ONE BODY
BY THE CROSS
a Cross focused - Holy Spirit filled - Independent Church.
15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity,
even the law of commandments contained in ordinances;
for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in
one body by the cross,
having slain the enmity thereby:"
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MAJOR BIBLE TRANSLATIONS -
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Amplified -
Literal English translation (1965), "amplified" by additional words and phrases, within brackets, that clarify meaning. Reading level: Grade 10 and up. John 3:5 Jesus answered, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, unless a man is born of water and [even] the Spirit, he cannot [ever] enter the kingdom of God.
ESV - English Standard Version -
Essentially new literal translation (2001) that combines word-for-word precision and accuracy with beauty and readability. Reading level: Grade 8 and up. John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God."
HCSB - Holcomb Christian Standard Bible -
An up-to-date, word-for-word translation (2003) directly from the original biblical languages, then styled using modern grammar and vocabulary. Combines accuracy, clarity, and readability. Reading level: Grade 8 and up. John 3:5 Jesus Answered, "I assure you: Unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God."
KJV - King James Version -
Elizabethan English translation (1611) known for its poetic literary style. Reading level: Grade 12 and up. John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
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