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Chapter 20: Of Christian Liberty and Liberty
1. The liberty[1] that Christ has purchased for believers under the Gospel consists in their:
· Freedom from:
o The guilt of sin
o The condemning wrath of God
o The curse of the moral lawa
· Being delivered from:
o This present evil world
o Bondage to Satan
o The dominion of sinb
o The evil of afflictions
o The sting of death
o The victory of the grave
o Everlasting damnationc
· Free access to Godd
· Yielding obedience to Him, not out of slavish fear, but a childlike love and willing mind.e
All of these were common also to believers under the law.f But under the New Testament, the liberty of Christians is further enlarged, in:
· Their freedom from the yoke of the ceremonial law to which the Jewish Church was subjectedg
· Greater boldness of access to the throne of graceh
· Fuller communications of the free Spirit of God than believers under the law ordinarily partook of.i
aTitus 2:14 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 1 Thessalonians 1:10 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Galatians 3:13 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; bGalatians 1:4 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Colossians 1:13 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Acts 26:18 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Romans 6:14 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; cRomans 8:28 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Psalm 119:71 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 1 Corinthians 15:54–57 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Romans 8:1 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; dRomans 5:1–2 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; eRomans 8:14–15 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 1 John 4:18 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; fGalatians 3:9,
14 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; gGalatians
4:1–3, 6–7 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Galatians 5:1 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Acts 15:10–11 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; hHebrews 4:14,
16 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Hebrews 10:19–22 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; iJohn 7:38–39 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 2 Corinthians 3:13, 17–18 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB)
2. God alone is Lord of the conscience,[2], a and has left it free from any doctrines and commandments of men that are in any way contrary to His Word. Also, in matters of faith or worship, it is free from any addition to His Word.b Therefore, to believe such doctrines or to obey such commands out of conscience is to betray true liberty of conscience.c Also, to require an implicit faith and an absolute and blind obedience is to destroy both liberty of conscience and reason.d
aJames 4:12 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Romans 14:4 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; bActs 4:19 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Acts 5:29 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 1 Corinthians 7:23 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Matthew 23:8–10 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 2 Corinthians 1:24 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Matthew 15:9 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB)
; cColossians 2:20–23 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ;[3] Galatians
1:10 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Galatians 2:4–5 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Galatians 5:1 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; dRomans 10:17 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Romans 14:23 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Isaiah 8:20 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Acts 17:11 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; John 4:22 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Hosea 5:11 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB)
; Revelation 13:12, 16–17 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Jeremiah 8:9 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB)
3. Those who, upon pretense of Christian liberty, practice any sin or cherish any lust, destroy the purpose of Christian liberty by doing so. This purpose is that, being delivered out of the hands of our enemies, we might serve the Lord without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him, all the days of our life.
Galatians 5:13 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 1 Peter 2:16 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 2 Peter 2:19 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; John 8:34 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Luke 1:74–75 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB)
4. The powers God has ordained, and the liberty Christ has purchased, are not intended by God to destroy one another, but to mutually uphold and preserve one another. For this reason, those who, upon pretense of Christian liberty, oppose[4] any lawful[5] power or the lawful exercise of it, whether civil or ecclesiastical,[6] resist the ordinance of God.a Those who publish opinions or maintain practices that are:
· contrary to the light of nature;
· contrary to the known principles of Christianity, whether concerning faith, worship, or manner of living;
· contrary to the power of godliness;
· such erroneous opinions or practices, either in their own nature, or in the manner of publishing or maintaining them, that are destructive to the external peace and order that Christ has established in the Church;
may lawfully be called to account, and proceeded against by the censures of the Churchb and by the power of the civil magistrate.[7], [8], c
aMatthew 12:25 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 1 Peter 2:13–14, 16 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Romans 13:1–8 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Hebrews 13:17 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; bRomans 1:32 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) with
1 Corinthians 5:1, 5, 11, 13 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 2 John 10–11 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) and 2
Thessalonians 3:14 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) and 1
Timothy 6:3–5 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) and Titus
1:10–11, 13 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) and Titus
3:10 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; with Matthew 18:15–17 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 1 Timothy 1:19–20 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Revelation 2:2, 14–15, 20 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Revelation 3:9 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; cDeuteronomy
13:6–12 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Romans 13:3–4 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) with
2 John 10–11 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Ezra 7:23–28 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ;[9] Revelation
17:12, 16–17 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Nehemiah 13:15, 17, 21–22,
25, 30 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 2 Kings 23:5–6, 9, 20–21 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 2 Chronicles 34:33 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 2 Chronicles 15:12–13, 16 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Daniel 3:29 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; 1 Timothy 2:2 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Isaiah 49:23 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB) ; Zechariah 13:2–3 (ESV KJ3 NASB WEB)
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Ch. 20:1
Titus 2:14 (ESV) Back
14who gave himself for us to redeem us from
all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who
are zealous for good works.
Titus 2:14 (KJ3) Back
14 who gave Himself on our behalf,
“that He might redeem us from all lawlessness” “and purify” “for Himself a people
for Himself for possession,” zealous of good works.
Titus 2:14 (NASB95) Back
14who gave Himself for us to redeem us from
every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession,
zealous for good deeds.
Titus 2:14 (WEB) Back
14 who gave himself for us, that he might
redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own
possession, zealous for good works.
1 Thessalonians 1:10 (ESV) Back
10and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom
he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.
1 Thessalonians 1:10 (KJ3) Back
10 and to await His Son from
Heaven, whom He raised from the dead ones, Jesus, the One delivering
us from the coming wrath.
1 Thessalonians 1:10 (NASB95) Back
10and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom
He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.
1 Thessalonians 1:10 (WEB) Back
10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he
raised from the dead—Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come.
Galatians 3:13 (ESV) Back
13Christ redeemed us from the curse of the
law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is
hanged on a tree”—
Galatians 3:13 (KJ3) Back
13 Christ redeemed us from the
curse of the Law, having become a curse for us; for it is written, “Accursed is
everyone having been hung on a tree;”
Galatians 3:13 (NASB95) Back
13Christ redeemed us from the curse of the
Law, having become a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who
hangs on a tree”—
Galatians 3:13 (WEB) Back
13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of
the law, having become a curse for us. For it is written, “Cursed is everyone
who hangs on a tree,”
Galatians 1:4 (ESV) Back
4who gave himself for our sins to deliver
us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
Galatians 1:4 (KJ3) Back
4 who gave Himself for our sins,
so that He might deliver us out of the evil age being present, according to the
will of our God and Father,
Galatians 1:4 (NASB95) Back
4who gave Himself for our sins so that He
might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God
and Father,
Galatians 1:4 (WEB) Back
4 who gave himself for our sins, that he might
deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and
Father—
Colossians 1:13 (ESV) Back
13He has delivered us from the domain of
darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,
Colossians 1:13 (KJ3) Back
13 who delivered us out of the
authority of darkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of
His love,
Colossians 1:13 (NASB95) Back
13For He rescued us from the domain of darkness,
and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
Colossians 1:13 (WEB) Back
13 who delivered us out of the power of
darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love;
Acts 26:18 (ESV) Back
18to open their eyes, so that they may turn
from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may
receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith
in me.’
Acts 26:18 (KJ3) Back
18 to open their eyes, and to turn them
from darkness into light, and from the authority of Satan onto God, in
order for them to receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among the ones
being sanctified by faith into Me.
Acts 26:18 (NASB95) Back
18to open their eyes so that they may turn
from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may
receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been
sanctified by faith in Me.’
Acts 26:18 (WEB) Back
18 to open their eyes, that they may
turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may
receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by
faith in me.’
Romans 6:14 (ESV) Back
14For sin will have no dominion over you,
since you are not under law but under grace.
Romans 6:14 (KJ3) Back
14 For your sin shall not rule over
you, for you are not under Law, but under grace.
Romans 6:14 (NASB95) Back
14For sin shall not be master over you, for
you are not under law but under grace.
Romans 6:14 (WEB) Back
14 For sin will not have dominion over you. For
you are not under law, but under grace.
Romans 8:28 (ESV) Back
28And we know that for those who love God
all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his
purpose.
Romans 8:28 (KJ3) Back
28 But we know that to the ones
loving God all things work together for good, to the ones being
called out ones according to purpose;
Romans 8:28 (NASB95) Back
28And we know that God causes all things to
work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according
to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 (WEB) Back
28 We know that all things work together
for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his
purpose.
Psalm 119:71 (ESV) Back
71It is good for me that I was afflicted,
that I might learn your statutes.
Psalm 119:71 (KJ3) Back
71¶ It was good for me that
I was afflicted, to learn Your statutes.
Psalm 119:71 (NASB95) Back
71It is good for me that I was afflicted,
That I may learn Your statutes.
Psalm 119:71 (WEB) Back
71 It is good
for me that I have been afflicted,
1 Corinthians 15:54–57 (ESV) Back
54When the perishable puts on the
imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the
saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” 55“O
death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 56The
sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57But thanks be to God, who gives us the
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:54-57 (KJ3) Back
54 But when this corruptible shall
put on incorruption, and this mortal one shall put on immortality, then
will come to pass the Word, the one having been written, “Death was
swallowed up in victory.Ӡ
55“O death, where is your sting?
Hades, where is your victory?Ӡ
56 Now the sting of death is sin,
and the power of sin is the Law;
57 but thanks be to God, the
One giving us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
1 Corinthians 15:54–57 (NASB95) Back
54But when this perishable will have put on
the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come
about the saying that is written, “Death is swallowed up in victory. 55“O
death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 56The
sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; 57but thanks be to God, who gives us the
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:54-57 (WEB) Back
54 But when this perishable body will have
become imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then what is
written will happen: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”✡
55“Death,
where is your sting?
56 The sting of death is sin, and the
power of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:1 (ESV) Back
1There is therefore now no condemnation for
those who are in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1 (KJ3) Back
1¶ There is therefore now
no condemnation to the ones in Christ Jesus, not walking according to
flesh, but according to Spirit.
Romans 8:1 (NASB95) Back
1Therefore there is now no condemnation for
those who are in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1 (WEB) Back
1 There is therefore now no condemnation
to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but
according to the Spirit.*
Romans 5:1–2 (ESV) Back
1Therefore, since we have been justified by
faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2Through
him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand,
and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 5:1-2 (KJ3) Back
1¶ Therefore being justified by
faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
2 through whom also we have had
access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we glory on the hope of
the glory of God.
Romans 5:1–2 (NASB95) Back
1Therefore, having been justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom also we have obtained our
introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope
of the glory of God.
Romans 5:1-2 (WEB) Back
1 Being therefore justified by faith, we
have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
2 through whom we also have our access by
faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of
God.
Romans 8:14–15 (ESV) Back
14For all who are led by the Spirit of God
are sons of God. 15For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to
fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by
whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Romans 8:14-15 (KJ3) Back
14 For as many as are led by the
Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
15 For you received not a spirit of
slavery again to fear, but you received a Spirit of adoption by which we cry,
Abba! Father!
Romans 8:14–15 (NASB95) Back
14For all who are being led by the Spirit of
God, these are sons of God. 15For you have not received a spirit of
slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as
sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!”
Romans 8:14-15 (WEB) Back
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God,
these are children of God.
15 For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage
again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba!† Father!”
1 John 4:18 (ESV) Back
18There is no fear in love, but perfect love
casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not
been perfected in love.
1 John 4:18 (KJ3) Back
18 There is no fear in love, but
perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment; and the one fearing
has not been perfected in love.
1 John 4:18 (NASB95) Back
18There is no fear in love; but perfect love
casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not
perfected in love.
1 John 4:18 (WEB) Back
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love
casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect
in love.
Galatians 3:9, 14 (ESV) Back
9So then, those who are of faith are
blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.
14so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of
Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised
Spirit through faith.
Galatians 3:9, 14 (KJ3) Back
9 So that the ones of faith
are blessed with the faithful Abraham.
14 that the blessing of Abraham
might be to the nations in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of
the Spirit through the faith.
Galatians 3:9, 14 (NASB95) Back
9So then those who are of faith are blessed
with Abraham, the believer.
14in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing
of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we would receive the promise of
the Spirit through faith.
Galatians 3:9, 14 (WEB) Back
9 So then, those who are of faith are blessed
with the faithful Abraham.
14 that the blessing of Abraham might come on
the Gentiles through Christ Jesus; that we might receive the promise of the
Spirit through faith.
Galatians 4:1–3, 6–7 (ESV) Back
1I mean that the heir, as long as he is a
child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, 2but he
is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. 3In the
same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary
principles of the world.
6And because you are sons, God has sent the
Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!”
7So you are no
longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.
Galatians 4:1-3, 6-7 (KJ3) Back
1¶ But I say, Over so long as time
the heir is a little child, he being lord of all, in nothing he differs from a
slave,
2 but is under guardians and
housemasters until the term set before by the father.
3 So we also, when we were little
children, we were under the elements of the world, being enslaved.
6 And because you are sons, God
sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba! Father!
7 So that you no more are a slave,
but a son, and if a son, also an heir of God through Christ.
Galatians 4:1–3, 6–7 (NASB95) Back
1Now I say, as long as the heir is a child,
he does not differ at all from a slave although he is owner of everything, 2but he
is under guardians and managers until the date set by the father. 3So also
we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of
the world.
6Because you are sons, God has sent forth
the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7Therefore
you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.
Galatians 4:1-3, 6-7 (WEB) Back
1 But I say that so long as the heir is
a child, he is no different from a bondservant, though he is lord of all;
2 but is under guardians and stewards until
the day appointed by the father.
3 So we also, when we were children, were held
in bondage under the elemental principles of the world.
6 And because you are children, God sent out
the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, “Abba,* Father!”
7 So you are no longer a bondservant, but a
son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Galatians 5:1 (ESV) Back
1For freedom Christ has set us free; stand
firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1 (KJ3) Back
1¶ Therefore stand firm in the
freedom with which Christ made us free and do not be held again with a yoke of
slavery.
Galatians 5:1 (NASB95) Back
1It was for freedom that Christ set us
free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of
slavery.
Galatians 5:1 (WEB) Back
1 Stand firm therefore in the liberty by
which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of
bondage.
Acts 15:10–11 (ESV) Back
10Now, therefore, why are you putting God to
the test by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our
fathers nor we have been able to bear? 11But we believe that we will be saved
through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.”
Acts 15:10-11 (KJ3) Back
10 Now, therefore, why do you test
God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers
nor we had strength to bear?
11 But through the grace of the Lord
Jesus Christ, we believe to be saved, according to which manner those also believed.
Acts 15:10–11 (NASB95) Back
10“Now therefore why do you put God to the
test by placing upon the neck of the disciples a yoke which neither our fathers
nor we have been able to bear? 11“But we believe that we are saved through
the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are.”
Acts 15:10-11 (WEB) Back
10 Now therefore why do you tempt God, that you
should put a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we
were able to bear?
11 But we believe that we are saved through the
grace of the Lord Jesus,† just as
they are.”
Hebrews 4:14, 16 (ESV) Back
14Since then we have a great high priest who
has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our
confession.
16Let us then with confidence draw near to
the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time
of need.
Hebrews 4:14, 16 (KJ3) Back
14 Therefore having a great High
Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold
fast the confession.
16 Therefore, let us draw near with
confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and we may find
grace for timely help.
Hebrews 4:14, 16 (NASB95) Back
14Therefore, since we have a great high
priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold
fast our confession.
16Therefore let us draw near with confidence
to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in
time of need.
Hebrews 4:14, 16 (WEB) Back
14 Having then a great high priest, who
has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let’s hold tightly to
our confession.
16 Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to
the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in
time of need.
Hebrews 10:19–22 (ESV) Back
19Therefore, brothers, since we have
confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,
20by the new and
living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his
flesh, 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let us
draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts
sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Hebrews 10:19-22 (KJ3) Back
19¶ Therefore, brothers, having
confidence for the entering of the Holy of Holies by the blood of Jesus,
20 which He consecrated for us, a
new and living way through the veil; that is, His flesh;
21 and having a Great Priest
over the house of God,
22 let us draw near with a true
heart in full assurance of faith, our hearts having been sprinkled from an evil
conscience, and our body having been washed in pure water;
Hebrews 10:19–22 (NASB95) Back
19Therefore, brethren, since we have
confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20by a new and living way which He
inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21and since we have a great priest over the
house of God, 22let us draw near with a sincere heart in full
assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience
and our bodies washed with pure water.
Hebrews 10:19-22 (WEB) Back
19 Having therefore, brothers, boldness
to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
20 by the way which he dedicated for us, a new
and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
21 and having a great priest over God’s house,
22 let’s draw near with a true heart in
fullness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and
having our body washed with pure water,
John 7:38–39 (ESV) Back
38Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture
has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ ” 39Now
this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive,
for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
John 7:38-39 (KJ3) Back
38 The one believing into
Me, as the Scripture said, Out of his belly will flow rivers of living water.†
39 But He said this about the
Spirit, whom the ones believing into Him were about to receive; for the
Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
John 7:38–39 (NASB95) Back
38“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture
said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ ” 39But this
He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the
Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
John 7:38-39 (WEB) Back
38 He who believes in me, as the
Scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water.”
39 But he said this about the Spirit, which
those believing in him were to receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given,
because Jesus wasn’t yet glorified.
2 Corinthians 3:13, 17–18 (ESV) Back
13not like Moses, who would put a veil over
his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being
brought to an end.
17Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the
Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18And we all, with unveiled face, beholding
the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree
of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 3:13, 17-18 (KJ3) Back
13 And not as “Moses put a veil
over his face,” for the sons of Israel not to look intently at the end of the thing
being done away.†
17 And the Lord is the
Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
18 But we all with our face
having been unveiled, having beheld the glory of the Lord in a mirror,
are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, as from the
Lord Spirit.
2 Corinthians 3:13, 17–18 (NASB95) Back
13and are not like Moses, who used to put a
veil over his face so that the sons of Israel would not look intently at the
end of what was fading away.
17Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the
Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18But we all, with unveiled face, beholding
as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image
from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 3:13, 17-18 (WEB) Back
13 and not as Moses, who put a veil on his
face, that the children of Israel wouldn’t look steadfastly on the end of that
which was passing away.
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the
Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
18 But we all, with unveiled face seeing the
glory of the Lord as in a mirror, are transformed into the same image from
glory to glory, even as from the Lord, the Spirit.
Ch. 20:2
James 4:12 (ESV) Back
12There is only one lawgiver and judge, he
who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?
James 4:12 (KJ3) Back
12 One is the Lawgiver, who is able
to save and to destroy; who are you who judges the other?
James 4:12 (NASB95) Back
12There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the
One who is able to save and to destroy; but who are you who judge your
neighbor?
James 4:12 (WEB) Back
12 Only one is the lawgiver, who is able to
save and to destroy. But who are you to judge another?
Romans 14:4 (ESV) Back
4Who are you to pass judgment on the
servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he
will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
Romans 14:4 (KJ3) Back
4 Who are you judging another’s
servant? To his own master he stands or falls. But he will stand, for God is
able to make him stand.
Romans 14:4 (NASB95) Back
4Who are you to judge the servant of
another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord
is able to make him stand.
Romans 14:4 (WEB) Back
4 Who are you who judge another’s servant? To
his own lord he stands or falls. Yes, he will be made to stand, for God has
power to make him stand.
Acts 4:19 (ESV) Back
19But Peter and John answered them, “Whether
it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must
judge,
Acts 4:19 (KJ3) Back
19 But answering them Peter and
John said, Whether it is right before God to listen to you rather than God, you
judge.
Acts 4:19 (NASB95) Back
19But Peter and John answered and said to
them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than
to God, you be the judge;
Acts 4:19 (WEB) Back
19 But Peter and John answered them,
“Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God,
judge for yourselves,
Acts 5:29 (ESV) Back
29But Peter and the apostles answered, “We
must obey God rather than men.
Acts 5:29 (KJ3) Back
29 But answering Peter and the
apostles said, It is right to obey God rather than men.
Acts 5:29 (NASB95) Back
29But Peter and the apostles answered, “We
must obey God rather than men.
Acts 5:29 (WEB) Back
29 But Peter and the apostles answered,
“We must obey God rather than men.
1 Corinthians 7:23 (ESV) Back
23You were bought with a price; do not
become slaves of men.
1 Corinthians 7:23 (KJ3) Back
23 You were bought with a price; do
not become slaves of men.
1 Corinthians 7:23 (NASB95) Back
23You were bought with a price; do not
become slaves of men.
1 Corinthians 7:23 (WEB) Back
23 You were bought with a price. Don’t become
bondservants of men.
Matthew 23:8–10 (ESV) Back
8But you are not to be called rabbi, for
you have one teacher, and you are all brothers. 9And call no man your father on earth, for
you have one Father, who is in heaven. 10Neither be called instructors, for you
have one instructor, the Christ.
Matthew 23:8-10 (KJ3) Back
8 But do not you be called Rabbi,
for One is your Leader, the Christ, and you are all brothers.
9 And call no one your father on
earth, for One is your Father, the One in Heaven.
10 Neither be called leaders, for
One is your Leader, the Christ.
Matthew 23:8–10 (NASB95) Back
8“But do not be called Rabbi; for One is
your Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9“Do not call anyone on earth your father;
for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10“Do not be called leaders; for One is your
Leader, that is, Christ.
Matthew 23:8-10 (WEB) Back
8 But don’t you be called ‘Rabbi,’ for
one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers.
9 Call no man on the earth your father,
for one is your Father, he who is in heaven.
10 Neither be called masters, for one is
your master, the Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:24 (ESV) Back
24Not that we lord it over your faith, but
we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.
2 Corinthians 1:24 (KJ3) Back
24 Not that we rule over your
faith, but we are fellow-workers of your joy. For by faith you stand.
2 Corinthians 1:24 (NASB95) Back
24Not that we lord it over your faith, but
are workers with you for your joy; for in your faith you are standing firm.
2 Corinthians 1:24 (WEB) Back
24 Not that we control your faith, but are
fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
Matthew 15:9 (ESV) Back
9in vain do they worship me, teaching as
doctrines the commandments of men.’ ”
Matthew 15:9 (KJ3) Back
9 But in vain they worship Me,
teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.”
Matthew 15:9 (NASB95) Back
9‘But in vain do they worship Me, Teaching
as doctrines the precepts of men.’ ”
Matthew 15:9 (WEB) Back
9 And
in vain do they worship me,
Colossians 2:20–23 (ESV) Back
20If with Christ you died to the elemental
spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you
submit to regulations— 21“Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch” 22(referring
to things that all perish as they are used)—according to human precepts and
teachings? 23These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in
promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they
are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
Colossians 2:20-23 (KJ3) Back
20 If, then, you died with Christ
from the elements of the world, why are you under its decrees, as living
in the world?
21 Touch not, taste not, handle
not,
22 which things are all for
corruption in the using, according to the “injunctions and teachings of men.”†
23 Which things indeed are a matter
of having wisdom in self-imposed worship and humility, and severity in abuse
of the body, but are not of any honor unto gratification of
the flesh.
Colossians 2:20–23 (NASB95) Back
20If you have died with Christ to the
elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were living in the world, do
you submit yourself to decrees, such as, 21“Do not handle, do not taste, do not
touch!” 22(which all refer to things destined to perish with
use)—in accordance with the commandments and teachings of men? 23These
are matters which have, to be sure, the appearance of wisdom in self-made
religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body, but are of no
value against fleshly indulgence.
Colossians 2:20-23 (WEB) Back
20 If you died with Christ from the
elements of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject
yourselves to ordinances,
21“Don’t handle, nor taste, nor touch”
22(all of which perish with use), according to
the precepts and doctrines of men?
23 Which things indeed appear like wisdom in
self-imposed worship, and humility, and severity to the body; but aren’t of any
value against the indulgence of the flesh.
Galatians 1:10 (ESV) Back
10For am I now seeking the approval of man,
or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man,
I would not be a servant of Christ.
Galatians 1:10 (KJ3) Back
10¶ For do I now persuade men or
God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet pleased men, I would not be a
slave of Christ.
Galatians 1:10 (NASB95) Back
10For am I now seeking the favor of men, or
of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I
would not be a bond-servant of Christ.
Galatians 1:10 (WEB) Back
10 For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of
God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I
wouldn’t be a servant of Christ.
Galatians 2:4–5 (ESV) Back
4Yet because of false brothers secretly
brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus,
so that they might bring us into slavery— 5to them we did not yield in submission
even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you.
Galatians 2:4-5 (KJ3) Back
4 But it was because of the
ones brought in stealthily false brothers, who stole in to spy on our
freedom which we have in Christ Jesus, they desiring to enslave us,
5 to whom not even for an hour did
we yield in subjection, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
Galatians 2:4–5 (NASB95) Back
4But it was because of the false brethren
secretly brought in, who had sneaked in to spy out our liberty which we have in
Christ Jesus, in order to bring us into bondage. 5But we did not yield in subjection to them
for even an hour, so that the truth of the gospel would remain with you.
Galatians 2:4-5 (WEB) Back
4 This was because of the false brothers
secretly brought in, who stole in to spy out our liberty which we have in
Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage;
5 to whom we gave no place in the way of
subjection, not for an hour, that the truth of the Good News might continue
with you.
Galatians 5:1 (ESV) Back
1For freedom Christ has set us free; stand
firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1 (KJ3) Back
1¶ Therefore stand firm in the
freedom with which Christ made us free and do not be held again with a yoke of
slavery.
Galatians 5:1 (NASB95) Back
1It was for freedom that Christ set us
free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of
slavery.
Galatians 5:1 (WEB) Back
1 Stand firm therefore in the liberty by
which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of
bondage.
Romans 10:17 (ESV) Back
17So faith comes from hearing, and hearing
through the word of Christ.
Romans 10:17 (KJ3) Back
17 Then faith is of hearing,
and hearing through the Word of God.
Romans 10:17 (NASB95) Back
17So faith comes from hearing, and hearing
by the word of Christ.
Romans 10:17 (WEB) Back
17 So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by
the word of God.
Romans 14:23 (ESV) Back
23But whoever has doubts is condemned if he
eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from
faith is sin.
Romans 14:23 (KJ3) Back
23 But the one doubting, if
he eats, he has been condemned, because it is not of faith; and all
which is not of faith is sin.
Romans 14:23 (NASB95) Back
23But he who doubts is condemned if he eats,
because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin.
Romans 14:23 (WEB) Back
23 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats,
because it isn’t of faith; and whatever is not of faith is sin.#
Isaiah 8:20 (ESV) Back
20To the teaching and to the testimony! If
they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn.
Isaiah 8:20 (KJ3) Back
20 To the Law and to the Testimony!
If they do not speak according to this Word, it is because there is no
dawn to them!
Isaiah 8:20 (NASB95) Back
20To the law and to the testimony! If they
do not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn.
Isaiah 8:20 (WEB) Back
20 Turn to the law and to the covenant! If they
don’t speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
Acts 17:11 (ESV) Back
11Now these Jews were more noble than those
in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the
Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
Acts 17:11 (KJ3) Back
11 And these were more noble than
the ones in Thessalonica, who received the Word with all readiness,
according to a day examining the Scriptures if these things might have been so.
Acts 17:11 (NASB95) Back
11Now these were more noble-minded than
those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness,
examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
Acts 17:11 (WEB) Back
11 Now these were more noble than those
in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind,
examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
John 4:22 (ESV) Back
22You worship what you do not know; we
worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews.
John 4:22 (KJ3) Back
22 You worship what you do not
know; we worship what we know, because salvation is of the Jews.
John 4:22 (NASB95) Back
22“You worship what you do not know; we
worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews.
John 4:22 (WEB) Back
22 You worship that which you don’t
know. We worship that which we know; for salvation is from the Jews.
Hosea 5:11 (ESV) Back
11Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment,
because he was determined to go after filth.
Hosea 5:11 (KJ3) Back
11 Ephraim is oppressed,
crushed in judgment; because he was pleased, he walked after the command.
Hosea 5:11 (NASB95) Back
11Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment,
Because he was determined to follow man’s command.
Hosea 5:11 (WEB) Back
11 Ephraim is
oppressed,
Revelation 13:12, 16–17 (ESV) Back
12It exercises all the authority of the
first beast in its presence, and makes the earth and its inhabitants worship
the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed.
16Also it causes all, both small and great,
both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the
forehead, 17so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the
mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name.
Revelation 13:12, 16-17 (KJ3) Back
12 And it executes all the
authority of the first beast before it. And it causes that the earth and the ones
dwelling in it that they should worship the first beast, of which was
healed its deadly wound.
16 And it makes all people,
the small ones and the great ones, and the rich ones and
the poor ones, and the freemen and the slaves, that it may give
to all of them a mark on their right hand, or on their foreheads,
17 even that not any could buy or
sell, except the one having the mark, or the name of the beast, or the
number of its name.
Revelation 13:12, 16–17 (NASB95) Back
12He exercises all the authority of the
first beast in his presence. And he makes the earth and those who dwell in it
to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed.
16And he causes all, the small and the
great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given
a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, 17and he provides that no one will be able
to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the
beast or the number of his name.
Revelation 13:12, 16-17 (WEB) Back
12 He exercises all the authority of the first
beast in his presence. He makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship
the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed.
16 He causes all, the small and the great, the
rich and the poor, and the free and the slave, to be given marks on their right
hands, or on their foreheads;
17 and that no one would be able to buy or to
sell, unless he has that mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of
his name.
Jeremiah 8:9 (ESV) Back
9The wise men shall be put to shame; they
shall be dismayed and taken; behold, they have rejected the word of the Lord,
so what wisdom is in them?
Jeremiah 8:9 (KJ3) Back
9 The wise ones are put to
shame; they are terrified and are captured. Behold, they have rejected the Word
of Jehovah, and what wisdom is theirs?
Jeremiah 8:9 (NASB95) Back
9“The wise men are put to shame, They are
dismayed and caught; Behold, they have rejected the word of the Lord, And what
kind of wisdom do they have?
Jeremiah 8:9 (WEB) Back
9 The wise
men are disappointed.
Ch. 20:3
Galatians 5:13 (ESV) Back
13For you were called to freedom, brothers.
Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love
serve one another.
Galatians 5:13 (KJ3) Back
13¶ For, brothers, you were called
to freedom. Only do not use the freedom for an opening to the
flesh. But through love be slaves to one another.
Galatians 5:13 (NASB95) Back
13For you were called to freedom, brethren;
only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through
love serve one another.
Galatians 5:13 (WEB) Back
13 For you, brothers, were called for
freedom. Only don’t use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be
servants to one another.
1 Peter 2:16 (ESV) Back
16Live as people who are free, not using
your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.
1 Peter 2:16 (KJ3) Back
16 as free men, and not
having freedom as a cover of evil, but as slaves of God;
1 Peter 2:16 (NASB95) Back
16Act as free men, and do not use your
freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of God.
1 Peter 2:16 (WEB) Back
16 as free, and not using your freedom for a
cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
2 Peter 2:19 (ESV) Back
19They promise them freedom, but they
themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that
he is enslaved.
2 Peter 2:19 (KJ3) Back
19 promising to them freedom, though
themselves being slaves of corruption; for by whom anyone has been
overcome, even to this one he has been enslaved.
2 Peter 2:19 (NASB95) Back
19promising them freedom while they
themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what a man is overcome, by this he
is enslaved.
2 Peter 2:19 (WEB) Back
19 promising them liberty, while they
themselves are bondservants of corruption; for a man is brought into bondage by
whoever overcomes him.
John 8:34 (ESV) Back
34Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say
to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.
John 8:34 (KJ3) Back
34 Jesus answered them, Truly,
truly, I say to you, Everyone practicing sin is a slave of sin.
John 8:34 (NASB95) Back
34Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say
to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.
John 8:34 (WEB) Back
34 Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the
bondservant of sin.
Luke 1:74–75 (ESV) Back
74that we, being delivered from the hand of
our enemies, might serve him without fear, 75in holiness and righteousness before him
all our days.
Luke 1:74-75 (KJ3) Back
74 that we being delivered out of the hand
of hostile ones of us , in order to serve Him without fear,
75 in consecration and
righteousness before Him all the days of our life.
Luke 1:74–75 (NASB95) Back
74To grant us that we, being rescued from
the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear, 75In holiness and righteousness before Him
all our days.
Luke 1:74-75 (WEB) Back
74 to grant to
us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies,
75 In holiness and righteousness before him all
the days of our life.
Ch. 20:4
Matthew 12:25 (ESV) Back
25Knowing their thoughts, he said to them,
“Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house
divided against itself will stand.
Matthew 12:25 (KJ3) Back
25 But Jesus, knowing their
thoughts, He said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to
desolation. And every city or house divided against itself will not stand.
Matthew 12:25 (NASB95) Back
25And knowing their thoughts Jesus said to
them, “Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house
divided against itself will not stand.
Matthew 12:25 (WEB) Back
25 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to
them, “Every kingdom divided against
itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself
will not stand.
1 Peter 2:13–14, 16 (ESV) Back
13Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every
human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14or to
governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do
good.
16Live as people who are free, not using
your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.
1 Peter 2:13-14, 16 (KJ3) Back
13¶ Therefore be in obedience to
every human creation because of the Lord; whether to a king, as being supreme;
14 or to governors, as through him
having indeed being sent for vengeance on evil doers, but praise of
being well doers
16 as free men, and not
having freedom as a cover of evil, but as slaves of God;
1 Peter 2:13–14, 16 (NASB95) Back
13Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to
every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, 14or to
governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of
those who do right.
16Act as free men, and do not use your
freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of God.
1 Peter 2:13-14, 16 (WEB) Back
13 Therefore subject yourselves to every
ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
14 or to governors, as sent by him for
vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.
16 as free, and not using your freedom for a
cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
Romans 13:1–8 (ESV) Back
1Let every person be subject to the
governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those
that exist have been instituted by God. 2Therefore whoever resists the authorities
resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. 3For
rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of
the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his
approval, 4for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you
do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the
servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. 5Therefore
one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake
of conscience. 6For because of this you also pay taxes, for the
authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. 7Pay to
all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue
is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. 8Owe no
one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has
fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:1-8 (KJ3) Back
1¶ Let every soul be subject to
higher authorities having power, for there is no authority except from God, but
the existing authorities have been ordained by God.
2 So that the one resisting
authority has opposed the ordinance of God, and the ones opposing will
receive judgment to themselves.
3 For the rulers are not a terror
to good works, but to the bad ones. And do you desire not to fear the
authority? Do the good, and you will have praise from it;
4 for it is a servant of God to
you for the good. But if you do the bad things, be afraid; for it does
not bear the sword in vain; for it is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to
the one practicing bad things.
5 Therefore it is necessary
to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.
6 For on this account you also pay
taxes, for they are ministers of God, attending continually to this very
thing.
7¶ Therefore give over to all their
dues: to the one due tax, the tax; to the one due tribute,
the tribute; to the one due fear, the fear; to the one due honor,
the honor.
8 Do not continue to owe, no one,
nothing, if not to love one another. For the one loving the other has
fulfilled the Law.
Romans 13:1–8 (NASB95) Back
1Every person is to be in subjection to the
governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those
which exist are established by God. 2Therefore whoever resists authority has
opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive
condemnation upon themselves. 3For rulers are not a cause of fear for
good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what
is good and you will have praise from the same; 4for it is a minister of God to you for
good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for
nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one
who practices evil. 5Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not
only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. 6For because of this you also pay taxes,
for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. 7Render
to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to
whom fear; honor to whom honor. 8Owe nothing to anyone except to love one
another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:1-8 (WEB) Back
1 Let every soul be in subjection to the
higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who
exist are ordained by God.
2 Therefore he who resists the authority,
withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to
themselves judgment.
3 For rulers are not a terror to the good
work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that
which is good, and you will have praise from the same,
4 for he is a servant of God to you for good.
But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in
vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
5 Therefore you need to be in subjection, not
only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
6 For this reason you also pay taxes, for they
are servants of God’s service, attending continually on this very thing.
7 Therefore give everyone what you owe: if you
owe taxes, pay taxes; if customs, then customs; if respect, then respect; if
honor, then honor.
8 Owe no one anything, except to love
one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Hebrews 13:17 (ESV) Back
17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for
they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an
account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of
no advantage to you.
Hebrews 13:17 (KJ3) Back
17 Yield to the ones taking
the lead of you, and submit, for they watch for your souls, giving an account,
that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning; for this would
be unprofitable to you.
Hebrews 13:17 (NASB95) Back
17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for
they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do
this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.
Hebrews 13:17 (WEB) Back
17 Obey your leaders and submit to them,
for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that
they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be
unprofitable for you.
Romans 1:32 (ESV) Back
32Though they know God’s decree that those
who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give
approval to those who practice them.
Romans 1:32 (KJ3) Back
32 who having known the ordinance
of God, that the ones practicing such things are worthy of death, not
only do them, but also approve the ones practicing them.
Romans 1:32 (NASB95) Back
32and although they know the ordinance of
God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do
the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them.
Romans 1:32 (WEB) Back
32 who, knowing the ordinance of God, that
those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but
also approve of those who practice them.
1 Corinthians 5:1, 5, 11, 13 (ESV) Back
1It is actually reported that there is
sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among
pagans, for a man has his father’s wife.
5you are to deliver this man to Satan for
the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the
Lord.
11But now I am writing to you not to
associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual
immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even
to eat with such a one.
13God judges those outside. “Purge the evil
person from among you.”
1 Corinthians 5:1, 5, 11, 13 (KJ3) Back
1¶ Everywhere it is heard
that fornication is among you, and such fornication which is not named
among the heathen, so as for someone to have his father’s wife.
5 to give over such a one to Satan
for destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the
Lord Jesus.
11 But now I wrote to you not to
associate intimately; if anyone being named a brother and is either a
fornicator, or a covetous one, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or
a rapacious one, with such a one not to eat.
13 But God will judge the ones
outside. “And take away from yourselves the wicked one.”
1 Corinthians 5:1, 5, 11, 13 (NASB95) Back
1It is actually reported that there is
immorality among you, and immorality of such a kind as does not exist even
among the Gentiles, that someone has his father’s wife.
5I have decided to deliver such a one to
Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the
day of the Lord Jesus.
11But actually, I wrote to you not to
associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous,
or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler—not even to eat with
such a one.
13But those who are outside, God judges.
Remove the wicked man from among yourselves.
1 Corinthians 5:1, 5, 11, 13 (WEB) Back
1 It is actually reported that there is
sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named
among the Gentiles, that one has his father’s wife.
5 are to deliver such a one to Satan for the
destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord
Jesus.
11 But as it is, I wrote to you not to
associate with anyone who is called a brother who is a sexual sinner, or
covetous, or an idolater, or a slanderer, or a drunkard, or an extortionist.
Don’t even eat with such a person.
13 But those who are outside, God judges. “Put
away the wicked man from among yourselves.”
2 John 10–11 (ESV) Back
10If anyone comes to you and does not bring
this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, 11for
whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.
2 John 10-11 (KJ3) Back
10¶ If anyone comes to you and does
not bear this doctrine, do not receive him into the house, and do not speak a
greeting to him.
11 For the one speaking a
greeting shares in his evil works.
2 John 10–11 (NASB95) Back
10If anyone comes to you and does not bring
this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not give him a
greeting; 11for the one who gives him a greeting participates
in his evil deeds.
2 John 10-11 (WEB) Back
10 If anyone comes to you, and
doesn’t bring this teaching, don’t receive him into your house, and don’t
welcome him,
11 for he who welcomes him participates in his
evil deeds.
2 Thessalonians 3:14 (ESV) Back
14If anyone does not obey what we say in
this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he
may be ashamed.
2 Thessalonians 3:14 (KJ3) Back
14 But if anyone does not obey our
word through the letter, mark this one, and do not associate with him,
that he be shamed.
2 Thessalonians 3:14 (NASB95) Back
14If anyone does not obey our instruction in
this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so
that he will be put to shame.
2 Thessalonians 3:14 (WEB) Back
14 If any man doesn’t obey our word in this
letter, note that man, that you have no company with him, to the end that he
may be ashamed.
1 Timothy 6:3–5 (ESV) Back
3If anyone teaches a different doctrine and
does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching
that accords with godliness, 4he is puffed up with conceit and
understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for
quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, 5and
constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the
truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.
1 Timothy 6:3-5 (KJ3) Back
3 If anyone teaches differently,
and does not consent to sound words, the ones of our Lord Jesus Christ
and the teaching according to godliness,
4 he has been puffed up,
understanding nothing, but is sick concerning questions and disputes,
out of which comes envy, strife, evil-speakings, evil suspicions,
5 idle uselessness of men whose
mind has been corrupted and deprived of the truth, supposing gain to be
godliness. Withdraw from such persons.
1 Timothy 6:3–5 (NASB95) Back
3If anyone advocates a different doctrine
and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with
the doctrine conforming to godliness, 4he is conceited and understands nothing;
but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about
words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, 5and
constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who
suppose that godliness is a means of gain.
1 Timothy 6:3-5 (WEB) Back
3 If anyone teaches a different
doctrine, and doesn’t consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,
4 he is conceited, knowing nothing, but
obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy,
strife, insulting, evil suspicions,
5 constant friction of people of corrupt minds
and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.
Withdraw yourself from such.*
Titus 1:10–11, 13 (ESV) Back
10For there are many who are insubordinate,
empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. 11They
must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for
shameful gain what they ought not to teach.
13This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke
them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Titus 1:10-11, 13 (KJ3) Back
10 For there are indeed many
insubordinate men, empty talkers and mind-deluders, especially the ones of
the circumcision,
11 whose mouth you must
stop, who overturn whole houses, teaching things which they ought not
for the sake of ill gain.
13 This testimony is true; for
which cause convict them severely, that they may be sound in the faith,
Titus 1:10–11, 13 (NASB95) Back
10For there are many rebellious men, empty
talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11who
must be silenced because they are upsetting whole families, teaching things
they should not teach for the sake of sordid gain.
13This testimony is true. For this reason
reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,
Titus 1:10-11, 13 (WEB) Back
10 For there are also many unruly men,
vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,
11 whose mouths must be stopped; men who
overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest
gain’s sake.
13 This testimony is true. For this cause,
reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Titus 3:10 (ESV) Back
10As for a person who stirs up division,
after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him,
Titus 3:10 (KJ3) Back
10 Reject a heretical man after a
first and second admonition,
Titus 3:10 (NASB95) Back
10Reject a factious man after a first and
second warning,
Titus 3:10 (WEB) Back
10 Avoid a factious man after a first and
second warning,
Matthew 18:15–17 (ESV) Back
15“If your brother sins against you, go and
tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have
gained your brother. 16But if he does not listen, take one or two others
along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or
three witnesses. 17If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the
church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a
Gentile and a tax collector.
Matthew 18:15-17 (KJ3) Back
15¶ But if your brother sin against
you, go and reprove him between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have
gained your brother.
16 But if he does not hear, take
one or two more with you, “so that on the mouth of two or three witnesses every
word may stand”.†
17 But if he refuses to hear them,
tell it to the assembly. And if he also refuses to hear the assembly,
let him be to you as the pagan and the tax collector.
Matthew 18:15–17 (NASB95) Back
15“If your brother sins, go and show him his
fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16“But if
he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth
of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed. 17“If he refuses to listen to them, tell it
to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to
you as a Gentile and a tax collector.
Matthew 18:15-17 (WEB) Back
15 “If your
brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If
he listens to you, you have gained back your brother.
16 But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two more with you,
that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.✡
17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell
it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you
as a Gentile or a tax collector.
1 Timothy 1:19–20 (ESV) Back
19holding faith and a good conscience. By
rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, 20among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander,
whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.
1 Timothy 1:19-20 (KJ3) Back
19 having faith and a good
conscience, which certain ones thrusting away, made shipwreck concerning
the faith,
20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander,
whom I gave over to Satan, that they may be taught not to blaspheme.
1 Timothy 1:19–20 (NASB95) Back
19keeping faith and a good conscience, which
some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith. 20Among
these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that
they will be taught not to blaspheme.
1 Timothy 1:19-20 (WEB) Back
19 holding faith and a good conscience; which
some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;
20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I
delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
Revelation 2:2, 14–15, 20 (ESV) Back
2“ ‘I know your works, your toil and your
patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have
tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be
false.
14But I have a few things against you: you
have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a
stumbling block before the sons of Israel, so that they might eat food
sacrificed to idols and practice sexual immorality. 15So also you have some who hold the
teaching of the Nicolaitans.
20But I have this against you, that you
tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and
seducing my servants to practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed
to idols.
Revelation 2:2, 14-15, 20 (KJ3) Back
2 I know your works, and your
labor, and your patience, and that you cannot bear evil ones; and you
tried the ones pretending to be apostles and are not, and found them
to be liars.
14 But I have a few things against
you, that you have there some holding the teachings of Balaam, who
taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the sons of
15 So you also have some holding
the teaching of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
20 But I have a few things against
you, that you allow the woman Jezebel to teach, the one saying herself to
be a prophetess, and to cause My slaves to go astray, and to commit
fornication, and to eat idol sacrifices.
Revelation 2:2, 14–15, 20 (NASB95) Back
2‘I know your deeds and your toil and
perseverance, and that you cannot tolerate evil men, and you put to the test
those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and you found them to be
false;
14‘But I have a few things against you,
because you have there some who hold the teaching of Balaam, who kept teaching
Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, to eat things
sacrificed to idols and to commit acts of immorality. 15‘So you also have some who in the same way
hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans.
20‘But I have this against you, that you
tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, and she teaches and
leads My bond-servants astray so that they commit acts of immorality and eat
things sacrificed to idols.
Revelation 2:2, 14-15, 20 (WEB) Back
2 “I know your
works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you can’t tolerate evil men,
and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found
them false.
14 But I have a few things against you,
because you have there some who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak
to throw a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things
sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality.
15 So you also have some who hold to the teaching of the
Nicolaitans likewise.†
20 But I have this against you, that you tolerate your§ woman, Jezebel, who calls herself a
prophetess. She teaches and seduces my servants to commit sexual immorality,
and to eat things sacrificed to idols.
Revelation 3:9 (ESV) Back
9Behold, I will make those of the synagogue
of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—behold, I will make
them come and bow down before your feet and they will learn that I have loved
you.
Revelation 3:9 (KJ3) Back
9 Behold, I give out of the
synagogue of Satan the ones saying themselves to be Jews, and they are
not, but they lie. Behold, I will make them come and prostrate themselves
before your feet, and they shall know that I loved you.
Revelation 3:9 (NASB95) Back
9‘Behold, I will cause those of the
synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—I will make
them come and bow down at your feet, and make them know that I have loved you.
Revelation 3:9 (WEB) Back
9 Behold, I give some of the synagogue
of Satan, of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but lie. Behold, I
will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have
loved you.
Deuteronomy 13:6–12 (ESV) Back
6“If your brother, the son of your mother,
or your son or your daughter or the wife you embrace or your friend who is as
your own soul entices you secretly, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods,’
which neither you nor your fathers have known, 7some of the gods of the peoples who are
around you, whether near you or far off from you, from the one end of the earth
to the other, 8you shall not yield to him or listen to him, nor
shall your eye pity him, nor shall you spare him, nor shall you conceal him. 9But you
shall kill him. Your hand shall be first against him to put him to death, and
afterward the hand of all the people. 10You shall stone him to death with stones,
because he sought to draw you away from the Lord your God, who brought you out
of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 11And all Israel shall hear and fear and
never again do any such wickedness as this among you. 12“If you hear in one of your cities, which
the Lord your God is giving you to dwell there,
Deuteronomy 13:6-12 (KJ3) Back
6¶ If your brother, your mother’s
son, or your son, or your daughter, or the wife of your bosom, or your friend
who is as your own soul, shall entice you secretly, saying, Let us go
and serve other gods, which you have not known, you and your fathers,
7 of the gods of the people around
you, those near you or far off from you, from one end of the earth even
to the other end of the earth,
8 you shall not consent to him,
and not listen to him, and not shall your eye have pity on him, and not shall
you spare, and not shall you hide him.
9 But killing you shall kill him;
your hand shall be first upon him to cause him to die, and the hand of all the
people last.
10 And you shall stone him with
stones, and he shall die, for he has sought to drive you away from Jehovah your
God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slaves.
11 And all Israel shall hear and
fear, and shall not again do any such an evil thing as this among you.
12¶ If, in one of your cities which
Jehovah your God is giving you to live in, you hear one saying,
Deuteronomy 13:6–12 (NASB95) Back
6“If your brother, your mother’s son, or
your son or daughter, or the wife you cherish, or your friend who is as your
own soul, entice you secretly, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods’ (whom
neither you nor your fathers have known, 7of the gods of the peoples who are around
you, near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other end), 8you
shall not yield to him or listen to him; and your eye shall not pity him, nor
shall you spare or conceal him. 9“But you shall surely kill him; your hand
shall be first against him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all
the people. 10“So you shall stone him to death because he has
sought to seduce you from the Lord your God who brought you out from the land
of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 11“Then all Israel will hear and be afraid,
and will never again do such a wicked thing among you. 12“If you hear in one of your cities, which
the Lord your God is giving you to live in, anyone saying that
Deuteronomy 13:6-12 (WEB) Back
6 If your brother, the son of your
mother, or your son, or your daughter, or the wife of your bosom, or your
friend, who is as your own soul, entices you secretly, saying, “Let’s go and
serve other gods,” which you have not known, you, nor your fathers;
7 of the gods of the peoples who are around
you, near to you, or far off from you, from the one end of the earth even to
the other end of the earth;
8 you shall not consent to him, nor listen to
him; neither shall your eye pity him, neither shall you spare, neither shall
you conceal him;
9 but you shall surely kill him. Your hand shall
be first on him to put him to death, and afterwards the hands of all the
people.
10 You shall stone him to death with stones,
because he has sought to draw you away from Yahweh your God, who brought you
out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
11 All Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall
not do any more wickedness like this among you.
12 If you shall hear about one of your
cities, which Yahweh your God gives you to dwell there, that
Romans 13:3–4 (ESV) Back
3For rulers are not a terror to good
conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority?
Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, 4for he is God’s servant for your good. But
if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is
the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer.
Romans 13:3-4 (KJ3) Back
3 For the rulers are not a terror
to good works, but to the bad ones. And do you desire not to fear the
authority? Do the good, and you will have praise from it;
4 for it is a servant of God to
you for the good. But if you do the bad things, be afraid; for it does
not bear the sword in vain; for it is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to
the one practicing bad things.
Romans 13:3–4 (NASB95) Back
3For rulers are not a cause of fear for
good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what
is good and you will have praise from the same; 4for it is a minister of God to you for
good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for
nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one
who practices evil.
Romans 13:3-4 (WEB) Back
3 For rulers are not a terror to the good
work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that
which is good, and you will have praise from the same,
4 for he is a servant of God to you for good.
But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in
vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
2 John 10–11 (ESV) Back
10If anyone comes to you and does not bring
this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, 11for
whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.
2 John 10-11 (KJ3) Back
10¶ If anyone comes to you and does
not bear this doctrine, do not receive him into the house, and do not speak a
greeting to him.
11 For the one speaking a
greeting shares in his evil works.
2 John 10–11 (NASB95) Back
10If anyone comes to you and does not bring
this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not give him a greeting; 11for the
one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds.
2 John 10-11 (WEB) Back
10 If anyone comes to you, and doesn’t bring
this teaching, don’t receive him into your house, and don’t welcome him,
11 for he who welcomes him participates in his
evil deeds.
Ezra 7:23–28 (ESV) Back
23Whatever is decreed by the God of heaven,
let it be done in full for the house of the God of heaven, lest his wrath be
against the realm of the king and his sons. 24We also notify you that it shall not be
lawful to impose tribute, custom, or toll on anyone of the priests, the
Levites, the singers, the doorkeepers, the temple servants, or other servants
of this house of God. 25“And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your
God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges who may judge all the
people in the province Beyond the River, all such as know the laws of your God.
And those who do not know them, you shall teach. 26Whoever will not obey the law of your God
and the law of the king, let judgment be strictly executed on him, whether for
death or for banishment or for confiscation of his goods or for imprisonment.” 27Blessed
be the Lord, the God of our fathers, who put such a thing as this into the
heart of the king, to beautify the house of the Lord that is in Jerusalem, 28and who
extended to me his steadfast love before the king and his counselors, and
before all the king’s mighty officers. I took courage, for the hand of the Lord
my God was on me, and I gathered leading men from Israel to go up with me.
Ezra 7:23-28 (KJ3) Back
23 Whatever is commanded by the God
of Heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of Heaven. For
why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?
24 And, we make known to you that
in regard to any of the priests and the Levites, singers, gatekeepers,
temple-slaves, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to
impose toll, taxes, or forced labor on them.
25 And you, Ezra, according to the
wisdom of your God in that is your hand, you appoint judges and
magistrates who may judge all the people who are Beyond the River; all
who know the laws of your God; and those who do not know, you cause to know.
26 And whoever will not do the Law
of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be made diligently on him,
whether to death, or to exile, or to confiscation of goods, or imprisonment.
27¶ Blessed be Jehovah, the
God of our fathers, who has put this in the king’s heart, to beautify the house
of Jehovah in Jerusalem.
28 And He has extended mercy
to me before the king and his counselors, and before all the king’s mighty
leaders. And I was made strong, as the hand of Jehovah my God was on me.
And I gathered out of Israel chief men to go up with me.
Ezra 7:23–28 (NASB95) Back
23“Whatever is commanded by the God of
heaven, let it be done with zeal for the house of the God of heaven, so that
there will not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons. 24“We
also inform you that it is not allowed to impose tax, tribute or toll on any of
the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, Nethinim or servants of this house
of God. 25“You, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God
which is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges that they may judge all
the people who are in the province beyond the River, even all those who know
the laws of your God; and you may teach anyone who is ignorant of them. 26“Whoever
will not observe the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be
executed upon him strictly, whether for death or for banishment or for
confiscation of goods or for imprisonment.” 27Blessed be the Lord, the God of our
fathers, who has put such a thing as this in the king’s heart, to adorn the
house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem, 28and has extended lovingkindness to me
before the king and his counselors and before all the king’s mighty princes.
Thus I was strengthened according to the hand of the Lord my God upon me, and I
gathered leading men from Israel to go up with me.
Ezra 7:23-28 (WEB) Back
23 Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven,
let it be done exactly for the house of the God of heaven; for why should there
be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?
24 Also we inform you that it shall not
be lawful to impose tribute, custom, or toll, on any of the priests, Levites,
singers, gatekeepers, temple servants, or laborers of this house of God.
25 You, Ezra, according to the wisdom of
your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges, who may judge
all the people who are beyond the River, who all know the laws of your God; and
teach him who doesn’t know them.
26
Whoever will not do the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment
be executed on him with all diligence, whether it is to death, or to
banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
27 Blessed be Yahweh, the God of our
fathers, who has put such a thing as this in the king’s heart, to beautify
Yahweh’s house which is in Jerusalem;
28 and has extended loving kindness to me
before the king and his counselors, and before all the king’s mighty princes. I
was strengthened according to Yahweh my God’s hand on me, and I gathered
together chief men out of Israel to go up with me.
Revelation 17:12, 16–17 (ESV) Back
12And the ten horns that you saw are ten
kings who have not yet received royal power, but they are to receive authority
as kings for one hour, together with the beast.
16And the ten horns that you saw, they and
the beast will hate the prostitute. They will make her desolate and naked, and
devour her flesh and burn her up with fire, 17for God has put it into their hearts to
carry out his purpose by being of one mind and handing over their royal power
to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.
Revelation 17:12, 16-17 (KJ3) Back
12 And the ten horns you saw are
ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive authority as
kings one hour with the beast.
16 And the ten horns which you saw
on the beast, these will hate the harlot, and will make her desolated and
naked. And they will eat her flesh, and will burn her up with fire.
17 For God gave into their hearts
to do His mind, and to act in one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast,
until the words of God shall be fulfilled.
Revelation 17:12, 16–17 (NASB95) Back
12“The ten horns which you saw are ten kings
who have not yet received a kingdom, but they receive authority as kings with
the beast for one hour.
16“And the ten horns which you saw, and the
beast, these will hate the harlot and will make her desolate and naked, and
will eat her flesh and will burn her up with fire. 17“For God has put it in their hearts to
execute His purpose by having a common purpose, and by giving their kingdom to
the beast, until the words of God will be fulfilled.
Revelation 17:12, 16-17 (WEB) Back
12 The ten horns that you saw are ten kings who
have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority as kings, with the
beast, for one hour.
16 The ten horns which you saw, and the beast,
these will hate the prostitute, will make her desolate, will strip her naked,
will eat her flesh, and will burn her utterly with fire.
17 For God has put in their hearts to do what
he has in mind, to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast,
until the words of God should be accomplished.
Nehemiah 13:15, 17, 21–22, 25, 30 (ESV) Back
15In those days I saw in Judah people
treading winepresses on the Sabbath, and bringing in heaps of grain and loading
them on donkeys, and also wine, grapes, figs, and all kinds of loads, which
they brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. And I warned them on the day
when they sold food.
17Then I confronted the nobles of Judah and
said to them, “What is this evil thing that you are doing, profaning the
Sabbath day?
21But I warned them and said to them, “Why
do you lodge outside the wall? If you do so again, I will lay hands on you.”
From that time on they did not come on the Sabbath. 22Then I commanded the Levites that they
should purify themselves and come and guard the gates, to keep the Sabbath day
holy. Remember this also in my favor, O my God, and spare me according to the
greatness of your steadfast love.
25And I confronted them and cursed them and
beat some of them and pulled out their hair. And I made them take oath in the
name of God, saying, “You shall not give your daughters to their sons, or take
their daughters for your sons or for yourselves.
30Thus I cleansed them from everything
foreign, and I established the duties of the priests and Levites, each in his
work;
Nehemiah 13:15, 17, 21-22, 25, 30 (KJ3) Back
15¶ In those days I saw in Judah
ones treading wine presses on the Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves and loading
asses; and also wine, grapes, and figs, and all burdens, which they brought into
Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. And I testified against them on the day
they sold food.
17 And I contended with the nobles
of Judah and said to them, What is this evil thing that you do, defiling
the Sabbath day?
21 Then I testified against them
and said to them, Why are you staying around the wall? If you do it again,
I will send a hand against you. From that time they did not come on the
Sabbath.
22 And I said to the Levites that
they should be cleansing themselves, and they should come guarding the gates,
to sanctify the Sabbath day. O my God, remember me for this also and spare me
according to the greatness of Your mercy.
25 And I contended with them, and
put a curse on them, and struck some of them, and I plucked their hair.
And I made them swear by the name of God, saying, If you shall give your
daughters to their sons, or and if you take from their daughters to your sons
and for yourselves.
30 And I cleansed them from all
foreign ones, and I made stand watches to the priests and the Levites, each
man in his work,
Nehemiah 13:15, 17, 21–22, 25, 30 (NASB95) Back
15In those days I saw in Judah some who were
treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sacks of grain and
loading them on donkeys, as well as wine, grapes, figs and all kinds of loads,
and they brought them into Jerusalem on the sabbath day. So I admonished them
on the day they sold food.
17Then I reprimanded the nobles of Judah and
said to them, “What is this evil thing you are doing, by profaning the sabbath
day?
21Then I warned them and said to them, “Why
do you spend the night in front of the wall? If you do so again, I will use
force against you.” From that time on they did not come on the sabbath. 22And I
commanded the Levites that they should purify themselves and come as
gatekeepers to sanctify the sabbath day. For this also remember me, O my God,
and have compassion on me according to the greatness of Your lovingkindness.
25So I contended with them and cursed them
and struck some of them and pulled out their hair, and made them swear by God,
“You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take of their daughters
for your sons or for yourselves.
30Thus I purified them from everything
foreign and appointed duties for the priests and the Levites, each in his task,
Nehemiah 13:15, 17, 21-22, 25, 30 (WEB) Back
15 In those days I saw some men treading
wine presses on the Sabbath in Judah, bringing in sheaves, and loading donkeys;
also with wine, grapes, figs, and all kinds of burdens, which they brought into
Jerusalem on the Sabbath day; and I testified against them in the day in which
they sold food.
17 Then I contended with the nobles of Judah,
and said to them, “What evil thing is this that you do, and profane the Sabbath
day?
21 Then I testified against them, and said to
them, “Why do you stay around the wall? If you do so again, I will lay hands on
you.” From that time on, they didn’t come on the Sabbath.
22 I commanded the Levites that they should
purify themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify
the Sabbath day. Remember to me, my God, this also, and spare me according to
the greatness of your loving kindness.
25 I contended with them, and cursed them, and
struck certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God,
“You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take their daughters for
your sons, or for yourselves.
30 Thus I cleansed them from all
foreigners, and appointed duties for the priests and for the Levites, everyone
in his work;
2 Kings 23:5–6, 9, 20–21 (ESV) Back
5And he deposed the priests whom the kings
of Judah had ordained to make offerings in the high places at the cities of
Judah and around Jerusalem; those also who burned incense to Baal, to the sun
and the moon and the constellations and all the host of the heavens. 6And he
brought out the Asherah from the house of the Lord, outside Jerusalem, to the
brook Kidron, and burned it at the brook Kidron and beat it to dust and cast
the dust of it upon the graves of the common people.
9However, the priests of the high places
did not come up to the altar of the Lord in Jerusalem, but they ate unleavened
bread among their brothers.
20And he sacrificed all the priests of the
high places who were there, on the altars, and burned human bones on them. Then
he returned to Jerusalem. 21And the king commanded all the people,
“Keep the Passover to the Lord your God, as it is written in this Book of the
Covenant.”
2 Kings 23:5-6, 9, 20-21 (KJ3) Back
5 And he caused to cease the
idolatrous priests whom the kings of Judah had given place to burn incense
in the high places in the cities of Judah, and in the places around
Jerusalem, and those burning incense to Baal, to the sun, and to the
moon, and to constellations, and to all the host of the heavens.
6 And he brought out the Asherah
from the house of Jehovah to the outside of Jerusalem, to the torrent Kidron,
and burned it at the torrent Kidron, and pulverized it to powder, and
threw the powder of it on the graves of the sons of the people.
9 However the priests of the high
places did not come up to the altar of Jehovah in Jerusalem, but they ate
unleavened bread among their brothers.
20 And he slaughtered all the
priests of the high places who were there by the altars, and burned the
bones of man upon them, and returned to Jerusalem.
21 And the king commanded all the
people, saying, Perform a Passover to Jehovah your God, as it is written in
this book of the covenant.
2 Kings 23:5–6, 9, 20–21 (NASB95) Back
5He did away with the idolatrous priests
whom the kings of Judah had appointed to burn incense in the high places in the
cities of Judah and in the surrounding area of Jerusalem, also those who burned
incense to Baal, to the sun and to the moon and to the constellations and to
all the host of heaven. 6He brought out the Asherah from the house of the
Lord outside Jerusalem to the brook Kidron, and burned it at the brook Kidron,
and ground it to dust, and threw its dust on the graves of the common people.
9Nevertheless the priests of the high
places did not go up to the altar of the Lord in Jerusalem, but they ate
unleavened bread among their brothers.
20All the priests of the high places who
were there he slaughtered on the altars and burned human bones on them; then he
returned to Jerusalem. 21Then the king commanded all the people saying,
“Celebrate the Passover to the Lord your God as it is written in this book of
the covenant.”
2 Kings 23:5-6, 9, 20-21 (WEB) Back
5 He got rid of the idolatrous priests, whom
the kings of Judah had ordained to burn incense in the high places in the
cities of Judah, and in the places around Jerusalem; those also who burned
incense to Baal, to the sun, and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all
the army of the sky.
6 He brought out the Asherah from Yahweh’s
house, outside of Jerusalem, to the brook Kidron, and burned it at the brook
Kidron, and beat it to dust, and cast its dust on the graves of the common
people.
9 Nevertheless the priests of the high places
didn’t come up to Yahweh’s altar in Jerusalem, but they ate unleavened bread
among their brothers.
20 He killed all the priests of the high places
that were there, on the altars, and burned men’s bones on them; and he returned
to Jerusalem.
21 The king commanded all the people,
saying, “Keep the Passover to Yahweh your God, as it is written in this book of
the covenant.”
2 Chronicles 34:33 (ESV) Back
33And Josiah took away all the abominations
from all the territory that belonged to the people of Israel and made all who
were present in Israel serve the Lord their God. All his days they did not turn
away from following the Lord, the God of their fathers.
2 Chronicles 34:33 (KJ3) Back
33 And Josiah removed all the
disgusting things out of all the lands that belonged to the sons of
Israel, and caused everyone who was found in Israel to serve, to serve Jehovah
their God; all his days they did not turn away from following Jehovah, the God
of their fathers.
2 Chronicles 34:33 (NASB95) Back
33Josiah removed all the abominations from
all the lands belonging to the sons of Israel, and made all who were present in
Israel to serve the Lord their God. Throughout his lifetime they did not turn
from following the Lord God of their fathers.
2 Chronicles 34:33 (WEB) Back
33 Josiah took away all the abominations out of
all the countries that belonged to the children of Israel, and made all who
were found in Israel to serve, even to serve Yahweh their God. All his days
they didn’t depart from following Yahweh, the God of their fathers.
2 Chronicles 15:12–13, 16 (ESV) Back
12And they entered into a covenant to seek
the Lord, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and with all their
soul, 13but that whoever would not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, should be put
to death, whether young or old, man or woman.
16Even Maacah, his mother, King Asa removed
from being queen mother because she had made a detestable image for Asherah.
Asa cut down her image, crushed it, and burned it at the brook Kidron.
2 Chronicles 15:12-13, 16 (KJ3) Back
12 And they entered into the
covenant to seek Jehovah the God of their fathers with all their heart and with
all their soul.
13 And everyone who did not seek
after Jehovah the God of Israel was caused to die, from the small even to the
great, from man and to woman.
16 And also Maachah the grandmother
of Asa the king, he removed her from being queen mother, because she had
made a horrible image for an Asherah. And Asa cut down her horrible image, and
crushed and burned it by the torrent Kidron.
2 Chronicles 15:12–13, 16 (NASB95) Back
12They entered into the covenant to seek the
Lord God of their fathers with all their heart and soul; 13and whoever would not seek the Lord God of
Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, man or woman.
16He also removed Maacah, the mother of King
Asa, from the position of queen mother, because she had made a horrid image as
an Asherah, and Asa cut down her horrid image, crushed it and burned it at the
brook Kidron.
2 Chronicles 15:12-13, 16 (WEB) Back
12 They entered into the covenant to seek
Yahweh, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and with all their soul;
13 and that whoever would not seek Yahweh, the
God of Israel, should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or
woman.
16 Also Maacah, the mother of Asa the
king, he removed from being queen, because she had made an abominable image for
an Asherah; so Asa cut down her image, ground it into dust, and burned it at
the brook Kidron.
Daniel 3:29 (ESV) Back
29Therefore I make a decree: Any people,
nation, or language that speaks anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach,
and Abednego shall be torn limb from limb, and their houses laid in ruins, for
there is no other god who is able to rescue in this way.”
Daniel 3:29 (KJ3) Back
29 And a decree is set out by me,
that every people, nation, and language who speak anything amiss about the God
of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, he will be made into members, and his
house shall be made an outhouse. Because there is no other God who is able to
deliver like this.
Daniel 3:29 (NASB95) Back
29“Therefore I make a decree that any
people, nation or tongue that speaks anything offensive against the God of Shadrach,
Meshach and Abed-nego shall be torn limb from limb and their houses reduced to
a rubbish heap, inasmuch as there is no other god who is able to deliver in
this way.”
Daniel 3:29 (WEB) Back
29 Therefore I make a decree, that every
people, nation, and language, which speak anything evil against the God of
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall
be made a dunghill; because there is no other god who is able to deliver like
this.”
1 Timothy 2:2 (ESV) Back
2for kings and all who are in high
positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in
every way.
1 Timothy 2:2 (KJ3) Back
2 for kings and all the ones being
in preeminence, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and
dignity.
1 Timothy 2:2 (NASB95) Back
2for kings and all who are in authority, so
that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
1 Timothy 2:2 (WEB) Back
2 for kings and all who are in high places;
that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
Isaiah 49:23 (ESV) Back
23Kings shall be your foster fathers, and
their queens your nursing mothers. With their faces to the ground they shall
bow down to you, and lick the dust of your feet. Then you will know that I am
the Lord; those who wait for me shall not be put to shame.”
Isaiah 49:23 (KJ3) Back
23 And kings shall be supporting
you, and their princesses ones nursing you. They shall bow to you, faces
down to the earth, and lick up the dust of your feet. And you shall know
that I am Jehovah, by whom they who wait for Me shall not be ashamed.
Isaiah 49:23 (NASB95) Back
23“Kings will be your guardians, And their
princesses your nurses. They will bow down to you with their faces to the earth
And lick the dust of your feet; And you will know that I am the Lord; Those who
hopefully wait for Me will not be put to shame.
Isaiah 49:23 (WEB) Back
23 Kings shall
be your foster fathers,
Zechariah 13:2–3 (ESV) Back
2“And on that day, declares the Lord of
hosts, I will cut off the names of the idols from the land, so that they shall
be remembered no more. And also I will remove from the land the prophets and
the spirit of uncleanness. 3And if anyone again prophesies, his father
and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not live, for you speak
lies in the name of the Lord.’ And his father and mother who bore him shall
pierce him through when he prophesies.
Zechariah 13:2-3 (KJ3) Back
2 And it shall be in that day, a
statement of Jehovah of Hosts, I will cut off the names of the idols out of the
land, and they shall not be remembered again. And I also will cause the
prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land.
3 And it shall be when any shall
prophesy again, and his father and his mother who gave him birth shall say to
him then, You shall not live, for you speak lies in the name of Jehovah. And
his father and his mother who gave him birth shall pierce him when he
prophesies.
Zechariah 13:2–3 (NASB95) Back
2“It will come about in that day,” declares
the Lord of hosts, “that I will cut off the names of the idols from the land,
and they will no longer be remembered; and I will also remove the prophets and
the unclean spirit from the land. 3“And if anyone still prophesies, then his
father and mother who gave birth to him will say to him, ‘You shall not live,
for you have spoken falsely in the name of the Lord’; and his father and mother
who gave birth to him will pierce him through when he prophesies.
Zechariah 13:2-3 (WEB) Back
2 It will come to pass in that day, says
Yahweh of Armies, that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land,
and they will be remembered no more. I will also cause the prophets and the
spirit of impurity to pass out of the land.
3 It will happen that, when anyone still
prophesies, then his father and his mother who bore him will tell him, ‘You
must die, because you speak lies in Yahweh’s name;’ and his father and his
mother who bore him will stab him when he prophesies.
Footnotes
Colossians 2:21 (ESV) Back
21“Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not
touch”
Colossians 2:21 (KJ3) Back
21 Touch not, taste not, handle
not,
Colossians 2:21 (NASB95) Back
21“Do not handle, do not taste, do not
touch!”
Colossians 2:21 (WEB) Back
21“Don’t handle, nor taste, nor touch”
Romans 13:2 (ESV) Back
2Therefore whoever resists the authorities
resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
Romans 13:2 (KJ3) Back
2 So that the one resisting
authority has opposed the ordinance of God, and the ones opposing will
receive judgment to themselves.
Romans 13:2 (NASB95) Back
2Therefore whoever resists authority has
opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive
condemnation upon themselves.
Romans 13:2 (WEB) Back
2 Therefore he who resists the authority,
withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to
themselves judgment.
Ezra 7:24 (ESV) Back
24We also notify you that it shall not be
lawful to impose tribute, custom, or toll on anyone of the priests, the
Levites, the singers, the doorkeepers, the temple servants, or other servants
of this house of God.
Ezra 7:24 (KJ3) Back
24 And, we make known to you that
in regard to any of the priests and the Levites, singers, gatekeepers,
temple-slaves, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose
toll, taxes, or forced labor on them.
Ezra 7:24 (NASB95) Back
24“We also inform you that it is not allowed
to impose tax, tribute or toll on any of the priests, Levites, singers,
doorkeepers, Nethinim or servants of this house of God.
Ezra 7:24 (WEB) Back
24 Also we inform you that it shall not be lawful to impose tribute, custom, or toll, on any of the priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, temple servants, or laborers of this house of God.