Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because those who have suffered in their bodies are done with sin.
NIV
SO, SINCE Christ suffered in the flesh for us, for you, arm yourselves with the same thought and purpose [patiently to suffer rather than fail to please God]. For whoever has suffered in the flesh [having the mind of Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [has stopped pleasing himself and the world, and pleases God]AMP
Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
KJV
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them – not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve
NIV
Tend (nurture, guard, guide, and fold) the flock of God that is [your responsibility], not by coercion or constraint, but willingly; not dishonorably motivated by the advantages and profits [belonging to the office], but eagerly and cheerfully
AMP
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
KJV
He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil.
NIV
He must not be a new convert, or he may [develop a beclouded and stupid state of mind] as the result of pride [be blinded by conceit, and] fall into the condemnation that the devil [once] did. [Isa. 14:12-14.]AMP
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
KJV
And to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
NIV
Also to enlighten all men and make plain to them what is the plan [regarding the Gentiles and providing for the salvation of all men] of the mystery kept hidden through the ages and concealed until now in [the mind of] God Who created all things by Christ Jesus.
AMP
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
KJV
Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.
NIV
Then let us no more criticize and blame and pass judgment on one another, but rather decide and endeavor never to put a stumbling block or an obstacle or a hindrance in the way of a brother.
AMP
Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.
KJV
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had
NIV
Now may the God Who gives the power of patient endurance (steadfastness) and Who supplies encouragement, grant you to live in such mutual harmony and such full sympathy with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus
AMP
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
KJV
I had a dream that made me afraid. As I was lying in bed, the images and visions that passed through my mind terrified me.
NIV
I had a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts and imaginations and the visions of my head as I was lying upon my bed troubled and agitated me.
AMP
I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me.
KJV
"In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
NIV
Even so, I tell you, there is joy among and in the presence of the angels of God over one [especially] wicked person who repents (changes his mind for the better, heartily amending his ways, with abhorrence of his past sins).
AMP
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
KJV
He said, "Go and tell this people: "Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.'""
NIV
And He said, Go and tell this people, Hear and hear continually, but understand not; and see and see continually, but do not apprehend with your mind.
AMP
And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
KJV
Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent.
NIV
Those whom I [dearly and tenderly] love, I tell their faults and convict and convince and reprove and chasten [I discipline and instruct them]. So be enthusiastic and in earnest and burning with zeal and repent [changing your mind and attitude]. [Prov. 3:12.]AMP
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
KJV
