The Third Epistle General of John

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Translation in British English 1:1 The elder to the dearly beloved Gaius, whom I cherish in the truth. 1:2 Beloved, my foremost desire is that you may thrive and enjoy good health, just as your soul flourishes. 1:3 Great was my joy when brethren arrived bearing witness to your fidelity to the truth, living as […]

The General Epistle of James

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]