Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (ESV) Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion...

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. (ESV) “I have the right to do anything,” you...

  They tested God in their heart by demanding the food they craved. (ESV) They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved. (NIV) They stubbornly tested God in their hearts,...

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: (ESV) Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful...

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, (ESV) Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, (NIV) Work...

Do not be slothful in zeal; be fervent in spirit, and serve the Lord. (ESV) Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. (NIV) Never be lazy, but work hard...

So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. (ESV) Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (NIV) Teach us to realize...

Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. (ESV)  Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from...

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. (ESV) Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify...