Verses Related to the Topic of Family
Deuteronomy 5:16 | ||
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KJV Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. |
ASV Honor thy father and thy mother, as Jehovah thy God commanded thee; that thy days may be long, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee. |
WEB "Honor your father and your mother, as Yahweh your God commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which Yahweh your God gives you. |
Ephesians 2:19 | ||
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KJV Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; |
ASV So then ye are no more strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, |
WEB So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, |
1 Thessalonians 2:11–12 | ||
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KJV As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father [doth] his children, That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. |
ASV as ye know how we [dealt with] each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging [you], and testifying, to the end that ye should walk worthily of God, who calleth you into his own kingdom and glory. |
WEB As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children, to the end that you should walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory. |
Ephesians 3:14–15 | ||
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KJV For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, |
ASV For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, |
WEB For this cause, I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, |
3 John 1:4 | ||
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KJV I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. |
ASV Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth. |
WEB I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth. |
1 Timothy 5:8 | ||
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KJV But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. |
ASV But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever. |
WEB But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever. |
Proverbs 23:24 | ||
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KJV The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise [child] shall have joy of him. |
ASV The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him. |
WEB The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him. |
Proverbs 10:1 | ||
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KJV The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son [is] the heaviness of his mother. |
ASV The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. |
WEB The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. |
Colossians 3:13 | ||
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KJV Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. |
ASV forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: |
WEB bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do. |
Proverbs 13:24 | ||
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KJV He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. |
ASV He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. |
WEB One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him. |
Psalm 103:17–18 | ||
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KJV But the mercy of the LORD [is] from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. |
ASV But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children's children; To such as keep his covenant, And to those that remember his precepts to do them. |
WEB But Yahweh's loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children's children; to those who keep his covenant, to those who remember to obey his precepts. |
Romans 8:14–17 | ||
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KJV For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], that we may be also glorified together. |
ASV For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], that we may be also glorified with [him] . |
WEB For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. For you didn't receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God; and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. |
Luke 8:21 | ||
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KJV And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. |
ASV But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these that hear the word of God, and do it. |
WEB But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it." |
Ephesians 5:22–25 | ||
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KJV Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so [let] the wives [be] to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; |
ASV Wives, [be in subjection] unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, [being] himself the saviour of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so [let] the wives also [be] to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it; |
WEB Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body. But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it; |
Genesis 2:24 | ||
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KJV Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. |
ASV Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. |
WEB Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh. |
Exodus 20:12 | ||
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KJV Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. |
ASV Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee. |
WEB "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you. |
Matthew 1:18 | ||
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KJV Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. |
ASV Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. |
WEB Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit. |
Psalm 127:3–5 | ||
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KJV Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward. As arrows [are] in the hand of a mighty man; so [are] children of the youth. Happy [is] the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. |
ASV Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; [And] the fruit of the womb is [his] reward. As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate. |
WEB Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate. A Song of Ascents. |
1 Corinthians 13:4–7 | ||
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KJV Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. |
ASV Love suffereth long, [and] is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil; rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth; beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. |
WEB Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud, doesn't behave itself inappropriately, doesn't seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. |
Proverbs 19:14 | ||
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KJV House and riches [are] the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife [is] from the LORD. |
ASV House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah. |
WEB House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. |
1 Corinthians 7:14 | ||
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KJV For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. |
ASV For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the brother: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. |
WEB For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. |
Genesis 50:21 | ||
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KJV Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. |
ASV Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. |
WEB Now therefore don't be afraid. I will nourish you and your little ones." He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them. |
Genesis 4:1 | ||
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KJV And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. |
ASV And the man knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man with [the help of] Jehovah. |
WEB The man knew Eve his wife. She conceived, and gave birth to Cain, and said, "I have gotten a man with Yahweh's help." |
1 Kings 2:2–3 | ||
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KJV I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man; And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: |
ASV I am going the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man; and keep the charge of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, [and] his commandments, and his ordinances, and his testimonies, according to that which is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself. |
WEB "I am going the way of all the earth. You be strong therefore, and show yourself a man; and keep the instruction of Yahweh your God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, his commandments, his ordinances, and his testimonies, according to that which is written in the law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do, and wherever you turn yourself. |
Titus 2:4–5 | ||
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KJV That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, [To be] discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. |
ASV that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, [ to be] sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed: |
WEB that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God's word may not be blasphemed. |
Proverbs 22:6 | ||
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KJV Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. |
ASV Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it. |
WEB Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. |
Matthew 12:50 | ||
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KJV For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. |
ASV For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother. |
WEB For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother." |
Matthew 10:21 | ||
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KJV And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against [their] parents, and cause them to be put to death. |
ASV And brother shall deliver up brother to death, and the father his child: and children shall rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death. |
WEB "Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death. |
Proverbs 1:8–9 | ||
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KJV My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they [shall be] an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. |
ASV My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be a chaplet of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck. |
WEB My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching: for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck. |
1 John 3:1 | ||
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KJV Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. |
ASV Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and [such] we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. |
WEB Behold, how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn't know us, because it didn't know him. |
Philippians 1:3–5 | ||
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KJV I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; |
ASV I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you, always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now; |
WEB I thank my God whenever I remember you, always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy, for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now; |
Deuteronomy 11:19 | ||
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KJV And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. |
ASV And ye shall teach them your children, talking of them, when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. |
WEB You shall teach them your children, talking of them, when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up. |
Isaiah 49:15 | ||
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KJV Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. |
ASV Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, these may forget, yet will not I forget thee. |
WEB "Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you! |
1 Chronicles 17:23–24 | ||
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KJV Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said. Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts [is] the God of Israel, [even] a God to Israel: and [let] the house of David thy servant [be] established before thee. |
ASV And now, O Jehovah, let the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, be established for ever, and do as thou hast spoken. And let thy name be established and magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and the house of David thy servant is established before thee. |
WEB Now, Yahweh, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, be established forever, and do as you have spoken. Let your name be established and magnified forever, saying, 'Yahweh of Armies is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel. The house of David your servant is established before you.' |
Romans 12:10 | ||
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KJV [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; |
ASV In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another; |
WEB In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another; |
Malachi 2:15 | ||
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KJV And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. |
ASV And did he not make one, although he had the residue of the Spirit? And wherefore one? He sought a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. |
WEB Did he not make you one, although he had the residue of the Spirit? Why one? He sought a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let no one deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. |
Jeremiah 31:1 | ||
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KJV At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. |
ASV At that time, saith Jehovah, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. |
WEB At that time, says Yahweh, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. |
Jeremiah 31:17 | ||
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KJV And there is hope in thine end, saith the LORD, that thy children shall come again to their own border. |
ASV And there is hope for thy latter end, saith Jehovah; and [thy] children shall come again to their own border. |
WEB There is hope for your latter end, says Yahweh; and [your] children shall come again to their own border. |
Joshua 24:15 | ||
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KJV And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that [were] on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. |
ASV And if it seem evil unto you to serve Jehovah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah. |
WEB If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh." |
Malachi 4:6 | ||
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KJV And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse. |
ASV And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers; lest I come and smite the earth with a curse. |
WEB He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse." |
Psalm 68:6 | ||
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KJV God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry [land]. |
ASV God setteth the solitary in families: He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a parched land. |
WEB God sets the lonely in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. |
John 1:12–13 | ||
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KJV But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. |
ASV But as many as received him, to them gave he the right to become children of God, [even] to them that believe on his name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. |
WEB But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God's children, to those who believe in his name: who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. |
Ezekiel 18:20 | ||
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KJV The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. |
ASV The soul that sinneth, it shall die: the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son; the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. |
WEB The soul who sins, he shall die: the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son; the righteousness of the righteous shall be on him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be on him. |
Revelation 21:7 | ||
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KJV He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. |
ASV He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. |
WEB He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son. |
Proverbs 24:3–4 | ||
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KJV Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. |
ASV Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established; And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches. |
WEB Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure. |
Lamentations 3:27 | ||
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KJV [It is] good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. |
ASV It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. |
WEB It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. |
Matthew 15:4 | ||
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KJV For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. |
ASV For God said, Honor thy father and thy mother: and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death. |
WEB For God commanded, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and, 'He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.' |
Proverbs 31:10–12 | ||
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KJV Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. |
ASV A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain. She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life. |
WEB Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. |
Genesis 45:10 | ||
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KJV And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast: |
ASV and thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast: |
WEB You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you will be near to me, you, your children, your children's children, your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. |
Genesis 18:19 | ||
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KJV For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. |
ASV For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. |
WEB For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Yahweh, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Yahweh may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him." |
1 Corinthians 11:3 | ||
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KJV But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God. |
ASV But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. |
WEB But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God. |
Leviticus 19:3 | ||
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KJV Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I [am] the LORD your God. |
ASV Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father; and ye shall keep my sabbaths: I am Jehovah your God. |
WEB "'Each one of you shall respect his mother and his father. You shall keep my Sabbaths. I am Yahweh your God. |
Genesis 1:28 | ||
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KJV And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. |
ASV And God blessed them: and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the heavens, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. |
WEB God blessed them. God said to them, "Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth." |
Deuteronomy 6:6–7 | ||
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KJV And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. |
ASV And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. |
WEB These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up. |
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 | ||
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KJV Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him [that is] alone when he falleth; for [he hath] not another to help him up. |
ASV Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, and hath not another to lift him up. |
WEB Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn't have another to lift him up. |
Acts 10:2 | ||
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KJV [A] devout [man], and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. |
ASV a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always. |
WEB a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God. |
Hebrews 12:7 | ||
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KJV If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? |
ASV It is for chastening that ye endure; God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is there whom [his] father chasteneth not? |
WEB It is for discipline that you endure. God deals with you as with children, for what son is there whom his father doesn't discipline? |
Proverbs 15:20 | ||
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KJV A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. |
ASV A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother. |
WEB A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. |
Romans 16:13 | ||
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KJV Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. |
ASV Salute Rufus the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. |
WEB Greet Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. |
Proverbs 17:6 | ||
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KJV Children's children [are] the crown of old men; and the glory of children [are] their fathers. |
ASV Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers. |
WEB Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents. |
Luke 2:51 | ||
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KJV And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. |
ASV And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all [these] sayings in her heart. |
WEB And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. |
1 Corinthians 1:10 | ||
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KJV Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. |
ASV Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment. |
WEB Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment. |
1 Samuel 1:27–28 | ||
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KJV For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there. |
ASV For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him: therefore also I have granted him to Jehovah; as long as he liveth he is granted to Jehovah. And he worshipped Jehovah there. |
WEB For this child I prayed; and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him. Therefore also I have granted him to Yahweh. As long as he lives he is granted to Yahweh." He worshiped Yahweh there. |
Acts 16:31–34 | ||
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KJV And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed [their] stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house. |
ASV And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved, thou and thy house. And they spake the word of the Lord unto him, with all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, immediately. And he brought them up into his house, and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly, with all his house, having believed in God. |
WEB They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household." They spoke the word of the Lord to him, and to all who were in his house. He took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household. He brought them up into his house, and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly, with all his household, having believed in God. |
Jeremiah 29:6 | ||
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KJV Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; that ye may be increased there, and not diminished. |
ASV Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; and multiply ye there, and be not diminished. |
WEB Take wives, and father sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; and multiply there, and don't be diminished. |
Genesis 33:5 | ||
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KJV And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who [are] those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. |
ASV And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are these with thee? And he said, The children whom God hath graciously given thy servant. |
WEB He lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, "Who are these with you?" He said, "The children whom God has graciously given your servant." |
Matthew 19:4–6 | ||
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KJV And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made [them] at the beginning made them male and female, And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. |
ASV And he answered and said, Have ye not read, that he who made [them] from the beginning made them male and female, and said, For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh? So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. |
WEB He answered, "Haven't you read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, 'For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall join to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh?' So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, don't let man tear apart." |
Proverbs 20:7 | ||
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KJV The just [man] walketh in his integrity: his children [are] blessed after him. |
ASV A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him. |
WEB A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him. |
Job 1:5 | ||
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KJV And it was so, when the days of [their] feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings [according] to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. |
ASV And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt-offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and renounced God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. |
WEB It was so, when the days of their feasting had run their course, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, "It may be that my sons have sinned, and renounced God in their hearts." Job did so continually. |
Isaiah 8:18 | ||
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KJV Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me [are] for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion. |
ASV Behold, I and the children whom Jehovah hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Jehovah of hosts, who dwelleth in mount Zion. |
WEB Behold, I and the children whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Yahweh of Armies, who dwells in Mount Zion. |
Proverbs 18:22 | ||
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KJV [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD. |
ASV Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah. |
WEB Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh. |
Luke 1:17 | ||
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KJV And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. |
ASV And he shall go before his face in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient [to walk] in the wisdom of the just; to make ready for the Lord a people prepared [for him] . |
WEB He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, 'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,' and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people prepared for the Lord." |
Proverbs 31:27–28 | ||
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KJV She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her. |
ASV She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husband [also], and he praiseth her, [saying] : |
WEB She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her: |
1 Peter 3:7 | ||
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KJV Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with [them] according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. |
ASV Ye husbands, in like manner, dwell with [your wives] according to knowledge, giving honor unto the woman, as unto the weaker vessel, as being also joint-heirs of the grace of life; to the end that your prayers be not hindered. |
WEB You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers may not be hindered. |
2 Timothy 3:15 | ||
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KJV And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. |
ASV And that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. |
WEB From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus. |
Colossians 3:18–21 | ||
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KJV Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love [your] wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children [to anger], lest they be discouraged. |
ASV Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged. |
WEB Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and don't be bitter against them. Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, don't provoke your children, so that they won't be discouraged. |
Genesis 7:1 | ||
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KJV And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. |
ASV And Jehovah said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. |
WEB Yahweh said to Noah, "Come with all of your household into the ship, for I have seen your righteousness before me in this generation. |
Hebrews 11:7 | ||
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KJV By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. |
ASV By faith Noah, being warned [of God] concerning things not seen as yet, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. |
WEB By faith, Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared a ship for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. |
1 Timothy 5:4 | ||
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KJV But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. |
ASV But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God. |
WEB But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God. |
Psalm 128:3–4 | ||
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KJV Thy wife [shall be] as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD. |
ASV Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine, In the innermost parts of thy house; Thy children like olive plants, Round about thy table. Behold, thus shall the man be blessed That feareth Jehovah. |
WEB Your wife will be as a fruitful vine, in the innermost parts of your house; your children like olive plants, around your table. Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears Yahweh. |
Proverbs 12:4 | ||
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KJV A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed [is] as rottenness in his bones. |
ASV A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. |
WEB A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. |
2 Samuel 7:18 | ||
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KJV Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who [am] I, O Lord GOD? and what [is] my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? |
ASV Then David the king went in, and sat before Jehovah; and he said, Who am I, O Lord Jehovah, and what is my house, that thou hast brought me thus far? |
WEB Then David the king went in, and sat before Yahweh; and he said, "Who am I, Lord Yahweh, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far? |
2 Corinthians 6:18 | ||
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KJV And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. |
ASV And will be to you a Father, And ye shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. |
WEB I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,' says the Lord Almighty." |
Ephesians 6:1–4 | ||
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KJV Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. |
ASV Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise), that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord. |
WEB Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: "that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth." You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. |
Mark 10:9 | ||
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KJV What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. |
ASV What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. |
WEB What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." |
James 1:27 | ||
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KJV Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep himself unspotted from the world. |
ASV Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep oneself unspotted from the world. |
WEB Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. |
James 3:18 | ||
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KJV And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. |
ASV And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace. |
WEB Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. |
Ruth 1:16 | ||
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KJV And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God: |
ASV And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, and to return from following after thee, for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God; |
WEB Ruth said, "Don't entreat me to leave you, and to return from following after you, for where you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God; |
2 Timothy 1:5 | ||
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KJV When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. |
ASV having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also. |
WEB having been reminded of the sincere faith that is in you; which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am persuaded, in you also. |
Isaiah 54:13 | ||
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KJV And all thy children [shall be] taught of the LORD; and great [shall be] the peace of thy children. |
ASV And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children. |
WEB All your children shall be taught of Yahweh; and great shall be the peace of your children. |
John 14:2 | ||
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KJV In my Father's house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. |
ASV In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. |
WEB In my Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. |
Proverbs 11:29 | ||
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KJV He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool [shall be] servant to the wise of heart. |
ASV He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. |
WEB He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. |
Matthew 5:9 | ||
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KJV Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. |
ASV Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God. |
WEB Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. |
Acts 16:15 | ||
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KJV And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought [us], saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide [there]. And she constrained us. |
ASV And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide [there] . And she constrained us. |
WEB When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and stay." So she persuaded us. |
Nehemiah 4:14 | ||
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KJV And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses. |
ASV And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, who is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses. |
WEB I looked, and rose up, and said to the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, "Don't be afraid of them! Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses." |
Mark 3:25 | ||
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KJV And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. |
ASV And if a house be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. |
WEB If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. |
Proverbs 3:11–12 | ||
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KJV My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth. |
ASV My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof: For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. |
WEB My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, neither be weary of his reproof: for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights. |
1 Peter 3:1–2 | ||
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KJV Likewise, ye wives, [be] in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation [coupled] with fear. |
ASV In like manner, ye wives, [be] in subjection to your own husbands; that, even if any obey not the word, they may without the word be gained by the behavior of their wives; beholding your chaste behavior [coupled] with fear. |
WEB In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don't obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; seeing your pure behavior in fear. |
1 Timothy 3:4–5 | ||
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KJV One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) |
ASV one that ruleth well his own house, having [his] children in subjection with all gravity; (but if a man knoweth not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) |
WEB one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence; (but if a man doesn't know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?) |
Deuteronomy 4:9 | ||
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KJV Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons; |
ASV Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes saw, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life; but make them known unto thy children and thy children's children; |
WEB Only take heed to yourself, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes saw, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your children and your children's children; |
1 John 4:20 | ||
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KJV If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? |
ASV If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, cannot love God whom he hath not seen. |
WEB If a man says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who doesn't love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? |
