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15 Surely then you will lift up your face without blemish;
    you will be secure and will not fear.(A)

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15 then, free of fault, you will lift up your face;(A)
    you will stand firm(B) and without fear.(C)

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26 then you will delight yourself in the Almighty[a]
    and lift up your face to God.(A)

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  1. 22.26 Traditional rendering of Heb Shaddai

26 Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty(A)
    and will lift up your face(B) to God.(C)

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28 And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he is revealed we may have confidence and not be put to shame before him at his coming.(A)

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God’s Children and Sin

28 And now, dear children,(A) continue in him, so that when he appears(B) we may be confident(C) and unashamed before him at his coming.(D)

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19 And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him(A) 20 whenever our hearts condemn us, for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 21 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God, 22 and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him.(B)

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19 This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence: 20 If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 21 Dear friends,(A) if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God(B) 22 and receive from him anything we ask,(C) because we keep his commands(D) and do what pleases him.(E)

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I desire, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument,

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Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands(A) without anger or disputing.

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The Postponement of Paul’s Visit

12 Indeed, this is our boast, the testimony of our conscience: we have behaved in the world with holiness[a] and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God—and all the more toward you.(A)

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  1. 1.12 Other ancient authorities read simplicity

Paul’s Change of Plans

12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience(A) testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity[a](B) and godly sincerity.(C) We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom(D) but on God’s grace.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness

28 The wicked flee when no one pursues,
    but the righteous are as bold as a lion.(A)

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28 The wicked flee(A) though no one pursues,(B)
    but the righteous are as bold as a lion.(C)

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26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,
    and one’s children will have a refuge.(A)

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26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,(A)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.(B)

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Then I shall not be put to shame,
    having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.(A)
I will praise you with an upright heart,
    when I learn your righteous ordinances.(B)

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Then I would not be put to shame(A)
    when I consider all your commands.(B)
I will praise you with an upright heart
    as I learn your righteous laws.(C)

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For the righteous will never be moved;
    they will be remembered forever.(A)
They are not afraid of evil tidings;
    their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.(B)
Their hearts are steady; they will not be afraid;
    in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.(C)

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Surely the righteous will never be shaken;(A)
    they will be remembered(B) forever.
They will have no fear of bad news;
    their hearts are steadfast,(C) trusting in the Lord.(D)
Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;(E)
    in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.(F)

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Psalm 46

God’s Defense of His City and People

To the leader. Of the Korahites. According to Alamoth. A Song.

God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present[a] help in trouble.(A)

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  1. 46.1 Or well proved

Psalm 46[a]

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth.[b] A song.

God is our refuge(A) and strength,(B)
    an ever-present(C) help(D) in trouble.(E)

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  1. Psalm 46:1 In Hebrew texts 46:1-11 is numbered 46:2-12.
  2. Psalm 46:1 Title: Probably a musical term

Psalm 27

Triumphant Song of Confidence

Of David.

The Lord is my light and my salvation;
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold[a] of my life;
    of whom shall I be afraid?(A)

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  1. 27.1 Or refuge

Psalm 27

Of David.

The Lord is my light(A) and my salvation(B)
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold(C) of my life—
    of whom shall I be afraid?(D)

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15 If I am wicked, woe to me!
    If I am righteous, I cannot lift up my head,
for I am filled with disgrace
    and look upon my affliction.(A)

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15 If I am guilty(A)—woe to me!(B)
    Even if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head,(C)
for I am full of shame
    and drowned in[a] my affliction.(D)

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  1. Job 10:15 Or and aware of