Scripture Reading

2Sam.23.8-2Sam.24.25,Acts.9.32-Acts.10.23,Ps.74.1-Ps.74.9

2Sam.23.8-2Sam.24.25

2Sam.23.8

These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time.

2Sam.23.8

This is the listing of David's top men. Josheb-Basshebeth, the Tahkemonite. He was chief of the Three. He once put his spear to work against eight hundred--killed them all in a day.

2Sam.23.8

These are the names of David's mighty men: Josheb-Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite, was chief of the Three; he raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter.

2Sam.23.8

These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-Basshebeth the Tachmonite, chief among the captains. He was called Adino the Eznite, because he had killed eight hundred men at one time.

2Sam.23.8

These are the names of David's mightiest men. The first was Jashobeam the Hacmonite, who was commander of the Three--the three greatest warriors among David's men. He once used his spear to kill eight hundred enemy warriors in a single battle.

2Sam.23.9

And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:

2Sam.23.9

Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite was the next of the elite Three. He was with David when the Philistines poked fun at them at Pas Dammim. When the Philistines drew up for battle, Israel retreated.

2Sam.23.9

Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he was with David when they taunted the Philistines gathered at Pas Dammim for battle. Then the men of Israel retreated,

2Sam.23.9

And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel had retreated.

2Sam.23.9

Next in rank among the Three was Eleazar son of Dodai, a descendant of Ahoah. Once Eleazar and David stood together against the Philistines when the entire Israelite army had fled.

2Sam.23.10

He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.

2Sam.23.10

But Eleazar stood his ground and killed Philistines right and left until he was exhausted--but he never let go of his sword! A big win for GOD that day. The army then rejoined Eleazar, but all there was left to do was the clean-up.

2Sam.23.10

but he stood his ground and struck down the Philistines till his hand grew tired and froze to the sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. The troops returned to Eleazar, but only to strip the dead.

2Sam.23.10

He arose and attacked the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand stuck to the sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to plunder.

2Sam.23.10

He killed Philistines until his hand was too tired to lift his sword, and the LORD gave him a great victory that day. The rest of the army did not return until it was time to collect the plunder!

2Sam.23.11

And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines.

2Sam.23.11

Shammah son of Agee the Hararite was the third of the Three. The Philistines had mustered for battle at Lehi, where there was a field full of lentils. Israel fled before the Philistines

2Sam.23.11

Next to him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines banded together at a place where there was a field full of lentils, Israel's troops fled from them.

2Sam.23.11

And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a piece of ground full of lentils. So the people fled from the Philistines.

2Sam.23.11

Next in rank was Shammah son of Agee from Harar. One time the Philistines gathered at Lehi and attacked the Israelites in a field full of lentils. The Israelite army fled,

2Sam.23.12

But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.

2Sam.23.12

, but Shammah took his stand at the center of the field, successfully defended it, and routed the Philistines. Another great victory for GOD!

2Sam.23.12

But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the LORD brought about a great victory.

2Sam.23.12

But he stationed himself in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.

2Sam.23.12

but Shammah held his ground in the middle of the field and beat back the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.

2Sam.23.13

And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim.

2Sam.23.13

One day during harvest, the Three parted from the Thirty and joined David at the Cave of Adullam. A squad of Philistines had set up camp in the Valley of Rephaim.

2Sam.23.13

During harvest time, three of the thirty chief men came down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a band of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.

2Sam.23.13

Then three of the thirty chief men went down at harvest time and came to David at the cave of Adullam. And the troop of Philistines encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.

2Sam.23.13

Once during harvesttime, when David was at the cave of Adullam, the Philistine army was camped in the valley of Rephaim. The Three (who were among the Thirty--an elite group among David's fighting men) went down to meet him there.

2Sam.23.14

And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.

2Sam.23.14

While David was holed up in the Cave, the Philistines had their base camp in Bethlehem.

2Sam.23.14

At that time David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem.

2Sam.23.14

David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.

2Sam.23.14

David was staying in the stronghold at the time, and a Philistine detachment had occupied the town of Bethlehem.

2Sam.23.15

And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!

2Sam.23.15

David had a sudden craving and said, "Would I ever like a drink of water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem!"

2Sam.23.15

David longed for water and said, "Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!"

2Sam.23.15

And David said with longing, "Oh, that someone would give me a drink of the water from the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!"

2Sam.23.15

David remarked longingly to his men, "Oh, how I would love some of that good water from the well in Bethlehem, the one by the gate."

2Sam.23.16

And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.

2Sam.23.16

So the Three penetrated the Philistine lines, drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But David wouldn't drink it; he poured it out as an offering to GOD,

2Sam.23.16

So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out before the LORD.

2Sam.23.16

So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and took it and brought it to David. Nevertheless he would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD.

2Sam.23.16

So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew some water from the well, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out before the LORD.

2Sam.23.17

And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.

2Sam.23.17

saying, "There is no way, GOD, that I'll drink this! This isn't mere water, it's their life-blood--they risked their very lives to bring it!" So David refused to drink it. This is the sort of thing that the Three did.

2Sam.23.17

"Far be it from me, O LORD, to do this!" he said. "Is it not the blood of men who went at the risk of their lives?" And David would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.

2Sam.23.17

And he said, "Far be it from me, O LORD, that I should do this! Is this not the blood of the men who went in jeopardy of their lives?" Therefore he would not drink it. These things were done by the three mighty men.

2Sam.23.17

"The LORD forbid that I should drink this!" he exclaimed. "This water is as precious as the blood of these men who risked their lives to bring it to me." So David did not drink it. This is an example of the exploits of the Three.

2Sam.23.18

And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred, and slew them, and had the name among three.

2Sam.23.18

Abishai brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah was the head of the Thirty. He once got credit for killing three hundred with his spear, but he was never named in the same breath as the Three.

2Sam.23.18

Abishai the brother of Joab son of Zeruiah was chief of the Three. He raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed, and so he became as famous as the Three.

2Sam.23.18

Now Abishai the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief of another three. He lifted his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name among these three.

2Sam.23.18

Abishai son of Zeruiah, the brother of Joab, was the leader of the Thirty. He once used his spear to kill three hundred enemy warriors in a single battle. It was by such feats that he became as famous as the Three.

2Sam.23.19

Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three.

2Sam.23.19

He was the most respected of the Thirty and was their captain, but never got included among the Three.

2Sam.23.19

Was he not held in greater honor than the Three? He became their commander, even though he was not included among them.

2Sam.23.19

Was he not the most honored of three? Therefore he became their captain. However, he did not attain to the first three.

2Sam.23.19

Abishai was the most famous of the Thirty and was their commander, though he was not one of the Three.

2Sam.23.20

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:

2Sam.23.20

Benaiah son of Jehoiada from Kabzeel was a vigorous man who accomplished a great deal. He once killed two lion cubs in Moab. Another time, on a snowy day, he climbed down into a pit and killed a lion.

2Sam.23.20

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moab's best men. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.

2Sam.23.20

Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many deeds. He had killed two lion-like heroes of Moab. He also had gone down and killed a lion in the midst of a pit on a snowy day.

2Sam.23.20

There was also Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant warrior from Kabzeel. He did many heroic deeds, which included killing two of Moab's mightiest warriors. Another time he chased a lion down into a pit. Then, despite the snow and slippery ground, he caught the lion and killed it.

2Sam.23.21

And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.

2Sam.23.21

Another time he killed a formidable Egyptian. The Egyptian was armed with a spear and Benaiah went against him with nothing but a walking stick; he seized the spear from his grip and killed him with his own spear.

2Sam.23.21

And he struck down a huge Egyptian. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian's hand and killed him with his own spear.

2Sam.23.21

And he killed an Egyptian, a spectacular man. The Egyptian had a spear in his hand; so he went down to him with a staff, wrested the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and killed him with his own spear.

2Sam.23.21

Another time, armed only with a club, he killed a great Egyptian warrior who was armed with a spear. Benaiah wrenched the spear from the Egyptian's hand and killed him with it.

2Sam.23.22

These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among three mighty men.

2Sam.23.22

These are the things that Benaiah son of Jehoiada is famous for. But neither did he ever get ranked with the Three.

2Sam.23.22

Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty men.

2Sam.23.22

These things Benaiah the son of Jehoiada did, and won a name among three mighty men.

2Sam.23.22

These are some of the deeds that made Benaiah almost as famous as the Three.

2Sam.23.23

He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard.

2Sam.23.23

He was held in greatest respect among the Thirty, but he never got included with the Three. David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

2Sam.23.23

He was held in greater honor than any of the Thirty, but he was not included among the Three. And David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

2Sam.23.23

He was more honored than the thirty, but he did not attain to the first three. And David appointed him over his guard.

2Sam.23.23

He was more honored than the other members of the Thirty, though he was not one of the Three. And David made him commander of his bodyguard.

2Sam.23.24

Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,

2Sam.23.24

"The Thirty" consisted of: Asahel brother of Joab; Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem;

2Sam.23.24

Among the Thirty were: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem,

2Sam.23.24

Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,

2Sam.23.24

Other members of the Thirty included: Asahel, Joab's brother; Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem;

2Sam.23.25

Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

2Sam.23.25

Shammah the Harodite; Elika the Harodite;

2Sam.23.25

Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

2Sam.23.25

Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

2Sam.23.25

Shammah from Harod; Elika from Harod;

2Sam.23.26

Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,

2Sam.23.26

Helez the Paltite; Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite;

2Sam.23.26

Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,

2Sam.23.26

Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,

2Sam.23.26

Helez from Pelon; Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa;

2Sam.23.27

Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

2Sam.23.27

Abiezer the Anathothite; Sibbecai the Hushathite;

2Sam.23.27

Abiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

2Sam.23.27

Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

2Sam.23.27

Abiezer from Anathoth; Sibbecai from Hushah;

2Sam.23.28

Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

2Sam.23.28

Zalmon the Ahohite; Maharai the Netophathite;

2Sam.23.28

Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

2Sam.23.28

Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

2Sam.23.28

Zalmon from Ahoah; Maharai from Netophah;

2Sam.23.29

Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

2Sam.23.29

Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite; Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjaminites;

2Sam.23.29

Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin,

2Sam.23.29

Heleb the son of Baanah (the Netophathite), Ittai the son of Ribai from Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

2Sam.23.29

Heled son of Baanah from Netophah; Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah (from the tribe of Benjamin);

2Sam.23.30

Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

2Sam.23.30

Benaiah the Pirathonite; Hiddai from the badlands of Gaash;

2Sam.23.30

Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the ravines of Gaash,

2Sam.23.30

Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash,

2Sam.23.30

Benaiah from Pirathon; Hurai from Nahale-gaash;

2Sam.23.31

Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

2Sam.23.31

Abi-Albon the Arbathite; Azmaveth the Barhumite;

2Sam.23.31

Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

2Sam.23.31

Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

2Sam.23.31

Abi-albon the Arbathite; Azmaveth from Bahurim;

2Sam.23.32

Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,

2Sam.23.32

Eliahba the Shaalbonite; Jashen the Gizonite; Jonathan son of

2Sam.23.32

Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan

2Sam.23.32

Eliahba the Shaalbonite (of the sons of Jashen), Jonathan,

2Sam.23.32

Eliahba from Shaalbon; the sons of Jashen;

2Sam.23.33

Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,

2Sam.23.33

Shammah the Hararite; Ahiam son of Sharar the Urite;

2Sam.23.33

son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite,

2Sam.23.33

Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,

2Sam.23.33

Jonathan son of Shagee from Harar; Ahiam son of Sharar from Harar;

2Sam.23.34

Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

2Sam.23.34

Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite; Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite;

2Sam.23.34

Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

2Sam.23.34

Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

2Sam.23.34

Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel from Giloh;

2Sam.23.35

Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,

2Sam.23.35

Hezro the Carmelite; Paarai the Arbite;

2Sam.23.35

Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,

2Sam.23.35

Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,

2Sam.23.35

Hezro from Carmel; Paarai from Arba;

2Sam.23.36

Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,

2Sam.23.36

Igal son of Nathan, commander of the army of Hagrites;

2Sam.23.36

Igal son of Nathan from Zobah, the son of Hagri,

2Sam.23.36

Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,

2Sam.23.36

Igal son of Nathan from Zobah; Bani from Gad;

2Sam.23.37

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

2Sam.23.37

Zelek the Ammonite; Naharai the Beerothite, weapon bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah;

2Sam.23.37

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,

2Sam.23.37

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite (armorbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah),

2Sam.23.37

Zelek from Ammon; Naharai from Beeroth (Joab's armor bearer);

2Sam.23.38

Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,

2Sam.23.38

Ira the Ithrite; Gareb the Ithrite;

2Sam.23.38

Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite

2Sam.23.38

Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

2Sam.23.38

Ira from Jattir; Gareb from Jattir;

2Sam.23.39

Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.

2Sam.23.39

Uriah the Hittite. Thirty-seven, all told.

2Sam.23.39

and Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.

2Sam.23.39

and Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in all.

2Sam.23.39

Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.

2Sam.24.1

And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

2Sam.24.1

Once again GOD's anger blazed out against Israel. He tested David by telling him, "Go and take a census of Israel and Judah."

2Sam.24.1

Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, "Go and take a census of Israel and Judah."

2Sam.24.1

Again the anger of the LORD was aroused against Israel, and He moved David against them to say, "Go, number Israel and Judah."

2Sam.24.1

Once again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and he caused David to harm them by taking a census. "Go and count the people of Israel and Judah," the LORD told him.

2Sam.24.2

For the king said to Joab the captain of the host, which was with him, Go now through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan even to Beersheba, and number ye the people, that I may know the number of the people.

2Sam.24.2

So David gave orders to Joab and the army officers under him, "Canvass all the tribes of Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, and get a count of the population. I want to know the number."

2Sam.24.2

So the king said to Joab and the army commanders with him, "Go throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and enroll the fighting men, so that I may know how many there are."

2Sam.24.2

So the king said to Joab the commander of the army who was with him, "Now go throughout all the tribes of Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, and count the people, that I may know the number of the people."

2Sam.24.2

So the king said to Joab, the commander of his army, "Take a census of all the people in the land--from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south--so that I may know how many people there are."

2Sam.24.3

And Joab said unto the king, Now the LORD thy God add unto the people, how many soever they be, an hundredfold, and that the eyes of my lord the king may see it: but why doth my lord the king delight in this thing?

2Sam.24.3

But Joab resisted the king: "May your GOD multiply people by the hundreds right before the eyes of my master the king, but why on earth would you do a thing like this?"

2Sam.24.3

But Joab replied to the king, "May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?"

2Sam.24.3

And Joab said to the king, "Now may the LORD your God add to the people a hundred times more than there are, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king desire this thing?"

2Sam.24.3

But Joab replied to the king, "May the LORD your God let you live until there are a hundred times as many people in your kingdom as there are now! But why do you want to do this?"

2Sam.24.4

Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel.

2Sam.24.4

Nevertheless, the king insisted, and so Joab and the army officers left the king to take a census of Israel.

2Sam.24.4

The king's word, however, overruled Joab and the army commanders; so they left the presence of the king to enroll the fighting men of Israel.

2Sam.24.4

Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab and against the captains of the army. Therefore Joab and the captains of the army went out from the presence of the king to count the people of Israel.

2Sam.24.4

But the king insisted that they take the census, so Joab and his officers went out to count the people of Israel.

2Sam.24.5

And they passed over Jordan, and pitched in Aroer, on the right side of the city that lieth in the midst of the river of Gad, and toward Jazer:

2Sam.24.5

They crossed the Jordan and began with Aroer and the town in the canyon of the Gadites near Jazer,

2Sam.24.5

After crossing the Jordan, they camped near Aroer, south of the town in the gorge, and then went through Gad and on to Jazer.

2Sam.24.5

And they crossed over the Jordan and camped in Aroer, on the right side of the town which is in the midst of the ravine of Gad, and toward Jazer.

2Sam.24.5

First they crossed the Jordan and camped at Aroer, south of the town in the valley, in the direction of Gad. Then they went on to Jazer,

2Sam.24.6

Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtimhodshi; and they came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon,

2Sam.24.6

proceeded through Gilead, passed Hermon, then on to Dan, but detoured Sidon.

2Sam.24.6

They went to Gilead and the region of Tahtim Hodshi, and on to Dan Jaan and around toward Sidon.

2Sam.24.6

Then they came to Gilead and to the land of Tahtim Hodshi; they came to Dan Jaan and around to Sidon;

2Sam.24.6

then to Gilead in the land of Tahtim-hodshi and to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon.

2Sam.24.7

And came to the strong hold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites: and they went out to the south of Judah, even to Beersheba.

2Sam.24.7

They covered Fort Tyre and all the Hivite and Canaanite cities, and finally reached the Negev of Judah at Beersheba.

2Sam.24.7

Then they went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the towns of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to Beersheba in the Negev of Judah.

2Sam.24.7

and they came to the stronghold of Tyre and to all the cities of the Hivites and the Canaanites. Then they went out to South Judah as far as Beersheba.

2Sam.24.7

Then they came to the stronghold of Tyre, and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went south to Judah as far as Beersheba.

2Sam.24.8

So when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.

2Sam.24.8

They canvassed the whole country and after nine months and twenty days arrived back in Jerusalem.

2Sam.24.8

After they had gone through the entire land, they came back to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.

2Sam.24.8

So when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.

2Sam.24.8

Having gone through the entire land, they completed their task in nine months and twenty days and then returned to Jerusalem.

2Sam.24.9

And Joab gave up the sum of the number of the people unto the king: and there were in Israel eight hundred thousand valiant men that drew the sword; and the men of Judah were five hundred thousand men.

2Sam.24.9

Joab gave the results of the census to the king: 800,000 able-bodied fighting men in Israel; in Judah 500,000.

2Sam.24.9

Joab reported the number of the fighting men to the king: In Israel there were eight hundred thousand able-bodied men who could handle a sword, and in Judah five hundred thousand.

2Sam.24.9

Then Joab gave the sum of the number of the people to the king. And there were in Israel eight hundred thousand valiant men who drew the sword, and the men of Judah were five hundred thousand men.

2Sam.24.9

Joab reported the number of people to the king. There were 800,000 men of military age in Israel and 500,000 in Judah.

2Sam.24.10

And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.

2Sam.24.10

But when it was all done, David was overwhelmed with guilt because he had counted the people, replacing trust with statistics. And David prayed to GOD, "I have sinned badly in what I have just done. But now GOD forgive my guilt--I've been really stupid."

2Sam.24.10

David was conscience-stricken after he had counted the fighting men, and he said to the LORD, "I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, O LORD, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing."

2Sam.24.10

And David's heart condemned him after he had numbered the people. So David said to the LORD, "I have sinned greatly in what I have done; but now, I pray, O LORD, take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have done very foolishly."

2Sam.24.10

But after he had taken the census, David's conscience began to bother him. And he said to the LORD, "I have sinned greatly and shouldn't have taken the census. Please forgive me, LORD, for doing this foolish thing."

2Sam.24.11

For when David was up in the morning, the word of the LORD came unto the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying,

2Sam.24.11

When David got up the next morning, the word of GOD had already come to Gad the prophet, David's spiritual advisor,

2Sam.24.11

Before David got up the next morning, the word of the LORD had come to Gad the prophet, David's seer:

2Sam.24.11

Now when David arose in the morning, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying,

2Sam.24.11

The next morning the word of the LORD came to the prophet Gad, who was David's seer. This was the message:

2Sam.24.12

Go and say unto David, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee three things; choose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee.

2Sam.24.12

"Go and give David this message: "GOD has spoken thus: There are three things I can do to you; choose one out of the three and I'll see that it's done.'"

2Sam.24.12

"Go and tell David, 'This is what the LORD says: I am giving you three options. Choose one of them for me to carry out against you.'"

2Sam.24.12

"Go and tell David, "Thus says the LORD: "I offer you three things; choose one of them for yourself, that I may do it to you.""'

2Sam.24.12

"Go and say to David, `This is what the LORD says: I will give you three choices. Choose one of these punishments, and I will do it.'"

2Sam.24.13

So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.

2Sam.24.13

Gad came to deliver the message: "Do you want three years of famine in the land, or three months of running from your enemies while they chase you down, or three days of an epidemic on the country? Think it over and make up your mind. What shall I tell the one who sent me?"

2Sam.24.13

So Gad went to David and said to him, "Shall there come upon you three years of famine in your land? Or three months of fleeing from your enemies while they pursue you? Or three days of plague in your land? Now then, think it over and decide how I should answer the one who sent me."

2Sam.24.13

So Gad came to David and told him; and he said to him, "Shall seven years of famine come to you in your land? Or shall you flee three months before your enemies, while they pursue you? Or shall there be three days' plague in your land? Now consider and see what answer I should take back to Him who sent me."

2Sam.24.13

So Gad came to David and asked him, "Will you choose three years of famine throughout the land, three months of fleeing from your enemies, or three days of severe plague throughout your land? Think this over and let me know what answer to give the LORD."

2Sam.24.14

And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies are great: and let me not fall into the hand of man.

2Sam.24.14

David told Gad, "They're all terrible! But I'd rather be punished by GOD, whose mercy is great, than fall into human hands."

2Sam.24.14

David said to Gad, "I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men."

2Sam.24.14

And David said to Gad, "I am in great distress. Please let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hand of man."

2Sam.24.14

"This is a desperate situation!" David replied to Gad. "But let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great. Do not let me fall into human hands."

2Sam.24.15

So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men.

2Sam.24.15

So GOD let loose an epidemic from morning until suppertime. From Dan to Beersheba seventy thousand people died.

2Sam.24.15

So the LORD sent a plague on Israel from that morning until the end of the time designated, and seventy thousand of the people from Dan to Beersheba died.

2Sam.24.15

So the LORD sent a plague upon Israel from the morning till the appointed time. From Dan to Beersheba seventy thousand men of the people died.

2Sam.24.15

So the LORD sent a plague upon Israel that morning, and it lasted for three days. Seventy thousand people died throughout the nation.

2Sam.24.16

And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite.

2Sam.24.16

But when the angel reached out over Jerusalem to destroy it, GOD felt the pain of the terror and told the angel who was spreading death among the people, "Enough's enough! Pull back!" The angel of GOD had just reached the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. David looked up and saw the angel hovering between earth and sky, sword drawn and about to strike Jerusalem. David and the elders bowed in prayer and covered themselves with rough burlap.

2Sam.24.16

When the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD was grieved because of the calamity and said to the angel who was afflicting the people, "Enough! Withdraw your hand." The angel of the LORD was then at the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.

2Sam.24.16

And when the angel stretched out His hand over Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD relented from the destruction, and said to the angel who was destroying the people, "It is enough; now restrain your hand." And the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.

2Sam.24.16

But as the death angel was preparing to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD relented and said to the angel, "Stop! That is enough!" At that moment the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.

2Sam.24.17

And David spake unto the LORD when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father's house.

2Sam.24.17

When David saw the angel about to destroy the people, he prayed, "Please! I'm the one who sinned; I, the shepherd, did the wrong. But these sheep, what did they do wrong? Punish me and my family, not them."

2Sam.24.17

When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he said to the LORD, "I am the one who has sinned and done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Let your hand fall upon me and my family."

2Sam.24.17

Then David spoke to the LORD when he saw the angel who was striking the people, and said, "Surely I have sinned, and I have done wickedly; but these sheep, what have they done? Let Your hand, I pray, be against me and against my father's house."

2Sam.24.17

When David saw the angel, he said to the LORD, "I am the one who has sinned and done wrong! But these people are innocent--what have they done? Let your anger fall against me and my family."

2Sam.24.18

And Gad came that day to David, and said unto him, Go up, rear an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite.

2Sam.24.18

That same day Gad came to David and said, "Go and build an altar on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite."

2Sam.24.18

On that day Gad went to David and said to him, "Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite."

2Sam.24.18

And Gad came that day to David and said to him, "Go up, erect an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite."

2Sam.24.18

That day Gad came to David and said to him, "Go and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite."

2Sam.24.19

And David, according to the saying of Gad, went up as the LORD commanded.

2Sam.24.19

David did what Gad told him, what GOD commanded.

2Sam.24.19

So David went up, as the LORD had commanded through Gad.

2Sam.24.19

So David, according to the word of Gad, went up as the LORD commanded.

2Sam.24.19

So David went to do what the LORD had commanded him.

2Sam.24.20

And Araunah looked, and saw the king and his servants coming on toward him: and Araunah went out, and bowed himself before the king on his face upon the ground.

2Sam.24.20

Araunah looked up and saw David and his men coming his way; he met them, bowing deeply, honoring the king

2Sam.24.20

When Araunah looked and saw the king and his men coming toward him, he went out and bowed down before the king with his face to the ground.

2Sam.24.20

Now Araunah looked, and saw the king and his servants coming toward him. So Araunah went out and bowed before the king with his face to the ground.

2Sam.24.20

When Araunah saw the king and his men coming toward him, he came forward and bowed before the king with his face to the ground.

2Sam.24.21

And Araunah said, Wherefore is my lord the king come to his servant? And David said, To buy the threshingfloor of thee, to build an altar unto the LORD, that the plague may be stayed from the people.

2Sam.24.21

and saying, "Why has my master the king come to see me?To buy your threshing floor," said David, "so I can build an altar to GOD here and put an end to this disaster."

2Sam.24.21

Araunah said, "Why has my lord the king come to his servant?To buy your threshing floor," David answered, "so I can build an altar to the LORD, that the plague on the people may be stopped."

2Sam.24.21

Then Araunah said, "Why has my lord the king come to his servant?" And David said, "To buy the threshing floor from you, to build an altar to the LORD, that the plague may be withdrawn from the people."

2Sam.24.21

"Why have you come, my lord?" Araunah asked. And David replied, "I have come to buy your threshing floor and to build an altar to the LORD there, so that the LORD will stop the plague."

2Sam.24.22

And Araunah said unto David, Let my lord the king take and offer up what seemeth good unto him: behold, here be oxen for burnt sacrifice, and threshing instruments and other instruments of the oxen for wood.

2Sam.24.22

"Oh," said Araunah, "let my master the king take and sacrifice whatever he wants. Look, here's an ox for the burnt offering and threshing paddles and ox-yokes for fuel

2Sam.24.22

Araunah said to David, "Let my lord the king take whatever pleases him and offer it up. Here are oxen for the burnt offering, and here are threshing sledges and ox yokes for the wood.

2Sam.24.22

Now Araunah said to David, "Let my lord the king take and offer up whatever seems good to him. Look, here are oxen for burnt sacrifice, and threshing implements and the yokes of the oxen for wood.

2Sam.24.22

"Take it, my lord, and use it as you wish," Araunah said to David. "Here are oxen for the burnt offering, and you can use the threshing tools and ox yokes for wood to build a fire on the altar.

2Sam.24.23

All these things did Araunah, as a king, give unto the king. And Araunah said unto the king, The LORD thy God accept thee.

2Sam.24.23

-Araunah gives it all to the king! And may GOD your God, act in your favor."

2Sam.24.23

O king, Araunah gives all this to the king." Araunah also said to him, "May the LORD your God accept you."

2Sam.24.23

All these, O king, Araunah has given to the king." And Araunah said to the king, "May the LORD your God accept you."

2Sam.24.23

I will give it all to you, and may the LORD your God accept your sacrifice."

2Sam.24.24

And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.

2Sam.24.24

But the king said to Araunah, "No. I've got to buy it from you for a good price; I'm not going to offer GOD my God, sacrifices that are no sacrifice." So David bought the threshing floor and the ox, paying out fifty shekels of silver.

2Sam.24.24

But the king replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing." So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen and paid fifty shekels of silver for them.

2Sam.24.24

Then the king said to Araunah, "No, but I will surely buy it from you for a price; nor will I offer burnt offerings to the LORD my God with that which costs me nothing." So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.

2Sam.24.24

But the king replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on buying it, for I cannot present burnt offerings to the LORD my God that have cost me nothing." So David paid him fifty pieces of silver for the threshing floor and the oxen.

2Sam.24.25

And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the LORD was intreated for the land, and the plague was stayed from Israel.

2Sam.24.25

He built an altar to GOD there and sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings. GOD was moved by the prayers and that was the end of the disaster.

2Sam.24.25

David built an altar to the LORD there and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Then the LORD answered prayer in behalf of the land, and the plague on Israel was stopped.

2Sam.24.25

And David built there an altar to the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the LORD heeded the prayers for the land, and the plague was withdrawn from Israel.

2Sam.24.25

David built an altar there to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. And the LORD answered his prayer, and the plague was stopped.

Acts.9.32-Acts.10.23

Acts.9.32

And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

Acts.9.32

Peter went off on a mission to visit all the churches. In the course of his travels he arrived in Lydda and met with the believers there.

Acts.9.32

As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda.

Acts.9.32

Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda.

Acts.9.32

Peter traveled from place to place to visit the believers, and in his travels he came to the Lord's people in the town of Lydda.

Acts.9.33

And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

Acts.9.33

He came across a man--his name was Aeneas--who had been in bed eight years paralyzed.

Acts.9.33

There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years.

Acts.9.33

There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed.

Acts.9.33

There he met a man named Aeneas, who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years.

Acts.9.34

And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

Acts.9.34

Peter said, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed!" And he did it--jumped right out of bed.

Acts.9.34

"Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat." Immediately Aeneas got up.

Acts.9.34

And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed." Then he arose immediately.

Acts.9.34

Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and make your bed!" And he was healed instantly.

Acts.9.35

And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

Acts.9.35

Everybody who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him walking around and woke up to the fact that God was alive and active among them.

Acts.9.35

All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

Acts.9.35

So all who dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

Acts.9.35

Then the whole population of Lydda and Sharon turned to the Lord when they saw Aeneas walking around.

Acts.9.36

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

Acts.9.36

Down the road a way in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, "Gazelle" in our language. She was well-known for doing good and helping out.

Acts.9.36

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas ), who was always doing good and helping the poor.

Acts.9.36

At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.

Acts.9.36

There was a believer in Joppa named Tabitha (which in Greek is Dorcas ). She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.

Acts.9.37

And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

Acts.9.37

During the time Peter was in the area she became sick and died. Her friends prepared her body for burial and put her in a cool room.

Acts.9.37

About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room.

Acts.9.37

But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.

Acts.9.37

About this time she became ill and died. Her friends prepared her for burial and laid her in an upstairs room.

Acts.9.38

And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

Acts.9.38

Some of the disciples had heard that Peter was visiting in nearby Lydda and sent two men to ask if he would be so kind as to come over.

Acts.9.38

Lydda was near Joppa; so when the disciples heard that Peter was in Lydda, they sent two men to him and urged him, "Please come at once!"

Acts.9.38

And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.

Acts.9.38

But they had heard that Peter was nearby at Lydda, so they sent two men to beg him, "Please come as soon as possible!"

Acts.9.39

Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

Acts.9.39

Peter got right up and went with them. They took him into the room where Tabitha's body was laid out. Her old friends, most of them widows, were in the room mourning. They showed Peter pieces of clothing the Gazelle had made while she was with them.

Acts.9.39

Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

Acts.9.39

Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

Acts.9.39

So Peter returned with them; and as soon as he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room. The room was filled with widows who were weeping and showing him the coats and other garments Dorcas had made for them.

Acts.9.40

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Acts.9.40

Peter put the widows all out of the room. He knelt and prayed. Then he spoke directly to the body: "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes. When she saw Peter, she sat up.

Acts.9.40

Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up.

Acts.9.40

But Peter put them all out, and knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, arise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.

Acts.9.40

But Peter asked them all to leave the room; then he knelt and prayed. Turning to the body he said, "Get up, Tabitha." And she opened her eyes! When she saw Peter, she sat up!

Acts.9.41

And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

Acts.9.41

He took her hand and helped her up. Then he called in the believers and widows, and presented her to them alive.

Acts.9.41

He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive.

Acts.9.41

Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

Acts.9.41

He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then he called in the widows and all the believers, and he showed them that she was alive.

Acts.9.42

And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

Acts.9.42

When this became known all over Joppa, many put their trust in the Master.

Acts.9.42

This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.

Acts.9.42

And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.

Acts.9.42

The news raced through the whole town, and many believed in the Lord.

Acts.9.43

And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

Acts.9.43

Peter stayed on a long time in Joppa as a guest of Simon the Tanner.

Acts.9.43

Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner named Simon.

Acts.9.43

So it was that he stayed many days in Joppa with Simon, a tanner.

Acts.9.43

And Peter stayed a long time in Joppa, living with Simon, a leatherworker.

Acts.10.1

There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

Acts.10.1

There was a man named Cornelius who lived in Caesarea, captain of the Italian Guard stationed there.

Acts.10.1

At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment.

Acts.10.1

There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,

Acts.10.1

In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment.

Acts.10.2

A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

Acts.10.2

He was a thoroughly good man. He had led everyone in his house to live worshipfully before God, was always helping people in need, and had the habit of prayer.

Acts.10.2

He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.

Acts.10.2

a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.

Acts.10.2

He was a devout man who feared the God of Israel, as did his entire household. He gave generously to charity and was a man who regularly prayed to God.

Acts.10.3

He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

Acts.10.3

One day about three o'clock in the afternoon he had a vision. An angel of God, as real as his next-door neighbor, came in and said, "Cornelius."

Acts.10.3

One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, "Cornelius!"

Acts.10.3

About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God coming in and saying to him, "Cornelius!"

Acts.10.3

One afternoon about three o'clock, he had a vision in which he saw an angel of God coming toward him. "Cornelius!" the angel said.

Acts.10.4

And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

Acts.10.4

Cornelius stared hard, wondering if he was seeing things. Then he said, "What do you want, sir?" The angel said, "Your prayers and neighborly acts have brought you to God's attention.

Acts.10.4

Cornelius stared at him in fear. "What is it, Lord?" he asked.

Acts.10.4

And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, "What is it, lord?" So he said to him, "Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God.

Acts.10.4

Cornelius stared at him in terror. "What is it, sir?" he asked the angel. And the angel replied, "Your prayers and gifts to the poor have not gone unnoticed by God!

Acts.10.5

And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

Acts.10.5

Here's what you are to do. Send men to Joppa to get Simon, the one everyone calls Peter.

Acts.10.5

The angel answered, "Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God. Now send men to Joppa to bring back a man named Simon who is called Peter.

Acts.10.5

Now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter.

Acts.10.5

Now send some men down to Joppa to find a man named Simon Peter.

Acts.10.6

He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

Acts.10.6

He is staying with Simon the Tanner, whose house is down by the sea."

Acts.10.6

He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea."

Acts.10.6

He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell you what you must do."

Acts.10.6

He is staying with Simon, a leatherworker who lives near the shore. Ask him to come and visit you."

Acts.10.7

And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

Acts.10.7

As soon as the angel was gone, Cornelius called two servants and one particularly devout soldier from the guard.

Acts.10.7

When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier who was one of his attendants.

Acts.10.7

And when the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier from among those who waited on him continually.

Acts.10.7

As soon as the angel was gone, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier, one of his personal attendants.

Acts.10.8

And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

Acts.10.8

He went over with them in great detail everything that had just happened, and then sent them off to Joppa.

Acts.10.8

He told them everything that had happened and sent them to Joppa.

Acts.10.8

So when he had explained all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa.

Acts.10.8

He told them what had happened and sent them off to Joppa.

Acts.10.9

On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

Acts.10.9

The next day as the three travelers were approaching the town, Peter went out on the balcony to pray. It was about noon.

Acts.10.9

About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray.

Acts.10.9

The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour.

Acts.10.9

The next day as Cornelius's messengers were nearing the city, Peter went up to the flat roof to pray. It was about noon,

Acts.10.10

And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

Acts.10.10

Peter got hungry and started thinking about lunch. While lunch was being prepared, he fell into a trance.

Acts.10.10

He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance.

Acts.10.10

Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance

Acts.10.10

and he was hungry. But while lunch was being prepared, he fell into a trance.

Acts.10.11

And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

Acts.10.11

He saw the skies open up. Something that looked like a huge blanket lowered by ropes at its four corners settled on the ground.

Acts.10.11

He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners.

Acts.10.11

and saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down to the earth.

Acts.10.11

He saw the sky open, and something like a large sheet was let down by its four corners.

Acts.10.12

Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

Acts.10.12

Every kind of animal and reptile and bird you could think of was on it.

Acts.10.12

It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles of the earth and birds of the air.

Acts.10.12

In it were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air.

Acts.10.12

In the sheet were all sorts of animals, reptiles, and birds.

Acts.10.13

And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

Acts.10.13

Then a voice came: "Go to it, Peter--kill and eat."

Acts.10.13

Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat."

Acts.10.13

And a voice came to him, "Rise, Peter; kill and eat."

Acts.10.13

Then a voice said to him, "Get up, Peter; kill and eat them."

Acts.10.14

But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

Acts.10.14

Peter said, "Oh, no, Lord. I've never so much as tasted food that was not kosher."

Acts.10.14

"Surely not, Lord!" Peter replied. "I have never eaten anything impure or unclean."

Acts.10.14

But Peter said, "Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean."

Acts.10.14

"Never, Lord," Peter declared. "I have never in all my life eaten anything forbidden by our Jewish laws. "

Acts.10.15

And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

Acts.10.15

The voice came a second time: "If God says it's okay, it's okay."

Acts.10.15

The voice spoke to him a second time, "Do not call anything impure that God has made clean."

Acts.10.15

And a voice spoke to him again the second time, "What God has cleansed you must not call common."

Acts.10.15

The voice spoke again, "If God says something is acceptable, don't say it isn't."

Acts.10.16

This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

Acts.10.16

This happened three times, and then the blanket was pulled back up into the skies.

Acts.10.16

This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven.

Acts.10.16

This was done three times. And the object was taken up into heaven again.

Acts.10.16

The same vision was repeated three times. Then the sheet was pulled up again to heaven.

Acts.10.17

Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

Acts.10.17

As Peter, puzzled, sat there trying to figure out what it all meant, the men sent by Cornelius showed up at Simon's front door.

Acts.10.17

While Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found out where Simon's house was and stopped at the gate.

Acts.10.17

Now while Peter wondered within himself what this vision which he had seen meant, behold, the men who had been sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate.

Acts.10.17

Peter was very perplexed. What could the vision mean? Just then the men sent by Cornelius found the house and stood outside at the gate.

Acts.10.18

And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

Acts.10.18

They called in, asking if there was a Simon, also called Peter, staying there.

Acts.10.18

They called out, asking if Simon who was known as Peter was staying there.

Acts.10.18

And they called and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was lodging there.

Acts.10.18

They asked if this was the place where Simon Peter was staying.

Acts.10.19

While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

Acts.10.19

Peter, lost in thought, didn't hear them, so the Spirit whispered to him, "Three men are knocking at the door looking for you.

Acts.10.19

While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Simon, three men are looking for you.

Acts.10.19

While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, three men are seeking you.

Acts.10.19

Meanwhile, as Peter was puzzling over the vision, the Holy Spirit said to him, "Three men have come looking for you.

Acts.10.20

Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

Acts.10.20

Get down there and go with them. Don't ask any questions. I sent them to get you."

Acts.10.20

So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them."

Acts.10.20

Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them."

Acts.10.20

Go down and go with them without hesitation. All is well, for I have sent them."

Acts.10.21

Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

Acts.10.21

Peter went down and said to the men, "I think I'm the man you're looking for. What's up?"

Acts.10.21

Peter went down and said to the men, "I'm the one you're looking for. Why have you come?"

Acts.10.21

Then Peter went down to the men who had been sent to him from Cornelius, and said, "Yes, I am he whom you seek. For what reason have you come?"

Acts.10.21

So Peter went down and said, "I'm the man you are looking for. Why have you come?"

Acts.10.22

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

Acts.10.22

They said, "Captain Cornelius, a God-fearing man well-known for his fair play--ask any Jew in this part of the country--was commanded by a holy angel to get you and bring you to his house so he could hear what you had to say."

Acts.10.22

The men replied, "We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God-fearing man, who is respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to have you come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say."

Acts.10.22

And they said, "Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you."

Acts.10.22

They said, "We were sent by Cornelius, a Roman officer. He is a devout man who fears the God of Israel and is well respected by all the Jews. A holy angel instructed him to send for you so you can go to his house and give him a message."

Acts.10.23

Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Acts.10.23

Peter invited them in and made them feel at home. The next morning he got up and went with them. Some of his friends from Joppa went along.

Acts.10.23

Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests.

Acts.10.23

Then he invited them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Acts.10.23

So Peter invited the men to be his guests for the night. The next day he went with them, accompanied by some other believers from Joppa.

Ps.74.1-Ps.74.9

Ps.74.1

O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?

Ps.74.1

You walked off and left us, and never looked back. God, how could you do that? We're your very own sheep; how can you stomp off in anger?

Ps.74.1

Why have you rejected us forever, O God? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture?

Ps.74.1

O God, why have You cast us off forever? Why does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture?

Ps.74.1

O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why is your anger so intense against the sheep of your own pasture?

Ps.74.2

Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.

Ps.74.2

Refresh your memory of us--you bought us a long time ago. Your most precious tribe--you paid a good price for us! Your very own Mount Zion--you actually lived here once!

Ps.74.2

Remember the people you purchased of old, the tribe of your inheritance, whom you redeemed- Mount Zion, where you dwelt.

Ps.74.2

Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old, The tribe of Your inheritance, which You have redeemed-- This Mount Zion where You have dwelt.

Ps.74.2

Remember that we are the people you chose in ancient times, the tribe you redeemed as your own special possession! And remember Jerusalem, your home here on earth.

Ps.74.3

Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.

Ps.74.3

Come and visit the site of disaster, see how they've wrecked the sanctuary.

Ps.74.3

Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins, all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary.

Ps.74.3

Lift up Your feet to the perpetual desolations. The enemy has damaged everything in the sanctuary.

Ps.74.3

Walk through the awful ruins of the city; see how the enemy has destroyed your sanctuary.

Ps.74.4

Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs.

Ps.74.4

While your people were at worship, your enemies barged in, brawling and scrawling graffiti.

Ps.74.4

Your foes roared in the place where you met with us; they set up their standards as signs.

Ps.74.4

Your enemies roar in the midst of Your meeting place; They set up their banners for signs.

Ps.74.4

There your enemies shouted their victorious battle cries; there they set up their battle standards.

Ps.74.5

A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.

Ps.74.5

They set fire to the porch; axes swinging, they chopped up the woodwork,

Ps.74.5

They behaved like men wielding axes to cut through a thicket of trees.

Ps.74.5

They seem like men who lift up Axes among the thick trees.

Ps.74.5

They chopped down the entrance like woodcutters in a forest.

Ps.74.6

But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.

Ps.74.6

Beat down the doors with sledgehammers, then split them into kindling.

Ps.74.6

They smashed all the carved paneling with their axes and hatchets.

Ps.74.6

And now they break down its carved work, all at once, With axes and hammers.

Ps.74.6

With axes and picks, they smashed the carved paneling.

Ps.74.7

They have cast fire into thy sanctuary, they have defiled by casting down the dwelling place of thy name to the ground.

Ps.74.7

They burned your holy place to the ground, violated the place of worship.

Ps.74.7

They burned your sanctuary to the ground; they defiled the dwelling place of your Name.

Ps.74.7

They have set fire to Your sanctuary; They have defiled the dwelling place of Your name to the ground.

Ps.74.7

They set the sanctuary on fire, burning it to the ground. They utterly defiled the place that bears your holy name.

Ps.74.8

They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together: they have burned up all the synagogues of God in the land.

Ps.74.8

They said to themselves, "We'll wipe them all out," and burned down all the places of worship.

Ps.74.8

They said in their hearts, "We will crush them completely!" They burned every place where God was worshiped in the land.

Ps.74.8

They said in their hearts, "Let us destroy them altogether." They have burned up all the meeting places of God in the land.

Ps.74.8

Then they thought, "Let's destroy everything!" So they burned down all the places where God was worshiped.

Ps.74.9

We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.

Ps.74.9

There's not a sign or symbol of God in sight, nor anyone to speak in his name, no one who knows what's going on.

Ps.74.9

We are given no miraculous signs; no prophets are left, and none of us knows how long this will be.

Ps.74.9

We do not see our signs; There is no longer any prophet; Nor is there any among us who knows how long.

Ps.74.9

We see no miraculous signs as evidence that you will save us. All the prophets are gone; no one can tell us when it will end.