“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...

who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (ESV) who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation...

to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you (ESV) and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you (NIV)...

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from...