The Second Epistle General of John

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Translation in British English 1:1 The elder addresses the chosen lady and her offspring, whom I cherish in sincerity; and not only I, but also all who acknowledge the truth; 1:2 For the sake of the truth, which resides within us and will be with us eternally. 1:3 May grace, mercy, and peace be with […]

The Second Epistle to Timothy British Translation

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Translation in British English 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the decree of God, in line with the promise of life that exists in Christ Jesus, 1:2 To Timothy, my much-loved son: May grace, mercy, and peace be yours, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1:3 I give thanks to […]

The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians, Philippians Translation

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Translation in British English 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the holy ones in Christ Jesus at Philippi, along with the overseers and deacons: 1:2 May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1:3 I give thanks to my God at every […]

The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians | Galatians Translation

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Translation in British English 1:1 Paul, an apostle not through human commission nor from human authority, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead. 1:2 Alongside all the brethren with me, to the congregations of Galatia: 1:3 May grace and peace be yours from God the Father, and from […]

Luke, Gospel of | Translation of Luke

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The Gospel According to Saint Luke 1:1 Given the numerous accounts undertaken to chronicle the beliefs we hold most dear, 1:2 as passed down to us by those who, from the outset, were direct witnesses and stewards of the Word, 1:3 I too have decided, after a comprehensive study from the beginning, to write an […]

Matthew, Gospel of

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The Gospel According to Saint Matthew 1:1 This is the record of Jesus Christ’s lineage, the descendant of David, the scion of Abraham. 1:2 Abraham fathered Isaac; Isaac fathered Jacob; Jacob fathered Judah and his siblings; 1:3 Judah fathered Pharez and Zarah with Tamar; Pharez fathered Hezron; Hezron fathered Ram; 1:4 Ram fathered Amminadab; Amminadab […]

Book of Numbers

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Numbers 1:1 And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the meeting tent, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they had come out of Egypt, saying, 1:2 “Count all the assembly of the Israelites by their clans and families, recording the name of every […]