100 Days of Scripture – Day 7
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100 Days of Scripture – Day 6
Day 6
John 11 & 12
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100 Days of Scripture – Day 5
Day 5
John 9 & 10
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100 Days of Scripture – Day 4
100 Days of Scripture 2012
Day 4
John 7 & 8
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100 Days of Scripture – Day 3
100 Days of Scripture 2012
Day 3
John 5 & 6
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Day 2 John 2 & 3
100 Days of ScriptureDay 2 John 2 & 3Read or listen at:
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100 Days of Scripture
Today's the day to start the summer off right.Your reading today is John 1 & 2.Read or listen at:
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Richard Hill
100 Days of Scripture Day 1
John 1 & 2
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Richard Hill
Another 100 Days of Scripture!
Jon Warnes has put together another opportunity for us to be in the Word. This time we're reading the New Testament 2 to 4 chapters a day starting tomorrow, May 27th. Are you up for the challenge? I'm hoping many of you will accept. Once I figure out how I had worked Posterous (gonna need some help Randal) I'll try to sent out daily reminders. See more about it at http://stoneofcompetence.blogspot.com/.Like this:
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Richard Hill
The End and the Beginning
Well, we made it to the end. Many, many thanks to Jon Warnes for starting this project and seeing it through to the end. What a great idea! I also need to acknowledge Randal Matheny's help in walking me through the process of setting up the automatic emails in Posterous.And I thank God for all of you who committed to this great effort. We've been blessed by doing this and can be a greater blessing to others when we share God's Word with them. In fact, now is when the real work begins!Be Bold and God Bless!!Like this:
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Richard Hill
Day 100 – Hebrew 11:1
NET Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see.NIV Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.NASB Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.ESV Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.NKJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.KJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for , the evidence of things not seen . -
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Day 99 – Hebrews 10:23
NET And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.NIV Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.NASB Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;ESV Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.NKJV Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.KJV Let us hold fast the profession of [our] faith without wavering; (for he [is] faithful that promised ;) -
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Day 98 – Romans 5:6
NET For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.NIV You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.NASB For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.ESV For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.NKJV For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.KJV For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. -
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Day 97 – Romans 5:5
NET And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.NIV And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
NASB and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.ESV and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.NKJV Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.KJV And hope maketh not ashamed ; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. -
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Day 96 – Romans 5:4
NET and endurance, character, and character, hope.NIV perseverance, character; and character, hope.NASB and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;ESV and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,NKJV and perseverance, character; and character, hope.KJV And patience, experience; and experience, hope: -
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Day 95 – Romans 5:3
NET Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,NIV Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;NASB And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;ESV More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,NKJV And not only that , but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;KJV And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; -
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Day 94 – I Peter 3:16
NET Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.NIV keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behaviour in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.NASB and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.ESV yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.NKJV having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.KJV Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. -
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Day 93 – I Peter 3:15
NET But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.NIV But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,NASB but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;ESV but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you;NKJV But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;KJV But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: -
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Day 92 – I Peter 3:14
NET But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed.But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.NIV But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."NASB But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED,ESV But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,NKJV But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled."KJV But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled ; -
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Day 91 – Proverbs 6:23
NET For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,NIV For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life,NASB For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light; And reproofs for discipline are the way of lifeESV For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,NKJV For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life, KJV For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life: -
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Day 90 – Proverbs 6:22
NET When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.NIV When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.NASB When you walk about, they will guide you; When you sleep, they will watch over you; And when you awake, they will talk to you.ESV When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.NKJV When you roam, they will lead you; When you sleep, they will keep you; And when you awake, they will speak with you.KJV When thou goest , it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. -
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Day 89 – Proverbs 6:21
NET Bind them on your heart continually; fasten them around your neck.NIV Bind them upon your heart for ever; fasten them around your neck.NASB Bind them continually on your heart; Tie them around your neck.ESV Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck.NKJV Bind them continually upon your heart; Tie them around your neck.KJV Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck. -
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Day 88 – Proverbs 6:20
NET My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.NIV My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.NASB My son, observe the commandment of your father And do not forsake the teaching of your mother;ESV My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching.NKJV My son, keep your father’s command, And do not forsake the law of your mother.KJV My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: -
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Day 87 – Proverbs 6:19
NET a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.NIV a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.NASB A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers.ESV a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.NKJV A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.KJV A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. -
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Day 86 – Proverbs 6:18
NET a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,NIV a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,NASB A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil,ESV a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil,NKJV A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil,KJV An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, -
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Day 85 – Proverbs 6:17
NET haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,NIV haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,NASB Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,ESV haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,NKJV A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood,KJV A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, -
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Day 84 – Proverbs 6:16
NET There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:NIV There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:NASB There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:ESV There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him:NKJV These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:KJV These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: -
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Day 83 – I Corinthians 13:8
NET Love never ends. But if there are prophecies, they will be set aside; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be set aside.NIV Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.NASB Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away.ESV Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.NKJV Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.KJV Charity never faileth : but whether [there be] prophecies, they shall fail ; whether [there be] tongues, they shall cease ; whether [there be] knowledge, it shall vanish away. -
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Day 82 – I Corinthians 13:7
NET It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.NIV It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.NASB bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.ESV Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.NKJV bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.KJV Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. -
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Day 81 – I Corinthians 13:6
NET It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth.NIV Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.NASB does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;ESV it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.NKJV does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;KJV Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; -
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Day 80 – I Corinthians 13:5
NET Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.NIV Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.NASB Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,ESV Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogantNKJV Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;KJV Charity suffereth long , [and] is kind ; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself , is not puffed up. -
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Day 79 – I Corinthians 13:4
NET Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.NIV Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.NASB Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,ESV Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogantNKJV Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;KJV Charity suffereth long , [and] is kind ; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself , is not puffed up , -
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Day 78 – I Corinthians 13:3
NET If I give away everything I own, and if I give over my body in order to boast, but do not have love, I receive no benefit.NIV If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.NASB And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned,but do not have love, it profits me nothing.ESV If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.NKJV And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor , and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.KJV And though I bestow all my goods to feed [the poor], and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. -
Richard Hill
What Can We Know About Baptism For The Dead?
The NetBible notes say over 200 scenarios for baptism for the dead have been suggested as possibilities! The large number makes sense since there is so little background information on this topic. It’s obscurity leads to wild speculation.
Of those speculations I personally like the one where the person baptized is taking the place of a martyred Christian. Is it possible it’s a baptism in addition to the one when he was baptized for his salvation? Baptism was not exclusive to Christianity and was sometimes used to bring initiates into a specific group. Would it be reasonable to think a Christian might be willing to commit to stand next in line for martyrdom taking the place of a beloved fallen Christian? As we look at the context this is a great fit.
It is also complete conjecture as are practically all the suggestions. Frankly, barring some archaeological discovery, I doubt we will ever know what the reference is.
A list of what it’s not, based on the clear teaching of scripture, is helpful.
It’s not something that saves those:
who don’t choose, wish or want it. Revelation 22:17
without faith. Hebrew 11:6
who do not repent and are not baptized. Acts 2:38
who do bad things while “in the body.” 2 Corinthians 5:10There’s also room to argue it refers to a practice Paul does not necessarily approve. First, as we have pointed out, this reference to baptism for the dead is obscure. Not only does no other writer mention it in scripture, but neither does Paul mention it elsewhere. If this is an approved practice why is it not described and explained?
Another strong point is Paul does not say “we” but “they” in reference to those who are baptizing for the dead. In doing so he creates grammatical distance between himself and this practice. Was that his intention? One could argue it was not, but it certainly makes his approval doubtful.-
Richard Mansel
Good job with a difficult passage. We don’t fully understand what it means but we know what it doesn’t mean because we have the rest of Scripture as proof. Thanks!
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Richard Hill
Thanks, Richard. It is a tough subject, but so is Purgatory. How did your sermon go this morning? Is it available on a website?
Also I have a “no postings after 10″ rule because I always hate to read what I posted late in the evening the next morning! I decided to break it since you were wanting input by this morning.
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Richard Mansel
The sermon went well. I just didn’t have anywhere near enough time to cover it. We got out late, as a result. I understand the sermon will be up on their congregational website later this week. I’ll let you know. God bless.
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Stevelucas
RH, I like your summation the best “It is also complete conjecture as are practically all the suggestions. Frankly, barring some archaeological discovery, I doubt we will ever know what the reference is.” Thanks for reminding us of what should matter most to us today on God’s great earth: understanding and applying that which has been made known to us. For the rest, maybe best to wait until we gather around His throne and get it directly from the Source.
So, is the weather cooperating for another excellent harvest? We greatly appreciate you sharing 1 1/2 ” of precipitation last week!
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Richard Hill
Appreciate the comment, Steve.
We have managed to get enough rain for a decent crop. I’m not expecting the corn to be anything special, but the beans are coming along quite well. Glad you got some rain. Sounds like it was much needed.
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Stevelucas
Very much so…. our area of the state has dropped down from the worst level to the “extremely severe drought” stage, though a return this week to 99-101 temps w/o precip. will likely return us to the very worst category. As sincerely as I possibly can say this, it is at times like this we are reminded 1) that our treasures are truly laid up in Heaven; and, 2) how could we even begin to live this life without that hope!
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Stevelucas
Oh, even though after 10PM, must share this last thought. Do you recall a few weeks ago I posted a praise comment for the 3″ of rain? Well, yes there was 3″ of precipitation in the rain gauge. How, I must sheepishly say that I have since learned my daughter failed to turn off the sprinkler in that flower bed that also houses the rain gauge. You guessed it, all the thunder and lightning that overnight merely helped deliver .3″ of rain from the sky. The balance, from our local water supply, lol…… Regardless, praise God for that which was received!
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Day 77 – I Corinthians 13:2
NET And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.NIV If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.NASB If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.ESV And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.NKJV And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.KJV And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. -
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Day 76 – I Corinthians 13:1
NET If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but I do not have
love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. NIV If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not
love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. NASB If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not
have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. ESV If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not
love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. NKJV Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have
not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. KJV Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have
not charity, I am become [as] sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. -
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Day 75 – Isaiah 55:9
NET for just as the sky is higher than the earth, so my deeds are superior to your deeds and my plans superior to your plans. NIV "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. NASB "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts. ESV For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. NKJV "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. KJV For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. -
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Day 74 – Isaiah 55:8
NET “Indeed, my plans are not like your plans, and my deeds are not like your deeds,NIV "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.NASB "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD.ESV For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD.NKJV "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD.KJV For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD. -
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Day 73 – Proverbs 14:12
NET There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.NIV There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.NASB There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.ESV There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.NKJV There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.KJV There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death. -
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Day 72 – Proverbs 3:6
NET Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.NIV in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.NASB In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.ESV In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.NKJV In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.KJV In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Stevelucas, 
Thanks for doing this, Richard. It has been and will continue to be a blessing.
Maybe time to think about what to do with the group over on Posterous?