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Feature #1: Parallel Translations
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When you're reading a particularly insightful or challenging verse in Scripture, do you ever wonder how other translations render that passage? Now it's easy to compare different versions. When you're viewing a verse, just click the "Add parallel" link to find your other translation options. This feature inspired Zondervan Blog to host this giveaway:
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Psalm 61:2
New International Version (NIV)
2 From the ends of the earth I call to you,
I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalm 61:2
English Standard Version (ESV)
2from the end of the earth I call to you
when my heart is faint.
Lead me to the rock
that is higher than I,
Posted by: Kim Bumgardaner | June 10, 2011 at 09:23 AM
Romans 3:23
New International Version (NIV)
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 3:23
Amplified Bible (AMP)
23Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory [a]which God bestows and receives.
Posted by: Scott Flak | June 10, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Colossians 3:17
New International Version (NIV)
17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17
King James Version (KJV)
17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Posted by: Elliot Templeton | June 10, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Luke 6:40
Today's New International Version (TNIV)
40 Students are not above their teacher, but all who are fully trained will be like their teacher.
Today's New International Version (TNIV)
© Copyright 2001, 2005 by Biblica
Luke 6:40
The Message (MSG)
39-40He quoted a proverb: "'Can a blind man guide a blind man?' Wouldn't they both end up in the ditch? An apprentice doesn't lecture the master. The point is to be careful who you follow as your teacher.
The Message (MSG)
Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson
Posted by: Leanne Andersopn | June 10, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Galatians 5:13
New International Version (NIV)
Life by the Spirit
13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
Footnotes:
Galatians 5:13 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit; also in verses 16, 17, 19 and 24; and in 6:8.
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica
Galatians 5:13
New King James Version (NKJV)
13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
New King James Version (NKJV)
Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Posted by: Abfabgab | June 10, 2011 at 03:01 PM
John 3:16
English Standard Version (ESV)
For God So Loved the World
16"For God so loved the world,[a] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Footnotes:
1. John 3:16 Or For this is how God loved the world
Cross references:
1. John 3:16 : Rom 5:8; Eph 2:4; 2 Thess 2:16; 1 John 3:1; 4:9, 10
2. John 3:16 : John 1:29
3. John 3:16 : Rom 8:32
4. John 3:16 : John 10:28
English Standard Version (ESV)
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.
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John 3:16
King James Version (KJV)
16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
King James Version (KJV)
Public Domain
Posted by: Awesome Vixen | June 10, 2011 at 03:37 PM
Romans 8:28 NIV ~ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[i] have been called according to his purpose.
The Message ~
That's why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.
When I need strength to persevere this verse lets me know God is in control and everything will work out ok.
Posted by: Sarah Bowen | June 10, 2011 at 03:47 PM
John 14:6
New International Version (NIV)
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6
New King James Version (NKJV)
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Posted by: Anela Mahoe | June 10, 2011 at 04:59 PM
Philippians 4:13
King James Version (KJV)
13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
King James Version (KJV)
Philippians 4:13
New International Version (NIV)
13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
New International Version (NIV)
Posted by: Rennie L. Dotson | June 10, 2011 at 05:16 PM
Psalm 23
New International Version (NIV)
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
Psalm 23
American Standard Version (ASV)
Psalm 23
A Psalm of David.
1Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Posted by: Tammy Griffin | June 10, 2011 at 07:01 PM
Psalm 46:10
New International Version (NIV)
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10
King James Version (KJV)
10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Posted by: Grace Ong | June 11, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Rom 16:20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
(ASV)
Rom 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
(ESV)
Posted by: Joseph Murratti | June 11, 2011 at 03:26 AM
Romans 16:20
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
20and the God of the peace shall bruise the Adversary under your feet quickly; the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. Amen!
Darby Translation (DARBY)
20But the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you.
Darby Translation (DARBY)
Posted by: Joseph Murratti | June 11, 2011 at 03:37 AM
Revelation 22:20
New King James Version (NKJV)
I Am Coming Quickly
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.”
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation 22:20
The Message (MSG)
20He who testifies to all these things says it again: "I'm on my way! I'll be there soon!"
Yes! Come, Master Jesus!
Posted by: Celena Janton | June 11, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Psalm 23
New King James Version (NKJV)
Psalm 23
A Psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell[a] in the house of the LORD
Forever.
Footnotes:
Psalm 23:6 Following Septuagint, Syriac, Targum, and Vulgate; Masoretic Text reads return.
New King James Version (NKJV)
Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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Psalm 23
King James Version (KJV)
Psalm 23
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
King James Version (KJV)
That is awesome! Great feature!!
Posted by: Betty Wright | June 12, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Philippians 4:13
13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
New International Version (NIV)
Philippians 4:13
Amplified Bible (AMP)
13 I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who [a]infuses inner strength into me; I am [b]self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency].
Posted by: Ruth Kaup | June 14, 2011 at 07:03 AM