Contemplative Bible Reading

James 5:16 This is a little different post. Here are several translations of this one verse. (I like the King James Version best.) King James Version: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. The Message: The […]

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Luke 2:6-7 (New Living Translation) 6 And while they (Mary and Joseph) were there, the time came for her (Mary’s) baby to be born. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn son (Jesus). She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. […]

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Hebrews 1:1-4 (New English Translation) 1 After God spoke long ago in various portions and in various ways to our ancestors through the prophets, 2 in these last days he has spoke to us in a son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he created the world. 3 The Son is […]

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Galatians 5:10 (New Living Translation) 10 I am trusting the Lord to keep you from believing false teachings. God will judge that person, whoever he is, who has been confusing you. Paul is writing to a group of Christians in Galatia. Someone was entering the group and teaching things that were false and confusing. It […]

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Romans 5:2 (New Living Translation) 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. This is one of those verses that summarizes the New Testament in one sentence. Believing that Jesus of Nazareth is […]

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2 Corinthians 4:2 (New Living Translation) 2 We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this. “Got ya,” we would shout in triumph. We were kids (little boys as maybe little […]

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1 Corinthians 4:4 (New Living Translation) 4 My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right… Paul is writing to Christians in Corinth about his explaining of God’s mysteries. Paul is trying to be helpful. Paul is trying to be correct. Paul is making all the good faith efforts he can. Paul, being human […]

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Philippians 3:1 (New Living Testament) Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. Simple four words. Rejoice in the Lord. Sad? Tired? Just plain beat and need a nap? Sure. Those days happen. We, however, have something else to do. Let us rejoice. Scream happiness. Jump for joy. Celebrate. Have a cookout. […]

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Romans 3:21-22 (New Living Translation) 21 But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. 22 We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And […]

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3 John, verse 2 (New Living Translation) Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit. John is writing to his friend Gaius. John wishes a strong body—a body that is as strong as the spirit of God in Gaius. I […]

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