The Second Epistle of Peter

Traditional-Byzantine–Saint-Peter–Iconography

Translation in British English 1:1 Simon Peter, servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have attained a faith of equal value to ours, through the righteousness of God and our Redeemer, Jesus Christ: 1:2 May grace and peace be richly multiplied to you, through your knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. […]

The First Epistle General of Peter, translation Peter

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Translation in British English 1:1 Peter, an emissary of Jesus Christ, to the dispersed faithful in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 1:2 Chosen in accord with God the Father’s prescience, through a sanctifying spirit, for obedience and the sprinkling of Jesus Christ’s blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. 1:3 Praised be the […]

The General Epistle of James

12th-century-icon–Saint-James–Asinou-Monastery

Translation in British English 1:1 James, a servant of both God and the Lord Jesus Christ, extends greetings to the twelve tribes dispersed abroad. 1:2 My dear brethren, consider yourselves fortunate when faced with a variety of trials; 1:3 recognizing that the testing of your faith fosters endurance. 1:4 Allow endurance to fully develop, so […]

The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans | Book of Romans

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Translation from the original Greek text 1:1 Paul, a bondman of Jesus Christ, summoned as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 1:2 A gospel foretold by his prophets in the sacred writings, 1:3 About his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born from the lineage of David according to the flesh; […]

Acts of the Apostles

15th-century Byzantine-Pentecost masterpiece, Christian Museum, Athens

The Acts of the Apostles 1:1 In my initial composition, O Theophilus, I chronicled everything Jesus embarked upon, both in action and teaching, 1:2 up to the moment of His ascension, after imparting His commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen. 1:3 Following His suffering, He presented Himself alive with numerous […]

Mark, Gospel of | Bishop Maximos Pafilis translation

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The Gospel According to Saint Mark 1:1 At the outset, the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, began; 1:2 As foretold by the prophets, “Behold, I send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way.” 1:3 A voice cries in the wilderness, “Prepare the way for the Lord, make his […]

Judges

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Judges 1:1 Following Joshua’s passing, the Israelite tribes sought guidance from the LORD, inquiring, “Which of us should first march against the Canaanites to battle them?” 1:2 The LORD answered, “Judah shall lead. I have given the land into their control.” 1:3 Judah then said to Simeon, his sibling, “Join me in my territory to […]

Joshua Translation

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Joshua 1:1 Following the demise of Moses, the LORD’s servant, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua, son of Nun, Moses’ aide, saying, 1:2 Moses, My servant, has passed away; now then, arise, cross over this Jordan, you and all the people, to the land that I am bestowing upon them, the […]