Gen.47.13

The time eventually came when there was no food anywhere. The famine was very bad. Egypt and Canaan alike were devastated by the famine.

Gen.47.13

There was no food, however, in the whole region because the famine was severe; both Egypt and Canaan wasted away because of the famine.

Gen.47.13

Now there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine.

Gen.47.13

Meanwhile, the famine became worse and worse, and the crops continued to fail throughout Egypt and Canaan.

Gen.47.14

Joseph collected all the money that was to be found in Egypt and Canaan to pay for the distribution of food. He banked the money in Pharaoh's palace.

Gen.47.14

Joseph collected all the money that was to be found in Egypt and Canaan in payment for the grain they were buying, and he brought it to Pharaoh's palace.

Gen.47.14

And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.

Gen.47.14

Joseph collected all the money in Egypt and Canaan in exchange for grain, and he brought the money to Pharaoh's treasure-house.

Gen.47.15

When the money from Egypt and Canaan had run out, the Egyptians came to Joseph. "Food! Give us food! Are you going to watch us die right in front of you? The money is all gone."

Gen.47.15

When the money of the people of Egypt and Canaan was gone, all Egypt came to Joseph and said, "Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? Our money is used up."

Gen.47.15

So when the money failed in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, "Give us bread, for why should we die in your presence? For the money has failed."

Gen.47.15

When the people of Egypt and Canaan ran out of money, they came to Joseph crying again for food. "Our money is gone," they said, "but give us bread. Why should we die?"

Gen.47.16

Joseph said, "Bring your livestock. I'll trade you food for livestock since your money's run out."

Gen.47.16

"Then bring your livestock," said Joseph. "I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock, since your money is gone."

Gen.47.16

Then Joseph said, "Give your livestock, and I will give you bread for your livestock, if the money is gone."

Gen.47.16

"Well, then," Joseph replied, "since your money is gone, give me your livestock. I will give you food in exchange."

Gen.47.17

So they brought Joseph their livestock. He traded them food for their horses, sheep, cattle, and donkeys. He got them through that year in exchange for all their livestock.

Gen.47.17

So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, their sheep and goats, their cattle and donkeys. And he brought them through that year with food in exchange for all their livestock.

Gen.47.17

So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for the horses, the flocks, the cattle of the herds, and for the donkeys. Thus he fed them with bread in exchange for all their livestock that year.

Gen.47.17

So they gave their livestock to Joseph in exchange for food. Soon all the horses, flocks, herds, and donkeys of Egypt were in Pharaoh's possession. But at least they were able to purchase food for that year.

Gen.47.18

When that year was over, the next year rolled around and they were back, saying, "Master, it's no secret to you that we're broke: our money's gone and we've traded you all our livestock. We've nothing left to barter with but our bodies and our farms.

Gen.47.18

When that year was over, they came to him the following year and said, "We cannot hide from our lord the fact that since our money is gone and our livestock belongs to you, there is nothing left for our lord except our bodies and our land.

Gen.47.18

When that year had ended, they came to him the next year and said to him, "We will not hide from my lord that our money is gone; my lord also has our herds of livestock. There is nothing left in the sight of my lord but our bodies and our lands.

Gen.47.18

The next year they came again and said, "Our money is gone, and our livestock are yours. We have nothing left but our bodies and land.

Gen.47.19

What use are our bodies and our land if we stand here and starve to death right in front of you? Trade us food for our bodies and our land. We'll be slaves to Pharaoh and give up our land--all we ask is seed for survival, just enough to live on and keep the farms alive."

Gen.47.19

Why should we perish before your eyes-we and our land as well? Buy us and our land in exchange for food, and we with our land will be in bondage to Pharaoh. Give us seed so that we may live and not die, and that the land may not become desolate."

Gen.47.19

Why should we die before your eyes, both we and our land? Buy us and our land for bread, and we and our land will be servants of Pharaoh; give us seed, that we may live and not die, that the land may not be desolate."

Gen.47.19

Why should we die before your very eyes? Buy us and our land in exchange for food; we will then become servants to Pharaoh. Just give us grain so that our lives may be saved and so the land will not become empty and desolate."

Gen.47.20

So Joseph bought up all the farms in Egypt for Pharaoh. Every Egyptian sold his land--the famine was that bad. That's how Pharaoh ended up owning all the land

Gen.47.20

So Joseph bought all the land in Egypt for Pharaoh. The Egyptians, one and all, sold their fields, because the famine was too severe for them. The land became Pharaoh's,

Gen.47.20

Then Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for every man of the Egyptians sold his field, because the famine was severe upon them. So the land became Pharaoh's.

Gen.47.20

So Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh. All the Egyptians sold him their fields because the famine was so severe, and their land then belonged to Pharaoh.

Gen.47.21

and the people ended up slaves; Joseph reduced the people to slavery from one end of Egypt to the other.

Gen.47.21

and Joseph reduced the people to servitude, from one end of Egypt to the other.

Gen.47.21

And as for the people, he moved them into the cities, from one end of the borders of Egypt to the other end.

Gen.47.21

Thus, all the people of Egypt became servants to Pharaoh.

Gen.47.22

Joseph made an exception for the priests. He didn't buy their land because they received a fixed salary from Pharaoh and were able to live off of that salary. So they didn't need to sell their land.

Gen.47.22

However, he did not buy the land of the priests, because they received a regular allotment from Pharaoh and had food enough from the allotment Pharaoh gave them. That is why they did not sell their land.

Gen.47.22

Only the land of the priests he did not buy; for the priests had rations allotted to them by Pharaoh, and they ate their rations which Pharaoh gave them; therefore they did not sell their lands.

Gen.47.22

The only land he didn't buy was that belonging to the priests, for they were assigned food from Pharaoh and didn't need to sell their land.

Gen.47.23

Joseph then announced to the people: "Here's how things stand: I've bought you and your land for Pharaoh. In exchange I'm giving you seed so you can plant the ground.

Gen.47.23

Joseph said to the people, "Now that I have bought you and your land today for Pharaoh, here is seed for you so you can plant the ground.

Gen.47.23

Then Joseph said to the people, "Indeed I have bought you and your land this day for Pharaoh. Look, here is seed for you, and you shall sow the land.

Gen.47.23

Then Joseph said to the people, "See, I have bought you and your land for Pharaoh. I will provide you with seed, so you can plant the fields.

Gen.47.24

When the crops are harvested, you must give a fifth to Pharaoh and keep four-fifths for yourselves, for seed for yourselves and your families--you're going to be able to feed your children!"

Gen.47.24

But when the crop comes in, give a fifth of it to Pharaoh. The other four-fifths you may keep as seed for the fields and as food for yourselves and your households and your children."

Gen.47.24

And it shall come to pass in the harvest that you shall give one-fifth to Pharaoh. Four-fifths shall be your own, as seed for the field and for your food, for those of your households and as food for your little ones."

Gen.47.24

Then when you harvest it, a fifth of your crop will belong to Pharaoh. Keep four-fifths for yourselves, and use it to plant the next year's crop and to feed yourselves, your households, and your little ones."

Gen.47.25

They said, "You've saved our lives! Master, we're grateful and glad to be slaves to Pharaoh."

Gen.47.25

"You have saved our lives," they said. "May we find favor in the eyes of our lord; we will be in bondage to Pharaoh."

Gen.47.25

So they said, "You have saved our lives; let us find favor in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants."

Gen.47.25

"You have saved our lives!" they exclaimed. "May it please you, sir, to let us be Pharaoh's servants."

Gen.47.26

Joseph decreed a land law in Egypt that is still in effect, A Fifth Goes to Pharaoh. Only the priests' lands were not owned by Pharaoh. [JC]

Gen.47.26

So Joseph established it as a law concerning land in Egypt-still in force today-that a fifth of the produce belongs to Pharaoh. It was only the land of the priests that did not become Pharaoh's.

Gen.47.26

And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt to this day, that Pharaoh should have one-fifth, except for the land of the priests only, which did not become Pharaoh's.

Gen.47.26

Joseph then made it a law throughout the land of Egypt--and it is still the law--that Pharaoh should receive one-fifth of all the crops grown on his land. But since Pharaoh had not taken over the priests' land, they were exempt from this payment.

Gen.47.27

And so Israel settled down in Egypt in the region of Goshen. They acquired property and flourished. They became a large company of people.

Gen.47.27

Now the Israelites settled in Egypt in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and were fruitful and increased greatly in number.

Gen.47.27

So Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions there and grew and multiplied exceedingly.

Gen.47.27

So the people of Israel settled in the land of Goshen in Egypt. And before long, they began to prosper there, and their population grew rapidly.

Gen.47.28

Jacob lived in Egypt for seventeen years. In all, he lived 147 years.

Gen.47.28

Jacob lived in Egypt seventeen years, and the years of his life were a hundred and forty-seven.

Gen.47.28

And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years. So the length of Jacob's life was one hundred and forty-seven years.

Gen.47.28

Jacob lived for seventeen years after his arrival in Egypt, so he was 147 years old when he died.

Gen.47.29

When the time came for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said, "Do me this favor. Put your hand under my thigh, a sign that you're loyal and true to me to the end. Don't bury me in Egypt.

Gen.47.29

When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, "If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise that you will show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt,

Gen.47.29

When the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, "Now if I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt,

Gen.47.29

As the time of his death drew near, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, "If you are pleased with me, swear most solemnly that you will honor this, my last request: Do not bury me in Egypt.

Gen.47.30

When I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me alongside them.I will," he said. "I'll do what you've asked."

Gen.47.30

but when I rest with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried.I will do as you say," he said.

Gen.47.30

but let me lie with my fathers; you shall carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burial place." And he said, "I will do as you have said."

Gen.47.30

When I am dead, take me out of Egypt and bury me beside my ancestors." So Joseph promised that he would.

Gen.47.31

Israel said, "Promise me." Joseph promised. Israel bowed his head in submission and gratitude from his bed.

Gen.47.31

"Swear to me," he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

Gen.47.31

Then he said, "Swear to me." And he swore to him. So Israel bowed himself on the head of the bed.

Gen.47.31

"Swear that you will do it," Jacob insisted. So Joseph gave his oath, and Jacob bowed in worship as he leaned on his staff.

Gen.48.1

Some time after this conversation, Joseph was told, "Your father is ill." He took his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, and went to Jacob.

Gen.48.1

Some time later Joseph was told, "Your father is ill." So he took his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim along with him.

Gen.48.1

Now it came to pass after these things that Joseph was told, "Indeed your father is sick"; and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

Gen.48.1

One day not long after this, word came to Joseph that his father was failing rapidly. So Joseph went to visit him, and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

Gen.48.2

When Jacob was told, "Your son Joseph has come," he roused himself and sat up in bed.

Gen.48.2

When Jacob was told, "Your son Joseph has come to you," Israel rallied his strength and sat up on the bed.

Gen.48.2

And Jacob was told, "Look, your son Joseph is coming to you"; and Israel strengthened himself and sat up on the bed.

Gen.48.2

When Jacob heard that Joseph had arrived, he gathered his strength and sat up in bed to greet him.

Gen.48.3

Jacob said to Joseph, "The Strong God appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me.

Gen.48.3

Jacob said to Joseph, "God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and there he blessed me

Gen.48.3

Then Jacob said to Joseph: "God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me,

Gen.48.3

Jacob said to Joseph, "God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me.

Gen.48.4

He said, "I'm going to make you prosperous and numerous, turn you into a congregation of tribes; and I'll turn this land over to your children coming after you as a permanent inheritance.'

Gen.48.4

and said to me, 'I am going to make you fruitful and will increase your numbers. I will make you a community of peoples, and I will give this land as an everlasting possession to your descendants after you.'

Gen.48.4

and said to me, "Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will make of you a multitude of people, and give this land to your descendants after you as an everlasting possession.'

Gen.48.4

He said to me, `I will make you a multitude of nations, and I will give this land of Canaan to you and your descendants as an everlasting possession.'

Gen.48.5

I'm adopting your two sons who were born to you here in Egypt before I joined you; they have equal status with Reuben and Simeon.

Gen.48.5

"Now then, your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here will be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh will be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine.

Gen.48.5

And now your two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.

Gen.48.5

Now I am adopting as my own sons these two boys of yours, Ephraim and Manasseh, who were born here in the land of Egypt before I arrived. They will inherit from me just as Reuben and Simeon will.

Gen.48.6

But any children born after them are yours; they will come after their brothers in matters of inheritance.

Gen.48.6

Any children born to you after them will be yours; in the territory they inherit they will be reckoned under the names of their brothers.

Gen.48.6

Your offspring whom you beget after them shall be yours; they will be called by the name of their brothers in their inheritance.

Gen.48.6

But the children born to you in the future will be your own. The land they inherit will be within the territories of Ephraim and Manasseh.

Gen.48.7

I want it this way because, as I was returning from Paddan, your mother Rachel, to my deep sorrow, died as we were on our way through Canaan when we were only a short distance from Ephrath, now called Bethlehem."

Gen.48.7

As I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died in the land of Canaan while we were still on the way, a little distance from Ephrath. So I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath" (that is, Bethlehem).

Gen.48.7

But as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died beside me in the land of Canaan on the way, when there was but a little distance to go to Ephrath; and I buried her there on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem)."

Gen.48.7

As I was returning from Paddan, Rachel died in the land of Canaan. We were still on the way, just a short distance from Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem). So with great sorrow I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath."

Gen.48.8

Just then Jacob noticed Joseph's sons and said, "Who are these?"

Gen.48.8

When Israel saw the sons of Joseph, he asked, "Who are these?"

Gen.48.8

Then Israel saw Joseph's sons, and said, "Who are these?"

Gen.48.8

Then Jacob looked over at the two boys. "Are these your sons?" he asked.

Gen.48.9

Joseph told his father, "They are my sons whom God gave to me in this place.Bring them to me," he said, "so I can bless them."

Gen.48.9

"They are the sons God has given me here," Joseph said to his father. Then Israel said, "Bring them to me so I may bless them."

Gen.48.9

Joseph said to his father, "They are my sons, whom God has given me in this place." And he said, "Please bring them to me, and I will bless them."

Gen.48.9

"Yes," Joseph told him, "these are the sons God has given me here in Egypt." And Jacob said, "Bring them over to me, and I will bless them."

Gen.48.10

Israel's eyesight was poor from old age; he was nearly blind. So Joseph brought them up close. Old Israel kissed and embraced them

Gen.48.10

Now Israel's eyes were failing because of old age, and he could hardly see. So Joseph brought his sons close to him, and his father kissed them and embraced them.

Gen.48.10

Now the eyes of Israel were dim with age, so that he could not see. Then Joseph brought them near him, and he kissed them and embraced them.

Gen.48.10

Now Jacob was half blind because of his age and could hardly see. So Joseph brought the boys close to him, and Jacob kissed and embraced them.

Gen.48.11

and then said to Joseph, "I never expected to see your face again, and now God has let me see your children as well!"

Gen.48.11

Israel said to Joseph, "I never expected to see your face again, and now God has allowed me to see your children too."

Gen.48.11

And Israel said to Joseph, "I had not thought to see your face; but in fact, God has also shown me your offspring!"

Gen.48.11

Then Jacob said to Joseph, "I never thought I would see you again, but now God has let me see your children, too."

Gen.48.12

Joseph took them from Israel's knees and bowed respectfully, his face to the ground.

Gen.48.12

Then Joseph removed them from Israel's knees and bowed down with his face to the ground.

Gen.48.12

So Joseph brought them from beside his knees, and he bowed down with his face to the earth.

Gen.48.12

Joseph took the boys from their grandfather's knees, and he bowed low to him.

Gen.48.13

Then Joseph took the two boys, Ephraim with his right hand setting him to Israel's left, and Manasseh with his left hand setting him to Israel's right, and stood them before him.

Gen.48.13

And Joseph took both of them, Ephraim on his right toward Israel's left hand and Manasseh on his left toward Israel's right hand, and brought them close to him.

Gen.48.13

And Joseph took them both, Ephraim with his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh with his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near him.

Gen.48.13

Then he positioned the boys so Ephraim was at Jacob's left hand and Manasseh was at his right hand.

Gen.48.14

But Israel crossed his arms and put his right hand on the head of Ephraim who was the younger and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, the firstborn.

Gen.48.14

But Israel reached out his right hand and put it on Ephraim's head, though he was the younger, and crossing his arms, he put his left hand on Manasseh's head, even though Manasseh was the firstborn.

Gen.48.14

Then Israel stretched out his right hand and laid it on Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh's head, guiding his hands knowingly, for Manasseh was the firstborn.

Gen.48.14

But Jacob crossed his arms as he reached out to lay his hands on the boys' heads. So his right hand was on the head of Ephraim, the younger boy, and his left hand was on the head of Manasseh, the older.

Gen.48.15

Then he blessed them: The God before whom walked my fathers Abraham and Isaac, The God who has been my shepherd all my lifelong to this very day,

Gen.48.15

Then he blessed Joseph and said, "May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day,

Gen.48.15

And he blessed Joseph, and said: "God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, The God who has fed me all my life long to this day,

Gen.48.15

Then he blessed Joseph and said, "May God, the God before whom my grandfather Abraham and my father, Isaac, walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life,

Gen.48.16

The Angel who delivered me from every evil, Bless the boys. May my name be echoed in their lives, and the names of Abraham and Isaac, my fathers, And may they grow covering the Earth with their children.

Gen.48.16

the Angel who has delivered me from all harm -may he bless these boys. May they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they increase greatly upon the earth."

Gen.48.16

The Angel who has redeemed me from all evil, Bless the lads; Let my name be named upon them, And the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; And let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth."

Gen.48.16

and the angel who has kept me from all harm--may he bless these boys. May they preserve my name and the names of my grandfather Abraham and my father, Isaac. And may they become a mighty nation."

Gen.48.17

When Joseph saw that his father had placed his right hand on Ephraim's head, he thought he had made a mistake, so he took hold of his father's hand to move it from Ephraim's head to Manasseh's,

Gen.48.17

When Joseph saw his father placing his right hand on Ephraim's head he was displeased; so he took hold of his father's hand to move it from Ephraim's head to Manasseh's head.

Gen.48.17

Now when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand on the head of Ephraim, it displeased him; so he took hold of his father's hand to remove it from Ephraim's head to Manasseh's head.

Gen.48.17

But Joseph was upset when he saw that his father had laid his right hand on Ephraim's head. So he lifted it to place it on Manasseh's head instead.

Gen.48.18

saying, "That's the wrong head, Father; the other one is the firstborn; place your right hand on his head."

Gen.48.18

Joseph said to him, "No, my father, this one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head."

Gen.48.18

And Joseph said to his father, "Not so, my father, for this one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head."

Gen.48.18

"No, Father," he said, "this one over here is older. Put your right hand on his head."

Gen.48.19

But his father wouldn't do it. He said, "I know, my son; but I know what I'm doing. He also will develop into a people, and he also will be great. But his younger brother will be even greater and his descendants will enrich nations."

Gen.48.19

But his father refused and said, "I know, my son, I know. He too will become a people, and he too will become great. Nevertheless, his younger brother will be greater than he, and his descendants will become a group of nations."

Gen.48.19

But his father refused and said, "I know, my son, I know. He also shall become a people, and he also shall be great; but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations."

Gen.48.19

But his father refused. "I know what I'm doing, my son," he said. "Manasseh, too, will become a great people, but his younger brother will become even greater. His descendants will become a multitude of nations!"

Gen.48.20

Then he blessed them both: Israel will use your names to give blessings: May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh. In that he made it explicit: he put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh.

Gen.48.20

He blessed them that day and said, "In your name will Israel pronounce this blessing: 'May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.'" So he put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh.

Gen.48.20

So he blessed them that day, saying, "By you Israel will bless, saying, "May God make you as Ephraim and as Manasseh!"' And thus he set Ephraim before Manasseh.

Gen.48.20

So Jacob blessed the boys that day with this blessing: "The people of Israel will use your names to bless each other. They will say, `May God make you as prosperous as Ephraim and Manasseh.'" In this way, Jacob put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh.

Gen.48.21

Israel then said to Joseph, "I'm about to die. God be with you and give you safe passage back to the land of your fathers.

Gen.48.21

Then Israel said to Joseph, "I am about to die, but God will be with you and take you back to the land of your fathers.

Gen.48.21

Then Israel said to Joseph, "Behold, I am dying, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers.

Gen.48.21

Then Jacob said to Joseph, "I am about to die, but God will be with you and will bring you again to Canaan, the land of your ancestors.

Gen.48.22

As for me, I'm presenting you, as the first among your brothers, the ridge of land I took from Amorites with my sword and bow." [JC]

Gen.48.22

And to you, as one who is over your brothers, I give the ridge of land I took from the Amorites with my sword and my bow."

Gen.48.22

Moreover I have given to you one portion above your brothers, which I took from the hand of the Amorite with my sword and my bow."

Gen.48.22

And I give you an extra portion beyond what I have given your brothers--the portion that I took from the Amorites with my sword and bow."

Matt.16.21

Then Jesus made it clear to his disciples that it was now necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, submit to an ordeal of suffering at the hands of the religious leaders, be killed, and then on the third day be raised up alive.

Matt.16.21

From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.

Matt.16.21

From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day.

Matt.16.21

From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that he had to go to Jerusalem, and he told them what would happen to him there. He would suffer at the hands of the leaders and the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, and he would be raised on the third day.

Matt.16.22

Peter took him in hand, protesting, "Impossible, Master! That can never be!"

Matt.16.22

Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "Never, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to you!"

Matt.16.22

Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!"

Matt.16.22

But Peter took him aside and corrected him. "Heaven forbid, Lord," he said. "This will never happen to you!"

Matt.16.23

But Jesus didn't swerve. "Peter, get out of my way. Satan, get lost. You have no idea how God works."

Matt.16.23

Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men."

Matt.16.23

But He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men."

Matt.16.23

Jesus turned to Peter and said, "Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, and not from God's."

Matt.16.24

Then Jesus went to work on his disciples. "Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. Don't run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I'll show you how.

Matt.16.24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.

Matt.16.24

Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

Matt.16.24

Then Jesus said to the disciples, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross, and follow me.

Matt.16.25

Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self.

Matt.16.25

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.

Matt.16.25

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

Matt.16.25

If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find true life.

Matt.16.26

What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself? What could you ever trade your soul for?

Matt.16.26

What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matt.16.26

For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matt.16.26

And how do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul in the process? Is anything worth more than your soul?

Matt.16.27

"Don't be in such a hurry to go into business for yourself. Before you know it the Son of Man will arrive with all the splendor of his Father, accompanied by an army of angels. You'll get everything you have coming to you, a personal gift.

Matt.16.27

For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done.

Matt.16.27

For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.

Matt.16.27

For I, the Son of Man, will come in the glory of my Father with his angels and will judge all people according to their deeds.

Matt.16.28

This isn't pie in the sky by and by. Some of you standing here are going to see it take place, see the Son of Man in kingdom glory."

Matt.16.28

I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."

Matt.16.28

Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom."

Matt.16.28

And I assure you that some of you standing here right now will not die before you see me, the Son of Man, coming in my Kingdom."

Matt.17.1

Six days later, three of them saw that glory. Jesus took Peter and the brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain.

Matt.17.1

After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.

Matt.17.1

Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves;

Matt.17.1

Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain.

Matt.17.2

His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. Sunlight poured from his face. His clothes were filled with light.

Matt.17.2

There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.

Matt.17.2

and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.

Matt.17.2

As the men watched, Jesus' appearance changed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothing became dazzling white.

Matt.17.3

Then they realized that Moses and Elijah were also there in deep conversation with him.

Matt.17.3

Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.

Matt.17.3

And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.

Matt.17.3

Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus.

Matt.17.4

Peter broke in, "Master, this is a great moment! What would you think if I built three memorials here on the mountain--one for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah?"

Matt.17.4

Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters--one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah."

Matt.17.4

Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

Matt.17.4

Peter blurted out, "Lord, this is wonderful! If you want me to, I'll make three shrines, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

Matt.17.5

While he was going on like this, babbling, a light-radiant cloud enveloped them, and sounding from deep in the cloud a voice: "This is my Son, marked by my love, focus of my delight. Listen to him."

Matt.17.5

While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!"

Matt.17.5

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!"

Matt.17.5

But even as he said it, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with him. Listen to him."

Matt.17.6

When the disciples heard it, they fell flat on their faces, scared to death.

Matt.17.6

When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified.

Matt.17.6

And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid.

Matt.17.6

The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground.

Matt.17.7

But Jesus came over and touched them. "Don't be afraid."

Matt.17.7

But Jesus came and touched them. "Get up," he said. "Don't be afraid."

Matt.17.7

But Jesus came and touched them and said, "Arise, and do not be afraid."

Matt.17.7

Jesus came over and touched them. "Get up," he said, "don't be afraid."

Matt.17.8

When they opened their eyes and looked around all they saw was Jesus, only Jesus.

Matt.17.8

When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.

Matt.17.8

When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.

Matt.17.8

And when they looked, they saw only Jesus with them.

Matt.17.9

Coming down the mountain, Jesus swore them to secrecy. "Don't breathe a word of what you've seen. After the Son of Man is raised from the dead, you are free to talk."

Matt.17.9

As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them, "Don't tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."

Matt.17.9

Now as they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, "Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from the dead."

Matt.17.9

As they descended the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Don't tell anyone what you have seen until I, the Son of Man, have been raised from the dead."

Matt.17.10

The disciples, meanwhile, were asking questions. "Why do the religion scholars say that Elijah has to come first?"

Matt.17.10

The disciples asked him, "Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?"

Matt.17.10

And His disciples asked Him, saying, "Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"

Matt.17.10

His disciples asked, "Why do the teachers of religious law insist that Elijah must return before the Messiah comes?"

Matt.17.11

Jesus answered, "Elijah does come and get everything ready.

Matt.17.11

Jesus replied, "To be sure, Elijah comes and will restore all things.

Matt.17.11

Jesus answered and said to them, "Indeed, Elijah is coming first and will restore all things.

Matt.17.11

Jesus replied, "Elijah is indeed coming first to set everything in order.

Matt.17.12

I'm telling you, Elijah has already come but they didn't know him when they saw him. They treated him like dirt, the same way they are about to treat the Son of Man."

Matt.17.12

But I tell you, Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him everything they wished. In the same way the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands."

Matt.17.12

But I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not know him but did to him whatever they wished. Likewise the Son of Man is also about to suffer at their hands."

Matt.17.12

But I tell you, he has already come, but he wasn't recognized, and he was badly mistreated. And soon the Son of Man will also suffer at their hands."

Matt.17.13

That's when the disciples realized that all along he had been talking about John the Baptizer.

Matt.17.13

Then the disciples understood that he was talking to them about John the Baptist.

Matt.17.13

Then the disciples understood that He spoke to them of John the Baptist.

Matt.17.13

Then the disciples realized he had been speaking of John the Baptist.

Prov.3.1

Good friend, don't forget all I've taught you; take to heart my commands.

Prov.3.1

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,

Prov.3.1

My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;

Prov.3.1

My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart,

Prov.3.2

They'll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well.

Prov.3.2

for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.

Prov.3.2

For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.

Prov.3.2

for they will give you a long and satisfying life.

Prov.3.3

Don't lose your grip on Love and Loyalty. Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart.

Prov.3.3

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

Prov.3.3

Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart,

Prov.3.3

Never let loyalty and kindness get away from you! Wear them like a necklace; write them deep within your heart.

Prov.3.4

Earn a reputation for living well in God's eyes and the eyes of the people.

Prov.3.4

Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.

Prov.3.4

And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.

Prov.3.4

Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will gain a good reputation.

Prov.3.5

Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own.

Prov.3.5

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

Prov.3.5

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;

Prov.3.5

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.

Prov.3.6

Listen for GOD's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.

Prov.3.6

in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Prov.3.6

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Prov.3.6

Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.

Prov.3.7

Don't assume that you know it all. Run to GOD! Run from evil!

Prov.3.7

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.

Prov.3.7

Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.

Prov.3.7

Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn your back on evil.

Prov.3.8

Your body will glow with health, your very bones will vibrate with life!

Prov.3.8

This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

Prov.3.8

It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.

Prov.3.8

Then you will gain renewed health and vitality.

Prov.3.9

Honor GOD with everything you own; give him the first and the best.

Prov.3.9

Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;

Prov.3.9

Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;

Prov.3.9

Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the best part of everything your land produces.

Prov.3.10

Your barns will burst, your wine vats will brim over.

Prov.3.10

then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.

Prov.3.10

So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.

Prov.3.10

Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with the finest wine.