Scripture Reading

2Sam.1.1-2Sam.2.7,John.20.10-John.20.31,Prov.13.20-Prov.14.4

2Sam.1.1-2Sam.2.7

2Sam.1.1

Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;

2Sam.1.1

Shortly after Saul died, David returned to Ziklag from his rout of the Amalekites.

2Sam.1.1

After the death of Saul, David returned from defeating the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days.

2Sam.1.1

Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag,

2Sam.1.1

After the death of Saul, David returned from his victory over the Amalekites and spent two days in Ziklag.

2Sam.1.2

It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

2Sam.1.2

Three days later a man showed up unannounced from Saul's army camp. Disheveled and obviously in mourning, he fell to his knees in respect before David.

2Sam.1.2

On the third day a man arrived from Saul's camp, with his clothes torn and with dust on his head. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him honor.

2Sam.1.2

on the third day, behold, it happened that a man came from Saul's camp with his clothes torn and dust on his head. So it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the ground and prostrated himself.

2Sam.1.2

On the third day after David's return, a man arrived from the Israelite battlefront. He had torn his clothes and put dirt on his head to show that he was in mourning. He fell to the ground before David in deep respect.

2Sam.1.3

And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped.

2Sam.1.3

David asked, "What brings you here?" He answered, "I've just escaped from the camp of Israel."

2Sam.1.3

"Where have you come from?" David asked him. He answered, "I have escaped from the Israelite camp."

2Sam.1.3

And David said to him, "Where have you come from?" So he said to him, "I have escaped from the camp of Israel."

2Sam.1.3

"Where have you come from?" David asked. "I escaped from the Israelite camp," the man replied.

2Sam.1.4

And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.

2Sam.1.4

"So what happened?" said David. "What's the news?" He said, "The Israelites have fled the battlefield, leaving a lot of their dead comrades behind. And Saul and his son Jonathan are dead."

2Sam.1.4

"What happened?" David asked. "Tell me." He said, "The men fled from the battle. Many of them fell and died. And Saul and his son Jonathan are dead."

2Sam.1.4

Then David said to him, "How did the matter go? Please tell me." And he answered, "The people have fled from the battle, many of the people are fallen and dead, and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also."

2Sam.1.4

"What happened?" David demanded. "Tell me how the battle went." The man replied, "Our entire army fled. Many men are dead and wounded on the battlefield, and Saul and his son Jonathan have been killed."

2Sam.1.5

And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?

2Sam.1.5

David pressed the young soldier for details: "How do you know for sure that Saul and Jonathan are dead?"

2Sam.1.5

Then David said to the young man who brought him the report, "How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?"

2Sam.1.5

So David said to the young man who told him, "How do you know that Saul and Jonathan his son are dead?"

2Sam.1.5

"How do you know that Saul and Jonathan are dead?" David demanded.

2Sam.1.6

And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

2Sam.1.6

"I just happened by Mount Gilboa and came on Saul, badly wounded and leaning on his spear, with enemy chariots and horsemen bearing down hard on him.

2Sam.1.6

"I happened to be on Mount Gilboa," the young man said, "and there was Saul, leaning on his spear, with the chariots and riders almost upon him.

2Sam.1.6

Then the young man who told him said, "As I happened by chance to be on Mount Gilboa, there was Saul, leaning on his spear; and indeed the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

2Sam.1.6

The young man answered, "I happened to be on Mount Gilboa. I saw Saul there leaning on his spear with the enemy chariots closing in on him.

2Sam.1.7

And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.

2Sam.1.7

He looked behind him, saw me, and called me to him. "Yes sir,' I said, "at your service.'

2Sam.1.7

When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me, and I said, 'What can I do?'

2Sam.1.7

Now when he looked behind him, he saw me and called to me. And I answered, "Here I am.'

2Sam.1.7

When he turned and saw me, he cried out for me to come to him. `How can I help?' I asked him.

2Sam.1.8

And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

2Sam.1.8

He asked me who I was, and I told him, "I'm an Amalekite.'"

2Sam.1.8

"He asked me, 'Who are you?'"'An Amalekite,' I answered.

2Sam.1.8

And he said to me, "Who are you?' So I answered him, "I am an Amalekite.'

2Sam.1.8

And he said to me, `Who are you?' I replied, `I am an Amalekite.'

2Sam.1.9

He said unto me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay me: for anguish is come upon me, because my life is yet whole in me.

2Sam.1.9

"Come here," he said, "and put me out of my misery. I'm nearly dead already, but my life hangs on."

2Sam.1.9

"Then he said to me, 'Stand over me and kill me! I am in the throes of death, but I'm still alive.'

2Sam.1.9

He said to me again, "Please stand over me and kill me, for anguish has come upon me, but my life still remains in me.'

2Sam.1.9

Then he begged me, `Come over here and put me out of my misery, for I am in terrible pain and want to die.'

2Sam.1.10

So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.

2Sam.1.10

"So I did what he asked--I killed him. I knew he wouldn't last much longer anyway. I removed his royal headband and bracelet, and have brought them to my master. Here they are."

2Sam.1.10

"So I stood over him and killed him, because I knew that after he had fallen he could not survive. And I took the crown that was on his head and the band on his arm and have brought them here to my lord."

2Sam.1.10

So I stood over him and killed him, because I was sure that he could not live after he had fallen. And I took the crown that was on his head and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them here to my lord."

2Sam.1.10

"So I killed him," the Amalekite told David, "for I knew he couldn't live. Then I took his crown and one of his bracelets so I could bring them to you, my lord."

2Sam.1.11

Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

2Sam.1.11

In lament, David ripped his clothes to ribbons. All the men with him did the same.

2Sam.1.11

Then David and all the men with him took hold of their clothes and tore them.

2Sam.1.11

Therefore David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and so did all the men who were with him.

2Sam.1.11

David and his men tore their clothes in sorrow when they heard the news.

2Sam.1.12

And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.

2Sam.1.12

They wept and fasted the rest of the day, grieving the death of Saul and his son Jonathan, and also the army of GOD and the nation Israel, victims in a failed battle.

2Sam.1.12

They mourned and wept and fasted till evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the army of the LORD and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.

2Sam.1.12

And they mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and for Jonathan his son, for the people of the LORD and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.

2Sam.1.12

They mourned and wept and fasted all day for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the LORD's army and the nation of Israel, because so many had died that day.

2Sam.1.13

And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.

2Sam.1.13

Then David spoke to the young soldier who had brought the report: "Who are you, anyway?I'm from an immigrant family--an Amalekite."

2Sam.1.13

David said to the young man who brought him the report, "Where are you from?I am the son of an alien, an Amalekite," he answered.

2Sam.1.13

Then David said to the young man who told him, "Where are you from?" And he answered, "I am the son of an alien, an Amalekite."

2Sam.1.13

Then David said to the young man who had brought the news, "Where are you from?" And he replied, "I am a foreigner, an Amalekite, who lives in your land."

2Sam.1.14

And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the LORD'S anointed?

2Sam.1.14

"Do you mean to say," said David, "that you weren't afraid to up and kill GOD's anointed king?"

2Sam.1.14

David asked him, "Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?"

2Sam.1.14

So David said to him, "How was it you were not afraid to put forth your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?"

2Sam.1.14

"Were you not afraid to kill the LORD's anointed one?" David asked.

2Sam.1.15

And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died.

2Sam.1.15

Right then he ordered one of his soldiers, "Strike him dead!" The soldier struck him, and he died.

2Sam.1.15

Then David called one of his men and said, "Go, strike him down!" So he struck him down, and he died.

2Sam.1.15

Then David called one of the young men and said, "Go near, and execute him!" And he struck him so that he died.

2Sam.1.15

Then David said to one of his men, "Kill him!" So the man thrust his sword into the Amalekite and killed him.

2Sam.1.16

And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD'S anointed.

2Sam.1.16

"You asked for it," David told him. "You sealed your death sentence when you said you killed GOD's anointed king."

2Sam.1.16

For David had said to him, "Your blood be on your own head. Your own mouth testified against you when you said, 'I killed the LORD's anointed.'"

2Sam.1.16

So David said to him, "Your blood is on your own head, for your own mouth has testified against you, saying, "I have killed the LORD's anointed."'

2Sam.1.16

"You die self-condemned," David said, "for you yourself confessed that you killed the LORD's anointed one."

2Sam.1.17

And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:

2Sam.1.17

Then David sang this lament over Saul and his son Jonathan,

2Sam.1.17

David took up this lament concerning Saul and his son Jonathan,

2Sam.1.17

Then David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son,

2Sam.1.17

Then David composed a funeral song for Saul and Jonathan.

2Sam.1.18

(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)

2Sam.1.18

and gave orders that everyone in Judah learn it by heart. Yes, it's even inscribed in The Book of Jashar.

2Sam.1.18

and ordered that the men of Judah be taught this lament of the bow (it is written in the Book of Jashar):

2Sam.1.18

and he told them to teach the children of Judah the Song of the Bow; indeed it is written in the Book of Jasher:

2Sam.1.18

Later he commanded that it be taught to all the people of Judah. It is known as the Song of the Bow, and it is recorded in The Book of Jashar.

2Sam.1.19

The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!

2Sam.1.19

Oh, oh, Gazelles of Israel, struck down on your hills, the mighty warriors--fallen, fallen!

2Sam.1.19

"Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your heights. How the mighty have fallen!

2Sam.1.19

"The beauty of Israel is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!

2Sam.1.19

Your pride and joy, O Israel, lies dead on the hills! How the mighty heroes have fallen!

2Sam.1.20

Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.

2Sam.1.20

Don't announce it in the city of Gath, don't post the news in the streets of Ashkelon. Don't give those coarse Philistine girls one more excuse for a drunken party!

2Sam.1.20

"Tell it not in Gath, proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines be glad, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised rejoice.

2Sam.1.20

Tell it not in Gath, Proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon-- Lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.

2Sam.1.20

Don't announce the news in Gath, or the Philistines will rejoice. Don't proclaim it in the streets of Ashkelon, or the pagans will laugh in triumph.

2Sam.1.21

Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil.

2Sam.1.21

No more dew or rain for you, hills of Gilboa, and not a drop from springs and wells, For there the warriors' shields were dragged through the mud, Saul's shield left there to rot.

2Sam.1.21

"O mountains of Gilboa, may you have neither dew nor rain, nor fields that yield offerings of grain. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul-no longer rubbed with oil.

2Sam.1.21

"O mountains of Gilboa, Let there be no dew nor rain upon you, Nor fields of offerings. For the shield of the mighty is cast away there! The shield of Saul, not anointed with oil.

2Sam.1.21

O mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew or rain upon you or your slopes. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled; the shield of Saul will no longer be anointed with oil.

2Sam.1.22

From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.

2Sam.1.22

Jonathan's bow was bold--the bigger they were the harder they fell. Saul's sword was fearless--once out of the scabbard, nothing could stop it.

2Sam.1.22

From the blood of the slain, from the flesh of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, the sword of Saul did not return unsatisfied.

2Sam.1.22

From the blood of the slain, From the fat of the mighty, The bow of Jonathan did not turn back, And the sword of Saul did not return empty.

2Sam.1.22

Both Saul and Jonathan killed their strongest foes; they did not return from battle empty-handed.

2Sam.1.23

Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.

2Sam.1.23

Saul and Jonathan--beloved, beautiful! Together in life, together in death. Swifter than plummeting eagles, stronger than proud lions.

2Sam.1.23

"Saul and Jonathan- in life they were loved and gracious, and in death they were not parted. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.

2Sam.1.23

"Saul and Jonathan were beloved and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they were not divided; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions.

2Sam.1.23

How beloved and gracious were Saul and Jonathan! They were together in life and in death. They were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.

2Sam.1.24

Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.

2Sam.1.24

Women of Israel, weep for Saul. He dressed you in finest cottons and silks, spared no expense in making you elegant.

2Sam.1.24

"O daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and finery, who adorned your garments with ornaments of gold.

2Sam.1.24

"O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you in scarlet, with luxury; Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.

2Sam.1.24

O women of Israel, weep for Saul, for he dressed you in fine clothing and gold ornaments.

2Sam.1.25

How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places.

2Sam.1.25

The mighty warriors--fallen, fallen in the middle of the fight! Jonathan--struck down on your hills!

2Sam.1.25

"How the mighty have fallen in battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights.

2Sam.1.25

"How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan was slain in your high places.

2Sam.1.25

How the mighty heroes have fallen in battle! Jonathan lies dead upon the hills.

2Sam.1.26

I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

2Sam.1.26

O my dear brother Jonathan, I'm crushed by your death. Your friendship was a miracle-wonder, love far exceeding anything I've known--or ever hope to know.

2Sam.1.26

I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother; you were very dear to me. Your love for me was wonderful, more wonderful than that of women.

2Sam.1.26

I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; You have been very pleasant to me; Your love to me was wonderful, Surpassing the love of women.

2Sam.1.26

How I weep for you, my brother Jonathan! Oh, how much I loved you! And your love for me was deep, deeper than the love of women!

2Sam.1.27

How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

2Sam.1.27

The mighty warriors--fallen, fallen. And the arms of war broken to bits.

2Sam.1.27

"How the mighty have fallen! The weapons of war have perished!"

2Sam.1.27

"How the mighty have fallen, And the weapons of war perished!"

2Sam.1.27

How the mighty heroes have fallen! Stripped of their weapons, they lie dead.

2Sam.2.1

And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.

2Sam.2.1

After all this, David prayed. He asked God, "Shall I move to one of the cities of Judah?" GOD said, "Yes, move.And to which city?To Hebron."

2Sam.2.1

In the course of time, David inquired of the LORD. "Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?" he asked. The LORD said, "Go up." David asked, "Where shall I go?To Hebron," the LORD answered.

2Sam.2.1

It happened after this that David inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah?" And the LORD said to him, "Go up." David said, "Where shall I go up?" And He said, "To Hebron."

2Sam.2.1

After this, David asked the LORD, "Should I move back to Judah?" And the LORD replied, "Yes." Then David asked, "Which town should I go to?" And the LORD replied, "Hebron."

2Sam.2.2

So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite.

2Sam.2.2

So David moved to Hebron, along with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.

2Sam.2.2

So David went up there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel.

2Sam.2.2

So David went up there, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.

2Sam.2.2

David's wives were Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. So David and his wives

2Sam.2.3

And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

2Sam.2.3

David's men, along with their families, also went with him and made their home in and around Hebron.

2Sam.2.3

David also took the men who were with him, each with his family, and they settled in Hebron and its towns.

2Sam.2.3

And David brought up the men who were with him, every man with his household. So they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

2Sam.2.3

and his men and their families all moved to Judah, and they settled near the town of Hebron.

2Sam.2.4

And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.

2Sam.2.4

The citizens of Judah came to Hebron, and then and there made David king over the clans of Judah. A report was brought to David that the men of Jabesh Gilead had given Saul a decent burial.

2Sam.2.4

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. When David was told that it was the men of Jabesh Gilead who had buried Saul,

2Sam.2.4

Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, "The men of Jabesh Gilead were the ones who buried Saul."

2Sam.2.4

Then Judah's leaders came to David and crowned him king over the tribe of Judah. When David heard that the men of Jabesh-gilead had buried Saul,

2Sam.2.5

And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.

2Sam.2.5

David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead: "GOD bless you for this--for honoring your master, Saul, with a funeral.

2Sam.2.5

he sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead to say to them, "The LORD bless you for showing this kindness to Saul your master by burying him.

2Sam.2.5

So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, "You are blessed of the LORD, for you have shown this kindness to your lord, to Saul, and have buried him.

2Sam.2.5

he sent them this message: "May the LORD bless you for being so loyal to your king and giving him a decent burial.

2Sam.2.6

And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

2Sam.2.6

GOD honor you and be true to you--and I'll do the same, matching your generous act of goodness.

2Sam.2.6

May the LORD now show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this.

2Sam.2.6

And now may the LORD show kindness and truth to you. I also will repay you this kindness, because you have done this thing.

2Sam.2.6

May the LORD be loyal to you in return and reward you with his unfailing love! And I, too, will reward you for what you have done.

2Sam.2.7

Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.

2Sam.2.7

Strengthen your resolve and do what must be done. Your master, Saul, is dead. The citizens of Judah have made me their king." [JC]

2Sam.2.7

Now then, be strong and brave, for Saul your master is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me king over them."

2Sam.2.7

Now therefore, let your hands be strengthened, and be valiant; for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah has anointed me king over them."

2Sam.2.7

And now that Saul is dead, I ask you to be my strong and loyal subjects like the people of Judah, who have anointed me as their new king."

John.20.10-John.20.31

John.20.10

Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.

John.20.10

The disciples then went back home.

John.20.10

Then the disciples went back to their homes,

John.20.10

Then the disciples went away again to their own homes.

John.20.10

Then they went home.

John.20.11

But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,

John.20.11

But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. As she wept, she knelt to look into the tomb

John.20.11

but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb

John.20.11

But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb.

John.20.11

Mary was standing outside the tomb crying, and as she wept, she stooped and looked in.

John.20.12

And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

John.20.12

and saw two angels sitting there, dressed in white, one at the head, the other at the foot of where Jesus' body had been laid.

John.20.12

and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot.

John.20.12

And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

John.20.12

She saw two white-robed angels sitting at the head and foot of the place where the body of Jesus had been lying.

John.20.13

And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.

John.20.13

They said to her, "Woman, why do you weep?They took my Master," she said, "and I don't know where they put him."

John.20.13

They asked her, "Woman, why are you crying?"

John.20.13

Then they said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him."

John.20.13

"Why are you crying?" the angels asked her. "Because they have taken away my Lord," she replied, "and I don't know where they have put him."

John.20.14

And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

John.20.14

After she said this, she turned away and saw Jesus standing there. But she didn't recognize him.

John.20.14

"They have taken my Lord away," she said, "and I don't know where they have put him." At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus.

John.20.14

Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus.

John.20.14

She glanced over her shoulder and saw someone standing behind her. It was Jesus, but she didn't recognize him.

John.20.15

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

John.20.15

Jesus spoke to her, "Woman, why do you weep? Who are you looking for?" She, thinking that he was the gardener, said, "Mister, if you took him, tell me where you put him so I can care for him."

John.20.15

"Woman," he said, "why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?" Thinking he was the gardener, she said, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him."

John.20.15

Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?" She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, "Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away."

John.20.15

"Why are you crying?" Jesus asked her. "Who are you looking for?" She thought he was the gardener. "Sir," she said, "if you have taken him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will go and get him."

John.20.16

Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

John.20.16

Jesus said, "Mary." Turning to face him, she said in Hebrew, "Rabboni!" meaning "Teacher!"

John.20.16

Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher).

John.20.16

Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to Him, "Rabboni!" (which is to say, Teacher).

John.20.16

"Mary!" Jesus said. She turned toward him and exclaimed, "Teacher!"

John.20.17

Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

John.20.17

Jesus said, "Don't cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go to my brothers and tell them, "I ascend to my Father and your Father, my God and your God.'"

John.20.17

Jesus said, "Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, 'I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'"

John.20.17

Jesus said to her, "Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, "I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God."'

John.20.17

"Don't cling to me," Jesus said, "for I haven't yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them that I am ascending to my Father and your Father, my God and your God."

John.20.18

Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.

John.20.18

Mary Magdalene went, telling the news to the disciples: "I saw the Master!" And she told them everything he said to her.

John.20.18

Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: "I have seen the Lord!" And she told them that he had said these things to her.

John.20.18

Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that He had spoken these things to her.

John.20.18

Mary Magdalene found the disciples and told them, "I have seen the Lord!" Then she gave them his message.

John.20.19

Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

John.20.19

Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, "Peace to you."

John.20.19

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!"

John.20.19

Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, "Peace be with you."

John.20.19

That evening, on the first day of the week, the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! "Peace be with you," he said.

John.20.20

And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.

John.20.20

Then he showed them his hands and side. The disciples, seeing the Master with their own eyes, were exuberant.

John.20.20

After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.

John.20.20

When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.

John.20.20

As he spoke, he held out his hands for them to see, and he showed them his side. They were filled with joy when they saw their Lord!

John.20.21

Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

John.20.21

Jesus repeated his greeting: "Peace to you. Just as the Father sent me, I send you."

John.20.21

Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you."

John.20.21

So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you."

John.20.21

He spoke to them again and said, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you."

John.20.22

And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

John.20.22

Then he took a deep breath and breathed into them. "Receive the Holy Spirit," he said.

John.20.22

And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit.

John.20.22

And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.

John.20.22

Then he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.

John.20.23

Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

John.20.23

"If you forgive someone's sins, they're gone for good. If you don't forgive sins, what are you going to do with them?"

John.20.23

If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven."

John.20.23

If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

John.20.23

If you forgive anyone's sins, they are forgiven. If you refuse to forgive them, they are unforgiven."

John.20.24

But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

John.20.24

But Thomas, sometimes called the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.

John.20.24

Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.

John.20.24

Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.

John.20.24

One of the disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin ), was not with the others when Jesus came.

John.20.25

The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.

John.20.25

The other disciples told him, "We saw the Master." But he said, "Unless I see the nail holes in his hands, put my finger in the nail holes, and stick my hand in his side, I won't believe it."

John.20.25

So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it."

John.20.25

The other disciples therefore said to him, "We have seen the Lord." So he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe."

John.20.25

They told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he replied, "I won't believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side."

John.20.26

And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.

John.20.26

Eight days later, his disciples were again in the room. This time Thomas was with them. Jesus came through the locked doors, stood among them, and said, "Peace to you."

John.20.26

A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!"

John.20.26

And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, "Peace to you!"

John.20.26

Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. He said, "Peace be with you."

John.20.27

Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.

John.20.27

Then he focused his attention on Thomas. "Take your finger and examine my hands. Take your hand and stick it in my side. Don't be unbelieving. Believe."

John.20.27

Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe."

John.20.27

Then He said to Thomas, "Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing."

John.20.27

Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don't be faithless any longer. Believe!"

John.20.28

And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

John.20.28

Thomas said, "My Master! My God!"

John.20.28

Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!"

John.20.28

And Thomas answered and said to Him, "My Lord and my God!"

John.20.28

"My Lord and my God!" Thomas exclaimed.

John.20.29

Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

John.20.29

Jesus said, "So, you believe because you've seen with your own eyes. Even better blessings are in store for those who believe without seeing."

John.20.29

Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

John.20.29

Jesus said to him, "Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

John.20.29

Then Jesus told him, "You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who haven't seen me and believe anyway."

John.20.30

And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:

John.20.30

Jesus provided far more God-revealing signs than are written down in this book.

John.20.30

Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book.

John.20.30

And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book;

John.20.30

Jesus' disciples saw him do many other miraculous signs besides the ones recorded in this book.

John.20.31

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

John.20.31

These are written down so you will believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and in the act of believing, have real and eternal life in the way he personally revealed it.

John.20.31

But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

John.20.31

but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

John.20.31

But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life.

Prov.13.20-Prov.14.4

Prov.13.20

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Prov.13.20

Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.

Prov.13.20

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Prov.13.20

He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

Prov.13.20

Whoever walks with the wise will become wise; whoever walks with fools will suffer harm.

Prov.13.21

Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

Prov.13.21

Disaster entraps sinners, but God-loyal people get a good life.

Prov.13.21

Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

Prov.13.21

Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

Prov.13.21

Trouble chases sinners, while blessings chase the righteous!

Prov.13.22

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

Prov.13.22

A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren; ill-gotten wealth ends up with good people.

Prov.13.22

A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.

Prov.13.22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

Prov.13.22

Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner's wealth passes to the godly.

Prov.13.23

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

Prov.13.23

Banks foreclose on the farms of the poor, or else the poor lose their shirts to crooked lawyers.

Prov.13.23

A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.

Prov.13.23

Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor, And for lack of justice there is waste.

Prov.13.23

A poor person's farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away.

Prov.13.24

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Prov.13.24

A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them.

Prov.13.24

He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.

Prov.13.24

He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

Prov.13.24

If you refuse to discipline your children, it proves you don't love them; if you love your children, you will be prompt to discipline them.

Prov.13.25

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Prov.13.25

An appetite for good brings much satisfaction, but the belly of the wicked always wants more.

Prov.13.25

The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.

Prov.13.25

The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.

Prov.13.25

The godly eat to their hearts' content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

Prov.14.1

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Prov.14.1

Lady Wisdom builds a lovely home; Sir Fool comes along and tears it down brick by brick.

Prov.14.1

The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

Prov.14.1

The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.

Prov.14.1

A wise woman builds her house; a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.

Prov.14.2

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

Prov.14.2

An honest life shows respect for GOD; a degenerate life is a slap in his face.

Prov.14.2

He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him.

Prov.14.2

He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.

Prov.14.2

Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise him.

Prov.14.3

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Prov.14.3

Frivolous talk provokes a derisive smile; wise speech evokes nothing but respect.

Prov.14.3

A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Prov.14.3

In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.

Prov.14.3

The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the words of the wise keep them out of trouble.

Prov.14.4

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Prov.14.4

No cattle, no crops; a good harvest requires a strong ox for the plow.

Prov.14.4

Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.

Prov.14.4

Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.

Prov.14.4

An empty stable stays clean, but no income comes from an empty stable.