“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” (ESV) “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (NIV) Unsurprisingly, I’ve never met someone...

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (ESV) “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (NIV)   Defining meekness is not an easy feat, and to truly understand it,...

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (ESV) “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (NIV)   Jesus is introducing this marvelous kingdom, one that is upside-down from what...

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (ESV) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (NIV)   Two hungry beggars sit on the...

obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (ESV) for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (NIV) Your faith in Christ is many things. ...

Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory. (ESV) and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him...

Though you have not seen him, you love him.  (ESV) Though you have not seen him, you love him; (NIV) As kids, many of us had imaginary friends or even believed in Santa Claus. As...

so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ....

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials (ESV) In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have...