Hebrews 10:12-14
King James Version
12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
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Hebrews 10:12-14
New American Standard Bible
12 but He, having offered one sacrifice (A)for [a]sins (B)for all time, (C)sat down at the right hand of God, 13 waiting from that time onward (D)until His enemies are made a footstool for His feet. 14 For by one offering He has (E)perfected (F)for all time those who are [b]sanctified.
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- Hebrews 10:12 Or sins, forever sat down
- Hebrews 10:14 Or being sanctified
Hebrews 10:12-14
American Standard Version
12 but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for [a]sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; 13 henceforth expecting till his enemies be made the footstool of his feet. 14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
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- Hebrews 10:12 Or, sins, for ever sat down etc.
Ephesians 5:1-2
King James Version
5 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
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Ephesians 5:1-2
New American Standard Bible
Be Imitators of God
5 (A)Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and (B)walk in love, just as Christ also (C)loved [a]you and (D)gave Himself up for us, an (E)offering and a sacrifice to God [b]as a (F)fragrant aroma.
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- Ephesians 5:2 One early ms us
- Ephesians 5:2 Lit for an odor of fragrance
Ephesians 5:1-2
American Standard Version
5 Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for [a]us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.
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- Ephesians 5:2 Some ancient authorities read you.
Romans 12:1-3
King James Version
12 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
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Romans 12:1-3
New American Standard Bible
Dedicated Service
12 Therefore (A)I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to (B)present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, [a]acceptable to God, which is your [b]spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not (C)be conformed to (D)this [c]world, but be transformed by the (E)renewing of your mind, so that you may [d](F)prove what the will of God is, that which is good and [e]acceptable and perfect.
3 For through (G)the grace given to me I say to everyone among you (H)not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to (I)each a measure of faith.
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- Romans 12:1 Or pleasing
- Romans 12:1 I.e., in contrast to offering a literal sacrifice
- Romans 12:2 Or age
- Romans 12:2 Or discover
- Romans 12:2 Or pleasing
Romans 12:1-3
American Standard Version
12 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, [a]acceptable to God, which is your [b]spiritual [c]service. 2 And be not fashioned according to this [d]world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is [e]the good and [f]acceptable and perfect will of God.
3 For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.
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- Romans 12:1 Greek well-pleasing.
- Romans 12:1 Greek belonging to the reason.
- Romans 12:1 Or, worship
- Romans 12:2 Or, age
- Romans 12:2 Or, the will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect
- Romans 12:2 Greek well-pleasing.
1 Peter 2:4-6
King James Version
4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
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1 Peter 2:4-6
New American Standard Bible
As Living Stones
4 And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been (A)rejected by people, but is [a]choice and precious in the sight of God, 5 (B)you also, as living stones, [b]are being built up as a (C)spiritual house for a holy (D)priesthood, to (E)offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For this is contained in [c]Scripture:
“(F)Behold, I am laying in Zion a choice stone, a (G)precious cornerstone,
And the one who believes in [d]Him will not be [e]put to shame.”
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- 1 Peter 2:4 Lit chosen; or elect
- 1 Peter 2:5 Or allow yourselves to be built up; or build yourselves up
- 1 Peter 2:6 Or a scripture
- 1 Peter 2:6 Or it
- 1 Peter 2:6 Or disappointed
1 Peter 2:4-6
American Standard Version
4 unto whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed of men, but with God elect, [a]precious, 5 ye also, as living stones, are built up [b]a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 Because it is contained in [c]scripture,
[d]Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, [e]precious:
And he that believeth on [f]him shall not be put to shame.
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- 1 Peter 2:4 Or, honorable
- 1 Peter 2:5 Or, a spiritual house for a holy priesthood
- 1 Peter 2:6 Or, a scripture
- 1 Peter 2:6 Isa. 28:16.
- 1 Peter 2:6 Or, honorable
- 1 Peter 2:6 Or, it
Revelation 8:2-4
King James Version
2 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.
3 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
4 And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.
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Revelation 8:2-4
New American Standard Bible
2 And I saw (A)the seven angels who stand before God, and seven (B)trumpets were given to them.
3 (C)Another angel came and stood at the (D)altar, holding a (E)golden censer; and much (F)incense was given to him, so that he might [a]add it to the (G)prayers of all the [b]saints on the (H)golden altar which was before the throne. 4 And (I)the smoke of the incense ascended from the angel’s hand with the prayers of the [c]saints before God.
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- Revelation 8:3 Lit give
- Revelation 8:3 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
- Revelation 8:4 See note 2 v 3
Revelation 8:2-4
American Standard Version
2 And I saw the seven angels that stand before God; and there were given unto them seven trumpets.
3 And another angel came and stood [a]over the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should [b]add it unto the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. 4 And the smoke of the incense, [c]with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand.
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- Revelation 8:3 Or, at
- Revelation 8:3 Greek give.
- Revelation 8:4 Or, for
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