Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless. |
Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; |
Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless, |
So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with Him. |
So, beloved, since you are expecting these things, be eager to be found by Him [at His coming] without spot or blemish, and at peace – in serene confidence, free from fears and agitating passions and moral conflicts. |
On which account, divinely loved ones, since you are looking for these things, do your best to be found with reference to Him irreproachable and unblameable, in peace. |
Because, my dear friends, you have a hope like this before you, I urge you to make certain that the day will find you at peace with God, flawless and blameless in His sight. |
Therefore, dearly beloved, since you are expecting this, be in earnest to be found by Him without a blot, without reproach, and at peace. |
Wherefore, 1352 beloved, 27 seeing that ye look for 4328 such things, 5023 be diligent 4704 that ye may be found 2147 of Him 846 in 1722 peace, 1515 without spot, 784 and 2532 blameless. 298 |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.
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