They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have put him." +\v 11 But Mary was standing outside the tomb weeping. As she wept, she stooped down into the tomb. +\v 12 She saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the foot of where the body of Jesus had lain. +\v 13 They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they took away my Lord, and I do not know where they have put him." \s5 \v 14 When she said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. -\v 15 Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? For whom are you looking?" She thought that he was the gardener, so she said to him, "Sir, if you have taken him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will take him away." +\v 15 Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?" She thought that he was the gardener, so she said to him, "Sir, if you have taken him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will take him away." \s5 -\v 16 Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned herself, and said to him in Aramaic, "Rabboni," that is to say, "Teacher." -\v 17 Jesus said to her, "Do not touch me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them that I will ascend to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God." +\v 16 Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned, and said to him in Aramaic, "Rabboni," (which means: "Teacher.") +\v 17 Jesus said to her, "Do not touch me, for I have not yet gone up to the Father, but go to my brothers and say to them that I will go up to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God." \v 18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and that he had said these things to her. \s5 \p -\v 19 When it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and while the doors were shut where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst of them and said to them, "Peace be to you." +\v 19 When it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of where the disciples were, were closed for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the middle of them and said to them, "Peace to you." \v 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then when the disciples saw the Lord, they were glad. \s5 -\v 21 Jesus then said to them again, "May peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you." +\v 21 Jesus then said to them again, "Peace to you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you." \v 22 When Jesus had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. \v 23 Whoever's sins you forgive, they are forgiven for them; whoever's sins you keep back, they are kept back." \s5 \p -\v 24 Thomas, one of the Twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. -\v 25 The other disciples later said to him, "We have seen the Lord." He said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." +\v 24 Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. +\v 25 The other disciples later said to him, "We have seen the Lord." He said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." \s5 \p -\v 26 After eight days again his disciples were inside, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came while the doors were shut, stood among them, and said, "May peace be with you." -\v 27 Then he said to Thomas, "Reach here with your finger, and see my hands; reach here with your hand, and put it into my side; do not be faithless, but believe." +\v 26 After eight days his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came while the doors were closed, and stood among them, and said, "Peace to you." +\v 27 Then he said to Thomas, "Reach here with your finger, and see my hands, reach here with your hand, and put it into my side, do not be unbelieving, but believe." \s5 \v 28 Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God." -\v 29 Jesus said to him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and yet have believed." +\v 29 Jesus said to him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and believed." \s5 \p -\v 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, signs that have not been written in this book; -\v 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and so that as you believe, you may have life in his name. +\v 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, signs that have not been written in this book, +\v 31 but these have been written so that you would believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and so that believing, you would have life in his name. diff --git a/44-JHN/21.usfm b/44-JHN/21.usfm index 141eec91..7614e98b 100644 --- a/44-JHN/21.usfm +++ b/44-JHN/21.usfm @@ -1,54 +1,51 @@ - - \s5 \c 21 \p -\v 1 After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias; this is how he showed himself: -\v 2 Simon Peter was together with Thomas called Didymus, Nathaniel from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two of Jesus' other disciples. -\v 3 Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We, too, will come with you." They went and got into a boat, but all that night they caught nothing. +\v 1 After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. This is how he showed himself: +\v 2 Simon Peter was together with Thomas called Didymus, Nathaniel from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples of Jesus. +\v 3 Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We, too, will come with you." They went and got into a boat, but they caught nothing during the whole night. \s5 -\v 4 When day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach, but the disciples did not know it was Jesus. -\v 5 Jesus then said to them, "Young men, do you have anything to eat?" They answered him, "No." -\v 6 He said to them, "Cast your net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast their net, but they were not able to draw it in because of the quantity of fish. +\v 4 Now, when it was already early in the morning, Jesus stood on the beach, but the disciples did not know it was Jesus. +\v 5 So Jesus said to them, "Young men, do you have anything to eat?" They answered him, "No." +\v 6 He said to them, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they threw their net, but they were not able to draw it in because of the large number of fish. \s5 -\v 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord." When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tucked up his outer garment about himself (for he had been very lightly clothed), and threw himself into the sea. +\v 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord." When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tied up his outer garment (for he was undressed), and threw himself into the sea. \v 8 The other disciples came in the boat (for they were not far from the land, about two hundred cubits off), and they were pulling the net full of fish. -\v 9 When they got out upon the land, they saw a fire of charcoal there and fish laid on it, with bread. +\v 9 When they got out upon the land, they saw a charcoal fire there and fish laid on it, with bread. \s5 \v 10 Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." -\v 11 Simon Peter then went up and drew the net to land, full of large fish, 153 of them; although there were so many, the net was not torn. +\v 11 Simon Peter then went up and drew the net to land, full of large fish; 153. There were so many, but the net was not torn. \s5 -\v 12 Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." None of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. +\v 12 Jesus said to them, "Come and eat breakfast." None of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. \v 13 Jesus came, took the bread, and gave it to them, and the fish also. -\v 14 This was the third time that Jesus showed himself to the disciples after he had risen from the dead. +\v 14 This was the third time that Jesus showed himself to the disciples after he had risen from the dead ones. \s5 \p -\v 15 After they had breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" Peter said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." -\v 16 He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of John, love you me?" Peter said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Tend my sheep." +\v 15 After they ate breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" Peter said to him, "Yes Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." +\v 16 He said to him again a second time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter said to him, "Yes Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Take care of my sheep." \s5 -\v 17 He said to him a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was sad because Jesus had said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" He said to him, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. -\v 18 Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to clothe yourself and walk wherever you wished; but when you become old, you will stretch out your hands, and another person will clothe you and carry you where you will not wish to go." +\v 17 He said to him a third time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was sad because Jesus had said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" He said to him, "Lord, you know all things, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. +\v 18 Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to clothe yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you become old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will clothe you and carry you where you will not want to go." \s5 -\v 19 Now Jesus said this in order to signal by what kind of death Peter would glorify God. After he had said this, he said to Peter, "Follow me." +\v 19 Now Jesus said this in order to indicate with what kind of death Peter would glorify God. After he had said this, he said to Peter, "Follow me." \s5 -\v 20 Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them—the one who had also leaned back against Jesus' breast at the supper and said, "Lord, who is the one who will betray you?" +\v 20 Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them; the one who had also leaned back against the chest of Jesus at the dinner and said, "Lord, who is the one who will betray you?" \v 21 Peter saw him and then said to Jesus, "Lord, what will this man do?" \s5 -\v 22 Jesus said to him, "If I wish that he should wait until I come, what is that to you? Follow me." -\v 23 So this statement spread among the brothers, that that disciple would not die. Yet Jesus did not say to Peter that the other disciple would not die, but, "If I wish that he should wait until I come, what is that to you?" +\v 22 Jesus said to him, "If I want him to stay until I come, what is that to you? Follow me." +\v 23 So this statement spread among the brothers, that that disciple would not die. Yet Jesus did not say to Peter that the other disciple would not die, but, "If I want him to stay until I come, what is that to you?" \b \s5 \p -\v 24 This is the disciple who bears witness about these things, and who wrote these things, and we know that his witness is true. +\v 24 This is the disciple who testifies about these things, and who wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true. \v 25 There are also many other things that Jesus did. If each one were written down, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. - diff --git a/45-ACT/01.usfm b/45-ACT/01.usfm index 4b3aa894..62a911ac 100644 --- a/45-ACT/01.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/01.usfm @@ -52,4 +52,4 @@ \s5 \v 24 They prayed and said, "You, Lord, know the hearts of all people, so reveal which of these two is the one whom you have chosen \v 25 to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas transgressed to go to his own place." -\v 26 They cast lots for them; and the lot fell to Matthias and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. +\v 26 They cast lots for them; and the lot fell to Matthias and he was numbered with the Eleven apostles. diff --git a/45-ACT/02.usfm b/45-ACT/02.usfm index 7c9509cb..915ec3da 100644 --- a/45-ACT/02.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/02.usfm @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ \s5 \v 29 Brothers, I can speak to you confidently about the patriarch David: he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. -\v 30 Therefore, he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn with an oath to him, that he would set one of his descendants upon his throne. +\v 30 Therefore, he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn with an oath to him, that he would set one of the fruit of his body upon his throne. \v 31 He foresaw this and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, \q 'He was neither abandoned to hades, nor did his flesh see decay.' \m @@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced in their heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" +\v 37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced in their hearts, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" \v 38 And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. \v 39 For to you is the promise and to your children and to all that are far off, as many people as the Lord our God will call." diff --git a/45-ACT/03.usfm b/45-ACT/03.usfm index 1a53c16c..7593a277 100644 --- a/45-ACT/03.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/03.usfm @@ -31,7 +31,8 @@ \s5 \v 15 You killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead—and we are witnesses of this. -\v 16 Now, by faith in his name, this man whom you see and know, was made strong. The faith that is through Jesus has given him this complete health, in the presence of all of you. +\v 16 Now, by faith in his name—this man whom you see and know—this same name made him strong. The faith that is through Jesus gave to him this complete health in the presence of all of you. + \s5 \v 17 Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. diff --git a/45-ACT/04.usfm b/45-ACT/04.usfm index 6e88a907..99b6d704 100644 --- a/45-ACT/04.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/04.usfm @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ \c 4 \p \v 1 As Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them. -\v 2 They were deeply troubled because Peter and John were teaching the people about Jesus and proclaiming his resurrection from the dead. +\v 2 They were deeply troubled because Peter and John were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead ones. \v 3 They arrested them and put them in jail until the next morning, since it was now evening. \v 4 But many of the people who had heard the message believed; and the number of the men who believed was about five thousand. diff --git a/45-ACT/06.usfm b/45-ACT/06.usfm index f52b5c97..4fed4913 100644 --- a/45-ACT/06.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/06.usfm @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ \v 1 Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint by the Grecian Jews began against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. \s5 -\v 2 The twelve apostles called the multitude of the disciples to them and said, "It is not right for us to give up the word of God in order to serve tables. +\v 2 The Twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them and said, "It is not right for us to give up the word of God in order to serve tables. \v 3 You should therefore choose, brothers, seven men from among yourselves, men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. \v 4 As for us, we will always continue in prayer and in the ministry of the word." diff --git a/45-ACT/07.usfm b/45-ACT/07.usfm index 59ccf7dc..e6101a8b 100644 --- a/45-ACT/07.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/07.usfm @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ \s5 \v 9 The patriarchs were motivated by jealousy against Joseph and sold him into Egypt, and God was with him, -\v 10 and rescued him from all his sufferings, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Pharaoh then made him governor over Egypt and over all his household . +\v 10 and rescued him from all his sufferings, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Pharaoh then made him governor over Egypt and over all his household. \s5 \v 11 Now there came a famine over all Egypt and Canaan, and great suffering: and our fathers found no food. @@ -32,13 +32,13 @@ \v 16 They were carried over to Shechem and laid in the tomb that Abraham had bought for a price in silver from the sons of Hamor in Shechem. \s5 -\v 17 As the time of the promise drew near which God had promised to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, +\v 17 As the time of the promise approached, the promise that God had made to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, \v 18 until there arose another king over Egypt, a king who did not know about Joseph. -\v 19 This same king deceived our people and treated our forefathers so badly, they had to throw out their infants in order to survive. +\v 19 This same king deceived our people and treated our forefathers so badly, they had to expose their infants to danger, hoping they would survive. \s5 \v 20 At that time Moses was born; he was very beautiful before God and was nourished for three months in his father's house. -\v 21 When he was thrown out, Pharaoh's daughter took him over and raised him as her own son. +\v 21 When he was placed outside, Pharaoh's daughter adopted him and raised him as her own son. \s5 \v 22 Moses was educated in all the learning of the Egyptians; and he was mighty in his words and works. @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ \v 25 he thought that his brothers would understand that God by his hand was rescuing them, but they did not understand. \s5 -\v 26 On the next day he came to some Israelites as they were quarreling; he tried to put them at peace with each other; he said, 'Sirs, you are brothers; why do you wrong each other?' +\v 26 On the next day he came to some Israelites as they were quarreling; he tried to put them at peace with each other; he said, 'Men, you are brothers; why are you hurting one another?' \v 27 But the one who had wronged his neighbor pushed him away, and said, 'Who made you a ruler and a judge over us? \v 28 Would you like to kill me, as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?' @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ \s5 \v 35 This Moses whom they rejected, when they said, 'Who made you a ruler and a judge?'—he was the one whom God sent as both a ruler and deliverer. God sent him by the hand of the angel who appeared to Moses in the bush. -\v 36 Moses led them out of Egypt, after doing miracles and signs in Egypt and at the sea of Reeds, and in the wilderness during forty years. +\v 36 Moses led them out of Egypt, after doing miracles and signs in Egypt and at the Sea of Reeds, and in the wilderness during forty years. \v 37 It is the same Moses who said to the people of Israel, 'God will raise up a prophet for you from among your brothers, a prophet like me.' \s5 diff --git a/45-ACT/08.usfm b/45-ACT/08.usfm index 683688ee..928d8084 100644 --- a/45-ACT/08.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/08.usfm @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ \s5 \c 8 +\p \v 1 Saul was in agreement with his death. \p So there began on that day a great persecution against the church that was in Jerusalem; and the believers were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. \v 2 Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. diff --git a/45-ACT/09.usfm b/45-ACT/09.usfm index 90f73197..d6d136d7 100644 --- a/45-ACT/09.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/09.usfm @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 31 So then, the church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, the church grew in numbers. -\v 32 Now it came about, as Peter went throughout the whole region, he came down also to the believers who lived in the town of Lydda. +\v 32 Now it came about that, as Peter went throughout the whole region, he came down also to the believers who lived in the town of Lydda. \s5 \v 33 There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been in his bed for eight years, for he was paralyzed. diff --git a/45-ACT/10.usfm b/45-ACT/10.usfm index d8ae15ee..7f1a9f33 100644 --- a/45-ACT/10.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/10.usfm @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 9 Now on the next day at about the sixth hour, as they were on their journey and drew near to the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray. +\v 9 Now on the next day at about the sixth hour, as they were on their journey and were approaching the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray. \v 10 He then became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the people were cooking some food, he was given a vision, \v 11 and he saw the sky open and a certain container descending, something like a large sheet coming down to the earth, let down by its four corners. \v 12 In it were all kinds of four-footed animals and things that crawled on the earth, and birds of the sky. @@ -37,6 +37,9 @@ \s5 \v 19 While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "See, three men are looking for you. + +\f + \ft Some copies have, \fqa "Two men are looking for you," or, "Some men are looking for you."\f* + \v 20 Arise and go down and go with them. Do not fear to go with them, because I have sent them." \v 21 So Peter went down to the men and said, "I am he whom you are seeking. Why have you come?" @@ -81,7 +84,7 @@ \s5 \v 39 We are witnesses of all things that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem—this Jesus whom they killed, hanging him on a tree. \v 40 This man God raised up on the third day and gave him to be made known, -\v 41 not to all the people, but to the witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God—we ourselves, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. +\v 41 not to all the people, but to the witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God—we ourselves, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead ones. \s5 \v 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that this is the one who has been chosen by God to be the Judge of the living and the dead. diff --git a/45-ACT/12.usfm b/45-ACT/12.usfm index ea7e2704..56b68de2 100644 --- a/45-ACT/12.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/12.usfm @@ -55,6 +55,6 @@ \v 24 But the word of God grew and multiplied. \p \v 25 After Barnabas and Saul completed their mission to Jerusalem, they returned from there; they took with them John, whose surname was Mark. - +\f + \ft Some versions read, \fqa Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem (or to there). \f* diff --git a/45-ACT/13.usfm b/45-ACT/13.usfm index 83b82f78..2e8a75ba 100644 --- a/45-ACT/13.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/13.usfm @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ \v 16 So Paul stood up and motioned with his hand; he said, "Men of Israel and you who honor God, listen. \v 17 The God of this people Israel chose our forefathers and made the people numerous when they stayed in the land of Egypt, and with an uplifted arm he led them out of it. \v 18 For about forty years he put up with them in the wilderness. - +\f + \ft Some ancient copies read, \fqa For about forty years he cared for them in the wilderness. \f* \s5 \v 19 After he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave our people their land for an inheritance. \v 20 All these events took place over four hundred and fifty years. After all these things, God gave them judges until Samuel the prophet. @@ -56,14 +56,14 @@ \v 29 When they had completed all the things that were written about him, they took him down from the tree and laid him in a tomb. \s5 -\v 30 But God raised him from the dead. +\v 30 But God raised him from the dead ones. \v 31 He was seen for many days by those who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem. These people are now his witnesses to the people. \s5 \v 32 So we are bringing you good news about the promises made to our forefathers: -\v 33 God has kept these promises to us, their children, in that he raised up Jesus from the dead. This is also what was written in the second psalm: +\v 33 God has kept these promises to us, their children, in that he raised up Jesus back to life. This is also what was written in the Second psalm: \q 'You are my Son, today I have become your Father.' -\v 34 Also about the fact that he raised him up from the dead so that his body will not decay, he has spoken like this: +\v 34 Also about the fact that he raised him up from the dead ones so that his body will not decay, he has spoken like this: \q 'I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.' \s5 diff --git a/45-ACT/15.usfm b/45-ACT/15.usfm index b1156f7e..38c5e2bd 100644 --- a/45-ACT/15.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/15.usfm @@ -44,6 +44,8 @@ \q including all the Gentiles called by my name.' \q \v 18 This is what the Lord says, who has done these things that have been known from ancient times. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa This is what the Lord says, to whom are known all his deeds from ancient times. \f* + \m \s5 diff --git a/45-ACT/17.usfm b/45-ACT/17.usfm index cbf8f542..25e96c04 100644 --- a/45-ACT/17.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/17.usfm @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ \v 2 Paul, as his custom was, went to them, and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the scriptures. \s5 -\v 3 He was opening the scriptures and explaining that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise again from the dead. He said, "This Jesus whom I proclaim to you is the Christ." +\v 3 He was opening the scriptures and explaining that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise again from the dead ones. He said, "This Jesus whom I proclaim to you is the Christ." \v 4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, including the devout Greeks, many of the leading women and a great crowd. \s5 @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ \s5 \v 30 Therefore God overlooked the times of ignorance, but now he commands all men everywhere to repent. -\v 31 This is because he has set a day when he will judge the world in righteousness by the man he has chosen. God has given proof of this man to everyone by raising him from the dead." +\v 31 This is because he has set a day when he will judge the world in righteousness by the man he has chosen. God has given proof of this man to everyone by raising him from the dead ones." \s5 \p diff --git a/45-ACT/20.usfm b/45-ACT/20.usfm index a528ff31..67e5df6a 100644 --- a/45-ACT/20.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/20.usfm @@ -53,12 +53,13 @@ \s5 \v 28 Therefore be careful about yourselves, and about all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be careful to shepherd the assembly of the Lord, which he purchased with his own blood. +\f + \ft Other versions read, \fqa "Be careful to shepherd the assembly of God, which he purchased with his own blood." \f* \v 29 I know that after my departure, vicious wolves will enter in among you, and not spare the flock. \v 30 I know that from even among your own selves some men shall come and say corrupt things, in order to draw away the disciples after them. \s5 \v 31 So be on guard. Remember that for three years I did not stop instructing every one of you with tears night and day. -\v 32 And now I entrust you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are dedicated to God. +\v 32 And now I entrust you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are dedicated to God. \s5 \v 33 I coveted no man's silver, gold, or clothing. diff --git a/45-ACT/22.usfm b/45-ACT/22.usfm index f6e8c696..4ac1e84f 100644 --- a/45-ACT/22.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/22.usfm @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 22 The people allowed him to speak up to this point. But then they shouted and said, "Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not right that he should live." -\v 23 As they were shouting, throwing off their garments, and throwing dust into the air, +\v 23 As they were shouting, throwing off their cloaks, and throwing dust into the air, \v 24 the chief captain commanded Paul to be brought into the fortress. He ordered that he should be questioned with scourging, so that he himself might know why they were shouting against him like that. \s5 diff --git a/45-ACT/26.usfm b/45-ACT/26.usfm index 4060e206..6c2d682d 100644 --- a/45-ACT/26.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/26.usfm @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ \s5 \v 22 God has helped me until now, so I stand and testify to the common people and to the great ones about nothing more than what the prophets and Moses said would happen; -\v 23 that Christ must suffer, and that he would be the first to be raised from the dead and to proclaim light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles." +\v 23 that Christ must suffer, and that he would be the first from the resurrection of the dead ones to rise and to proclaim light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles." \s5 \p diff --git a/45-ACT/28.usfm b/45-ACT/28.usfm index 1dbec2fb..83ec7c74 100644 --- a/45-ACT/28.usfm +++ b/45-ACT/28.usfm @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ \s5 \v 28 Therefore, you should know that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen." -\v 29 \f + \ft Acts 28:29 - the best ancient copies omit vs. 29, \fqa When he had said these things, the Jews departed, having a great dispute among themselves. \f* +\v 29 \f + \ft Acts 28:29 - the best ancient copies omit vs. 29, \fqa When he had said these things, the Jews went away. They were having a great dispute among themselves. \f* \s5 \p \v 30 Paul lived for two whole years in his own rented house, and he welcomed all who came to him. diff --git a/46-ROM/01.usfm b/46-ROM/01.usfm index 7da56a8e..1fe38401 100644 --- a/46-ROM/01.usfm +++ b/46-ROM/01.usfm @@ -7,7 +7,9 @@ \v 3 It is about his Son, who was born from the descendants of David according to the flesh. \s5 -\v 4 He was declared to be the Son of God by the power of the Spirit of holiness by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord. +\v 4 By resurrection from the dead ones, he was declared to be the powerful Son of God +by the Spirit of holiness—Jesus Christ our Lord. + \v 5 Through him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience of faith among all the nations, for the sake of his name. \v 6 Among these nations, you also have been called to belong to Jesus Christ. diff --git a/46-ROM/02.usfm b/46-ROM/02.usfm index 4c04bd8d..124134f4 100644 --- a/46-ROM/02.usfm +++ b/46-ROM/02.usfm @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ \s5 \v 25 For circumcision indeed benefits you if you obey the law, but if you are a violator of the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision. \v 26 If, then, the uncircumcised person keeps the requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be considered as circumcision? -\v 27 And will not the one who is uncircumcised by nature judge you, if he fulfills the law? This is because you have the written scriptures and circumcision yet are a violator of the law! +\v 27 And will not the one who is naturally uncircumcised judge you if he fulfills the law? This is because you have the written scriptures and circumcision yet are a violator of the law! \s5 \v 28 For he is not a Jew who is merely one outwardly; neither is circumcision that which is merely outward in the flesh. diff --git a/46-ROM/04.usfm b/46-ROM/04.usfm index 91d5d5c2..dcbe7653 100644 --- a/46-ROM/04.usfm +++ b/46-ROM/04.usfm @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ \s5 \v 18 Despite all outward circumstances, Abraham confidently trusted God for the future. So he became the father of many nations, according to what had been spoken, "Thus will be your descendants." -\v 19 He was not weak in faith. Abraham acknowledged that his own body was already dead—he was about a hundred years old. He also acknowledged the deadness of Sarah's womb. +\v 19 He was not weak in faith. Abraham understood that his own body was unable to have children (because he was about a hundred years old). He also acknowledged that Sarah's womb was not able to bear children. \s5 \v 20 But because of God's promise, Abraham did not hesitate in unbelief. Instead, he was strengthened in faith and gave praise to God. @@ -49,5 +49,5 @@ \s5 \v 23 Now it was not written only for his benefit, that it was counted for him. -\v 24 It was written also for us, for whom it will be counted, we who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. +\v 24 It was written also for us, for whom it will be counted, we who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead ones. \v 25 This is the one who was delivered up for our trespasses and was raised for our justification. diff --git a/46-ROM/05.usfm b/46-ROM/05.usfm index 3f7af9df..13b151e1 100644 --- a/46-ROM/05.usfm +++ b/46-ROM/05.usfm @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 12 So then, as through one man sin entered into the world, in this way death entered through sin. And death spread to all people, because all sinned. -\v 13 For until the law, sin was in the world, but is no accounting for sin when there is no law. +\v 13 For until the law, sin was in the world, but there is no accounting for sin when there is no law. \s5 \v 14 Nevertheless, death ruled from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin like Adam's disobedience, who is a pattern of him who was to come. diff --git a/46-ROM/06.usfm b/46-ROM/06.usfm index eae4a422..fbf155e2 100644 --- a/46-ROM/06.usfm +++ b/46-ROM/06.usfm @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ \v 3 Do you not know that as many as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? \s5 -\v 4 We were buried, then, with him through baptism into death. This happened in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so also we might walk in newness of life. +\v 4 We were buried, then, with him through baptism into death. This happened in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead ones by the glory of the Father, so also we might walk in newness of life. \v 5 For if we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we will also be united with his resurrection. \s5 @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ \s5 \v 8 But if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live together with him. -\v 9 We know that Christ has been raised from the dead, and that he is no longer dead. Death no longer rules over him. +\v 9 We know that Christ has been raised from the dead ones, and that he is no longer dead. Death no longer rules over him. \s5 \v 10 For in regard to the death that he died to sin, he died once for all. However, the life that he lives, he lives it for God. @@ -26,13 +26,13 @@ \s5 \p \v 12 Therefore do not let sin rule in your mortal body in order that you may obey its lusts. -\v 13 Do not present your body parts to sin as tools for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God, as alive from the dead. And present your body parts as tools for righteousness for God. +\v 13 Do not present the parts of your body to sin, to be tools used for unrighteousness. But present yourselves to God, as dead ones who are now living. And present the parts of your body to God as tools to be used for righteousness. \v 14 Do not allow sin to rule over you. For you are not under law, but under grace. \s5 \p \v 15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law, but under grace? May it never be. -\v 16 Do you not know that the one to whom you present yourselves as servants, that is the one of which you are servants, the one you must obey? This is true whether you are servants to sin which leads to death, or servants to obedience which leads to righteousness. +\v 16 Do you not know that the one to whom you present yourselves as servants is the one to which you are obedient, the one you must obey? This is true whether you are servants to sin which leads to death, or servants to obedience which leads to righteousness. \s5 \v 17 But thanks be to God! For you were servants of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart the pattern of teaching that you were given. diff --git a/46-ROM/07.usfm b/46-ROM/07.usfm index 17c7d415..cbed0dc9 100644 --- a/46-ROM/07.usfm +++ b/46-ROM/07.usfm @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ \v 3 So then, while her husband is living, if she lives with another man, she will be called an adulteress. But if the husband dies, she is free from the law, so she is not an adulteress if she lives with another man. \s5 -\v 4 Therefore, my brothers, you were also made dead to the law through the body of Christ. This is so that you could be joined to another, that is, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might produce fruit for God. +\v 4 Therefore, my brothers, you were also made dead to the law through the body of Christ. This is so that you could be joined to another, that is, to him who was raised from the dead ones, in order that we might produce fruit for God. \v 5 For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions were activated in our members through the law to produce fruit to death. \s5 @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ \s5 \v 24 I am a miserable man! Who will deliver me from this body of death? -\v 25 But may thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then. I myself serve the law of God with my mind. However, with the flesh I serve the principle of sin. +\v 25 But thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind. However, with the flesh I serve the principle of sin. diff --git a/46-ROM/08.usfm b/46-ROM/08.usfm index e859ee66..765ed7f7 100644 --- a/46-ROM/08.usfm +++ b/46-ROM/08.usfm @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ \v 10 If Christ is in you, the body is dead in respect to sin, but the spirit is alive in respect to righteousness. \s5 -\v 11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life also to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. +\v 11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead ones lives in you, he who raised Christ from the dead ones will give life also to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. \s5 \p @@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ \s5 \v 28 We know that for those who love God, he works all things together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa All things work together for good. \f* \v 29 Because those whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. \v 30 Those whom he predestined, these he also called. Those whom he called, these he also justified. Those whom he justified, these he also glorified. diff --git a/46-ROM/10.usfm b/46-ROM/10.usfm index 7b9f6ff4..7bd27865 100644 --- a/46-ROM/10.usfm +++ b/46-ROM/10.usfm @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ \s5 \v 6 But the righteousness that comes from faith says this, "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?' (that is, to bring Christ down). -\v 7 And do not say, 'Who will descend into the abyss?'" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead.) +\v 7 And do not say, 'Who will descend into the abyss?'" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead ones.) \s5 \v 8 But what does it say? @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ \q in your mouth and in your heart." \p That is the word of faith, which we proclaim. -\v 9 For if with your mouth you acknowledge Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. +\v 9 For if with your mouth you acknowledge Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead ones, you will be saved. \v 10 For with the heart man believes for righteousness, and with the mouth he acknowledges for salvation. \s5 diff --git a/46-ROM/11.usfm b/46-ROM/11.usfm index 4b8e8ea5..21cbe7ca 100644 --- a/46-ROM/11.usfm +++ b/46-ROM/11.usfm @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ \s5 \v 6 But if it is by grace, it is no longer by works. Otherwise grace would no longer be grace. +\f + \ft Some old copies read, \fqa But if it is by works, then is it no more grace; otherwise work is no more work. \f* \v 7 What then? The thing that Israel was seeking, it did not obtain, but the chosen obtained it, and the rest were hardened. \v 8 It is just as it is written: "God has given them a spirit of dullness, eyes so that they should not see, and ears so that they should not hear, to this very day." @@ -34,8 +35,8 @@ \v 14 Perhaps I will provoke to jealousy those who are of my own flesh. Perhaps we will save some of them. \s5 -\v 15 For if the rejection of those is the reconciliation of the world, what will their reception be but life from the dead? -\v 16 If the firstfruits are reserved, so is the lump of dough. If the root is reserved, so are the branches. +\v 15 For if the rejection of those is the reconciliation of the world, what will their reception be but life from the dead ones? +\v 16 If the first fruits are reserved, so is the lump of dough. If the root is reserved, so are the branches. \s5 \v 17 But if some of the branches were broken off, if you, a wild olive branch, were grafted in among them, and if you shared with them in the rich root of the olive tree, @@ -67,7 +68,7 @@ \m \s5 -\v 28 On the one hand concerning the gospel, they are hated because of you. On the other hand according to God's choice, they are beloved because of the ancestors. +\v 28 On the one hand concerning the gospel, they are enemies on your behalf. On the other hand according to God's choice, they are beloved because of the ancestors. \v 29 For the gifts and the call of God are unchangeable. \s5 diff --git a/46-ROM/16.usfm b/46-ROM/16.usfm index 46e47c91..d2334cc5 100644 --- a/46-ROM/16.usfm +++ b/46-ROM/16.usfm @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 25 Now to him who is able to make you stand according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that has been kept secret from long ago, -\v 26 but that now has been revealed and made known by the prophetic scriptures according to the command of the eternal God, for the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles? +\v 26 but that now has been revealed and made known by the prophetic scriptures according to the command of the eternal God, for the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles, \s5 \v 27 to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be the glory forever. Amen. diff --git a/47-1CO/01.usfm b/47-1CO/01.usfm index db5a8f48..2cf32cdb 100644 --- a/47-1CO/01.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/01.usfm @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ - \s5 \c 1 \p @@ -9,19 +8,19 @@ \s5 \p -\v 4 I always give thanks to my God for you, because of the grace of God that Christ Jesus gave to you. -\v 5 He has made you rich in every way, in all speech and with all knowledge. -\v 6 He has made you rich, just as the testimony about Christ has been confirmed as true among you. +\v 4 I always give thanks to my God for you because of the grace of God that Christ Jesus gave to you. +\v 5 He has made you rich in every way, in all speech and with all knowledge, +\v 6 just as the testimony about Christ has been confirmed as true among you. \s5 -\v 7 Therefore you lack no spiritual gift, as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. +\v 7 Therefore you lack no spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. \v 8 He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. \v 9 God is faithful who called you into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. \s5 \p -\v 10 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree, and that there be no divisions among you. I urge that you be joined together with the same mind and by the same purpose. -\v 11 For Chloe's people have reported to me that factions are developing among you. +\v 10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree, and that there be no divisions among you. I urge that you be joined together with the same mind and by the same purpose. +\v 11 For Chloe's people have reported to me that there are factions among you. \s5 \v 12 I mean this: Each one of you says, "I am with Paul," or "I am with Apollos," or "I am with Cephas," or "I am with Christ." @@ -30,7 +29,7 @@ \s5 \v 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius. \v 15 This was so that no one would say that you were baptized into my name. -\v 16 (I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know if I baptized any others.) +\v 16 (I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know if I baptized any others.) \s5 \v 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel. He did not send me to preach with words of human wisdom, so that the cross of Christ should not be emptied of its power. @@ -57,7 +56,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 26 Look at God's call on you, brothers and sisters. Not many of you were wise by human standards. Not many of you were powerful. Not many of you were of noble birth. +\v 26 Look at your calling, brothers. Not many of you were wise by human standards. Not many of you were powerful. Not many of you were of noble birth. \v 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise. God chose what is weak in the world to shame what is strong. \s5 diff --git a/47-1CO/02.usfm b/47-1CO/02.usfm index 71798f86..7b34f88f 100644 --- a/47-1CO/02.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/02.usfm @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ - \s5 \c 2 \p -\v 1 When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come with eloquence of speech or wisdom as I proclaimed hidden truths about God. +\v 1 When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence of speech or wisdom as I proclaimed hidden truths about God. +\f + \ft Many other versions read, \fqa as I proclaimed the testimony about God. \f* \v 2 For I decided to know nothing when I was among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. \s5 @@ -39,6 +39,3 @@ \v 16 \q "For who can know the mind of the Lord, that he can instruct him?" \m But we have the mind of Christ. - - - diff --git a/47-1CO/03.usfm b/47-1CO/03.usfm index 4ad27d26..742f0e50 100644 --- a/47-1CO/03.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/03.usfm @@ -1,34 +1,41 @@ - \s5 \c 3 \p -\v 1 And I, brothers and sisters, could not speak to you as spiritual people, but instead as to fleshly people, as to babes in Christ. -\v 2 I fed you milk and not meat, for you were not ready for meat. And even now you are not ready. +\v 1 And I, brothers, could not speak to you as spiritual people, but instead as to fleshly people, as to babes in Christ. +\v 2 I fed you milk and not meat, for you were not ready for meat. And even now you are not ready. + \s5 \v 3 For you are still fleshly. For where jealousy and strife exist among you, are you not living according to the flesh, and are you not walking by human standards? \v 4 For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another says, "I follow Apollos," are you not living as human beings? \v 5 Who then is Apollos? And who is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, to each of whom the Lord gave tasks. + \s5 \v 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. \v 7 So then, neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything. But it is God who gives the growth. + \s5 \v 8 Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his own wages according to his own labor. \v 9 For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's garden, God's building. + \s5 \p -\v 10 According to the grace of God that was given to me as a skilled master builder, I laid a foundation and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it. -\v 11 For no one can lay a foundation other than the one which has been laid, that is, Jesus Christ. +\v 10 According to the grace of God that was given to me as a skilled master builder, I laid a foundation and another is building on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it. +\v 11 For no one can lay a foundation other than the one that has been laid, that is, Jesus Christ. + \s5 \v 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, \v 13 his work will be revealed, for the daylight will reveal it. For it will be revealed in fire. The fire will test the quality of what each one had done. + \s5 -\v 14 If anything a person builds remains, he will receive a reward. -\v 15 But if anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss. But he himself will be saved, as though escaping through fire. +\v 14 If anyone's work remains, he will receive a reward; +\v 15 but if anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, but he himself will be saved, as though escaping through fire. + \s5 \p \v 16 Do you not know that you are God's temple and that the Spirit of God lives in you? \v 17 If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person. For God's temple is holy, and so are you. + \s5 \p \v 18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a "fool" that he may become wise. @@ -38,6 +45,7 @@ \v 20 And again, \q "The Lord knows that the reasoning of the wise is futile." \m + \s5 \v 21 So no more boasting about people! For all things are yours, \v 22 whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All things are yours, diff --git a/47-1CO/04.usfm b/47-1CO/04.usfm index 4e7c16f2..9b6ef696 100644 --- a/47-1CO/04.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/04.usfm @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ - \s5 \c 4 \p @@ -7,7 +6,7 @@ \v 2 In this connection, it is a requirement for stewards that they be trustworthy. \s5 -\v 3 But for me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. For I do not even judge myself. +\v 3 But for me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. For I do not even judge myself. \v 4 I am not aware of any charge being made against me, but that does not mean I am innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. \s5 @@ -15,14 +14,14 @@ \s5 \p -\v 6 Now, brothers and sisters, I applied these principles to myself and Apollos for your sakes, so that from us you might learn the meaning of the saying, +\v 6 Now, brothers, I applied these principles to myself and Apollos for your sakes, so that from us you might learn the meaning of the saying, \q "Do not go beyond what is written." \m This is so that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against the other. \v 7 For who sees any difference between you and others? What do you have that you did not freely receive? If you have freely received it, why do you boast as if you had not done so? \s5 -\v 8 Already you have all you could want! Already you have become rich! You began to reign—and that quite apart from us! Indeed, I wish you did reign, so that we could reign with you. -\v 9 For I think God has put us apostles on display as the last in line in a procession and like men sentenced to death. We have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to human beings. +\v 8 Already you have all you could want! Already you have become rich! You began to reign—and that quite apart from us! Indeed, I wish you did reign, so that we could reign with you. +\v 9 For I think God has put us apostles on display as the last in line in a procession and like men sentenced to death. We have become a spectacle to the world—to angels, and to human beings. \s5 \v 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we are held in dishonor. @@ -30,7 +29,7 @@ \s5 \v 12 We work hard, working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless. When we are persecuted, we endure. -\v 13 When we are slandered, we speak with kindness. We had become, and are still considered to be, the refuse of the world and the filthiest of all things. +\v 13 When we are slandered, we speak with kindness. We have become, and are still considered to be, the refuse of the world and the filthiest of all things. \s5 \p @@ -40,7 +39,7 @@ \s5 \v 17 That is why I sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my ways in Christ, just as I teach them everywhere and in every church. -\v 18 Now some of you are so arrogant, acting as though I were not coming to you. +\v 18 Now some of you have become arrogant, acting as though I were not coming to you. \s5 \v 19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills. Then I will know not merely the talk of these who are so arrogant, but I will see their power. diff --git a/47-1CO/05.usfm b/47-1CO/05.usfm index f374ecfd..776abc70 100644 --- a/47-1CO/05.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/05.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ - \s5 -\c 5 +c 5 \p \v 1 We heard a report that there is sexual immorality among you, a kind of immorality that is not even permitted among the Gentiles. The report is that one of you is sleeping with his father's wife. \v 2 And you are so arrogant! Should you not mourn instead? The one who did this must be removed from among you. @@ -22,7 +21,7 @@ \v 10 In no way did I mean the immoral people of this world, or the greedy, or swindlers, or idolaters, since to stay away from them you would need to go out of the world. \s5 -\v 11 But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who is called a brother or sister in Christ but who is living in sexual immorality, or who is greedy, or is an idolater, or is verbally abusive, or is a drunkard, or a swindler. Do not even eat a meal with such a person. +\v 11 But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who is called a brother but who is living in sexual immorality, or who is greedy, or is an idolater, or is verbally abusive, or is a drunkard, or a swindler. Do not even eat a meal with such a person. \v 12 For how am I involved with judging those who are outside the church? Instead, are you not to judge those who are inside the church? \v 13 But God judges those who are on the outside. \q "Remove the evil person from among you." diff --git a/47-1CO/06.usfm b/47-1CO/06.usfm index c2c90276..6e93c882 100644 --- a/47-1CO/06.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/06.usfm @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ - \s5 \c 6 \p @@ -9,15 +8,15 @@ \s5 \v 4 If then you have to make judgments that pertain to daily life, why do you lay such cases as these before those who have no standing in the church? -\v 5 I say this to your shame. Is there no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between brothers and sisters? +\v 5 I say this to your shame. Is there no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between brothers? \v 6 But as it stands, one believer goes to court against another believer, and that case is placed before a judge who is an unbeliever! \s5 \v 7 The fact that there are any disputes at all between Christians is already a defeat for you. Why not rather suffer the wrong? Why not rather allow yourselves to be cheated? -\v 8 But you have wronged and cheated others, and these are your own brothers and sisters! +\v 8 But you have wronged and cheated others, and these are your own brothers! \s5 -\v 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not believe lies. The sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, those who practice homosexuality, +\v 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not believe lies. The sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, those who practice homosexuality, \v 10 thieves, the greedy, drunkards, slanderers, and swindlers—none of them will inherit the kingdom of God. \v 11 And such were some of you. But you have been cleansed, but you have been dedicated to God, but you have been made right with God in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. @@ -35,8 +34,9 @@ \v 17 But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. \s5 -\v 18 Run away from sexual immorality! "Every other sin that a person commits is outside the body," but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. +\v 18 Run away from sexual immorality! Every other sin that a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. \s5 \v 19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives within you, whom you have from God? Do you not know that you are not your own? \v 20 For you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. +\f + \ft Some older copies read, \fqa Therefore glorify God with your body and in your spirit, which belong to God. \fqb But the best copies do not have this reading. \f* diff --git a/47-1CO/07.usfm b/47-1CO/07.usfm index 9942b2cb..135e4c0f 100644 --- a/47-1CO/07.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/07.usfm @@ -1,9 +1,8 @@ - \s5 \c 7 \p -\v 1 Now about the things you wrote to me: There are times when it is good for a man not to sleep with his wife. +\v 1 Now concerning the issues you wrote about: "It is good for a man not to touch a woman." \v 2 But because of temptations for many immoral acts, each man should have his own wife, and each woman should have her own husband. \s5 @@ -11,9 +10,9 @@ \v 4 It is not the wife who has authority over her own body, it is the husband. And likewise, the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. \s5 -\v 5 Do not deprive each other of sleeping together, except by mutual agreement and for a specific period of time. Do this so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then you should come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. +\v 5 Do not deprive each other, except by mutual agreement and for a specific period of time. Do this so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then you should come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. \p -\v 6 But I say these things to you more as a concession and not as a command. +\v 6 But I say these things to you as a concession and not as a command. \v 7 I wish that everyone were as I am. But each one has his own gift from God. One has this kind of gift, and another that kind. \s5 @@ -27,23 +26,23 @@ \s5 \v 12 But to the rest I say—I, not the Lord—that if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and if she is content to live with him, he should not divorce her. \v 13 If a woman has an unbelieving husband, and if he is content to live with her, she should not divorce him. -\v 14 For the unbelieving husband is set apart because of his believing wife, and the unbelieving woman is set apart because of her husband who believes. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but actually they are set apart. +\v 14 For the unbelieving husband is set apart because of his believing wife, and the unbelieving woman is set apart because of her husband who believes. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but actually they are set apart. \s5 \v 15 But if the non-Christian partner departs, let him go. In such cases, the brother or sister is not bound to their vows. God has called us to live in peace. \v 16 For how do you know, woman, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, man, whether you will save your wife? \s5 -\v 17 Only let each one live the life the Lord has assigned them, each as God has called them. This is my rule in all the churches. +\v 17 Only let each one live the life the Lord has assigned them, each as God has called them. This is my rule in all the churches. \v 18 Was anyone circumcised when he was called to believe? He should not try to remove the marks of his circumcision. Was anyone uncircumcised when he was called to faith? He should not be circumcised. \v 19 For it is neither circumcision nor uncircumcision that matters. What matters is obeying the commandments of God. \s5 \v 20 Each one should remain in the calling he was in when God called him to believe. -\v 21 Were you a slave when God called you? Do not be concerned about it. But if you can become free, do so. +\v 21 Were you a slave when God called you? Do not be concerned about it. But if you can become free, take advantage of it. \v 22 For someone who is called by the Lord as a slave is the Lord's freeman. Likewise the one who was free when he was called to believe is Christ's slave. \v 23 You have been bought with a price, so do not become slaves of men. -\v 24 Brothers and sisters, in whatever life each of us was in when we were called to believe, let us remain like that. +\v 24 Brothers, in whatever life each of us was in when we were called to believe, let us remain like that. \s5 \p diff --git a/47-1CO/08.usfm b/47-1CO/08.usfm index 16d2d47f..bac1c490 100644 --- a/47-1CO/08.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/08.usfm @@ -1,8 +1,6 @@ - - \s5 -\c 8 +c 8 \p \v 1 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that "we all have knowledge." Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. \v 2 If anyone thinks he knows something, that person does not yet know as he should know. @@ -10,7 +8,7 @@ \s5 \v 4 So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that "an idol in this world is nothing," and that "there is no God but one." -\v 5 For there are many so-called gods in heaven or on earth, just as there are many "gods and lords." +\v 5 For there are many so-called gods in heaven or on earth, just as there are many "gods and lords." \v 6 \q "Yet for us there is only one God the Father, \q1 from him are all things, and for whom we live, diff --git a/47-1CO/09.usfm b/47-1CO/09.usfm index 193835e9..131d5487 100644 --- a/47-1CO/09.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/09.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ - \s5 -\c 9 +c 9 \p \v 1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my workmanship in the Lord? \v 2 If I am not an apostle to others, at least I am to you. For you are the proof of my apostleship in the Lord. @@ -37,6 +36,7 @@ \s5 \v 19 For though I am free from all, I became a servant to all, in order that I might win more. \v 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law, I became like one under the law in order to win those under the law. I did this even though I myself was not under the law. +\f + \ft The ULB and UDB read, \fqa I did this even though I was not under the law myself. \fqb Some older versions leave this passage out. \f* \s5 \v 21 To those outside the law, I became like one outside the law, although I was not outside the law of God myself, but under the law of Christ. I did this so that I may win those outside the law. diff --git a/47-1CO/10.usfm b/47-1CO/10.usfm index e538804d..2743c64a 100644 --- a/47-1CO/10.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/10.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ - \s5 -\c 10 +c 10 \p \v 1 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that our fathers were all under the cloud and all passed through the sea. \v 2 All were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, @@ -53,6 +52,7 @@ \s5 \v 28 But if someone says to you, "This food was from a pagan sacrifice," do not eat it. This is for the sake of the one who informed you, and for the sake of conscience. +\f + \ft Some older copies add, \fqa For the earth and everything in it belong to the Lord. \fqb But the best copies do not have this. \f* \v 29 I do not mean your own conscience, but the other person's conscience. For why should my freedom be judged by another's conscience? \v 30 If I partake of the meal with gratitude, why am I being insulted for that for which I gave thanks? diff --git a/47-1CO/11.usfm b/47-1CO/11.usfm index b0cabe73..cee97f39 100644 --- a/47-1CO/11.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/11.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ - \s5 -\c 11 +c 11 \nb \v 1 Be imitators of me, just as I am an imitator of Christ. \p @@ -46,14 +45,10 @@ \v 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you that the Lord Jesus, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread. \v 24 After he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you. Do this to remember me." - - \s5 \v 25 In the same way he took the cup after the Supper, and he said, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this as often as you drink it, to remember me." \v 26 For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. - - \s5 \v 27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner, will be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord. \v 28 Let a person examine himself first, and in this way let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. @@ -67,5 +62,3 @@ \s5 \v 33 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. \v 34 If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that when you come together it will not be for judgment. And about the other things you wrote, I will give directions when I come. - - diff --git a/47-1CO/12.usfm b/47-1CO/12.usfm index 6dc9413e..3d8f2ac5 100644 --- a/47-1CO/12.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/12.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ - \s5 -\c 12 +c 12 \p \v 1 About spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. \v 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to voiceless idols, in whatever ways you were led by them. diff --git a/47-1CO/13.usfm b/47-1CO/13.usfm index 53e49854..69592160 100644 --- a/47-1CO/13.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/13.usfm @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ - \s5 -\c 13 +c 13 \p \v 1 Suppose that I speak with the tongues of men and of angels. But if I do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. \v 2 Suppose that I have the gift of prophecy and understand all hidden truths and knowledge, and that I have all faith so as to remove mountains. But if I do not have love, I am nothing. \v 3 And suppose that I give all I own to feed the poor, and that I give my body to be burned. But if I do not have love, I gain nothing. +\f + \ft The ULB and UDB, together with most versions, read, \fqa I give my body to be burned. \fqb Some older versions read, \fqa I give my body so that I might boast. \fqb \f* \s5 \v 4 Love is patient and kind. Love does not envy or boast. It is not arrogant diff --git a/47-1CO/14.usfm b/47-1CO/14.usfm index 6088967e..2a2d451a 100644 --- a/47-1CO/14.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/14.usfm @@ -1,3 +1,4 @@ + \s5 \c 14 \p @@ -76,9 +77,9 @@ As in all the churches of the believers, \p \v 37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I write to you are a command of the Lord. \v 38 But if anyone does not recognize this, let him not be recognized. +\f + \ft Most versions, including the ULB and UDB, read, \fqa But if anone does not recognize this, let him not be recognized. \fqb Some older versions read, \fqa "But if anyone is ignorant of this, let him be ignorant." \f* \s5 \p \v 39 So then, brothers and sisters, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues. \v 40 But let all things be done decently and in order. - diff --git a/47-1CO/15.usfm b/47-1CO/15.usfm index 74eace87..6eb266e0 100644 --- a/47-1CO/15.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/15.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ - \s5 -\c 15 +c 15 \p \v 1 Now I remind you, brothers and sisters, of the gospel I proclaimed to you, which you received and on which you stand. \v 2 It is by this gospel that you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. @@ -11,7 +10,7 @@ \v 4 that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day according to the scriptures. \s5 -\v 5 And that he appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve. +\v 5 And that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. \v 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at once. Most of them are still alive, but some have fallen asleep. \v 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. @@ -20,12 +19,12 @@ \v 9 For I am the least of the apostles. I am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. \s5 -\v 10 But by the grace of God I am who I am, and his grace in me was not in vain. Instead, I worked harder than all of them. Yet it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. +\v 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace in me was not in vain. Instead, I worked harder than all of them. Yet it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. \v 11 Therefore whether it is I or they, so we preach and so you believed. \s5 \p -\v 12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead? +\v 12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead ones, how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead? \v 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. \v 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith also is in vain. @@ -40,7 +39,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 20 But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who died. +\v 20 But now Christ has been raised from the dead ones, the first fruits of those who died. \v 21 For since death came by a man, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead. \s5 @@ -80,8 +79,8 @@ \v 39 Not all flesh is the same. Instead, there is one flesh of human beings, and another flesh for animals, and another flesh for birds, and another for fish. \s5 -\v 40 There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But the glory of the heavenly body is one kind and the glory of the earthly is another. -\v 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars. For one star differs from another star in glory. +\v 40 There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But the glory of the heavenly body is one kind and the glory of the earthly is another. +\v 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars. For one star differs from another star in glory. \s5 \v 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable, and what is raised is imperishable. @@ -99,15 +98,15 @@ \s5 \p -\v 50 Now this I say, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. Neither does perishable inherit imperishable. +\v 50 Now this I say, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. Neither does what is perishable inherit what is imperishable. \v 51 Look! I tell you a secret truth: We will not all die, but we will all be changed. \s5 \v 52 We will be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. -\v 53 For this perishable must put on imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. +\v 53 For this perishable body must put on what is imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. \s5 -\v 54 But when this perishable has put on imperishable, and this mortal will put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, +\v 54 But when this perishable body has put on what is imperishable, and when this mortal body has put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, \q "Death is swallowed up in victory." \q1 \v 55 "Death, where is your victory? diff --git a/47-1CO/16.usfm b/47-1CO/16.usfm index 1768cdb3..1f258fc6 100644 --- a/47-1CO/16.usfm +++ b/47-1CO/16.usfm @@ -1,3 +1,4 @@ + \s5 \c 16 \p @@ -34,7 +35,7 @@ \v 16 to be in submission to such people, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors with us. \s5 -\v 17 And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus. They have made up for your absence. +\v 17 And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus. They have made up for your absence. \v 18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this. \s5 @@ -48,4 +49,4 @@ \v 22 If any one does not love the Lord, let a curse be on him. Our Lord, come! \v 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. \v 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. - +\f + \ft Some older versions add, \fqa Amen. \fqb But many newer ones, including the ULB and UDB, leave it out. \f* diff --git a/48-2CO/04.usfm b/48-2CO/04.usfm index e74b3203..d91c876b 100644 --- a/48-2CO/04.usfm +++ b/48-2CO/04.usfm @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ \s5 \v 13 But we have the same spirit of faith according to that which was written: "I believed, and so I spoke." We also believe, and so we also speak. -\v 14 We know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with him. We know that he will bring us with you into his presence. +\v 14 We know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus. We know that he will bring us with you into his presence. \v 15 Everything is for your sake so that, as grace is spread to many people, thanksgiving may increase to the glory of God. \s5 diff --git a/48-2CO/08.usfm b/48-2CO/08.usfm index 3742f6d5..ef83e8ae 100644 --- a/48-2CO/08.usfm +++ b/48-2CO/08.usfm @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ \s5 \c 8 \p -\v 1 We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been given to the churches of Macedonia. +\v 1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given to the churches of Macedonia. \v 2 During a great test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and the extremity of their poverty have produced great riches of generosity. \s5 @@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ \v 6 So we urged Titus, who had already begun this task, to bring to completion this act of generosity on your part. \v 7 But you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us. So also make sure that you abound in this generous deed. +\f + \ft The ULB and UDB, together with many other versions, read, \fqa and in your love for us. \fqb Some other versions read, \fqa and in our love for you. \fqb \f* + \s5 \v 8 I say this not as a command. Instead, I say this in order to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it to the eagerness of other people. \v 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich. diff --git a/48-2CO/13.usfm b/48-2CO/13.usfm index 41262516..19e6af2a 100644 --- a/48-2CO/13.usfm +++ b/48-2CO/13.usfm @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ - \s5 \c 13 \p @@ -24,7 +23,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Work for restoration, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. +\v 11 Finally, brothers, rejoice! Work for restoration, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. \v 12 Greet each other with a holy kiss. \s5 diff --git a/49-GAL/01.usfm b/49-GAL/01.usfm index 9198b165..8a6fcd90 100644 --- a/49-GAL/01.usfm +++ b/49-GAL/01.usfm @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ \s5 \c 1 \p -\v 1 This is Paul the apostle. I am not an apostle from men nor through a man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead. +\v 1 This is Paul the apostle. I am not an apostle from men nor through a man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead ones. \v 2 With all the brothers with me, I am writing to the churches of Galatia. \s5 @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ \s5 \v 13 You have heard about my former life in Judaism, how I was violently persecuting the church of God beyond measure and devastating it. -\v 14 I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my fellow Jews. I was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. +\v 14 I was advancing in Judaism beyond many contemporaries of my own people. I was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. \s5 \v 15 But God was pleased to choose me from my mother's womb. He called me through his grace @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and I stayed with him fifteen days. +\v 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to get to know Cephas, and I stayed with him fifteen days. \v 19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord's brother. \v 20 Look, before God, I am not lying in what I write to you. diff --git a/49-GAL/02.usfm b/49-GAL/02.usfm index 0f0794ca..782521da 100644 --- a/49-GAL/02.usfm +++ b/49-GAL/02.usfm @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ \v 5 We did not yield in submission to them for even an hour, in order that the truth of the gospel might remain unchanged for you. \s5 -\v 6 But those who others said were the leaders contributed nothing to me. Whatever they were does not matter to me. God does not accept men's favorites. +\v 6 But those who seemed to be important contributed nothing to me. Whatever they were does not matter to me. God does not accept men's favorites. \v 7 Instead, they saw that I had been entrusted to proclaim the gospel to those who are uncircumcised. It is just as Peter was to proclaim the gospel to those who are circumcised. \v 8 For God, who worked in Peter for the apostleship to those who are circumcised, also worked in me to the Gentiles. diff --git a/49-GAL/03.usfm b/49-GAL/03.usfm index 50e91c03..f08b368f 100644 --- a/49-GAL/03.usfm +++ b/49-GAL/03.usfm @@ -1,12 +1,13 @@ \s5 \c 3 \p -\v 1 Foolish Galatians, whose evil eye has harmed you? Was not Jesus Christ depicted as crucified before your eyes? +\v 1 Foolish Galatians! Whose evil eye has harmed you? Was not Jesus Christ depicted as crucified before your eyes? +\f + \ft Some older versions add, \fqa so that you should not obey the truth? \fqb \fqa \fqb \f* \v 2 I only want to learn this from you. Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by believing what you heard? \v 3 Are you so foolish? Did you begin in the Spirit only to finish now in the flesh? \s5 -\v 4 Did you suffer so many things for nothing, if indeed they were for nothing? +\v 4 Did you experience so many things for nothing—if indeed it was for nothing? \v 5 Then does he who gives the Spirit to you and works powerful deeds among you do it by the works of the law or by hearing with faith? \s5 diff --git a/49-GAL/04.usfm b/49-GAL/04.usfm index ffc9c342..e2c52667 100644 --- a/49-GAL/04.usfm +++ b/49-GAL/04.usfm @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ \v 14 Though my physical condition put you to the test, you did not despise or reject me. Instead you received me as an angel of God, as though I were Christ Jesus himself. \s5 -\v 15 Where, therefore, is now your happiness? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have dug out your own eyes and given them to me. +\v 15 Where, therefore, is now your happiness? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have torn out your own eyes and given them to me. \v 16 So then, have I become your enemy because I tell you the truth? \s5 diff --git a/49-GAL/05.usfm b/49-GAL/05.usfm index c315407b..6684c381 100644 --- a/49-GAL/05.usfm +++ b/49-GAL/05.usfm @@ -11,12 +11,12 @@ \s5 \v 5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we are waiting for the confidence of righteousness. -\v 6 In Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. Only faith working through love means something. +\v 6 In Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. Only faith working through love is what matters. \v 7 You were running well. Who stopped you from obeying the truth? \v 8 The persuasion to do that is not from him who calls you. \s5 -\v 9 A little yeast affects the whole lump. +\v 9 A little yeast makes the whole lump of dough rise. \v 10 I have confidence in you in the Lord that you will not think in any other way. He who confuses you will bear his own condemnation, whoever he is. \s5 diff --git a/50-EPH/01.usfm b/50-EPH/01.usfm index 24ea99e6..91500b66 100644 --- a/50-EPH/01.usfm +++ b/50-EPH/01.usfm @@ -3,60 +3,34 @@ \c 1 \p \v 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to those who are set apart for God in Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus. - +\f + \ft Some early versions omit, \fqa in Ephesus, \fqb but this expression is probably in Paul's original letter.\f* \v 2 May grace be to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. \b - - \s5 \p \v 3 May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praised. It is he who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. \v 4 Before the creation of the world, God chose us who believe in Christ. He chose us so we could be holy and blameless in his sight. - - \s5 \v 5 In love God predestined us for adoption as his own sons through Jesus Christ. He did this because he was pleased to do what he desired. - - - - - \v 6 The result is that God is praised for his glorious grace. This is what he has freely given to us by his beloved one. - - \s5 -\v 7 For in his beloved one, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins. We have this because of the riches of his grace. - - +\v 7 For in his beloved one we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins. We have this because of the riches of his grace. \v 8 He made this grace abound for us in all wisdom and understanding. \s5 -\v 9 God made known to us the hidden truth of the plan, according to his desire that he demonstrated in Christ. - +\v 9 God made known to us the hidden truth of his plan, according to his desire that he demonstrated in Christ. \v 10 When the times are fulfilled for the completion of his plan, God will bring together everything in heaven and on the earth in Christ. - \s5 -\v 11 In Christ we were chosen and decided on beforehand. This was according to the plan of the one who does all things by the purpose of his will. - +\v 11 In Christ we were chosen as God's inheritance. We were decided on beforehand, in the plan of the one who does all things by the purpose of his will. \v 12 God did this so that we might exist for the praise of his glory. We were the first to have confidence in Christ. - - - - \s5 -\v 13 It was by Christ that you also heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation by Christ. It was in him that you also have believed and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. - -\v 14 The Spirit is the guarantee of our inheritance until the possession is gained. This was for the praise of his glory. - - - - - +\v 13 It was in Christ that you also, after you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation—it was in him that you also have believed and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. +\v 14 The Spirit is the guarantee of our inheritance until the possession is gained. This is for the praise of his glory. \s5 \p @@ -64,18 +38,11 @@ \v 16 I have not stopped thanking God for you and mentioning you in my prayers. \s5 -\v 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, will give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation of his knowledge. +\v 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, will give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. \v 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened for you to know what is the confidence of our calling. I pray that you may know the richness of the glory of his inheritance among those who are set apart for him. \s5 \v 19 I pray that you may know the exceeding greatness of his power in us who believe. This greatness is according to the working of the strength of his power. - - - - - - - \v 20 This is the power that worked in Christ when God raised him from the dead ones and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places. \v 21 He seated Christ far above all rule, authority, power, dominion, and every name that is named. He seated Christ not only for this age, but also for the age to come. diff --git a/50-EPH/02.usfm b/50-EPH/02.usfm index 9512c03b..421c051c 100644 --- a/50-EPH/02.usfm +++ b/50-EPH/02.usfm @@ -1,11 +1,9 @@ - \s5 \c 2 \p \v 1 As for you, you were dead in your trespasses and sins. \v 2 It was in these that you once walked according to the age of this world. You were walking according to the ruler of the authorities of the air. This is the spirit of him who is working in the sons of disobedience. - \v 3 We all were once among these unbelievers. We were acting according to the evil desires of our flesh. We were doing the will of the flesh and of the mind. We were by nature children of wrath like the others. \s5 @@ -15,9 +13,9 @@ \v 7 He did this so that in the ages to come he might show to us the great riches of his grace. He shows us this by means of his kindness in Christ Jesus. \s5 -\v 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this did not come from us. It is the gift of God. -\v 9 It is not from works. As a result, no one may boast. -\v 10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good deeds. It is these deeds that God planned long ago for us, so we would walk in them. +\v 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this did not come from you, it is the gift of God. +\v 9 It is not from works and so no one may boast. +\v 10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good deeds that God planned long ago for us, so that we would walk in them. \s5 \p diff --git a/50-EPH/03.usfm b/50-EPH/03.usfm index b92ca9ba..69ed76b2 100644 --- a/50-EPH/03.usfm +++ b/50-EPH/03.usfm @@ -1,27 +1,25 @@ - \s5 \c 3 \p \v 1 Because of this I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles. \v 2 I suppose that you have heard of the task of the grace of God that he gave me for you. - \s5 \v 3 I am writing according to the revelation made known to me. This is the hidden truth that I wrote about briefly in another letter. \v 4 When you read about this, you will be able to understand my insight into this hidden truth about Christ. \v 5 In other generations this truth was not made known to the sons of men. But now it has been revealed by the Spirit to his consecrated apostles and prophets. \s5 -\v 6 This hidden truth is that the Gentiles are fellow sharers and fellow members of the body. They are fellow sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. -\v 7 For this I became a servant by the gift of God's grace given to me through the working of his power. +\v 6 This hidden truth is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body. They are fellow sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. +\v 7 For I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given to me through the working of his power. \s5 \v 8 God gave this gift to me, although I am the smallest of those set apart for God. This gift is that I should proclaim to the Gentiles the gospel of the unsearchable riches of Christ. \v 9 I should enlighten all people about what is God's secret plan. This is the plan that had been hidden for ages in the past by God, who created all things. \s5 -\v 10 This was so that, through the church, the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places would come to know the many-sided nature of the wisdom of God. +\v 10 This was so that now, through the church, the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places would come to know the many-sided nature of the wisdom of God. \v 11 This will happen according to the eternal plan that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. \s5 diff --git a/50-EPH/04.usfm b/50-EPH/04.usfm index 375dfd9f..1fdb6419 100644 --- a/50-EPH/04.usfm +++ b/50-EPH/04.usfm @@ -1,9 +1,8 @@ - \s5 \c 4 \p -\v 1 Therefore, as the prisoner for the Lord, I urge you to walk worthily of the calling by which God called you. +\v 1 Therefore, as the prisoner for the Lord, I urge you to walk worthily of the calling by which you were called. \v 2 Live with great humility and gentleness and patience. Accept each other in love. \v 3 Do your best to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. \s5 @@ -25,7 +24,7 @@ \v 12 He did this to equip the believers for the work of service, for the building up of the body of Christ. \v 13 He is doing this until we all reach the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God. He is doing this until we become mature like those who have reached the full stature of Christ. \s5 -\v 14 This is so that we should no longer be like children. This is we should no longer be tossed around. This is so we should not be carried away by every wind of teaching, by the trickery of people in the cleverness of erring deceit. +\v 14 This is so that we should no longer be like children. This is so we should no longer be tossed around. This is so we should not be carried away by every wind of teaching, by the trickery of people in the cleverness of erring deceit. \v 15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love and grow up in all ways into him who is the head, Christ. \v 16 Christ joins the whole body of believers together. It is held together by every supporting ligament so that the whole body grows and builds itself up in love. \s5 diff --git a/50-EPH/05.usfm b/50-EPH/05.usfm index f3315dbf..bc85dc1c 100644 --- a/50-EPH/05.usfm +++ b/50-EPH/05.usfm @@ -1,3 +1,4 @@ + \s5 \c 5 \p @@ -23,7 +24,7 @@ \s5 \v 13 All things, when they are revealed by the light, are exposed. -\v 14 For everything revealed becomes light. Therefore it says, +\v 14 For everything revealed is illuminated. Therefore it says, \q "Awake, you sleeper, \q and rise from the dead ones, \q and Christ will shine on you." @@ -55,6 +56,7 @@ \v 28 In the same way, husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself. \v 29 No one ever hated his own body. Instead, he nourishes and loves it, as Christ also loves the church. \v 30 For we are members of his body. +\f + \ft Some early versions add, \fqa and of his bones. \fqb \f* \s5 \v 31 "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and will be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." diff --git a/50-EPH/06.usfm b/50-EPH/06.usfm index 9fc18d99..fa408728 100644 --- a/50-EPH/06.usfm +++ b/50-EPH/06.usfm @@ -1,45 +1,54 @@ - \s5 \c 6 \p \v 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. \v 2 "Honor your father and mother" (which is the first commandment with promise), \v 3 "so that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth." + \s5 \v 4 And, you fathers, do not provoke your children to anger. Instead, raise them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. + \s5 \p \v 5 Slaves, be obedient to your earthly masters with deep respect and trembling, in the honesty of your heart. Be obedient to them as you would to Christ. \v 6 Be obedient not only when your masters are watching in order to please them. Instead, be obedient as slaves of Christ. Do the will of God from your heart. \v 7 Serve with all your heart, as though you were serving the Lord and not people. \v 8 You should know that for whatever good deed each person does, he will receive a reward from the Lord, whether he is slave or free. + \s5 \p \v 9 And you masters, do the same things for your slaves. Do not threaten them. You know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven. You know that there is no favoritism with him. + \s5 \p \v 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. \v 11 Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the scheming plans of the devil. + \s5 \v 12 For our battle is not against flesh and blood. Instead, it is against the governments and spiritual authorities and rulers of the realm of evil darkness, against the evil spirits in heavenly places. \v 13 Therefore put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand firm against evil in this time of evil. After you have done everything, you will stand firm. + \s5 -\v 14 Therefore stand firm. Do this after you have put on the belt in truth and the breastplate of righteousness. +\v 14 Therefore stand firm. Do this after you have put on the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness. \v 15 Do this after you have put on your feet the readiness to proclaim the gospel of peace. \v 16 In all circumstances pick up the shield of faith, by which you will be able to put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one. + \s5 \v 17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. \v 18 With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit. With this mind, always be watching with all perseverance and prayers for all the believers. + \s5 -\v 19 And pray for me, that a message might be given to me when I open my mouth. Pray that I might make known with boldness the hidden truth about the gospel. -\v 20 It is for the gospel that I am an ambassador in chains, so that in them I may speak boldly as I ought to speak. +\v 19 And pray for me, that a message might be given to me when I open my mouth. Pray that I might make known with boldness the hidden truth about the gospel. +\v 20 It is for the gospel that I am an ambassador in chains, so that in it I may speak boldly as I ought to speak. \b + \s5 \p \v 21 But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make known to you everything. \v 22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know the things about us, and so that he may comfort your hearts. \b + \s5 \p \v 23 May peace be to the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. diff --git a/51-PHP/01.usfm b/51-PHP/01.usfm index 635c8435..b2eca17f 100644 --- a/51-PHP/01.usfm +++ b/51-PHP/01.usfm @@ -1,9 +1,8 @@ - \s5 \c 1 \p -\v 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the ones set apart in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons. +\v 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all those set apart in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons. \v 2 May grace be to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. \s5 @@ -15,7 +14,6 @@ \s5 \v 7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you because I have you in my heart. You all have been my partners in grace both in my imprisonment and in my defense and guaranteeing of the gospel. - \v 8 For God is my witness, how I long after you all in the depths of the love of Christ Jesus. \s5 @@ -26,16 +24,17 @@ \s5 \p \v 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that the things that happened to me have advanced the progress of the gospel very much. -\v 13 This is because my chains in Christ became known throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else. -\v 14 And most of the brothers in the Lord have been more persuaded because of my chains to dare to speak the word fearlessly. +\v 13 As a result, my chains in Christ became known throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else, +\v 14 and most of the brothers in the Lord have been more persuaded because of my chains to dare to speak the word fearlessly. \s5 \v 15 Some indeed even proclaim Christ out of envy and strife, and also others out of good will. \v 16 The ones who proclaim Christ out of love know that I have been put here for the defense of the gospel. \v 17 But the others proclaim Christ out of selfish and insincere motives. They think they are making trouble for me in my chains. + \s5 -\v 18 So what? Either way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice! Yes, I will rejoice. +\v 18 So what? Either way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice! Yes, I will rejoice. \v 19 For I know that this will result for me in deliverance. This will happen because of your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. \s5 @@ -46,10 +45,12 @@ \v 22 But if to live in the flesh produces fruit from my labor, then I do not know which to choose. \v 23 For I am pressed by both of these choices. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is much, much better! \v 24 Yet to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. + \s5 \v 25 Since I am confident about this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith. \v 26 As a result, your glorying in Christ Jesus because of me will abound because of my presence again with you. \v 27 Only conduct your lives in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Do this so that, whether I come to see you or I am absent, I may hear about how you are standing firmly in one spirit. I wish to hear that you are with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel. + \s5 \v 28 And do not be frightened by anything done by your enemies. This is for them a sign of their destruction. But for you it is a sign of your salvation, and this from God. \v 29 For to you it has been granted, for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. diff --git a/51-PHP/02.usfm b/51-PHP/02.usfm index 671da0bf..b03b4341 100644 --- a/51-PHP/02.usfm +++ b/51-PHP/02.usfm @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ - \s5 \c 2 \p @@ -7,7 +6,7 @@ \v 2 Make my joy full by thinking alike, having the same love, being united in spirit, and having the same purpose. \s5 -\v 3 Do nothing out of selfishness or empty conceit. Instead with humility consider others better than yourself. +\v 3 Do nothing out of selfishness or empty conceit. Instead with humility consider others better than yourselves. \v 4 Do not look out for your own needs, but also for the needs of others. \s5 @@ -42,7 +41,7 @@ \v 13 For it is God who is working in you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. \s5 -\v 14 Do all things without complaining and arguing. +\v 14 Do all things without complaining or arguing. \v 15 Act in this way so that you may become blameless and honest children of God without blemish. Act in this way so that you may shine as lights in the world, in the middle of a crooked and depraved generation. \v 16 Hold tightly to the word of life so that I may have reason to glory on the day of Christ. For then I will know that I did not run in vain nor labor in vain. @@ -63,11 +62,10 @@ \s5 \v 25 But I think it is necessary to send Epaphroditus back to you. He is my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and servant for my needs. - \v 26 For he was very distressed, and he longed to be with you all, because you heard that he was sick. \v 27 For indeed he was so sick that he almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but also on me, so that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow. \s5 \v 28 So it is all the more eagerly that I am sending him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I will be freer from anxiety. -\v 29 Welcome Epaphroditus in the Lord with all joy. Honor such people like him. +\v 29 Welcome Epaphroditus in the Lord with all joy. Honor people like him. \v 30 For it was for the work of Christ that he came near death. He risked his life to serve me and fill up what you could not do in service to me. diff --git a/51-PHP/03.usfm b/51-PHP/03.usfm index 29cb88fc..b02cd496 100644 --- a/51-PHP/03.usfm +++ b/51-PHP/03.usfm @@ -1,37 +1,38 @@ + \s5 \c 3 \p -\v 1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write these same things again to you is not bothersome. These things will keep you safe. +\v 1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write these same things again to you is not bothersome. These things will keep you safe. \v 2 Watch out for the dogs. Watch out for the evil workers. Watch out for the mutilation. \v 3 For we are the circumcision. It is we who worship by the Spirit of God. It is we who take pride in Christ Jesus, and who have no confidence in the flesh. \s5 \v 4 Even so, I myself could have confidence in the flesh. If anyone thinks he has confidence in the flesh, I could have even more. -\v 5 I was circumcised on the eighth day. I was born of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin. I was born a Hebrew of Hebrews. In respect to the law, I was born a Pharisee. +\v 5 I was circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in respect to the law, a Pharisee. \s5 \v 6 I zealously persecuted the church. In respect to the righteousness of the law, I was blameless. -\v 7 But whatever things were a credit to me, I have considered them as rubbish because of Christ. +\v 7 But whatever things were a profit for me, I have considered them as loss because of Christ. \s5 \v 8 In fact, now I count all things to be loss because of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For him I have discarded all things. I consider them rubbish so that I may gain Christ \v 9 and be found in him. I do not have a righteousness of my own from the law. Instead, I have the righteousness that is through faith in Christ, the righteousness that is from God based on faith. -\v 10 So now I want to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings. I want to be transformed by Christ into the likeness of his death, -\v 11 so somehow I may experience the resurrection from the dead. +\v 10 So now I want to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings. I want to be transformed into the likeness of his death, +\v 11 so somehow I may experience the resurrection from the dead ones. \s5 \v 12 It is not true that I have already received these things, or that I have become complete. But I press on in order that I may grasp that for which I was grasped by Christ Jesus. -\v 13 Brothers, I do not think that I myself have yet grasped it. But there is one thing: I forget what is behind and strain for what is ahead. +\v 13 Brothers, I do not think that I myself have yet grasped it. But there is one thing: I forget what is behind and strain for what is ahead. \v 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize of the upward calling of God in Christ Jesus. \s5 \v 15 All of us who are mature, let us think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will also reveal that to you. -\v 16 However, whatever we have reached, let us walk in an orderly fashion according to it. +\v 16 However, whatever we have reached, let us hold on to it. \s5 \p \v 17 Be imitators of me, brothers. Closely watch those who are walking by the example that you have in us. -\v 18 Many are walking, those about whom I have often told you, and now I am telling you with tears—many are walking as enemies of the cross of Christ. +\v 18 Many are walking—those about whom I have often told you, and now I am telling you with tears—as enemies of the cross of Christ. \v 19 Their destiny is destruction. For their god is their belly, and their pride is in their shame. They think about earthly things. \s5 diff --git a/51-PHP/04.usfm b/51-PHP/04.usfm index c723ca04..b2e2c8ab 100644 --- a/51-PHP/04.usfm +++ b/51-PHP/04.usfm @@ -1,19 +1,17 @@ - \s5 \c 4 \p \v 1 Therefore, my beloved brothers whom I long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved friends. \p \v 2 I am pleading with Euodia, and I am pleading with Syntyche, be of the same mind in the Lord. -\v 3 Indeed, I am entreating you also, my true yokefellow: help these women. For they labored with me in spreading the gospel along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. +\v 3 Indeed, I am entreating you also, my true yokefellow: help these women. For they labored with me in spreading the gospel along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. \s5 \p \v 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice. \v 5 Let your gentleness be known to all people. The Lord is near. \v 6 Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in everything by prayer and requests, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God. - \v 7 And the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. \b @@ -36,7 +34,7 @@ \v 17 It is not that I seek the gift. Instead, I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. \s5 -\v 18 I have received all the things, and I have plenty. I have been filled. I have received from Epaphroditus the things from you. They are a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice pleasing to God. +\v 18 I have received all the things, and I have plenty. I have been filled. I have received from Epaphroditus the things from you. They are a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice pleasing to God. \v 19 And my God will fill every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. \v 20 Now to our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. \b @@ -47,3 +45,4 @@ \v 22 All the believers here greet you, especially those of Caesar's household. \p \v 23 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. +\f + \ft Some versions add, \fqa Amen. \fqb \f* diff --git a/52-COL/01.usfm b/52-COL/01.usfm index cade32c5..b765b6a8 100644 --- a/52-COL/01.usfm +++ b/52-COL/01.usfm @@ -4,17 +4,19 @@ \p \v 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, \v 2 to the believers and faithful brothers in Christ who are at Colossae. May grace be to you, and peace from God our Father. +\f + \ft Some versions add, \fqa and the Lord Jesus Christ. \fqb \f* \b \p \v 3 We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and we always pray for you. \s5 \v 4 We have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all those set apart for God. -\v 5 You have this love because of the confident expectation reserved for you in the heavens. You heard about this confident expectation before in the word of truth, the gospel, +\v 5 You have this love because of the confident expectation reserved for you in heaven. You heard about this confident expectation before in the word of truth, the gospel, \v 6 which has come to you. This gospel is bearing fruit and is growing in all the world. It has been doing this in you also from the day you heard it and learned about the grace of God in truth. \s5 \v 7 This is the gospel as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf. +\f + \ft Some versions read, \fqa on your behalf. \fqb \f* \v 8 Epaphras has made known to us your love in the Spirit. \s5 @@ -24,11 +26,13 @@ \s5 \v 11 We pray you may be strengthened in every ability according to the power of his glory into all perseverance and patience. -\v 12 We pray that you will joyfully give thanks to the Father, who has made you able to have a share in the possession of the believers in light. +\v 12 We pray that you will joyfully give thanks to the Father, who has made you able to have a share in the inheritance of the believers in light. +\f + \ft Some versions read, \fqa who has made us able to have a share. \fqb \f* \s5 \v 13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son. \v 14 In his Son we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. +\f + \ft Some versions read, \fqa In his Son we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins. \fqb \f* \s5 \v 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God. He is the firstborn of all creation. @@ -48,9 +52,9 @@ \s5 \p \v 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you. And I fill up in my flesh what is lacking of the afflictions of Christ for the sake of his body, which is the church. -\v 25 It is of this church that I am a servant, according to the responsibility from God that was given to me for you, to fill the word of God. +\v 25 It is of this church that I am a servant, according to the responsibility from God that was given to me for you, to fulfill the message of God. \v 26 This is the secret truth that was hidden for ages and for generations. But now it has been revealed to those who believe in him. -\v 27 It is for those to whom God wanted to make known what is the riches of the glory of this secret truth among the Gentiles. It is that Christ is in you, the confidence of future glory. +\v 27 It is to them that God wanted to make known the riches of the glory of this secret truth among the Gentiles. It is that Christ is in you, the confidence of future glory. \s5 \v 28 This is he whom we proclaim. We admonish every person, and we teach every person with all wisdom, so that we may present every person complete in Christ. diff --git a/52-COL/02.usfm b/52-COL/02.usfm index 20e4a45b..d9bfa266 100644 --- a/52-COL/02.usfm +++ b/52-COL/02.usfm @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ - \s5 \c 2 \p @@ -19,7 +18,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 8 See that no one captures you through the philosophy and the empty deceit according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ. +\v 8 See that no one captures you through the philosophy and the empty deceit that result from the tradition of men, conforming to the elements of the world, and not conforming to Christ. \v 9 For in him lives all the fullness of God bodily. \s5 @@ -29,6 +28,7 @@ \s5 \v 13 And when you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he made you alive together with him and forgave us all of our trespasses. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa and forgave you all of your trespasses. \fqb \f* \v 14 He erased the written record of debts and the regulations that were against us. He removed it all and nailed it to the cross. \v 15 He removed the powers and authorities. He openly exposed them and led them in a triumphant celebration by means of his cross. @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ \v 17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance is Christ. \s5 -\v 18 Let no one be robbed of a prize by desiring humility and by worship of angels. Such a person enters into the things he has seen and becomes puffed up by his fleshly thinking. +\v 18 Let no one who wants humility and the worship of angels judge you out of your prize. Such a person enters into the things he has seen and becomes puffed up by his fleshly thinking. \v 19 He does not hold on to the head. It is from the head that the whole body throughout its joints and ligaments is supplied and held together; it grows with the growth given by God. \s5 diff --git a/52-COL/03.usfm b/52-COL/03.usfm index bc49de1f..9be3a601 100644 --- a/52-COL/03.usfm +++ b/52-COL/03.usfm @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ - \s5 \c 3 \p @@ -7,19 +6,21 @@ \v 2 Think about the things above, not about the things on earth. \v 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. \v 4 When Christ appears, who is your life, then you will also appear with him in glory. +\f + \ft Some versions read, \fqa When Christ appears, who is our life, then you will also appear with him in glory. \fqb \f* \b \s5 \p \v 5 Put to death, then, the members that are on earth—sexual immorality, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry. \v 6 It is for these things that the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. +\f + \ft Some versions read, \fqa It is for these things that the wrath of God is coming. \fqb \f* \v 7 It is in these things that you also once walked when you lived in them. \v 8 But now you must get rid of all these things—wrath, anger, evil intentions, insults, and obscene speech from your mouth. \s5 -\v 9 Do not lie to one another, for you have taken off the old man with its practices. -\v 10 You have put on the new man, which is being renewed in the knowledge according to the image of the one who created him. -\v 11 In this knowledge, there is no Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, freeman, but instead Christ is all things and in all things. +\v 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old man with its practices, +\v 10 and you have put on the new man that is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created it. +\v 11 This is where there is no Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, freeman, but Christ is all, and is in all. \s5 \p @@ -42,5 +43,5 @@ \s5 \v 22 Slaves, obey your masters according to the flesh in all things, not with eyeservice as people pleasers, but with a sincere heart. Fear the Lord. \v 23 Whatever you do, work from the soul as to the Lord and not as to people. -\v 24 You know that you will receive from the Lord the reward of the possession. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. +\v 24 You know that you will receive from the Lord the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. \v 25 For anyone who does unrighteousness will receive the penalty for the unrighteousness that he did, and there is no partiality. diff --git a/52-COL/04.usfm b/52-COL/04.usfm index fac4451c..8b660e8a 100644 --- a/52-COL/04.usfm +++ b/52-COL/04.usfm @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ - \s5 \c 4 \p @@ -20,12 +19,13 @@ \s5 \p \v 7 As for the things concerning me, Tychicus will make them known to you. He is a beloved brother, a faithful servant, and fellow slave in the Lord. -\v 8 I sent him to you for this, that you might know the matters about us, and so that he may encourage your hearts. +\v 8 I sent him to you for this, that you might know the matters about us, and so that he may encourage your hearts. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa I sent him to you for this, that he might know the matters about you, and that he may encourage your hearts. \fqb \f* \v 9 I sent him together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that has happened here. \s5 \p -\v 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as well as Mark, the cousin of Barnabas about whom you received orders, "If he comes to you, receive him," +\v 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as well as Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received orders; if he comes to you, receive him), \v 11 and also Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcision are my fellow workers for the kingdom of God. They have been a comfort to me. \s5 diff --git a/53-1TH/01.usfm b/53-1TH/01.usfm index 488163dc..ee3b6827 100644 --- a/53-1TH/01.usfm +++ b/53-1TH/01.usfm @@ -3,45 +3,23 @@ \c 1 \p \v 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be to you. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa May grace and peace be to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. \fqb \fqa \fqb \f* + \b - - - \s5 \p \v 2 We always give thanks to God for all of you, as we mention you in our prayers. \v 3 We remember without ceasing before our God and Father your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of confidence for the future in our Lord Jesus Christ. - - - - - \s5 \v 4 Brothers loved by God, we know your calling, \v 5 how our gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance. In the same way, you also know what kind of men we were among you for your sake. - - - - - - - \s5 \v 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, as you received the word in much hardship with joy from the Holy Spirit. \v 7 As a result, you became an example to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe. - - - - - - - - - \s5 \v 8 For from you the word of the Lord has rung out, and not only in Macedonia and Achaia. Instead, to every place your faith in God has gone out. As a result, we do not need to say anything. \v 9 For they themselves report what kind of coming we had among you. They tell how you turned to God from the idols to serve the living and true God. diff --git a/53-1TH/02.usfm b/53-1TH/02.usfm index 2681aa44..97cbccc9 100644 --- a/53-1TH/02.usfm +++ b/53-1TH/02.usfm @@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ \s5 \v 7 Instead, we were as gentle among you as a mother comforting her own children. +\f + \ft Some other versions read, \fqa Instead, we were like babies among you, as when a mother comforts her own children. \fqb \f* \v 8 In this way we had affection for you. We were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives. For you had become very dear to us. \v 9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil. Night and day we were working so that we might not weigh down any of you. During that time, we preached to you the gospel of God. diff --git a/53-1TH/03.usfm b/53-1TH/03.usfm index fe663e81..fbe42b2f 100644 --- a/53-1TH/03.usfm +++ b/53-1TH/03.usfm @@ -4,7 +4,8 @@ \c 3 \p \v 1 Therefore, when we could no longer bear it, we thought it was good to be left behind at Athens alone. -\v 2 We sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and comfort you regarding your faith. +\v 2 We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and comfort you regarding your faith. +\f + \ft Some other versions read, \fqa We sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the gospel of Christ. \fqb \f* \v 3 We did this so that no one would be shaken by these sufferings. For yourselves know that for this we have been appointed. diff --git a/54-2TH/02.usfm b/54-2TH/02.usfm index 46c7d680..e0123410 100644 --- a/54-2TH/02.usfm +++ b/54-2TH/02.usfm @@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ \s5 \v 3 Let no one deceive you in any way. For it will not come until after the falling away comes, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa and the man of sin is revealed. \fqb \f* \v 4 This is he who opposes and exalts himself against all that is called God or that is worshiped. As a result, he sits in the temple of God and exhibits himself as God. \s5 @@ -27,6 +28,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 13 But we should always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord. For God chose you as the first fruits for salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth. +\f + \ft Some other versions read, \fqa For God chose you from the first for salvation. \fqb \f* \v 14 This is what he called you to through our gospel to obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. \v 15 So then, brothers, stand firm. Grasp the traditions that you were taught, whether by word or by our letter. diff --git a/55-1TI/06.usfm b/55-1TI/06.usfm index f52ea4d6..c1564a2e 100644 --- a/55-1TI/06.usfm +++ b/55-1TI/06.usfm @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ \v 3 Suppose that someone teaches differently and does not accept our faithful instruction, that is, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. Suppose that they do not accept the teaching that leads to godliness. \v 4 That person is proud and knows nothing. Instead, he is sick with controversies and arguments about words. These words result in envy, strife, insults, evil suspicions, and \v 5 the constant conflict between people with depraved minds. They turn away from truth. They think that godliness is a way to become rich." - +\f + \ft Some old copies add, \fqa Withdraw from such things, \fqb but the best ancient copies do not. \f* \s5 \v 6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. \v 7 For we have brought nothing into the world. Neither are we able to take out anything. diff --git a/56-2TI/01.usfm b/56-2TI/01.usfm index 8e8f13bf..2bbc8f20 100644 --- a/56-2TI/01.usfm +++ b/56-2TI/01.usfm @@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ \v 9 It is God saved us and called us with a holy calling. He did this, not according to our works, but according to his own plan and grace. He gave us these things in Christ Jesus before times ever began. \v 10 But now God's salvation has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus. It is Christ who put an end to death and brought life that never ends to light through the gospel. \v 11 Because of this, I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher. +\f + \ft Some older versions add, \fqa to the Gentiles. \fqb\f* \s5 \v 12 For this cause I also suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed. I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have entrusted to him until that day. diff --git a/56-2TI/02.usfm b/56-2TI/02.usfm index d7e1c261..abff404d 100644 --- a/56-2TI/02.usfm +++ b/56-2TI/02.usfm @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ \v 7 Think about what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. \s5 -\v 8 Remember Jesus Christ, from David's seed, who was raised from the dead. This is according to my gospel message, +\v 8 Remember Jesus Christ, from David's seed, who was raised from the dead ones. This is according to my gospel message, \v 9 for which I am suffering to the point of being chained as a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. \v 10 Therefore I endure all things for those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. @@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ for he cannot deny himself." \s5 \p \v 14 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Because of this there is nothing useful. Because of this there is destruction for those who listen. +\f + \ft Some versions read, \fqa Warn them before the Lord \fqb \f* \v 15 Do your best to present yourself approved to God as a workman without shame. Handle the word of truth correctly. \s5 diff --git a/57-TIT/03.usfm b/57-TIT/03.usfm index 855dcdf6..9e956b65 100644 --- a/57-TIT/03.usfm +++ b/57-TIT/03.usfm @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ \s5 \v 6 God richly poured the Holy Spirit on us through our Savior Jesus Christ. -\v 7 He did this in order that, having been justified by his grace, we might become participants in the confidence of eternal life. +\v 7 He did this in order that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs through the confidence of eternal life. \s5 \v 8 This message is trustworthy. I want you to speak confidently about these things, so that those who trust God may be intent on the good works that he put before them. These things are good and profitable for all people. diff --git a/58-PHM/01.usfm b/58-PHM/01.usfm index 4987b821..1920e48f 100644 --- a/58-PHM/01.usfm +++ b/58-PHM/01.usfm @@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ \c 1 \p \v 1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and the brother Timothy to Philemon, our dear friend and fellow worker, -\v 2 and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your home: -\v 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. +\v 2 and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your home. +\v 3 May grace be to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. \b \s5 @@ -20,30 +20,30 @@ \v 9 yet because of love, I appeal to you instead—I, Paul, an old man, and now a prisoner for Christ Jesus. \s5 -\v 10 I am asking you concerning my child Onesimus, whom I have fathered in my chains. -\v 11 For he once was unprofitable to you, but now is profitable both to you and to me. -\v 12 I have sent him—he who is my very heart—back to you. -\v 13 I wish I could have kept him with me, so he could serve me in your place, while I am in chains for the sake of the gospel. +\v 10 I am asking you concerning my child Onesimus, whom I have fathered in my chains. +\v 11 For he once was useless to you, but now he is useful both to you and to me. +\v 12 I have sent him back to you, he who is my very heart. +\v 13 I wish I could have kept him with me, so he could serve me for you, while I am in chains for the sake of the gospel. \s5 -\v 14 But I did not want to do anything without your consent. I did this so that any good deed would not be done because I forced you, but because you wanted to do it. -\v 15 Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a time, was so you might have him back forever. -\v 16 So that he would no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother— especially to me, and much more so to you, in both the flesh and in the Lord. +\v 14 But I did not want to do anything without your consent. I did not want your good deed to be from necessity but from good will. +\v 15 Perhaps for this he was separated from you for a time, so that you might have him back forever. +\v 16 No longer would he be a slave, but better than a slave, a beloved brother. He is beloved especially to me, and much more so to you, in both the flesh and in the Lord. \s5 -\v 17 And so if you regard me a partner, receive him as you would receive me. -\v 18 But if he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. -\v 19 I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will pay you back. I do not mention to you that you owe me your very life. -\v 20 Yes, brother, let me have some joy in the Lord from you; refresh my heart in Christ. +\v 17 And so if you have me as a partner, receive him as me. +\v 18 If he has wronged you or owes you anything, charge that to me. +\v 19 I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will pay you back. Not to tell you that you owe me your own self. +\v 20 Yes, brother, do me a favor in the Lord; give rest to my heart in Christ. \s5 \p -\v 21 Confident about your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask. -\v 22 At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will soon be able to visit you. +\v 21 Confident about your obedience, I am writing to you. I know that you will do even more than I ask. +\v 22 At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you. \s5 \p -\v 23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, -\v 24 and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow workers. +\v 23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you. +\v 24 So do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers. \p \v 25 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. diff --git a/59-HEB/01.usfm b/59-HEB/01.usfm index c38fbca3..1ee3b38d 100644 --- a/59-HEB/01.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/01.usfm @@ -1,14 +1,13 @@ - \s5 \c 1 \p \v 1 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in many ways. -\v 2 But in these recent days, God has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed to be the heir of all things, and through whom he also made the universe. -\v 3 His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very character of his essence, and he sustains all things by the word of his power. After he had achieved cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the majesty on high. +\v 2 But in these recent days, he has spoken to us through a Son, whom he appointed to be the heir of all things. It is through him that he also made the universe, +\v 3 and he is the brightness of his glory, the very character of his essence. He even holds everything together by the word of his power. After he made a cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the majesty on high. \s5 \v 4 He has become just as superior to the angels, as the name he has inherited is more excellent than their name. -\v 5 For to which of the angels did he ever say, +\v 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, \q "You are my son, \q today I have become your father"? \p And again, @@ -28,23 +27,23 @@ \q "Your throne, God, is for ever and ever. \q The scepter of your kingdom is the scepter of justice. \q -\v 9 You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness, -\q therefore God, your God, has anointed you +\v 9 You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. +\q Therefore God, your God, has anointed you \q with the oil of joy more than your companions." \s5 \p \q -\v 10 "In the beginning, Lord, you laid earth's foundation. +\v 10 "In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundation of the earth. \q The heavens are the work of your hands. \q \v 11 They will perish, but you will continue. -\q They will all wear out like a garment. +\q They will all wear out like a piece of clothing. \q \v 12 You will roll them up like a cloak, -\q and they will be changed like a garment. +\q and they will be changed like a piece of clothing. \q But you are the same, -\q and your years will not cease." +\q and your years do not end." \s5 \p @@ -52,7 +51,4 @@ \q "Sit at my right hand \q until I make your enemies a stool for your feet"? \p -\v 14 Are not all angels spirits sent out to minister and to care for those who are about to inherit salvation? - - - +\v 14 Are not all angels spirits sent out to minister and to care for those who will inherit salvation? diff --git a/59-HEB/02.usfm b/59-HEB/02.usfm index d4a69c6e..fd5b3754 100644 --- a/59-HEB/02.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/02.usfm @@ -1,5 +1,3 @@ - - \s5 \c 2 \p @@ -7,53 +5,48 @@ \s5 \v 2 For if the message that was spoken through the angels is valid, and every transgression and disobedience receives just punishment, -\v 3 how then can we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?—salvation that was first announced by the Lord and confirmed to us by those who heard it. -\v 4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders, and by various powerful deeds, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit which he distributed according to his own will. +\v 3 how then can we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This is salvation that was first announced by the Lord and confirmed to us by those who heard it. +\v 4 At the same time God testified to it by signs, and wonders, and various powerful deeds, and by distributing the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to his will. \s5 \p -\v 5 God did not put the world to come, about which we are speaking, under the angels. -\v 6 Instead, someone has somewhere testified and said, +\v 5 For it was not to the angels that he subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. +\v 6 Instead, someone has somewhere testified, saying, \q "What is man, that you are mindful of him? -\q Or the son of man, that you care for him? +\q Or a son of man, that you care for him? \q \s5 \q \v 7 You made man a little lower than the angels; \q you crowned him with glory and honor. -\f + \ft -Some manuscripts add: -"...and you have put him over the works of your hands." -\f* +\f + \ft Some older version add, \fqa and you have put him over the works of your hands. \fqb \f* + \q \v 8 You put everything in subjection under his feet." -\p For God has subjected everything to mankind. He did not leave anything not subject to him. But now we do not yet see everything subjected to him. +\p For it was to him that God has subjected all things. He did not leave anything not subjected to him. But now we do not yet see everything subjected to him. \s5 -\v 9 However, we do see the one who was made for a little while, lower than the angels—Jesus, who, because of his suffering and death, has been crowned with glory and honor. So now by God's grace, Jesus has tasted death for every man. -\v 10 It was proper that God, because everything exists for him and through him, should bring many sons to glory, and that he should make the leader in their salvation complete through his sufferings. +\v 9 But we see the one who was made lower than the angels for a short amount of time: Jesus, who, because of his suffering and death, has been crowned with glory and honor. So now by the grace of God, he has tasted death for every man. +\v 10 For it was proper for him, because everything exists for him and through him, to bring many sons to glory. It was proper for him to make the leader of their salvation complete through his sufferings. \s5 -\v 11 For both the one who dedicates and those who are dedicated, all come from one source, God. For this reason the one who dedicates them to God is not ashamed to call them brothers. +\v 11 For both the one who dedicates and those who are dedicated come from one source. For this reason he is not ashamed to call them brothers. \v 12 He says, \q "I will proclaim your name to my brothers, \q I will sing about you from inside the assembly." \s5 \p -\v 13 And again he says, +\v 13 And again, \q "I will trust in him." \p And again, \q "See, here am I and the children whom God has given me." \p -\v 14 Therefore, since the children of God all share flesh and blood, Jesus also shared the same things, so that through death he might make ineffective the one who had the power of death, that is to say, the devil. -\v 15 This was so he might free all those who through fear of death lived all their lives in slavery. +\v 14 Therefore, since the children of God share flesh and blood, Jesus also shared the same things with them, so that through death he would do away with the one who had the power of death, that is, the devil. +\v 15 This was so that he would free all those who through fear of death lived all their lives in slavery. \s5 -\v 16 For surely it is not the angels that he is helping. Instead, he is helping Abraham's descendants. -\v 17 Therefore it was necessary for him to become like his brothers in all ways, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest over God's things, and so that he might achieve forgiveness for the people's sins. -\v 18 Because Jesus himself has suffered, having been tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted. - - - +\v 16 For of course he is not concerned with angels, but he is concerned with the seed of Abraham. +\v 17 Therefore it was necessary for him to become like his brothers in all ways, so that he would become a merciful and faithful high priest in relation to the things of God, and so that he would make expiation for the sins of the people. +\v 18 Because he has suffered and was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted. diff --git a/59-HEB/03.usfm b/59-HEB/03.usfm index 08bed620..f1f21e5f 100644 --- a/59-HEB/03.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/03.usfm @@ -1,23 +1,21 @@ - - \s5 \c 3 \p -\v 1 Therefore, holy brothers, partners in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession. -\v 2 He was faithful to God, who appointed him, as Moses was also faithful in all God's house. +\v 1 Therefore, holy brothers, sharing in a heavenly calling, think about Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession. +\v 2 He was faithful to God, who appointed him, just as Moses was also faithful in all God's house. \v 3 For Jesus has been considered worthy of greater glory than Moses, because the one who builds a house has more honor than the house itself. \v 4 For every house is built by someone, but the one who built everything is God. -\s5 - -\v 5 Moses was indeed faithful as a servant in all God's house, giving a testimony about the things that were to be spoken of in the future. -\v 6 But Christ is the Son in charge of God's house. We are his house if we hold fast to our confidence and pride of confidence. \s5 -\v 7 Therefore, it is just as the Holy Spirit says, +\v 5 Moses was indeed faithful as a servant in is whole house. He gave a testimony about the things that were to be spoken of in the future. +\v 6 But Christ is the Son in charge of God's house. We are his house if we hold fast to our courage and the pride of our confidence. + +\s5 +\v 7 Therefore, it is just as the Holy Spirit says: \q "Today, if you hear his voice, \q -\v 8 Do not harden your hearts -\q as the Israelites did in the rebellion, +\v 8 do not harden your hearts +\q as in the rebellion, \q in the time of testing in the wilderness. \s5 @@ -26,29 +24,27 @@ \q and when, during forty years, they saw my deeds. \q \v 10 Therefore I was displeased with that generation. -\q I said, 'They are always going astray in their hearts, -\q and they do not know my ways.' +\q I said, 'They are always being led astray in their hearts. +\q They have not known my ways.' \q -\v 11 It is as I swore in my anger: -\q they will not enter my rest." +\v 11 Just as I swore in my anger: +\q they will never enter my rest." \s5 \p -\v 12 Be careful, brothers, so that there may not be an evil heart of unbelief in any of you, a heart that will turn away from the living God. -\v 13 Instead, encourage one another daily, so long as it is called today, so that no one among you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. +\v 12 Be careful, brothers, so that among you there will not be someone with an evil heart of unbelief, a heart that turns away from the living God. +\v 13 Instead, encourage one another daily, as long as it is called "today," so that no one among you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. \s5 \v 14 For we have become partners of Christ if we firmly hold to our confidence in him from the beginning to the end. \v 15 About this it has been said, -\q "Today, if you listen to his voice, -\q do not harden your hearts, as the Israelites did in the rebellion." +\q "Today, if you hear his voice, +\q do not harden your hearts, +\q as in the rebellion." \s5 \p -\v 16 Who was it who heard God and rebelled? Was it not all those whom Moses had led out of Egypt? -\v 17 And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose dead bodies lay in the wilderness? -\v 18 To whom did God swear that they would not enter his rest, if it was not to those who were disobeying him? -\v 19 We see that they were not able to enter his rest because of unbelief. - - - +\v 16 Who was it who heard God and rebelled? Was it not all those who came out of Egypt through Moses? +\v 17 With whom was he angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose dead bodies fell in the wilderness? +\v 18 To whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, if it was not to those who disobeyed him? +\v 19 And we see that they were not able to enter his rest because of unbelief. diff --git a/59-HEB/04.usfm b/59-HEB/04.usfm index b190b942..8c75a39a 100644 --- a/59-HEB/04.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/04.usfm @@ -1,45 +1,40 @@ - - - \s5 \c 4 \p -\v 1 Therefore, we must be very careful so that none of you might seem to have failed to reach the continuing promise to enter God's rest. -\v 2 For we have had the good news about God's rest proclaimed to us just as the Israelites had, but that message did not benefit those who heard it without joining faith to it. +\v 1 Therefore, let us be very careful so that none of you will seem to have failed to reach the promise left behind for you to enter his rest. +\v 2 For we were told the good news just as they were. But that message did not benefit those who did not unite in faith with those who obeyed. +\f + \ft Other versions read, \fqa But that message did not benefit those who heard it without joining faith to it. \fqb \f* \s5 -\v 3 For we, the ones who have believed—we are the ones who will enter that rest, just as it says, +\v 3 For we who have believed are the ones who will enter that rest, just as he said, \q "As I swore in my wrath, -\q They will not enter my rest." -\p He said this, even though his created works had been finished from the beginning of the world. -\v 4 For he has said somewhere concerning the seventh day, +\q They will never enter my rest." +\p And yet, his created works were finished at the foundation of the world. +\v 4 For he has said somewhere about the seventh day, \q "God rested on the seventh day from all his deeds." \v 5 Again he has said, -\q "They will not enter my rest." +\q "They will never enter my rest." \s5 \p -\v 6 Therefore, since God's rest is still reserved for some to enter, and since many Israelites who heard the good news about his rest did not enter because of disobedience, -\v 7 God has again set a certain day, called "Today." He fixed this day when he spoke through David, who said long after it had first been said, -\q "Today if you will listen to his voice, +\v 6 Therefore, because it is still reserved for some to enter it, and since many Israelites who heard the good news did not enter it because of disobedience, +\v 7 he has again set a certain day: "Today." After many days, he spoke through David, as it was earlier said, +\q "Today if you will hear his voice, \q do not harden your hearts." \s5 \p \v 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken about another day. -\v 9 Therefore there is still a Sabbath rest reserved for God's people. -\v 10 For he who enters God's rest has himself also rested from his deeds, as God did from his. +\v 9 Therefore there is still a Sabbath rest reserved for the people of God. +\v 10 For he who enters into his rest has himself also rested from his works, just as God did from his. \v 11 Therefore let us be eager to enter that rest, so that no one will fall in the kind of disobedience that they did. \s5 -\v 12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. It pierces even to dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow. It is able to discern the heart's thoughts and intentions. -\v 13 No created thing is hidden from God's sight. Instead, everything is bare and open to the eyes of the one to whom we must give account. +\v 12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any sword with two sharp edges. It pierces even to the division of soul from spirit, and joints from marrow. It is able to know the thoughts and intentions of the heart. +\v 13 Nothing created is hidden in his sight. Instead, everything is bare and open to the eyes of the one to whom we must give account. \s5 \p -\v 14 Having then a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us firmly hold to our beliefs. -\v 15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot feel sympathy for our weaknesses, but one who has in all ways been tempted as we are, except that he is without sin. -\v 16 Let us then come up with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. - - - +\v 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us firmly hold to our confession. +\v 15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot feel sympathy for our weaknesses. Instead, we have someone who has in all ways been tempted like we are, except that he is without sin. +\v 16 Therefore, let us come near to the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. diff --git a/59-HEB/05.usfm b/59-HEB/05.usfm index 04f7894e..14b53415 100644 --- a/59-HEB/05.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/05.usfm @@ -1,40 +1,34 @@ - - \s5 \c 5 \p -\v 1 For every high priest, chosen from among the people, is appointed to act on their behalf in the things pertaining to God, so that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. -\v 2 He can deal gently with the ignorant and the wayward since he himself also is surrounded with weakness. -\v 3 Because of this, he also is obligated to present sacrifices for his sins just as he does for the people's sins. +\v 1 For every high priest, chosen from among people, is appointed to act on the behalf of people in the things regarding God, so that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. +\v 2 He can deal gently with the ignorant and the wayward because he himself also is surrounded with weakness. +\v 3 Because of this, he also is required to bring sacrifices for his own sins, just as he does for the sins of the people. \s5 -\v 4 And no man takes this honor for himself, but instead, he must be called by God, just as Aaron was. -\v 5 Neither did Christ honor himself by making himself high priest. Instead, God said to him, -\q "You are my Son, +\v 4 And it is not for himself that anyone takes this honor. Instead, he is called by God, just as Aaron was. +\v 5 So neither did Christ honor himself by making himself high priest. Instead, the one speaking to him said, +\q "You are my Son; \q today I have become your Father." \s5 \p \v 6 It is just as he also says in another place, \q "You are a priest forever -\q after the order of Melchizedek." +\q after the manner of Melchizedek." \s5 \p -\v 7 During the time of his flesh, he offered up prayers and requests, crying out with tears to God, the one able to save him from death. Because of his reverence for God, he was heard. -\v 8 Even though he was a son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. +\v 7 Who, in the days of his flesh, offered up both prayers and requests with loud cries and tears to the one able to save him from death. He was heard because of his piety. +\v 8 Even though he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered. \s5 -\v 9 He was perfected and in this way became for everyone who obeys him the cause of eternal salvation, -\v 10 being designated by God as high priest after the order of Melchizedek. +\v 9 He was made perfect and became, for everyone who obeys him, the cause of eternal salvation. +\v 10 He was designated by God as high priest after the manner of Melchizedek. \p -\v 11 We have much to say about Jesus, but it is hard to explain since you are dull of hearing. +\v 11 We have much to say about Jesus, but it is hard to explain since you have become dull in hearing. \s5 -\v 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, it is still necessary that someone teach you the basic principles of God's words. You are in need of milk, not solid food. -\v 13 For anyone who can only drink milk is inexperienced in the message of righteousness, for he is still a baby. -\v 14 On the other hand, solid food is for full-grown adults, the ones who because of their experience in distinguishing right from wrong have been trained to discern both good and evil. - - - - +\v 12 For though by this time you should be teachers, you still have need for someone teach you the basic principles of the messages of God. You have become in need of milk, not solid food. +\v 13 For anyone who drinks milk is inexperienced with the message of righteousness, for he is still a baby. +\v 14 But solid food is for adults. These are those who because of their maturity have their understanding trained for distinguishing good from evil. diff --git a/59-HEB/06.usfm b/59-HEB/06.usfm index f64d11c5..c977be0a 100644 --- a/59-HEB/06.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/06.usfm @@ -1,44 +1,39 @@ - - \s5 \c 6 \p -\v 1 So then, leaving what we first learned about the message of Christ, we must press on to maturity, not again laying out the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith in God, -\v 2 nor the foundation of teaching about baptisms, laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. -\v 3 We will also do this if God permits. +\v 1 So then, let us leave the beginning of the message of Christ and move forward to maturity. Let us not lay again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith in God, +\v 2 nor the foundation of teaching about baptisms, laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead people, and eternal judgment. +\v 3 We will also do this if God allows. \s5 \v 4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, who tasted the heavenly gift, who were sharers of the Holy Spirit, -\v 5 and who tasted God's good word and the powers of the age to come, -\v 6 and who then fell away—it is impossible to restore them again to repentance. This is because they have crucified for themselves the very Son of God again, making him an object of public ridicule. +\v 5 and who tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, +\v 6 but who then fell away, to restore them again to repentance. This is because they crucify the Son of God for themselves again, and openly shame him. \s5 -\v 7 For the land that has received the rain that often falls on it, and that produces a crop useful for those who worked the land, receives a blessing from God. -\v 8 But if it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. Its end comes in burning. +\v 7 For the land that drinks in the rain that often comes on it, and that brings forth the plants useful to those for whom the land was worked—this is the land that receives a blessing from God. +\v 8 But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is worthless and is near to a curse. Its end is in burning. \s5 \p -\v 9 Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things concerning you and things that are about salvation. -\v 10 For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love that you have shown for his name, in that you served the believers and still do serve them. +\v 9 But we are convinced about better things concerning you, beloved ones, things that concern salvation. +\v 10 For God is not unjust, that he would forget your work and the love that you have shown for his name, because you served the believers and still serve them. \s5 \v 11 And we greatly desire that each of you may show the same diligence to the very end with full assurance of confidence. -\v 12 We do not want you to become sluggish, but rather that you be imitators of those who inherit the promises because of faith and patience. +\v 12 This is so that you will not become lazy, but imitators of those who by faith and patience inherit the promise. \s5 \p -\v 13 For when God made his promise to Abraham, he swore by himself, since he could not swear by anyone greater. -\v 14 He said, "I will certainly bless you, and I will greatly increase your descendants." -\v 15 In this way, Abraham obtained what was promised after he had patiently waited. +\v 13 For when God made his promise to Abraham, he swore by himself, since he could not swear by anyone greater. +\v 14 He said, "I will certainly bless you, and I will greatly increase you." +\v 15 In this way, Abraham obtained what was promised after he had patiently waited. \s5 -\v 16 For people swear by someone greater than themselves, and in every dispute of theirs an oath is final for confirmation. +\v 16 For people swear by someone greater than themselves. At the end of each of their disputes, an oath serves as confirmation. \v 17 When God decided to show more clearly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable quality of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath. -\v 18 He did this so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge may have a strong encouragement to hold firmly to the confidence that is set before us. +\v 18 He did this so that by two unchangeable things—with which it is impossible for God to lie—we, who have fled for refuge, will have a strong encouragement to hold fast to the confidence that clearly exists. \s5 \v 19 We have this confidence as a secure and reliable anchor of our souls, confidence that enters into the inner place behind the curtain. -\v 20 Jesus entered into that place as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. - - - +\v 20 Jesus entered into that place as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever after the manner of Melchizedek. diff --git a/59-HEB/07.usfm b/59-HEB/07.usfm index 0edab46f..f489b30f 100644 --- a/59-HEB/07.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/07.usfm @@ -1,65 +1,59 @@ - - \s5 \c 7 \p \v 1 It was this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him. -\v 2 Abraham gave him a tenth of everything he had captured. His name "Melchizedek" means "king of righteousness," and also "king of Salem," that is, "king of peace." -\v 3 He was without father, without mother, without ancestors, without any beginning of days nor end of life. Instead, he remains a priest forever, like the Son of God. +\v 2 It was to him that Abraham gave a tenth of everything. His name "Melchizedek" means "king of righteousness," and also "king of Salem," that is, "king of peace." +\v 3 He is without father, without mother, without ancestors, with neither beginning of days nor end of life. Instead, he resembles the Son of God, because he remains a priest forever. \s5 \p -\v 4 Now consider how great this man was. Our ancestor Abraham gave a tenth of the best things that he had taken in battle. -\v 5 And indeed, Levi's descendants who receive the priest's office have a command from the law to collect tithes from the people, that is, from their fellow Israelites, even though they, too, are descended from Abraham. -\v 6 But Melchizedek, who was not a descendant from Levi, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him, the one who had the promises. +\v 4 See how great this man was. Our ancestor Abraham gave a tenth of the things that he had taken in battle. +\v 5 And indeed, those of the sons of Levi who are given the priesthood, have a command from the law to collect tithes from the people, that is, from their brothers, even though they, too, have come from the body of Abraham. +\v 6 But on the other hand, Melchizedek, whose descendance was not traced from them, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him, the one who had the promises. \s5 \v 7 There is no denying that the lesser person is blessed by the greater person. -\v 8 In this case men who receive tithes will die one day, but in the other case the one who received Abraham's tithe is described as living on. +\v 8 In the one case, mortal men receive tithes, but here it is testified that he lives on. \v 9 And, in a manner of speaking, Levi, who received tithes, also paid tithes through Abraham, -\v 10 because Levi was in the private parts of his ancestor Abraham when Melchizedek met Abraham. +\v 10 because Levi was in the body of his ancestor when Melchizedek met Abraham. \s5 \p -\v 11 Now if perfection were possible through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be named after the order of Aaron? +\v 11 Now if perfection were possible through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the manner of Melchizedek, and not after the manner of Aaron? \v 12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must also be changed. \s5 -\v 13 For the one about whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no man has ever served at the altar. -\v 14 Now it is evident that our Lord has descended from Judah, a tribe that Moses never mentioned concerning priests. +\v 13 For the one about whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. +\v 14 Now clearly, it is from Judah that our Lord was born, a tribe that Moses never mentioned concerning priests. \s5 -\v 15 And what we say is clearer yet if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek. - -\v 16 This new priest is not one who became a priest on the basis of the law relating to human descent, but instead on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. -\v 17 For scripture witnesses about him: +\v 15 And what we say is clearer yet if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek. +\v 16 It was not on the basis of the law of fleshly descent that he became a priest, but instead on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. +\v 17 For scripture testifies about him: \q "You are a priest forever -\q after the order of Melchizedek." +\q after the manner of Melchizedek." \s5 \p -\v 18 For the former commandment has been set aside because it is weak and useless. -\v 19 For the law made nothing perfect. However, there is a better confidence for the future through which we draw near to God. +\v 18 For there was an cancellation of the former commandment because it was weak and useless. +\v 19 For the law made nothing perfect. However, there is the introduction of a better confidence through which we approach God. \s5 -\v 20 And this better confidence did not happen without the taking of an oath, for these other priests did not take any oath. -\v 21 But God took an oath when he said about Jesus, +\v 20 And this did not happen without the taking of an oath. Those others become priests without any oath. +\v 21 But this one became a priest with an oath sworn by the one who said to him, \q "The Lord swore and will not change his mind: \q 'You are a priest forever.'" \s5 \p -\v 22 By this also Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. -\v 23 Indeed, death prevents priests from serving forever. This is why there are many priests, one after another. -\v 24 But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood is unchangeable. +\v 22 By this also Jesus has given the guarantee of a better covenant. +\v 23 And indeed many become priests because by death they are kept from continuing on. +\v 24 But then, because Jesus remains forever, he has a permanent priesthood. \s5 -\v 25 Therefore he is also able to completely save those who draw near to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. -\v 26 For such a high priest is right for us. He is sinless, blameless, pure, separated from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens. +\v 25 Therefore he is also able to completely save those who approach God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. +\v 26 For such a high priest is suitable for us. He is sinless, blameless, pure, separated from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens. \s5 -\v 27 He does not need, unlike the high priests, to offer up daily sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He did this once for all, when he offered up himself. -\v 28 For the law appoints men with weaknesses as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appointed a Son, who has been made perfect forever. - - - +\v 27 He does not need, like the high priests, to offer daily sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He did this once for all, when he offered himself. +\v 28 For the law appoints men who have weaknesses to be high priests. But the word of the oath, which came after the law, appointed a Son, who has been made perfect forever. diff --git a/59-HEB/08.usfm b/59-HEB/08.usfm index 97f5bbc4..d898a6dd 100644 --- a/59-HEB/08.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/08.usfm @@ -1,35 +1,33 @@ - - \s5 \c 8 \p -\v 1 Now the point of what we are saying is this: we have a high priest who has sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens. -\v 2 He is a servant in the holy place, the true tabernacle that the Lord set up, not any mortal person. +\v 1 Now the point of what we are saying is this: We have a high priest who has sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens. +\v 2 He is a servant in the holy place, the true tabernacle that the Lord, not a man, set up. \s5 -\v 3 For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices; therefore it is necessary to have something to offer. -\v 4 Now if Christ were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, since there are already those who offer the gifts according to the law. -\v 5 They serve something that is a copy and shadow of the heavenly things, just as Moses was warned by God when he was about to construct the tabernacle: "See," God said, "that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown to you on the mountain." +\v 3 For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices. Therefore it is necessary to have something to offer. +\v 4 Now if Christ were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, since there are those who offer the gifts according to the law. +\v 5 They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. It is just as Moses was warned by God when he was about to construct the tabernacle: "See, he said, that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown to you on the mountain." \s5 -\v 6 But now Christ has received a superior ministry because he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been established on better promises. -\v 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then there would have been no need to seek a second covenant. +\v 6 But now Christ has received a much better ministry. It is because he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been based on better promises. +\v 7 For if that first one had been faultless, there would have been no need for a second covenant. \s5 \v 8 For when God found fault with the people, he said, -\q "'See, the days are coming,' says the Lord, -\q 'when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. +\q "See, the days are coming—says the Lord— +\q when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. \q \v 9 It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors -\q on the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt. +\q on the day that I took them by their hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt. \q For they did not continue in my covenant, -\q and I paid no more attention to them,' says the Lord. +\q and I disregarded them—says the Lord. \s5 \q -\v 10 'For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel -\q after those days,' says the Lord. -\q 'I will put my laws into their minds, +\v 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel +\q after those days—says the Lord. +\q I will put my laws into their minds, \q and I will also write them on their hearts. \q I will be their God, \q and they will be my people. @@ -37,16 +35,13 @@ \s5 \q \v 11 They will not teach each one his neighbor -\q and each one his brother, saying, "Know the Lord," -\q for all will know me, +\q and each one his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord.' +\q For everyone will know me, \q from the least to the greatest of them. \q -\v 12 For I will show mercy on their acts of unrighteousness, -\q and I will remember their sins no more.' " +\v 12 For I will be merciful to their acts of unrighteousness, +\q and I will not remember their sins any longer." \s5 \p -\v 13 In saying "new," he has made the first covenant old. And that which he has declared to be old is ready to disappear. - - - +\v 13 By saying "new," he has made the first covenant old. And what has become outdated and old is near to disappearing. diff --git a/59-HEB/09.usfm b/59-HEB/09.usfm index cbb43c0a..ab38ad54 100644 --- a/59-HEB/09.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/09.usfm @@ -1,60 +1,56 @@ - - \s5 \c 9 \p -\v 1 Now even the first covenant had a place for worship here on earth and regulations for worship. -\v 2 For in the tabernacle there was a room prepared, the outer room, which is called the holy place. In this place were the lampstand, the table, and the bread of the presence. +\v 1 Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. +\v 2 For a tabernacle was prepared. The first room, in which were the lampstand, the table, and the bread of the presence, which was called the holy place. \s5 -\v 3 And behind the second curtain was another room, called the most holy place. -\v 4 It had a golden altar for incense. It also had the ark of the covenant, which was completely overlaid with gold. Inside it was a golden jar holding the manna, Aaron's rod that budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. -\v 5 Above the ark of the covenant figures of glorious cherubim hovered over the atonement lid, which we cannot now describe in detail. +\v 3 Behind the second curtain was another room, called the most holy place. +\v 4 It had a golden altar for incense and the ark of the covenant, which was completely overlaid with gold. Inside it was a golden jar holding the manna, the rod of Aaron that budded, and the tablets of the covenant. +\v 5 Above the ark of the covenant glorious cherubim overshadowed the atonement lid, which we cannot now talk about in detail. \s5 -\v 6 After these things have been prepared, the priests regularly enter the outer room of the tabernacle to perform their services. -\v 7 But the high priest enters the second room alone once each year, and not without offering a blood sacrifice for himself and for the people's unintentional offenses. +\v 6 After these things were prepared, the priests always entered the outer room of the tabernacle to perform their services. +\v 7 But only the high priest entered the second room once each year, and not without blood that he offered for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. \s5 -\v 8 The Holy Spirit is demonstrating that the way into the most holy place has not yet been revealed as long as the first tabernacle is still standing. -\v 9 This is an illustration for the present time. Both the gifts and sacrifices that are now being offered are not able to perfect the worshiper's conscience. -\v 10 They are only food and drink, connected to various sorts of ceremonial washing. These were all regulations for the flesh that were provided until the new order would be put in place. +\v 8 The Holy Spirit showed that the way into the most holy place was not yet revealed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. +\v 9 This was an illustration for the present time. Both the gifts and sacrifices that are now being offered are not able to perfect the conscience of the worshipper. +\v 10 They are only concerned with food and drink and various sorts of ceremonial washings. These were all regulations for the flesh that were provided until the new order would be created. \s5 \p -\v 11 Christ came as a high priest of the good things that have come, through the greater and more perfect sacred tent that is not made by human hands, one not belonging to this created world. -\v 12 It was not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood that Christ entered into the most holy place one time for everyone and secured our everlasting redemption. +\v 11 Christ came as a high priest of the good things that have come. He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by human hands, one not belonging to this created world. +\f + \ft Other versions read, \fqa Christ came as a high priest of the good things that are to come. \fqb \f* +\v 12 It was not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood that he entered into the most holy place once for all and secured our eternal redemption. \s5 -\v 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the sprinkling of a heifer's ashes on those who are ritually unclean dedicates them to God and makes their body clean, -\v 14 how much more will Christ's blood, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse our conscience from dead deeds to serve the living God? -\v 15 For this reason, Christ is the mediator of a new covenant. This is because a death has taken place to free those under the first covenant from the penalty of their sins, so that those called by God might receive the promise of their eternal inheritance. +\v 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the sprinkling of the ashes of a heifer on those who have become unclean, dedicates them to God for the cleansing of their flesh, +\v 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse our conscience from dead works to serve the living God? +\v 15 For this reason, he is the mediator of a new covenant. This is so that, since a death has taken place to free those under the first covenant from their sins, those who are called will receive the promise of an eternal inheritance. \s5 -\v 16 For where someone leaves behind a will, it is necessary to prove the death of that person who made it. -\v 17 For a will is only in force where there has been a death, because it has no force while he who made it lives. +\v 16 For where there is a testament, the death of the person who made it must be proved. +\v 17 For a testament is only in force when there has been a death, because it has no force while the one who made it is still alive. \s5 \v 18 So not even the first covenant was established without blood. \v 19 For when Moses had given every command in the law to all the people, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water, red wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the scroll itself and all the people. -\v 20 Then he said, "This is the blood of the covenant in which God has given commandments to you." +\v 20 Then he said, "This is the blood of the covenant that God has commanded for you." \s5 -\v 21 In the same manner, he sprinkled the blood on the tabernacle and all the containers used in the priestly service. +\v 21 He sprinkled the blood on the tabernacle and all the containers used in the service in the same manner. \v 22 And according to the law, almost everything is cleansed with blood. Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. \s5 \p -\v 23 Therefore it was necessary that the copies of the things in heaven should be cleansed with these animal sacrifices. However, the heavenly things themselves had to be cleansed with much better sacrifices. -\v 24 For Christ did not enter into the most holy place made with hands, which is only a copy of the true one. Instead he entered heaven itself, where he now comes before God's face for us. +\v 23 Therefore it was necessary that the copies of the things in heaven would be cleansed with these animal sacrifices. However, the heavenly things themselves had to be cleansed with much better sacrifices. +\v 24 For Christ did not enter into the most holy place made with hands, which is only a copy of the true one. Instead he entered into heaven itself, to appear now in the prensence of God for us. \s5 -\v 25 He did not go there in order to offer himself often, as does the high priest, who enters the most holy place year by year with another's blood. -\v 26 If that were true, then it would have been necessary for him to suffer many times since the world's beginning. But now it is just one time at the end of the ages that he has been revealed to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. +\v 25 He did not go there in order to offer himself many times, as does the high priest, who enters the most holy place year by year with the blood of another. +\v 26 Because then it would have been necessary for him to suffer many times since the foundation of the world. But now it is just one time at the end of the ages that he has been revealed to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. \s5 -\v 27 Just as every person is destined to die once, and after that comes judgment, -\v 28 so also Christ, who was offered once to take away the sins of many, will appear a second time, not for the purpose of dealing with sin, but for the salvation of those who wait patiently for him. - - - +\v 27 Every person is destined to die once, and after that comes judgment. +\v 28 In the same way, Christ also, who was offered once to take away the sins of many, will appear a second time. He will appear, not to deal with sin, but for the salvation of those who are waiting patiently for him. diff --git a/59-HEB/10.usfm b/59-HEB/10.usfm index 997a410e..96f191bc 100644 --- a/59-HEB/10.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/10.usfm @@ -1,65 +1,63 @@ - - \s5 \c 10 \p -\v 1 For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not those realities themselves. The law can never make perfect those who draw near to God by means of the same sacrifices that the priests continually offer year after year. -\v 2 Or else would not those sacrifices have ceased to be offered? In that case the worshipers, having been once cleansed, would have had no more awareness of sins. -\v 3 But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins committed year after year. +\v 1 For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the real forms of those things themselves. Those who approach can never be made perfect by the same, yearly sacrifices that they bring continually. +\v 2 Or else would not those sacrifices have ceased to be offered? Because the worshippers would have no longer been conscious of sins if they had been cleansed once and for all. +\v 3 But with those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins year after year. \v 4 For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. \s5 \v 5 When Christ came into the world, he said, -\q "You did not desire sacrifices or offerings. -\q Instead, you prepared a body for me. +\q "It was neither sacrifices nor offerings that you desired. +\q Instead, it is a body that you have prepared for me. \q -\v 6 You had no pleasure in whole burnt offerings or sacrifices for sin. +\v 6 In neither whole burnt offerings nor sacrifices for sin did you take pleasure. \q -\v 7 Then I said, "See, here I am to do your will, God, as it is written about me in the scroll." +\v 7 Then I said, "See, here I am, as it is written about me in the scroll, to do your will." \q \s5 \p -\v 8 He said as is stated above: "You did not desire sacrifices, offerings, or whole burnt offerings for sin, nor did you take pleasure in them"—sacrifices that are offered according to the law. -\v 9 Then he said, "See, I am here to do your will." He sets aside the first practice in order to establish the second. -\v 10 In the second practice, we have been dedicated to God by his will through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. +\v 8 First he said, "It was neither sacrifices, nor offerings, nor whole burnt offerings, nor sacrifices for sin that you desired. Nor did you take pleasure in them." These are sacrifices that are offered according to the law. +\v 9 Then he said, "See, here I am to do your will." He takes away the first in order to establish the second. +\v 10 In the second, we have been dedicated to God by his will through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. \s5 -\v 11 Indeed, every priest stands day by day serving, offering the same sacrifices, which, however, can never take away sins. -\v 12 But after Christ offered one sacrifice for sins forever, he sat down at the right hand of God, -\v 13 waiting until his enemies were humbled and made a stool for his feet. +\v 11 Every priest stands day by day serving, always offering the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. +\v 12 But he offered one sacrifice for sins forever, he sat down at the right hand of God. +\v 13 He is waiting until his enemies are made a stool for his feet. \v 14 For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are dedicated to God. \s5 \v 15 And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us. For first he said, \q -\v 16 "'This is the covenant that I will make with them -\q after those days,' says the Lord: -\q 'I will put my laws in their hearts, -\q and I will write them on their minds.'" +\v 16 "This is the covenant that I will make with them +\q after those days—says the Lord— +\q I will put my laws in their hearts, +\q and I will write them on their minds. \s5 \q -\v 17 Then he said, "No more will I remember their sins and lawless deeds." +\v 17 No more will I remember their sins and iniquities." \p \v 18 Now where there is forgiveness for these, there is no longer any sacrifice for sin. \s5 \p \v 19 Therefore, brothers, we have confidence to enter into the most holy place by the blood of Jesus. -\v 20 That is the way that he has opened for us by means of his body, a new and living way through the curtain. +\v 20 That is the new and living way that he has opened for us through the curtain, that is, by means of his flesh. \v 21 And because we have a great priest over the house of God, -\v 22 let us draw near with a true heart in the full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and having our body washed with pure water. +\v 22 let us approach with true hearts in the full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. \s5 -\v 23 Let us also hold tightly to the confession of our confident expectation, without wavering, because God who has promised is faithful. +\v 23 Let us also hold tightly to the confession of our confident expectation, without hesitating, because God who has promised is faithful. \v 24 Let us consider how to motivate one another to love and good deeds. -\v 25 Let us not stop assembling together, as some have done. Instead, encourage one another more and more, as you see the day drawing near. +\v 25 Let us not stop meeting together, as some have done. Instead, encourage one another more and more, and all the more as you see the day coming closer. \s5 \p \v 26 For if we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, a sacrifice for sins no longer exists. -\v 27 Instead, there is only a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and a fierce fire that will consume God's enemies. +\v 27 Instead, there is only a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and a fierce fire that will consume the enemies of God. \s5 \v 28 Anyone who has rejected the law of Moses dies without mercy at the testimony of two or three witnesses. @@ -71,15 +69,16 @@ \s5 \p -\v 32 But remember the former days, after you were enlightened—how you endured a great agony of suffering. -\v 33 You were exposed to public ridicule by insults and persecution, and you were participants with those who went through such suffering. -\v 34 For you had compassion on those who were prisoners, and you accepted with joy the seizure of your possessions, knowing that you yourselves had a better and everlasting possession. +\v 32 But remember the former days, after you were enlightened, how you endured a great struggle of suffering. +\v 33 You were exposed to public ridicule by insults and persecution, and you were sharing with those who went through such suffering. +\v 34 For you had compassion on those who were prisoners, and you accepted with joy the seizure of your possessions. You knew that you yourselves had a better and everlasting possession. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa For you had compassion on me in my chains. \fqb \f* \s5 \v 35 So do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. \v 36 For you need patience, so that you may receive what God has promised, after you have done his will. \q -\v 37 "For in a very little while, +\v 37 "For in a very short amount of time, \q the one who is coming will indeed come and not delay. \s5 @@ -87,7 +86,4 @@ \v 38 My righteous one will live by faith. \q If he turns back, I will not be pleased with him." \p -\v 39 But we are not some of those who turn back to destruction. Instead, we are some of those who have faith for keeping our soul. - - - +\v 39 But we are not those who turn back to destruction. Instead, we are those who have faith to preserve our soul. diff --git a/59-HEB/11.usfm b/59-HEB/11.usfm index d7fd86a9..74cfb95f 100644 --- a/59-HEB/11.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/11.usfm @@ -3,73 +3,76 @@ \s5 \c 11 \p -\v 1 Now faith is the assurance one has when he is confidently expecting something. It is the certainty about what is still not seen. -\v 2 For by this our ancestors were approved for their faith. +\v 1 Now faith is the assurance about the things that are confidently expected. It is the evidence about events that are still not seen. +\v 2 For because of this the ancestors were approved for their faith. \v 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by God's command, so that what is visible was not made out of things that were visible. \s5 -\v 4 It was by faith that Abel offered God a more appropriate sacrifice than Cain did. It was because of this that he was praised for being righteous. God praised him because of the gifts he brought. Because of that, Abel still speaks, even though he is dead. +\v 4 It was by faith that Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. It was because of this that he was attested to be righteous. He was attested for this because of his gifts to God. Because of that, Abel still speaks, even though he died. \s5 -\v 5 It was by faith that Enoch was taken up and did not see death. "He was not found, because God took him." For it was said of him that he had pleased God before he was taken up. -\v 6 Without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who comes to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. +\v 5 It was by faith that Enoch was taken up so as not to see death. "He was not found, because God took him." For before his being taken up, it was testified that he had pleased God. +\v 6 Now without faith it is impossible to please him. For it is necessary that anyone coming to God must believe that he exists and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him. \s5 -\v 7 It was by faith that Noah, being warned by God concerning things not yet seen, with godly reverence built a ship to save his family. By doing this, he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes through faith. +\v 7 It was by faith that Noah, having been given a divine message about things not yet seen, with godly reverence built a ship to save his household. By doing this, he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that is according to faith. \s5 \v 8 It was by faith that Abraham, when he was called, obeyed and went out to the place that he was to receive as an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he was going. \v 9 It was by faith that he lived in the land of promise as a foreigner. He lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same promise. -\v 10 This is because he looked forward to the founding of a city whose architect and builder would be God. +\v 10 For he was looking forward to the city having foundations, the city of which the architect and builder would be God. \s5 -\v 11 It was by faith that Abraham, and Sarah herself, received power to conceive even when they were too old, since they considered God as faithful, the one who had promised them a son. -\v 12 Therefore also from this one man who was near death were born countless descendants. They became as many as the stars in the sky and the innumerable grains of sand on the seashore. +\v 11 It was by faith, even though Sarah herself was barren, that Abraham received power to conceive. This happened even though he was too old, since they considered as faithful the one who had given them a promise. +\v 12 Therefore also from this one man, although he was almost dead, were born those who were like the stars in the sky for multitude and like the grains of sand along the seashore, which are uncountable. \s5 -\v 13 These all died in faith without receiving the promises. Instead, having seen and welcomed them from far off, they admitted that they were strangers and aliens on the earth. +\v 13 It was in faith that all these died without receiving the promises. Instead, after seeing and greeting them from far off, they admitted that they were strangers and aliens on earth. \v 14 For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a homeland of their own. \s5 -\v 15 Indeed, if they had been thinking of the country from which they left, they would have had opportunity to return. +\v 15 On one hand, if they had been thinking of the country from which they left, they would have had opportunity to return. \v 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, since he has prepared a city for them. \s5 -\v 17 It was by faith that Abraham, after being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his only son, -\v 18 about whom it was said, "From Isaac will your descendants be called." -\v 19 Abraham considered that God was able to raise up Isaac from the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive him back. +\v 17 It was by faith that Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. It was actually his only son, whom the one who had received the promises offered up. +\v 18 It was Abraham to whom it had been said, "It is from Isaac that your descendants will be called." +\v 19 Abraham considered that God was able to raise up Isaac from the dead ones, and figuratively speaking, it was from them that he did receive him back. \s5 -\v 20 It was by faith that Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. +\v 20 It was by faith and about things to come that Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau. \v 21 It was by faith that Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons. Jacob worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. -\v 22 It was by faith that Joseph, when his end was near, spoke of the departure of the children of Israel from Egypt and commanded them to take his bones with them. +\v 22 It was by faith that Joseph, when his end was near, spoke of the departure of the children of Israel from Egypt and instructed them about his bones. \s5 -\v 23 It was by faith that Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents because they saw he was a beautiful infant, and they were not afraid of the king's command. +\v 23 It was by faith that Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents because they saw he was a beautiful infant. They were not afraid of the king's command. \v 24 It was by faith that Moses, after he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. \v 25 Instead, he chose to share mistreatment with God's people, rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin for a while. -\v 26 He considered the disgrace of following Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he was fixing his eyes on his future reward. +\v 26 He considered the disgrace of following Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt. For he was fixing his eyes on his reward. \s5 -\v 27 It was by faith that Moses left Egypt. He did not fear the king's anger, for he endured by looking to the one who is invisible. -\v 28 It was by faith that he observed the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch the Israelites' firstborn sons. +\v 27 It was by faith that Moses left Egypt. He did not fear the king's anger, for he endured as if he were seeing +the one who is invisible. +\v 28 It was by faith that he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch the Israelites' firstborn sons. \s5 -\v 29 It was by faith that they passed through the sea of Reeds as if over dry land. When the Egyptians tried to do it, they were swallowed up. +\v 29 It was by faith that they passed through the Sea of Reeds as if over dry land. When the Egyptians tried to do this, they were swallowed up. \v 30 It was by faith that Jericho's walls fell down, after they had been circled around for seven days. -\v 31 It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in safety. +\v 31 It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace. \s5 -\v 32 And what more can I say? For the time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and of the prophets, -\v 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, worked justice, and received promises. They stopped lions' mouths, -\v 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were healed from illnesses, became mighty in war, and caused foreign armies to flee. +\v 32 And what more can I say? For the time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and of the prophets. +\v 33 It was through faith that they conquered kingdoms, worked justice, and received promises. They stopped lions' mouths, +\v 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were healed from illnesses, became mighty in war, and defeated foreign armies. \s5 -\v 35 Women received back their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, not accepting their release so that they might experience a better resurrection. -\v 36 Others suffered mocking and whippings, yes, even chains and imprisonment. -\v 37 They were stoned. They were sawn in two. They were slain with the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins being destitute, afflicted, and ill-treated -\v 38 (of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in wildernesses, mountains, caves, and in the holes in the ground. +\v 35 Women received back their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, not accepting release so that they might obtain a better resurrection. +\v 36 Others received testing in mocking and whippings, and even in chains and imprisonment. +\v 37 They were stoned. They were sawn in two. They were killed with the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins. They were destitute, afflicted, and ill-treated. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa They were stoned. They were sawn in two. They were put to the test. They were killed with the sword. \fqb \f* + +\v 38 The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in wildernesses, mountains, caves, and in the holes in the ground. \s5 -\v 39 Although all these people were approved by God because of their faith, they did not receive what he promised. -\v 40 God provided beforehand something better for us, in order that without us they would not be perfected. +\v 39 Although all these people were approved by God because of their faith, they did not receive the promise. +\v 40 God planned something better for us, in order that without us they would not be perfected. diff --git a/59-HEB/12.usfm b/59-HEB/12.usfm index 05043bcf..35099cbc 100644 --- a/59-HEB/12.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/12.usfm @@ -3,61 +3,62 @@ \s5 \c 12 \p -\v 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a large crowd of witnesses, let us throw off everything that weighs us down and the sin that so easily entangles us. Let us patiently run the race that is placed before us. -\v 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despised its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. -\v 3 For consider him who has endured such hateful speech from sinners against himself, so that you do not become weary or fainthearted. +\v 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a large cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and easily entangling sin. Let us patiently run the race that is placed before us. +\v 2 Let us pay attention to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. For the joy that was set before him, he endured the cross, despised its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. +\v 3 For consider him who has endured such opposition from sinners against himself, so that you do not become weary or fainthearted. \s5 \p \v 4 You have not yet resisted or struggled against sin to the -point of losing blood. +point of blood. \v 5 And you have forgotten the encouragement that instructs you as sons: \q "My son, do not lightly regard the discipline of the Lord, -\q nor lose heart when you are corrected by him." +\q nor grow weary when you are corrected by him." \q -\v 6 For the Lord disciplines anyone whom he loves, +\v 6 For the Lord disciplines everyone whom he loves, \q and he punishes every son whom he receives. \s5 \p -\v 7 Endure trials as discipline. God deals with you as with sons, for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? -\v 8 But if you are without discipline, which we are allto share in, then you are illegitimate and not his children. +\v 7 Endure trials as discipline. God deals with you as with sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? +\v 8 But if you are without discipline, which all people share in, then you are illegitimate and not his sons. \s5 -\v 9 Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them. Should we not even more so obey the Father of spirits and live? -\v 10 For our fathers indeed disciplined us for a few years as it seemed right to them, but God disciplines us for our good so that we can share in his holiness. -\v 11 No discipline seems pleasant at present but instead painful. Nevertheless, it later produces peaceful fruit of righteousness for those who have been trained by it. +\v 9 Furthermore, we had fathers in the flesh as disciplinarians, and we respected them. Should we not even more so obey the Father of spirits and live? +\v 10 For our fathers indeed disciplined us for a few days as it seemed right to them. But God does so for our good so that we can share in his holiness. +\v 11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time; instead, it seems painful. But it later yields peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. \s5 -\v 12 Therefore lift up your hands that hang down and make your weak knees strong again; -\v 13 make straight paths for your feet, so that whoever is lame will not be led astray but rather be healed. +\v 12 Therefore lift up your hands that hang down, and make your weak knees strong again. +\v 13 Make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be led astray but rather be healed. \s5 \p -\v 14 Pursue peace with all people, and also the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. -\v 15 Be careful so that no one is excluded from God's grace, and that no root of bitterness grows up to cause trouble and pollute many. +\v 14 Pursue peace with all, and also the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. +\v 15 Be careful so that no one lacks God's grace, and that no root of bitterness grows up to cause trouble and through this many become polluted. \v 16 Be careful that there not be any sexually immoral or ungodly person such as Esau, who for one meal sold his own birthright. -\v 17 For you know that afterwards, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, because he found no opportunity for repentance with his father, even though he sought it earnestly with tears. +\v 17 For you know that afterwards, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, because he found no opportunity for repentance, even though he sought repentance earnestly with tears. \s5 \p \v 18 For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched, a mountain of burning fire, darkness, gloom, and storm. -\v 19 You have not come to trumpet blasts, or to words from a voice that caused those hearing it to beg that not another word be spoken to them. -\v 20 For they could not bear what was commanded: "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned." -\v 21 So fearful was this sight that Moses said, "I am so terrified that I am trembling." +\v 19 You have not come to a trumpet blast, or to a voice with words because of which those hearing it to beg that not another word be spoken to them. +\v 20 For they could not endure what was commanded: "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned." +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned or shot with an arrow." \fqb \f* +\v 21 So fearful was this sight that Moses said, "I am terrified and am trembling." \s5 \v 22 Instead, you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to ten thousands of angels in celebration. -\v 23 You have come to the assembly of all the firstborn registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous who have been perfected. +\v 23 You have come to the assembly of all the firstborn registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous who have been made perfect. \v 24 You have come to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks better than Abel's blood. \s5 -\v 25 See that you do not refuse the one who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, we will certainly not escape if we turn away from the one who warns from heaven. -\v 26 At that time his voice shook the earth. But now he has promised and said, "Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the heavens." +\v 25 See that you do not refuse the one who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, much less us, if we turn away from the one who is warning from heaven. +\v 26 At one time, his voice shook the earth. But now he has promised and said, "Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the heavens." \s5 -\v 27 These words, "Yet once more," indicate the removal of those things that are shaken, that is, the things that are created, so that those things which are not shaken may remain. -\v 28 Therefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be grateful and in this manner worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, -\v 29 for our God is a consuming fire. +\v 27 These words, "Yet once more," mean the removal of those things that can be shaken, that is, of the things that have been created, so that the things that cannot shaken may remain. +\v 28 Therefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be grateful and in this manner worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. +\v 29 For our God is a consuming fire. diff --git a/59-HEB/13.usfm b/59-HEB/13.usfm index 88571e7e..32e4676d 100644 --- a/59-HEB/13.usfm +++ b/59-HEB/13.usfm @@ -1,50 +1,48 @@ - - \s5 \c 13 \p \v 1 Let brotherly love continue. -\v 2 Do not forget to welcome strangers, for by doing this, some have welcomed angels without knowing it. +\v 2 Do not forget hospitality for strangers. It is through this that some have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. \s5 -\v 3 Remember those who are in prison, as if you were there with them, and as if your bodies were being mistreated like theirs. -\v 4 Let marriage be respected by all and let the marriage bed be kept pure, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. +\v 3 Remember prisoners, as if you were bound with them. Remember those who are mistreated, as if you also were them in the body. +\v 4 Let marriage be respected by all. Let the marriage bed be pure, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. \s5 -\v 5 Let your way of life be free from the love of money. Be content with the things you have, for God himself has said, "I will never leave you, nor will I forsake you." -\v 6 Let us be content so that we may boldly say, +\v 5 Let your conduct be free from the love of money. Be content with the things you have, for God himself has said, "I will never leave you, nor will I forsake you." +\v 6 Let us be content so that we may have courage to say, \q "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. -\q What can anyone do to me?" +\q What can man do to me?" \s5 \p -\v 7 Consider those who have led you, those who spoke God's word to you, and consider the result of their conduct; imitate their faith. +\v 7 Consider your leaders, those who spoke God's word to you, and consider the result of their conduct. Imitate their faith. \v 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. \s5 -\v 9 Do not be led away by various and strange teachings, for it is good that the heart be built up by grace, not by rules about food that do not help those who live by them. +\v 9 Do not be carried away by various strange teachings. For it is good that the heart be strengthened by grace, not foods that do not help those who walk by them. \v 10 We have an altar from which those who serve in the tabernacle have no right to eat. -\v 11 For the blood of the animals, sacrificed for sins, is brought by the high priest into the holy place, but their bodies are burned outside the camp. +\v 11 For the blood of the animals killed for sins is brought by the high priest into the holy place, while their bodies are burned outside the camp. \s5 -\v 12 Therefore Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, in order to dedicate the people to God through his own blood. +\v 12 Therefore Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, in order to dedicate the people through his own blood. \v 13 Let us therefore go to him outside the camp, bearing his disgrace. -\v 14 For we do not have any permanent city here. Instead we seek the city that is to come. +\v 14 For we do not have any permanent city here. Instead, we are looking for one that is to come. \s5 -\v 15 Through Jesus we should constantly offer up sacrifices of praise to God, praise that is the fruit of our lips that acknowledge his name. -\v 16 And do not forget to do good and to help one another, for it is with such sacrifices that God is very pleased. -\v 17 Obey and submit to your leaders, for they keep watch over you for the sake of your souls, as those who will give account. Obey so that your leaders may care for you with joy, and not with grief, which would not help you. +\v 15 Through Jesus let us constantly offer up sacrifices of praise to God, praise that is the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. +\v 16 And let us not forget doing good and helping one another, for it is with such sacrifices that God is very pleased. +\v 17 Obey and submit to your leaders, for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give account. Obey so that your leaders may do this with joy, and not with groaning, which would be useless to you. \s5 \p -\v 18 Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a clear conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things. -\v 19 And I encourage you all the more to do this, so that I may be be able to return to you sooner. +\v 18 Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a clean conscience and that we desire to live rightly in all things. +\v 19 I encourage you all the more to do this, so that I may be returned to you sooner. \s5 \p -\v 20 Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep, our Lord Jesus, by the blood of an eternal covenant, -\v 21 equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. +\v 20 Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead ones the great shepherd of the sheep, our Lord Jesus, by the blood of an eternal covenant, +\v 21 perfect you with every good thing to do his will. May he work in us that which is well pleasing before him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever. Amen. \b \s5 @@ -57,6 +55,3 @@ \v 24 Greet all your leaders and all the believers. Those from Italy greet you. \p \v 25 May grace be with you all. - - - diff --git a/60-JAS/01.usfm b/60-JAS/01.usfm index 1cff096b..74aaea8a 100644 --- a/60-JAS/01.usfm +++ b/60-JAS/01.usfm @@ -1,51 +1,51 @@ \s5 \c 1 -\v 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes of the Dispersion, greetings. -\v 2 Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you experience various troubles, -\v 3 knowing that the testing of your faith works endurance. +\v 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: greetings. +\v 2 Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you experience various troubles. +\v 3 You know that the testing of your faith works endurance. \s5 -\v 4 Let endurance complete its work, that you may be completely mature, lacking in nothing. -\v 5 But if any of you need wisdom, ask for it from God, the one who gives generously and without rebuke to all who ask, and he will grant it. +\v 4 Let endurance complete its work, so that you may become fully developed and complete, and so that you may lack in nothing. +\v 5 But if any of you needs wisdom, let him ask for it from God, the one who gives generously and without rebuke to all who ask, and he will give it to him. \s5 -\v 6 But ask in faith, without doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave in the sea, driven by the wind and tossed around. -\v 7 For that person must not think that he will receive his request of the Lord; -\v 8 such a person is double-minded, unstable in all his ways. +\v 6 But let him ask in faith, doubting nothing. For one who doubts is like a wave in the sea that is driven by the wind and tossed around. +\v 7 For that person must not think that he will receive anything from the Lord. +\v 8 Such a person is double-minded, unstable in all his ways. \s5 -\v 9 The poor brother should glory in his high standing, -\v 10 while the rich brother in his humility, because he will pass away like a wild flower in the field passes. -\v 11 The sun rises with scorching heat and dries up the plant, and the flower falls off and its beauty dies. In the same way the rich people will fade away in the middle of their activities. +\v 9 Let the poor brother glory in his high standing, +\v 10 but the rich brother in his humility, because he will pass away as a wild flower in the grass. +\v 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and dries up the grass. The flower falls off, and its beauty perishes. In the same way, the rich man will fade away in the middle of his activities. \s5 -\v 12 Blessed is the man who endures testing, for after he has passed the test, he will receive the crown of life, which has been promised to those who love God. -\v 13 No one should say when he is tempted, "This temptation is from God," because God is not tempted by evil, and God himself does not tempt anyone. +\v 12 Blessed is the man who endures testing. For after he has passed the test, he will receive the crown of life, which has been promised to those who love God. +\v 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God," because God is not tempted by evil, nor does he himself tempt anyone. \s5 -\v 14 Each person is tempted by his own evil desires which entice and drag him away. -\v 15 Then after sinful desires conceive, sin is born, and after sin is full grown it results in death. +\v 14 Each person is tempted by his own evil desire, which drags him away and entices him. +\v 15 Then after evil desire conceives, it gives birth to sin. After sin is full grown, it gives birth to death. \v 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. \s5 -\v 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights. He never changes like shifting shadows. -\v 18 God chose to give us life by the word of truth, so that we would be like firstfruits among his creatures. +\v 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. It comes down from the Father of lights. With him there is no changing or shadow from turning. +\v 18 God chose to give us birth by the word of truth, so that we would be some kind of first fruits of all things that he created. \s5 -\v 19 You know this, my beloved brothers. Every man must be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, -\v 20 for the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God. -\v 21 Therefore put away all sinful filth and the evil that is everywhere, and in humility receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. +\v 19 You know this, my beloved brothers: let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. +\v 20 For the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God. +\v 21 Therefore put away all sinful filth and the abundance of evil. In humility receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. \s5 -\v 22 Obey the word, do not only hear it, deceiving your own selves. -\v 23 For if anyone hears the word and does not do it, he is like a man examining his natural face in a mirror. -\v 24 He examines his face, and goes away and soon forgets what he looked like. -\v 25 But the person who looks carefully into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and continues obeying it, not just being a hearer who forgets, this man will be blessed as he does it. +\v 22 Be doers of the word and not only hearers, deceiving yourselves. +\v 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word but not a doer, he is like a man who examines his natural face in a mirror. +\v 24 He examines himself and then goes away and soon forgets what he was like. +\v 25 But the person who looks carefully into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and remains so, not just being a hearer who forgets, this man will be blessed in his doing it. \s5 -\v 26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, but he does not control his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is vain. -\v 27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to help the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to protect oneself from the world's corruption. +\v 26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, but if he does not control his tongue, he deceives his heart, and his religion is vain. +\v 27 Clean and spotless religion before our God and Father is this: to help the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself spotless from the world. diff --git a/60-JAS/02.usfm b/60-JAS/02.usfm index ea72a20e..ad43e585 100644 --- a/60-JAS/02.usfm +++ b/60-JAS/02.usfm @@ -3,49 +3,50 @@ \s5 \c 2 \p -\v 1 My brothers, do not follow the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, by favoring certain people. -\v 2 If someone enters your meeting wearing gold rings and fine clothes, and there also enters a poor man in dirty clothes, -\v 3 and you focus attention upon the person wearing fine clothes, and say, "Please sit here in a nice place," but you say to the poor man, "You stand over there," or, "Sit at my feet," -\v 4 are you not making judgments among yourselves, and becoming judges with evil thoughts? +\v 1 My brothers, do not hold to the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with favoring certain people. +\v 2 Suppose that someone enters your meeting wearing gold rings and fine clothes, and there also enters a poor man in dirty clothes. +\v 3 If you look at the person wearing fine clothes and say, "Please sit here in a nice place," but you say to the poor man, "You stand over there," or, "Sit at my feet," +\v 4 are you not making judgments among yourselves? Have you not become judges with evil thoughts? \s5 -\v 5 Listen, my beloved brothers, did not God choose the poor of the world to be rich in faith and inherit the kingdom he promised to those who love him? -\v 6 But you have dishonored the poor! Is it not the rich who oppress you, and are they not the ones who drag you into court? -\v 7 Do not the rich blaspheme the good name by which you are called? +\v 5 Listen, my beloved brothers, did not God choose the poor of the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him? +\v 6 But you have dishonored the poor! Is it not the rich who oppress you? And are they not the ones who drag you into court? +\v 7 Do they not insult the good name that you belong to? \s5 -\v 8 However, if you fulfill the royal law, as written in the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well. -\v 9 But if you favor certain people, you are committing sin, convicted by the law as lawbreakers. +\v 8 However, if you fulfill the royal law, according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well. +\v 9 But if you favor certain people, you are committing sin, and you are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. \s5 -\v 10 For whoever obeys the whole law, yet stumbles in just one point, he has become guilty of breaking all the law! -\v 11 For God who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not murder." If you do not commit adultery, but you do commit murder, you have broken God's law. +\v 10 For whoever obeys the whole law, except that he stumbles in just a single way, has become guilty of breaking all the law! +\v 11 For the one who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not murder." If you do not commit adultery, but if you do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker. \s5 -\v 12 So speak and obey as those who are about to be judged by the law of liberty. -\v 13 For judgment comes without mercy to those who have shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment! +\v 12 So speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. +\v 13 For judgment comes without mercy to those who have shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. \s5 \p -\v 14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him? -\v 15 If a brother or sister is in need of clothes and daily food, -\v 16 and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and eat well," but you do not give them the things necessary for the body, what good is that? +\v 14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith, but if he has no works? That faith cannot save him, can it? +\v 15 Suppose that a brother or sister is badly clothed and lacks daily food. +\v 16 Suppose that one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed, and be filled." If you do not give them the things necessary for the body, what good is that? \v 17 In the same way faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. \s5 -\v 18 Yet someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works. -\v 19 You believe that there is one God; you are right. But the demons also believe that and tremble. -\v 20 Do you want to know, foolish man, how it is that faith without works is useless? +\v 18 Yet someone may say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works. +\v 19 You believe that there is one God; you do well. But even the demons also believe and tremble. +\v 20 Do you want to know, foolish man, that faith without works is useless? +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa Do you want to know, foolish man, how it is that faith without works is dead? \fqb \f* \s5 -\v 21 Was not Abraham our patriarch justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar? -\v 22 You see that faith worked with his actions, and by works his faith achieved its purpose. -\v 23 The scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness." So Abraham was called a friend of God. -\v 24 You see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith. +\v 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? +\v 22 You see that faith worked with his works, and that by works his faith was fully developed. +\v 23 The scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness." And he was called a friend of God. +\v 24 You see it is by works that a man is justified, and not only by faith. \s5 -\v 25 In like manner also was not Rahab the prostitute justified by works, when she welcomed the messengers and sent them away by another road? -\v 26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, likewise faith apart from works is dead. +\v 25 In the same way also, was not Rahab the prostitute justified by works, when she welcomed the messengers and sent them away by another road? +\v 26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, likewise also, faith apart from works is dead. diff --git a/60-JAS/03.usfm b/60-JAS/03.usfm index b0231720..b3ad9140 100644 --- a/60-JAS/03.usfm +++ b/60-JAS/03.usfm @@ -3,39 +3,39 @@ \s5 \c 3 \p -\v 1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive greater judgment. -\v 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in his words, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body also. +\v 1 Not many people should become teachers, my brothers. We know that we will receive greater judgment. +\v 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in words, he is a fully developed man, able to control even his whole body. \s5 -\v 3 Now if we put the horses' bits into their mouths they obey us, and we can turn their whole bodies. -\v 4 Notice also that ships, although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires to turn. +\v 3 Now if we put horses' bits into their mouths for them to obey us, we also direct their whole bodies. +\v 4 Notice also that ships, although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires. \s5 -\v 5 Likewise the tongue is a small body part, yet boasts great things. Notice how great a forest is kindled by a spark! -\v 6 The tongue is also a fire, a world of sinfulness set among our body parts, which defiles the whole body and sets on fire the road of life, and itself is set on fire by hell. +\v 5 Likewise the tongue is a small body part, yet it boasts great things. Notice also how small a fire sets on fire a great forest! +\v 6 The tongue is also a fire, a world of sinfulness set among our body parts. It stains the whole body and sets on fire the course of life. It is itself set on fire by hell. \s5 -\v 7 Every kind of wild animal, bird, reptile, and sea creature is being tamed and has been tamed by mankind, -\v 8 but no one among man is able to tame the tongue; it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. +\v 7 For every kind of wild animal, bird, reptile, and sea creature is being tamed and has been tamed by mankind. +\v 8 But as for the tongue, no one among man is able to tame it. It is an uncontrollable evil, full of deadly poison. \s5 -\v 9 By the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and by it we curse men, who have been made in God's image. -\v 10 Out of the same mouth is spoken blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things should not be. +\v 9 With it we praise the Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. +\v 10 Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things should not be. \s5 -\v 11 Does a spring pour out both fresh and bitter water? -\v 12 My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine grow figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. +\v 11 A spring does not pour out from its opening both sweet and bitter water, does it? +\v 12 A fig tree, my brothers, cannot make olives, can it? Or a grapevine figs? Neither can salty water make sweet water. \s5 \p -\v 13 Who among you is wise and understanding? Let that person demonstrate a good life by his works in the humility that comes from wisdom. -\v 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not boast and lie against the truth. +\v 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let that person show a good life by his works in the humility of wisdom. +\v 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and strife in your heart, do not boast and lie against the truth. \s5 -\v 15 This is not a wisdom that comes down from above, but instead is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. -\v 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is confusion and every vile practice. -\v 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, warm-hearted, full of mercy and good fruit, without favoring certain people, and sincere. -\v 18 And the fruit of righteousness is planted in peace for those who make peace. +\v 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above. Instead, it is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. +\v 16 For where there are jealousy and strife, there is confusion and every vile practice. +\v 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, responsive, full of mercy and good fruit, unweakening, and sincere. +\v 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace among those who make peace. diff --git a/60-JAS/04.usfm b/60-JAS/04.usfm index a3d3260f..ff79f146 100644 --- a/60-JAS/04.usfm +++ b/60-JAS/04.usfm @@ -3,37 +3,37 @@ \s5 \c 4 \p -\v 1 Where does the quarreling and disputing among yourselves come from? Does it not arise out of your evil desires that war in your members? -\v 2 You desire what you do not have. You kill and you chase after what you are not able to have. You fight and quarrel, yet you do not obtain because you do not ask God. -\v 3 You ask and do not receive because you ask for bad things, in order that you may spend them on your evil desires. +\v 1 Where do the quarreling and disputing among you come from? Do they not come from your evil desires that fight among your members? +\v 2 You desire, and you do not have. You kill and covet, and you are not able to obtain. You fight and quarrel. You do not possess because you do not ask. +\v 3 You ask and do not receive because you ask in bad ways, in order that you may use it for your evil desires. \s5 -\v 4 You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility against God? Therefore, whoever decides to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. -\v 5 Or do you think the scripture is without meaning when it says that the Spirit he placed within us is deeply jealous for us? +\v 4 You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility against God? So whoever wants to be a friend of the world sets himself as an enemy of God. +\v 5 Or do you think the scripture says in vain that the Spirit he caused to live in us is deeply jealous? \s5 -\v 6 But God gives even more grace, which is why the scripture says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." -\v 7 So, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. +\v 6 But God gives more grace, so the scripture says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." +\v 7 So submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. \s5 -\v 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. -\v 9 Grieve, mourn, and cry! Turn your laughter into sorrow and your joy to gloom. +\v 8 Come close to God, and he will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. +\v 9 Grieve, mourn, and cry! Let your laughter turn into sorrow and your joy into gloom. \v 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. \s5 \p -\v 11 Do not speak against one another, brothers. The person who speaks against a brother or judges his brother speaks against the law and judges God's law. If you judge the law, you are not obeying the law, but are a judge of it. -\v 12 Only one is the lawgiver and judge, God, the one who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you who judge your neighbor? +\v 11 Do not speak against one another, brothers. The person who speaks against a brother or judges his brother speaks against the law and judges the law. If you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge. +\v 12 Only one is the lawgiver and judge. He is the one who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you, you who judge your neighbor? \s5 \p -\v 13 Listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into this town, and spend a year there, and trade, and make a profit." -\v 14 Who knows what will happen tomorrow, and what is your life anyway? For you are like a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. +\v 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into this city, spend a year there, trade, and make a profit." +\v 14 Who knows what will happen tomorrow, and what is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. \s5 -\v 15 Instead you should say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and we will do this or that." -\v 16 But now you are boasting about your plans. All such boasting is evil. -\v 17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good but does not do it, to him it is sin. +\v 15 Instead you should say, "If the Lord wishes, we will live and do this or that." +\v 16 But now you are boasting about your arrogant plans. All such boasting is evil. +\v 17 So for anyone who knows to do good but does not do it, for him it is sin. diff --git a/60-JAS/05.usfm b/60-JAS/05.usfm index 1a204f73..f6861f8b 100644 --- a/60-JAS/05.usfm +++ b/60-JAS/05.usfm @@ -3,43 +3,43 @@ \s5 \c 5 \p -\v 1 Come now, you who are rich, cry out loud because of the miseries coming upon you. -\v 2 Your riches have rotted and your clothes are moth-eaten. -\v 3 Your gold and your silver have become worthless, and their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded your treasure in the last days. +\v 1 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail because of the miseries coming on you. +\v 2 Your riches have rotted, and your clothes have become moth-eaten. +\v 3 Your gold and your silver have corroded. Their corrosion will be a witness against you. It will consume your flesh like fire. You have stored up your treasure for the last days. \s5 -\v 4 Look, the pay of the laborers—those you have not paid for harvesting your fields—cries out! And the cries of those who harvested your crops have reached the ears of the Lord of Armies. +\v 4 Look, the pay of the laborers cries out—the pay that you have withheld from those who harvested your field. And the cries of the harvesters have gone into the ears of the Lord of Armies. \v 5 You have lived in luxury on the earth and indulged yourselves. You have fattened your hearts for a day of slaughter. -\v 6 You have condemned and killed the righteous who does not resist you. +\v 6 You have condemned and killed the righteous person. He does not resist you. \s5 \p -\v 7 Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord, like the farmer awaits the valuable harvest of the earth, waiting patiently for it, until the early and late rains fall. -\v 8 You too be patient; fix your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near. +\v 7 So be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See, like the farmer awaits the valuable harvest from the ground. He is patiently waiting for it, until it receives the early and late rains. +\v 8 You, too, be patient; fix your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near. \s5 -\v 9 Do not complain, brothers, against one another, so that you will be not judged. Look, the judge is standing at the door. -\v 10 For an example, brothers, consider the suffering and patience of the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. -\v 11 Look, we call those who persevere, "blessed." You have heard of the patience of Job, and you know the purpose of the Lord for Job, how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy. +\v 9 Do not complain, brothers, against one another, so that you will be not judged. See, the judge is standing at the gates. +\v 10 Take an example, brothers, from the suffering and patience of the prophets, those who spoke in the name of the Lord. +\v 11 See, we regard those who endured as blessed. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you know the purpose of the Lord, how he is very compassionate and merciful. \s5 \p -\v 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by the earth, or by any other oath. But let your "Yes" mean "Yes" and your "No" mean "No," so you will not fall under judgment. +\v 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by the earth, or by any other oath. Instead, let your "Yes" mean "Yes" and your "No" mean "No," so you do not fall under judgment. \s5 \p -\v 13 Is anyone among you suffering? He must pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. -\v 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let the elders pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, -\v 15 and the prayer of faith will deliver the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sin, God will forgive him. +\v 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. +\v 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him. Let them anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. +\v 15 And the prayer of faith will deliver the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, God will forgive him. \s5 -\v 16 Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous produces great effects. -\v 17 Elijah was a man with feelings just like us. He prayed fervently that it would not rain, and it did not rain in the land for three years and six months. -\v 18 And again Elijah prayed, and the heavens poured rain on the land and the earth produced the harvest. +\v 16 So confess your sins to one another, and pray one for another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is very strong in its working. +\v 17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed fervently that it would not rain, and it did not rain in the land for three years and six months. +\v 18 And again Elijah prayed. The heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit. \s5 \p -\v 19 My brothers, if anyone among you strays from the truth, but someone leads him back, -\v 20 let him know that whoever leads a sinner out of the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. +\v 19 My brothers, suppose that anyone among you wanders away from the truth, but that someone turns him back. +\v 20 Let him know that whoever turns a sinner out of the wandering from his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. diff --git a/61-1PE/01.usfm b/61-1PE/01.usfm index f881472c..788a1cd3 100644 --- a/61-1PE/01.usfm +++ b/61-1PE/01.usfm @@ -42,10 +42,12 @@ \s5 \v 20 Christ was chosen before the foundation of the world, but now in these last times, he has been revealed to you. -\v 21 You believe in God through him, whom God raised from the dead and to whom he gave glory so that your faith and confidence are in God. +\v 21 You believe in God through him, whom God raised from the dead ones and to whom he gave glory so that your faith and confidence are in God. +\v 21 You believe in God through him, whom God raised from the dead ones and to whom he gave glory so that your faith and confidence are in God. \s5 \v 22 You made your souls pure by obedience to the truth for the purpose of sincere brotherly love, so love one another earnestly from the heart. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa You made your souls pure by obedience to the truth through the Spirit... \fqb \f* \v 23 You have been born again, not from perishable seed, but from imperishable seed, through the living and remaining word of God. \s5 diff --git a/61-1PE/02.usfm b/61-1PE/02.usfm index 5eb08475..6d2bfdbb 100644 --- a/61-1PE/02.usfm +++ b/61-1PE/02.usfm @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ \s5 \v 6 Scripture says this, \q "Behold, I lay in Zion a corner stone, -\q chief and chosen and precious. +\q chosen and precious. \q Whoever believes in him will not be ashamed." \s5 diff --git a/61-1PE/03.usfm b/61-1PE/03.usfm index 82015238..5a283570 100644 --- a/61-1PE/03.usfm +++ b/61-1PE/03.usfm @@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ \v 2 because they will have seen your pure behavior with honor for themselves. \s5 -\v 3 Let it not be done with outward ornaments—braided hair, jewels of gold, or fashionable clothing. -\v 4 But let it be done instead with the inner person of the heart, and the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. +\v 3 Let it be done not only with outward ornaments—braided hair, jewels of gold, or fashionable clothing— +\v 4 but let it be done instead with the inner person of the heart, and the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. \s5 \v 5 For holy women once adorned themselves in this way. They had confidence in God and they submitted to their own husbands. diff --git a/62-2PE/01.usfm b/62-2PE/01.usfm index e2d4590a..29e0af35 100644 --- a/62-2PE/01.usfm +++ b/62-2PE/01.usfm @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ \v 2 May grace be to you; may peace increase through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. \s5 -\v 3 All the things of divine power for life and godliness have been given to us through the knowledge of God, who called us through his own glory and virtue. +\v 3 His divine power has given to us all the things for life and godliness, through the knowledge of God, who called us through his own glory and virtue. \v 4 Through these, he gave us precious and great promises. He did this so that you might be sharers in the divine nature, as you escape from the corruption that is in the world in wicked desires. \s5 @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 12 Therefore I will be ready always to remind you of these things, although you know them, and you are strong in the truth now. -\v 13 I think it is right for me to wake you up and to remind you about these things, as long as I am in this tent. +\v 13 I think it is right for me to stir you up with a reminder about these things, as long as I am in this tent. \v 14 For I know that soon I will remove my tent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me. \v 15 I will do my best for you to always remember these things after my departure. diff --git a/62-2PE/02.usfm b/62-2PE/02.usfm index 5dd31ae8..d2de961f 100644 --- a/62-2PE/02.usfm +++ b/62-2PE/02.usfm @@ -6,7 +6,8 @@ \v 3 They will greedily make a profit off of you with deceptive words. Against them condemnation will not wait long; their destruction is not idle. \s5 -\v 4 For God did not spare the angels who sinned. Instead he handed them down to Tartarus to be kept in chains in deep darkness until the judgment. +\v 4 For God did not spare the angels who sinned. Instead he handed them down to Tartarus to be kept in chains of lower darkness until the judgment. +\f + \ft Some other versions read, \fqa to be kept in pits of lower darkness until the judgment. \fqb \f* \v 5 And he did not spare the ancient world. Instead, he preserved Noah, who was a herald of righteousness, along with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly. \v 6 And God reduced the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes and condemned them to destruction, as an example of what is to come to the ungodly. @@ -21,11 +22,13 @@ \s5 \v 12 But these mindless animals are naturally made for capture and destruction. They do not know what they insult. They will be destroyed. -\v 13 They are harmed by the reward of their wrongdoing. They live in pleasure during the day. They are stains and blemishes. They enjoy their deceitful pleasures while they feast with you. +\v 13 They will receive the reward of their wrongdoing. They think that luxury during the day is a pleasure. They are stains and blemishes. They enjoy their deceitful actions while they are feasting with you. +\f + \ft Other versions read, \fqa They enjoy their actions while they are feasting with you in love feasts. \fqb \f* \v 14 They have eyes full of adulterous women; they are never satisfied with sin. They entice unstable souls into wrongdoing, and they have their hearts trained in covetousness, cursed children. \s5 \v 15 They have abandoned the right way. They went astray and they have followed the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved to receive payment for unrighteousness. +\f + \ft Some other versions read, \fqa Balaam, son of Bosor \fqb \f* \v 16 But he obtained a rebuke for his own transgression. A mute donkey speaking in a human voice stopped the prophet's insanity. \s5 diff --git a/62-2PE/03.usfm b/62-2PE/03.usfm index 1849c3f7..43156e58 100644 --- a/62-2PE/03.usfm +++ b/62-2PE/03.usfm @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ \s5 \c 3 \p -\v 1 Now, I write to you, beloved, this second letter to arouse your sincere mind, -\v 2 so that you may recall the words said before by the holy prophets and about the command of our Lord and savior through your apostles. +\v 1 Now, I write to you, beloved, this second letter to stir up your sincere mind by way of a reminder, +\v 2 so that you may remember the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command of our Lord and savior given through your apostles. \s5 \v 3 Know this first, that mockers will come in the last days mocking you, going according to their own desires, @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ \s5 \v 5 They willfully forget that the heavens and the earth were established out of water and through water, long ago, by the word of God, -\v 6 and that through his word and the water the world at that time, being flooded, was destroyed. +\v 6 and that through these things, the world that existed at that time was flooded by water and destroyed. \v 7 But now the heavens and the earth are reserved by that same word for fire, being reserved for the day of judgment and the destruction of the ungodly people. \s5 @@ -20,10 +20,11 @@ \s5 \v 10 However, the day of the Lord will come as a thief. The heavens will pass away with a loud noise. The elements will be burned with fire, and the earth and the deeds in it will be revealed. +\f + \ft Some versions read, \fqa The elements will be burned with fire, and the earth and the deeds in it will be burned up. \fqb \f* \s5 \v 11 Since all these things will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? You should live holy and godly lives. -\v 12 You should expect and hurry toward the coming of the day of God. On that day, the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will be melted in great heat. +\v 12 You should wait for the day of God and make it come more quickly. On that day, the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will be melted in great heat. \v 13 But according to his promise, we wait for the new heavens and the new earth, where righteousness dwells. \s5 diff --git a/63-1JN/01.usfm b/63-1JN/01.usfm index 144a06e5..93b31f43 100644 --- a/63-1JN/01.usfm +++ b/63-1JN/01.usfm @@ -7,7 +7,8 @@ \s5 \v 3 That which we have seen and heard we declare also to you, so you may have fellowship with us, and our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. -\v 4 And we write these things to you so our joy may be complete. +\v 4 And we are writing these things to you so our joy may be complete. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa And we are writing these things to you so that your joy may be complete. \fqb \f* \b \s5 diff --git a/63-1JN/02.usfm b/63-1JN/02.usfm index 06b81702..187414a4 100644 --- a/63-1JN/02.usfm +++ b/63-1JN/02.usfm @@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ \s5 \v 20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know the truth. +\f + \ft Some other modern versions read, \fqa and you have all knowledge. \fqb Some older versions read, \fqa and you know all things. \fqb \f* \v 21 I did not write to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it and because no lie is of the truth. \s5 diff --git a/63-1JN/03.usfm b/63-1JN/03.usfm index c4beefa3..1f4a125e 100644 --- a/63-1JN/03.usfm +++ b/63-1JN/03.usfm @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ \c 3 \p \v 1 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God, and this is what we are. For this reason, the world does not know us, because it did not know him. +\f + \ft Some older versions leave out, \fqa and this is what we are. \fqb \f* \v 2 Beloved, now are we children of God, and it has not yet been revealed what we will be. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like him, for we will see him just as he is. \v 3 And every one that has this confidence about the future fixed on him purifies himself just as he is pure. diff --git a/63-1JN/04.usfm b/63-1JN/04.usfm index c9474c99..0c244350 100644 --- a/63-1JN/04.usfm +++ b/63-1JN/04.usfm @@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ \v 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. \v 2 By this you will know the Spirit of God—every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, \v 3 and every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not of God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming, and now is already in the world. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa and every spirit that does not acknowledge that Jesus has come in the flesh is not of God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming, and now is already in the world. \fba \f* \s5 \v 4 You are of God, dear children, and have overcome them because he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. @@ -30,7 +31,7 @@ \v 16 And we know and have believed the love that God has in us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him. \s5 -\v 17 In this love has been made perfect among us, that we may have confidence on the day of judgment, because as he is, just so are we in this world. +\v 17 In this, love has been made perfect among us, that we may have confidence on the day of judgment, because as he is, just so are we in this world. \v 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love throws fear out, because fear has to do with punishment. But the one who fears has not been made perfect in love. \s5 diff --git a/63-1JN/05.usfm b/63-1JN/05.usfm index 2a5eec4e..80301b23 100644 --- a/63-1JN/05.usfm +++ b/63-1JN/05.usfm @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ \v 6 This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He came not only by water, but by water and blood. \v 7 For there are three who bear witness: \v 8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood. These three are in agreement. -\f + \ft The best ancient copies omit the following text: "the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit." \fqa \f* +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three are as one. \fqb However, the best copies do not have this reading. \f* \s5 \v 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater. For the testimony of God is this—that he has borne witness concerning his Son. diff --git a/67-REV/01.usfm b/67-REV/01.usfm index 79db6baa..92e0cb32 100644 --- a/67-REV/01.usfm +++ b/67-REV/01.usfm @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ \p \v 4 John, to the seven churches in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, \v 5 and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has released us from our sins by his blood, -\v 6 he has made us a kingdom, priests to God and his Father—to him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. +\v 6 he has made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father—to him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. \s5 \q @@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ Yes, Amen. \p \v 8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "the one who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." +\f + \ft Some versions read, \fqa "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End," says the Lord God. \fqb \f* \s5 \p @@ -36,7 +37,7 @@ Yes, Amen. \s5 \v 14 His head and hair were as white as wool—as white as snow, and his eyes were like a flame of fire. -\v 15 His feet were like burnished bronze, like bronze that had been refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of many rushing waters. +\v 15 His feet were like polished bronze, like bronze that had been refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of many rushing waters. \v 16 He had in his right hand seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp two-edged sword. His face was shining like the sun at its strongest shining. \s5 diff --git a/67-REV/02.usfm b/67-REV/02.usfm index 0ed8ed44..1e95c10c 100644 --- a/67-REV/02.usfm +++ b/67-REV/02.usfm @@ -4,47 +4,47 @@ \c 2 \p \v 1 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: -\p 'These are the words of the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand. The one who walks among the seven golden lampstands says this, -\v 2 "'I know what you have done and your hard labor and your patient endurance, and that you cannot put up with those who are evil, and you have tested those who claim themselves to be apostles, but are not, and have found them to be false. +\p 'These are the words of the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and who walks among the seven golden lampstands, +\v 2 "I know what you have done and your hard labor and your patient endurance, and that you cannot put up with those who are evil, and you have tested those who claim themselves to be apostles, but are not, and have found them to be false. \s5 -\v 3 I know you have patient endurance, and you have gone through much because of my name, and you have not grown weary. +\v 3 I know you have patient endurance, and you have suffered much because of my name, and you have not grown weary. \v 4 But this is what I have against you—you have left behind your first love. \v 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen. Repent and do the things you did at first. Unless you repent, I will come to you and will remove your lampstand from its place. \s5 \v 6 But you have this—you hate what the Nicolaitans have done, which I also hate. -\v 7 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will permit to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.' +\v 7 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers—I will allow him to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God."'" \s5 \p \v 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: -\p 'These are the words of the one who is the first and the last—who was dead and who became alive again: -\v 9 "'I know your sufferings and your poverty (but you are rich), and the slander of those who say they are Jews (but they are not—they are a synagogue of Satan). +\p 'These are the words of the one who is the First and the Last—who was dead and who became alive again: +\v 9 "I know your sufferings and your poverty (but you are rich), and the slander of those who say they are Jews (but they are not—they are a synagogue of Satan). \s5 \v 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look! The devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and you will suffer for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. -\v 11 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.' +\v 11 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death."'" \s5 \p \v 12 "To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: \p 'These are the words of the one who has the sharp, two-edged sword: -\v 13 "'I know where you live—where Satan's throne is. Yet you hold on tightly to my name, and you did not deny your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, there where Satan lives. +\v 13 "I know where you live—where Satan's throne is—yet you hold on tightly to my name, and you did not deny your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you— there where Satan lives. \s5 \v 14 But I have a few things against you: You have there some who hold tightly to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to throw a stumbling block before the children of Israel, so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and be sexually immoral. \v 15 In the same way, you even have some who hold tightly to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. \s5 -\v 16 Repent, therefore! If you do not, I will come to you without delay, and I will make war against them with the sword that comes out of my mouth. -\v 17 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give a white stone with a new name written on the stone, a name which no one knows but the one who receives it.' +\v 16 Repent, therefore! If you do not, I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of my mouth. +\v 17 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give a white stone with a new name written on the stone, a name which no one knows but the one who receives it."'" \s5 \p \v 18 "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: -\p 'These are the words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire and feet like burnished bronze: -\v 19 "'I know what you have done—your love and faith and service and your patient endurance, and that what you have done recently is more than you did at first. +\p 'These are the words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire and feet like polished bronze: +\v 19 "I know what you have done—your love and faith and service and your patient endurance, and that what you have done recently is more than you did at first. \s5 \v 20 But I have this against you: You tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she deceives my servants to commit sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols. @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ \s5 \v 22 Watch! I will throw her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great suffering, unless they repent of what she has done. -\v 23 I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am he who searches thoughts and desires. I will give to each one of you according to what you have done. +\v 23 I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am he who searches thoughts and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to what you have done. \s5 \v 24 But to the rest of you in Thyatira, to all who do not hold this teaching, and do not know what some call the deep things of Satan—to you I say, 'I do not put on you any other burden.' @@ -63,11 +63,11 @@ \v 26 The one who conquers and who does what I have done until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations. \m \q -\v 27 'He will rule them with an iron staff, +\v 27 'He will rule them with an iron rod, \q like clay jars he will break them into pieces.' \m \v 28 Just as I have received from my Father, I will also give him the morning star. -\v 29 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches.' +\v 29 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches."'" diff --git a/67-REV/03.usfm b/67-REV/03.usfm index 70e40172..e733c9f7 100644 --- a/67-REV/03.usfm +++ b/67-REV/03.usfm @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ \c 3 \p \v 1 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: -\p 'The words of the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. "I know what you have done. You have a reputation that you are alive, but you are dead. +\p 'These are the words of the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. "I know what you have done. You have a reputation that you are alive, but you are dead. \v 2 Wake up and strengthen what remains, but is about to die, because I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. \s5 @@ -12,37 +12,37 @@ \v 4 But there are a few names of the people in Sardis who did not make their clothes dirty. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. \s5 -\v 5 The one who conquers will be clothed in white garments, and I will never wipe his name out of the book of life, and I will speak his name before my Father, and before his angels. -\v 6 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches." +\v 5 The one who conquers will be clothed in white garments, and I will never wipe his name out of the Book of Life, and I will speak his name before my Father, and before his angels. +\v 6 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches."'" \s5 \p \v 7 "To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: -\q The words of the one who is holy and true— +\q 'These are the words of the one who is holy and true— \q2 he holds the key of David, \q2 he opens and no one shuts, \q3 he shuts and no one can open. \p -\v 8 I know what you have done. See, I have put before you an open door that no one can shut. I know you have little strength, yet you have obeyed my word and have not denied my name. +\v 8 "I know what you have done. See, I have put before you an open door that no one can shut. I know you have little strength, yet you have obeyed my word and have not denied my name. \s5 -\v 9 Watch! Those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, those who say they are Jews but are not,—they are lying instead. I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will come to know that I loved you. +\v 9 Watch! Those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, those who say they are Jews but are not—they are lying instead. I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will come to know that I loved you. \v 10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is coming on the whole world, to test those who live on the earth. \v 11 I am coming soon. Hold tight to what you have so no one can take away your crown. \s5 \v 12 I will make the one who conquers a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will never go out of it. I will write on him the name of my God, the name of the city of my God (the new Jerusalem, that comes down out of heaven from my God), and my new name. -\v 13 The one who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.' +\v 13 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches."'" \s5 \p \v 14 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: -\p 'The words of the Amen, the reliable and true witness, the ruler over the creation of God. -\v 15 I know what you have done, and that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot! +\p 'These are the words of the Amen, the reliable and true witness, the ruler over the creation of God. +\v 15 "I know what you have done, and that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot! \v 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to vomit you out of my mouth. \s5 -\v 17 For you say, "I am rich, I have had many material possessions, and I need nothing." But you do not know that you are most miserable, pitiable, poor, blind and naked. +\v 17 For you say, 'I am rich, I have had many material possessions, and I need nothing.' But you do not know that you are most miserable, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. \v 18 Listen to my advice: Buy from me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and brilliant white garments so you may clothe yourself and not show the shame of your nakedness, and salve to anoint your eyes so you may see. \s5 @@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ \s5 \v 21 The one who conquers, I will give him the right to sit down with me on my throne, just as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. -\v 22 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches." +\v 22 If you have an ear, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches."'" \b diff --git a/67-REV/04.usfm b/67-REV/04.usfm index 359cd12f..1f665f9b 100644 --- a/67-REV/04.usfm +++ b/67-REV/04.usfm @@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ \s5 \v 4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, dressed with white garments, with gold crowns on their heads. -\v 5 From the throne came bolts of lightning, rumblings, and crashes of thunder. Seven lamps were burning in front of the throne, lamps that were the seven spirits of God. +\v 5 From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and crashes of thunder. Seven lamps were burning in front of the throne, lamps that were the seven spirits of God. \s5 -\v 6 Also before the throne was a sea, clear as crystal. All around the throne were four living creatures, full of eyes front and back. +\v 6 Before the throne was a sea of glass, like crystal. In the middle of the throne and around the throne were four living creatures, full of eyes, front and back. \s5 \v 7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature was like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. diff --git a/67-REV/05.usfm b/67-REV/05.usfm index 75f4910f..b6f02651 100644 --- a/67-REV/05.usfm +++ b/67-REV/05.usfm @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ \m \s5 -\v 11 Then I looked and heard the sound of many angels around the throne—the number of them was 200,000,000—and the living creatures and the elders. +\v 11 Then I looked and heard the sound of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the total of them was ten thousands of ten thousands and thousands of thousands. \v 12 They said in a loud voice, \pi "Worthy is the Lamb who has been slaughtered to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise." @@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ \pi "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb, be praise, honor, glory, and the power to rule, forever and ever." \p \v 14 The four living creatures said, "Amen!" and the elders lay down and worshiped. +\f + \ft Some older versions read, \fqa the twenty-four elders lay down and worshiped the one who lives forever and ever. \fqb \f* diff --git a/67-REV/06.usfm b/67-REV/06.usfm index 4b9c3080..fb55300e 100644 --- a/67-REV/06.usfm +++ b/67-REV/06.usfm @@ -23,14 +23,14 @@ \s5 \p -\v 9 When the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been killed because of the word of God and the testimony which they held with conviction. +\v 9 When the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been killed because of the word of God and the testimony which they held. \v 10 They cried out with a loud voice, "How long, Ruler over all, holy and true, until you judge those who live on the earth, and until you avenge our blood?" \v 11 Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told that they should wait a little longer until the full number of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters was reached who were to be killed, just as they had been killed. \s5 \p \v 12 When the Lamb opened the sixth seal, I watched and there was a great earthquake. The sun became as black as sackcloth, and the full moon became like blood. -\v 13 The stars in the heavens fell to the earth, just like a fig tree drops her winter fruit when shaken by a stormy wind. +\v 13 The stars in the heavens fell to the earth, just as a fig tree drops its unripe fruit when shaken by a stormy wind. \v 14 The sky vanished like a scroll that was being rolled up. Every mountain and island was moved out of its place. \s5 diff --git a/67-REV/07.usfm b/67-REV/07.usfm index 1c68fd7e..4cf0ae7f 100644 --- a/67-REV/07.usfm +++ b/67-REV/07.usfm @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ \q \v 5 12,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed, \q 12,000 from the tribe of Reuben, -\q 12,000 from the tribe of Gad. +\q 12,000 from the tribe of Gad, \q \v 6 12,000 from the tribe of Asher, \q 12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali, @@ -36,13 +36,13 @@ \m \s5 -\v 11 All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they laid down on the ground and put their faces on the ground before the throne, and they worshiped God, +\v 11 All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they lay down on the ground and put their faces on the ground before the throne, and they worshiped God, \v 12 saying, \pi "Amen! Praise, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen!" \m \s5 -\v 13 Then one of the elders asked me, "Who are these, clothed with white robes, and where did they come from? +\v 13 Then one of the elders asked me, "Who are these, clothed with white robes, and where did they come from?" \v 14 I said to him, "Sir, you know," and he said to me, "These are the ones who have come out of the Great Tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. \s5 diff --git a/67-REV/08.usfm b/67-REV/08.usfm index 4617ec39..6c2f8402 100644 --- a/67-REV/08.usfm +++ b/67-REV/08.usfm @@ -14,9 +14,10 @@ \s5 \p -\v 6 The seven angels who had the seven trumpets got ready to sound off on them. +\v 6 The seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to sound them. \p \v 7 The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there was hail and fire mixed with blood. It was thrown down onto the earth so that a third of it was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. +\f + \ft Some older versions leave out, \fqa so that a third of it was burned up. \fqb \f* \s5 \p diff --git a/67-REV/09.usfm b/67-REV/09.usfm index 8606224f..753f00ee 100644 --- a/67-REV/09.usfm +++ b/67-REV/09.usfm @@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ \s5 \c 9 \p -\v 1 Then the fifth angel sounded his trumpet. I saw a star from heaven that had fallen to the earth. The star was given the key of the shaft leading to shaft of the bottomless pit. -\v 2 He opened the shaft of the bottomless pit, and a column of smoke went up out of the shaft like smoke from a huge furnace. The sun and the air turned dark by the smoke pouring out of the shaft. +\v 1 Then the fifth angel sounded his trumpet. I saw a star from heaven that had fallen to the earth. The star was given the key to the shaft of the bottomless pit. +\v 2 He opened the shaft of the bottomless pit, and smoke went up out of the shaft like smoke from a huge furnace. The sun and the air turned dark by the smoke pouring out of the shaft. \s5 \v 3 Out of the smoke locusts came out upon the earth, and they were given power like that of scorpions on the earth. diff --git a/67-REV/10.usfm b/67-REV/10.usfm index 54c692cd..0df8fa30 100644 --- a/67-REV/10.usfm +++ b/67-REV/10.usfm @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ \s5 \v 5 Then the angel I saw standing on the sea and the earth, raised his right hand to heaven -\v 6 and swore by him who lives forever and ever—who created heaven and all that is in it, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it: "There will be no more delay. +\v 6 and swore by him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and all that is in it, the earth and all that is on it, and the sea and all that is in it, and the angel said, "There will be no more delay. \v 7 But on the day when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, then the mystery of God will be accomplished, just as he proclaimed to his servants the prophets." \s5 @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ \s5 \v 10 I took the little scroll from the angel's hand and ate it. It was as sweet as honey in my mouth, but after I ate it, my stomach became bitter. -\v 11 Then some voices said to me, "You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings." +\v 11 Then someone said to me, "You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings." diff --git a/67-REV/11.usfm b/67-REV/11.usfm index 39ac1338..9f6122b5 100644 --- a/67-REV/11.usfm +++ b/67-REV/11.usfm @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ \s5 \v 3 I will give my two witnesses authority to prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth." \v 4 These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that have stood before the Lord of the earth. -\v 5 If anyone chooses to harm them, fire comes out of their mouth and devours their enemies. Anyone who wishes to harm must be killed in this way. +\v 5 If anyone chooses to harm them, fire comes out of their mouth and devours their enemies. Anyone who wishes to harm them must be killed in this way. \s5 \v 6 These witnesses have authority to close up the sky so no rain will fall during the time when they prophesy. They have power to turn the waters to blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague whenever they wish. @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ \v 12 Then they will hear a loud voice from heaven say to them, "Come up here!" And they will go up into heaven in a cloud, while their enemies look on. \s5 -\v 13 At that hour there will be a major earthquake and a tenth part of the city will collapse. Seven thousand people will be killed in the earthquake and the survivors will be terrified and give glory to the God of heaven. +\v 13 At that hour there will be a major earthquake, and a tenth part of the city will collapse. Seven thousand people will be killed in the earthquake, and the survivors will be terrified and give glory to the God of heaven. \p \v 14 The second woe is past. Watch! The third woe is coming quickly. @@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ \v 17 They said, \q "We give thanks to you, Lord God, the ruler over all, the one who is and who was, \q because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign. +\f + \ft Some copies read \fq the ruler over all, the one who is and who was, and who is to come, \fqb but most modern versions do not. \f* \s5 \q @@ -48,7 +49,7 @@ \q2 but your wrath has come. \q2 The time has come for the dead to be judged \q and for you to reward your servants the prophets, -\q2 the believers, and those who feared your name, +\q2 those who are believers, and those who feared your name, \q2 both the unimportant and the mighty. \q And the time has come for you to destroy those who are destroying the earth." diff --git a/67-REV/12.usfm b/67-REV/12.usfm index 9d06d18d..23bb0795 100644 --- a/67-REV/12.usfm +++ b/67-REV/12.usfm @@ -22,10 +22,10 @@ \s5 \v 10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven: -\q "Now have come the salvation, the power— -\q2 and the kingdom of our God, +\q "Now have come the salvation, the power, +\q2 the kingdom of our God, \q2 and the authority of his Christ. -\q For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down— +\q For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, \q2 the one who accused them before our God day and night. \s5 diff --git a/67-REV/13.usfm b/67-REV/13.usfm index 0c1aefb6..d290a441 100644 --- a/67-REV/13.usfm +++ b/67-REV/13.usfm @@ -3,20 +3,20 @@ \s5 \c 13 \p -\v 1 Then I saw a beast coming up out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads. On his horns were ten crowns, and on his heads were names that were insulting to God. +\v 1 Then I saw a beast coming up out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads. On his horns were ten crowns, and on each of his heads was a blasphemous name. \v 2 This beast I saw was like a leopard. His feet were like a bear's feet, and his mouth was like a lion's mouth. The dragon gave his power to him, and his throne, and his great authority to rule. \s5 -\v 3 One of the beast's heads appeared to have a lethal wound that would have caused his death. But that wound had been healed, and the whole earth marveled and followed the beast. -\v 4 They also worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast. They worshiped the beast, too, and kept saying, "Who is like the beast? and "Who can fight against him?" +\v 3 One of the beast's heads appeared to have a fatal wound; but the wound that should have killed him was healed. And the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. +\v 4 They also worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast. They worshiped the beast, too, and kept saying, "Who is like the beast?" and "Who can fight against him?" \s5 -\v 5 The beast was given a mouth that could speak proud words and insults. He was permitted to exercise authority for forty-two months. -\v 6 So the beast opened his mouth to speak insults against God, insulting his name, the place where he lived, and those who live in heaven. +\v 5 The beast was given a mouth that could speak proud words and blasphemies. He was permitted to exercise authority for forty-two months. +\v 6 So the beast opened his mouth to speak blasphemies against God: blaspheming his name, the place where he lives, and those who live in heaven. \s5 \v 7 The beast was permitted to make war with the believers and to conquer them. Also, authority was given to him over every tribe, people, language, and nation. -\v 8 All who live on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name was not written, since the creation of the world, in the book of life, that belongs to the Lamb, who was slaughtered. +\v 8 All who live on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name was not written, since the creation of the world, in the Book of Life, that belongs to the Lamb, who was slaughtered. \s5 \v 9 If anyone has an ear, let him listen. @@ -34,8 +34,8 @@ Here is a call for patient endurance and faith for those who are holy. \v 12 He exercised all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and made the earth and those who live on it worship the first beast—the one whose lethal wound had been healed. \s5 -\v 13 He performed mighty miracles, even making fire come down on the earth from heaven in front of people, -\v 14 and by the signs he was permitted to do, he deceived those who lived on the earth, telling them to make an image in honor of the beast who was wounded by the sword, but still he lived. +\v 13 He performed mighty miracles, even making fire come down on the earth from heaven in front of people. +\v 14 He deceived those who lived on the earth by the signs he was permitted to perform. He told them to make an image in honor of the beast who had been wounded by the sword, yet he still lived. \s5 \v 15 He was permitted to give breath to the image of the beast so that the image might even speak and to cause all who refused to worship the beast to be killed. diff --git a/67-REV/14.usfm b/67-REV/14.usfm index 349bd9c3..2092dda0 100644 --- a/67-REV/14.usfm +++ b/67-REV/14.usfm @@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ \v 3 They sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except for the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. \v 4 These are the ones that have not defiled themselves with women, for they have kept themselves sexually pure. It is these who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed out of humanity as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. \v 5 No lie was found in their mouth; they are blameless. +\f + \ft Some older copies add, \fqa before the throne of God \fqb \f* \s5 \p @@ -18,7 +19,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 8 Another angel—a second angel— followed saying, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, who made all the nations drink the wine of her sexual immorality, the wine that brought much wrath on her." +\v 8 Another angel—a second angel—followed saying, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, who persuaded all the nations to drink the wine of the wrath of her sexual immorality." \s5 \p @@ -27,7 +28,7 @@ \s5 \v 11 The smoke from their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest day or night—these worshipers of the beast and his image, and everyone who receives the mark of his name. -\v 12 Here is a call for the patient endurance of the believers, those who obey the commandments of God and faith in Jesus." +\v 12 Here is a call for the patient endurance of the those who are holy, those who obey the commandments of God and faith in Jesus." \s5 \p diff --git a/67-REV/15.usfm b/67-REV/15.usfm index 740b2fab..2fef3b9f 100644 --- a/67-REV/15.usfm +++ b/67-REV/15.usfm @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ \s5 \v 7 One of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven gold bowls full of the wrath of God who lives forever and ever. -\v 8 The most holy place was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power. No one could enter it until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. +\v 8 The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power. No one could enter it until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. diff --git a/67-REV/16.usfm b/67-REV/16.usfm index e8e5be3c..addda04e 100644 --- a/67-REV/16.usfm +++ b/67-REV/16.usfm @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ \s5 \c 16 \p -\v 1 I heard a loud voice call out of the most holy place and say to the seven angels, "Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of God's wrath." +\v 1 I heard a loud voice call out of the temple and say to the seven angels, "Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of God's wrath." \s5 \p @@ -11,14 +11,15 @@ \s5 \p -\v 3 The second angel poured out his bowl into the sea; it became like the blood of a dead person, and every living thing in the sea died. +\v 3 The second angel poured out his bowl into the sea and it became blood, like the blood of a dead person, and every living thing in the sea died. \s5 \p \v 4 The third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of water; they became blood. \v 5 I heard the angel of the waters say, \q "You are just—the one who is and who was, the Holy One— -\q2 because you have brought these judgments. +\q2 because you have judged these things. +\f + \ft Some older copies read, \fqa You are just, Lord, the One who is and who was and who is to be, because you have judged these things. \fqb \f* \q \v 6 Because they poured out the blood of the believers and prophets, \q2 you have given them blood to drink; @@ -36,7 +37,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 10 The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and darkness covered his kingdom. They gnawed their tongues in anguish. -\v 11 They insulted the God of heaven because of their pain and sores, and they still refused to repent for what they had done. +\v 11 They blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pain and sores, and they still refused to repent for what they had done. \s5 \p @@ -50,7 +51,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 17 The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air. Then a loud voice came out of the most holy place and from the throne, saying, "It is done!" +\v 17 The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air. Then a loud voice came out of the temple and from the throne, saying, "It is done!" \v 18 There were flashes of lightning, rumbles, crashes of thunder, and a terrible earthquake—an earthquake greater than any that has ever happened since human beings have been on the earth, so great was this earthquake. \v 19 The great city was split into three parts, and the nations' cities collapsed. Then God called to mind Babylon the great, and he gave that city the cup filled with the wine made from his furious wrath. diff --git a/67-REV/17.usfm b/67-REV/17.usfm index 6c43c0f0..017ffca2 100644 --- a/67-REV/17.usfm +++ b/67-REV/17.usfm @@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ \c 17 \p \v 1 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the condemnation of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters, -\v 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed sexual immorality, and on whose wine of her sexual immorality the earth's inhabitants became drunk ." +\v 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed sexual immorality, and on whose wine of her sexual immorality the earth's inhabitants became drunk." \s5 -\v 3 The angel carried me away in the Spirit to a wilderness, and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast full of insulting names. The beast had seven heads and ten horns. +\v 3 The angel carried me away in the Spirit to a wilderness, and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was full of blasphemous names. The beast had seven heads and ten horns. \v 4 The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet and was adorned with gold, precious stones, and pearls. She was holding in her hand a golden cup full of detestable things and the impurities of her sexual immorality. \v 5 On her forehead was written a name having a secret meaning: "BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE DETESTABLE THINGS OF THE EARTH." @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ \v 7 But the angel said to me, "Why are you astonished? I will explain to you the meaning of the woman and of the beast that carries her (the beast that has the seven heads and the ten horns). \s5 -\v 8 The beast you saw existed, does not exist now, but is about to come up from the bottomless pit. Then he will go on to destruction. Those who live on the earth, those whose names have not been written in the book of life since the foundation of the world—they will be astounded when they see the beast that existed, does not exist now, but is about to come. +\v 8 The beast you saw existed, does not exist now, but is about to come up from the bottomless pit. Then he will go on to destruction. Those who live on the earth, those whose names have not been written in the Book of Life since the foundation of the world—they will be astounded when they see the beast that existed, does not exist now, but is about to come. \s5 \v 9 This calls for a mind that has wisdom. The seven heads are seven hills on which the woman is seated. diff --git a/67-REV/20.usfm b/67-REV/20.usfm index 37bd70c0..1c5dfabb 100644 --- a/67-REV/20.usfm +++ b/67-REV/20.usfm @@ -27,12 +27,12 @@ \s5 \p \v 11 Then I saw a great white throne and the one who is seated on it. The earth and the heaven fled away from his presence, but there was no place for them to go. -\v 12 I saw the dead—the mighty and the unimportant—standing before the throne, and the books were opened. Then another book was opened—The Book of Life. The dead were judged by what was recorded in the books, the result of what they had done. +\v 12 I saw the dead—the mighty and the unimportant—standing before the throne, and the books were opened. Then another book was opened—the Book of Life. The dead were judged by what was recorded in the books, the result of what they had done. \s5 \v 13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it. Death and hades gave up the dead who were in them, and the dead were judged according to what they had done. \v 14 Death and hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire. -\v 15 If anyone's name was not found written in The Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. +\v 15 If anyone's name was not found written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. diff --git a/67-REV/21.usfm b/67-REV/21.usfm index 3ddd51eb..e4e2da5d 100644 --- a/67-REV/21.usfm +++ b/67-REV/21.usfm @@ -48,11 +48,12 @@ \s5 \v 23 The city had no need of the sun or the moon in order to shine on it because the glory of God shone on it, and its lamp is the Lamb. \v 24 The nations will walk by the light of that city. The kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it. +\f + \ft Some older copies read, \fqa The nations that are saved will walk by the light of that city. \fqb \f* \v 25 Its gates will not be shut during the day, and there will be no night there. \s5 \v 26 They will bring the splendor and the honor of the nations into it, -\v 27 and nothing unclean will ever enter into it. Neither will anyone who commits anything shameful or deceitful enter, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life. +\v 27 and nothing unclean will ever enter into it. Neither will anyone who commits anything shameful or deceitful enter, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. diff --git a/67-REV/22.usfm b/67-REV/22.usfm index a26fb08a..c552d89c 100644 --- a/67-REV/22.usfm +++ b/67-REV/22.usfm @@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ \s5 \v 14 Blessed are those who wash their robes so that they will have the right to eat from the tree of life and to enter the city through the gates. +\f + \ft Instead of, \fqa Blessed are those who wash their robes, \fqb some older copies read, \fqa Blessed are those who do his commandments. \fqb \f* \v 15 Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. \s5 @@ -48,6 +49,7 @@ \p \v 18 I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues written about in this book. \v 19 If anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are written about in this book. +\f + \ft Some older copies read, \fqa God will take away his share in the book of life and in the holy city, which are written about in this book. \fqb \f* \s5 \p diff --git a/LICENSE.md b/LICENSE.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..1f535e06 --- /dev/null +++ b/LICENSE.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +# Unlocked Literal Bible + +*an unrestricted Bible intended for translation into any language* + +This work is based on *The American Standard Version*, which is in the public domain. + +# License +## Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) + +This is a human-readable summary of (and not a substitute for) the [license](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). + +### You are free to: + + * **Share** — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format + * **Adapt** — remix, transform, and build upon the material + +for any purpose, even commercially. + +The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms. + +### Under the following conditions: + + * **Attribution** — You must attribute the work as follows: "Original work of the Unlocked Literal Bible in English available at https://unfoldingword.org/ulb/". 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