KJV - 14 Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

KJV - 1 Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.

3 Because I will publish the name of the Lord: ascribe ye greatness unto our God. 4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

ESV - 1 "Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak, and let the earth hear the words of my mouth.

3 For I will proclaim the name of the LORD; ascribe greatness to our God! 4 "The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.

GNT (verses in context) - "The Song of Moses" - 1 "Earth and sky, hear my words, listen closely to what I say. 2 My teaching will fall like drops of rain and form on the earth like dew. My words will fall like showers on young plants, like gentle rain on tender grass. 3 I will praise the name of the LORD, and his people will tell of his greatness. 4 "The LORD is your mighty defender, perfect and just in all his ways; Your God is faithful and true; he does what is right and fair. 5 But you are unfaithful, unworthy to be his people, a sinful and deceitful nation. 6 Is this the way you should treat the LORD, you foolish, senseless people? He is your father, your Creator, he made you into a nation.

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KJV - 5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

ESV - 5 For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

GNT (verses in context) - "A Hymn of Praise" - 3 Acknowledge that the LORD is God. He made us, and we belong to him; we are his people, we are his flock. 4 Enter the Temple gates with thanksgiving; go into its courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise him. 5 The LORD is good; his love is eternal and his faithfulness lasts forever.

• The Book of Psalms
  • Bible dictionary explanations of this book of the Bible at http://www.bibletexts.com/glossary/psa.htm.
  • Topical index of other resources for this book of the Bible at http://www.bibletexts.com/topical.htm#psa.

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KJV - 1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

ESV - 1 Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!

GNT (verses in context) - "A Song of Praise" - 1 Come, let us praise the LORD! Let us sing for joy to God, who protects us! 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and sing joyful songs of praise. 3 For the LORD is a mighty God, a mighty king over all the gods. 4 He rules over the whole earth, from the deepest caves to the highest hills. 5 He rules over the sea, which he made; the land also, which he himself formed. 6 Come, let us bow down and worship him; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! 7 He is our God; we are the people he cares for, the flock for which he provides.

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KJV - 1 In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. 2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. 3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.

5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.

ESV - 1 In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! 2 Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! 3 For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me;

5 Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O LORD, faithful God.

GNT (verses in context) - "A Prayer of Trust in God" - 1 I come to you, LORD, for protection; never let me be defeated. You are a righteous God; save me, I pray! 2 Hear me! Save me now! Be my refuge to protect me; my defense to save me. 3 You are my refuge and defense; guide me and lead me as you have promised. 4 Keep me safe from the trap that has been set for me; shelter me from danger. 5 I place myself in your care. You will save me, LORD; you are a faithful God. 6 You hate those who worship false gods, but I trust in you. 7 I will be glad and rejoice because of your constant love. You see my suffering; you know my trouble. 8 You have not let my enemies capture me; you have given me freedom to go where I wish.

• Psa 31:5
• Luk 23:46

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KJV - 9 And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the Lord which saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee: 10 I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant;…

11 Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children.

24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. 26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. 27 And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. 28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

30 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

ESV - 9 And Jacob said, "O God of my father Abraham and God of my father Isaac, O LORD who said to me, 'Return to your country and to your kindred, that I may do you good,' 10 I am not worthy of the least of all the deeds of steadfast love and all the faithfulness that you have shown to your servant,...

11 Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I fear him, that he may come and attack me, the mothers with the children.

24 And Jacob was left alone. And a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day. 25 When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, and Jacob's hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 26 Then he said, "Let me go, for the day has broken." But Jacob said, "I will not let you go unless you bless me." 27 And he said to him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Jacob." 28 Then he said, "Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed."

30 So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, "For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered."

GNT (verses in context) - "Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau" - 9 Then Jacob prayed, "God of my grandfather Abraham and God of my father Isaac, hear me! You told me, LORD, to go back to my land and to my relatives, and you would make everything go well for me. 10 I am not worth all the kindness and faithfulness that you have shown me, your servant. I crossed the Jordan with nothing but a walking stick, and now I have come back with these two groups. 11 Save me, I pray, from my brother Esau. I am afraid -- afraid that he is coming to attack us and destroy us all, even the women and children. 12 Remember that you promised to make everything go well for me and to give me more descendants than anyone could count, as many as the grains of sand along the seashore."

"Jacob Wrestles at Peniel" - 22 That same night Jacob got up, took his two wives, his two concubines, and his eleven children, and crossed the Jabbok River. 23 After he had sent them across, he also sent across all that he owned, 24 but he stayed behind, alone. Then a man came and wrestled with him until just before daybreak. 25 When the man saw that he was not winning the struggle, he hit Jacob on the hip, and it was thrown out of joint. 26 The man said, "Let me go; daylight is coming." "I won't, unless you bless me," Jacob answered. 27 "What is your name?" the man asked. "Jacob," he answered. 28 The man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob. You have struggled with God and with men, and you have won; so your name will be Israel." 29 Jacob said, "Now tell me your name." But he answered, "Why do you want to know my name?" Then he blessed Jacob. 30 Jacob said, "I have seen God face-to-face, and I am still alive"; so he named the place Peniel. 31 The sun rose as Jacob was leaving Peniel, and he was limping because of his hip. 32 Even today the descendants of Israel do not eat the muscle which is on the hip joint, because it was on this muscle that Jacob was hit.

• Gen 32:26-29
• S&H 308:16-309:23
• S&H 589:4
• To explore additional references in S&H and elsewhere, see
• "Jacob" at http://www.bibletexts.com/sh/people/jacob.htm
• "Israel" at http://www.bibletexts.com/sh/people/israel.htm
• "Peniel" at http://www.bibletexts.com/glossary/peniel.htm

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KJV - 25 …the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

ESV - 25 ...the righteous is established forever.

GNT (verses in context) - "Solomon's Proverbs" - 20 A good man's words are like pure silver; a wicked man's ideas are worthless. 21 A good man's words will benefit many people, but you can kill yourself with stupidity. 22 It is the LORD's blessing that makes you wealthy. Hard work can make you no richer. 23 It is foolish to enjoy doing wrong. Intelligent people take pleasure in wisdom. 24 The righteous get what they want, but the wicked will get what they fear most. 25 Storms come, and the wicked are blown away, but honest people are always safe.

• The Book of Proverbs
  • Bible dictionary explanations of this book of the Bible at http://www.bibletexts.com/glossary/pro.htm.
  • Topical index of other resources for this book of the Bible at http://www.bibletexts.com/topical.htm#pro.

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KJV - 17 …Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

ESV - 17 ...Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

GNT (verses in context) - "Jesus Begins His Work in Galilee" - 17 From that time Jesus began to preach his message: "Turn away from your sins, because the Kingdom of heaven is near!"

• Mat 4:17 - Repent...
• To explore additional references to "Repentance" in the Bible and other writings, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/r.htm#repent
• To explore "Repentance" in the context of the Lord's Prayer's "May your Kingdom come, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/prayer2.htm#2d1
• To explore other relevant web pages, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/morals-ethics.htm.
• Mat 4:17 - kingdom ... at hand
  • To explore additional references, browse "Kingdom .. at hand" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/k.htm#kingdom-at-hand.
• Correlative passages:
  • "Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom..." (Psa 143:1,13)
  • "The kingdom of God has come to you." (Luk 10:20)
  • "The kingdom of God is within you." (Luk 17:20,21)
  • "The Kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the Good News!" (Mar 1:15)
  • See also http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/prayer2.htm.

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KJV - 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

ESV - 6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

GNT (verses in context) - "True Happiness" - 3 "Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them! 4 "Happy are those who mourn; God will comfort them! 5 "Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what God has promised! 6 "Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires; God will satisfy them fully! 7 "Happy are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them! 8 "Happy are the pure in heart; they will see God! 9 "Happy are those who work for peace; God will call them his children!

• Mat 5:6
  • Luk 6:21,25
  • Luk 18:9-14
  • Joh 6:35
  • Mis 235:18
  • Ret 31:9
  • My 15:26-3
• Mat 5:8 - pure in heart
  • Psa 24:3-5
  • Phi 4:8
  • 1Ti 1:5; 3:8,9; 4:12
  • 2Ti 1:3; 2:22
  • Heb 10:22
  • Jam 3:17
  • 1Pe 1:22
  • 1Jo 3:2,3
  • S&H 241:27
  • S&H 324:4
  • S&H 337:14
  • S&H 341:8
  • Mis 15:6
  • Mis 168:12
  • Mis 184:29-4
  • Mis 354:15
  • Mis 360:32
  • Ret 26:22
  • Pul 35:9
  • '01 26:14-21
  • My 34:1-7
  • My 187:11-17
• Mat 5:8 - see God
• Gen 32:30
• Exo 24:9-11
• Jud 13:21-24
• Job 19:25,26
• Psa 17:15
• Mat 5:8
• Joh 1:18
• 1Jo 4:12
• 3Jo 1:11
• S&H 300:28
• S&H 320:24-3
• S&H 330:11
• Un 55:17
• Pul 3:18-20
• No 27:23-26
• My 132:16
• My 218:4

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KJV - 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And [But] the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

ESV - 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.' 13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."

GNT (verses in context) - "The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector" - 9 Jesus also told this parable to people who were sure of their own goodness and despised everybody else. 10 "Once there were two men who went up to the Temple to pray: one was a Pharisee, the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood apart by himself and prayed, "I thank you, God, that I am not greedy, dishonest, or an adulterer, like everybody else. I thank you that I am not like that tax collector over there. 12 I fast two days a week, and I give you one tenth of all my income.' 13 But the tax collector stood at a distance and would not even raise his face to heaven, but beat on his breast and said, "God, have pity on me, a sinner!' 14 I tell you," said Jesus, "the tax collector, and not the Pharisee, was in the right with God when he went home. For everyone who makes himself great will be humbled, and everyone who humbles himself will be made great."

• The Gospel of Luke
  • Bible dictionary explanations of this book of the Bible at http://www.bibletexts.com/glossary/luk.htm.
  • Topical index of other resources for this book of the Bible at http://www.bibletexts.com/topical.htm#luk.
• Luk 18:9-14 - the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector
  • See also http://www.bibletexts.com/texts/parables.htm#pharisee-and-publican
• Luk 18:9
• Rom 10:3
• Luk 18:11,12
• Isa 58:2,3
• Luk 18:11
• S&H 9:1
• Luk 18:12
• Mat 23:23
• Luk 18:13 - KJV wording: and the - corrected wording: but the - (based on a needed correction of the KJV's Greek text)
• Luk 18:13 - omit KJV wording: upon - (based on a needed correction of the KJV's Greek text)
• Luk 18:13
• Psa 51:3,19
• Luk 18:14 - humble..exalted
• To explore additional references, browse "Humble..exalted" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/h.htm#humble-exalted.

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KJV - 1 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

ESV - 1 O LORD, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill? 2 He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart;

GNT (verses in context) - "What God Requires" - 1 LORD, who may enter your Temple? Who may worship on Zion, your sacred hill? 2 A person who obeys God in everything and always does what is right, whose words are true and sincere, 3 and who does not slander others. He does no wrong to his friends nor spreads rumors about his neighbors. 4 He despises those whom God rejects, but honors those who obey the LORD. He always does what he promises, no matter how much it may cost. 5 He makes loans without charging interest and cannot be bribed to testify against the innocent. Whoever does these things will always be secure.

• Psa 15:1,2
• My 33:15
• My 228:23

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KJV - 5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God: 6 Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:

ESV - 5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, 6 who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever;

GNT (verses in context) - "In Praise of God the Savior" - 5 Happy is the man who has the God of Jacob to help him and who depends on the LORD his God, 6 the Creator of heaven, earth, and sea, and all that is in them. He always keeps his promises; 7 he judges in favor of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free 8 and gives sight to the blind. He lifts those who have fallen; he loves his righteous people.

• Psa 146:5
• Jer 17:7

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KJV - 29 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee;…

39 And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.

ESV - 29 Jesus went on from there and walked beside the Sea of Galilee...

39 And after sending away the crowds, he got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan.

GNT (verses in context) - "Jesus Heals Many People" - 29 Jesus left there and went along by Lake Galilee. He climbed a hill and sat down. 30 Large crowds came to him, bringing with them the lame, the blind, the crippled, the dumb, and many other sick people, whom they placed at Jesus' feet; and he healed them. 31 The people were amazed as they saw the dumb speaking, the crippled made whole, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they praised the God of Israel.

"Jesus Feeds Four Thousand Men" - 35 So Jesus ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. 36 Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks to God, broke them, and gave them to the disciples; and the disciples gave them to the people. 37 They all ate and had enough. Then the disciples took up seven baskets full of pieces left over. 38 The number of men who ate was four thousand, not counting the women and children. 39 Then Jesus sent the people away, got into a boat, and went to the territory of Magadan.

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KJV - 5 And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread. 6 Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. 7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread. 8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?

11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? 12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

ESV - 5 When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread. 6 Jesus said to them, "Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." 7 And they began discussing it among themselves, saying, "We brought no bread." 8 But Jesus, aware of this, said, "O you of little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact that you have no bread?

11 How is it that you fail to understand that I did not speak about bread? Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." 12 Then they understood that he did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

GNT (verses in context) - "The Yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees" - 5 When the disciples crossed over to the other side of the lake, they forgot to take any bread. 6 Jesus said to them, "Take care; be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." 7 They started discussing among themselves, "He says this because we didn't bring any bread." 8 Jesus knew what they were saying, so he asked them, "Why are you discussing among yourselves about not having any bread? What little faith you have! 9 Don't you understand yet? Don't you remember when I broke the five loaves for the five thousand men? How many baskets did you fill? 10 And what about the seven loaves for th