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The most iconic Bible passages in the ESV and the nocap.bible paraphrase. Same truth. New language. No cap.

For God So Loved the World

John 3:16-17

ESV

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

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God was so down for the world that He sent His one and only Son, so that whoever puts their trust in Him won't be lost forever but gets eternal life. Fr fr, God didn't send His Son to cancel the world — He sent Him to save it. No cap.

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Psalm 23:1-6

ESV

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

nocap.bible

The LORD is my shepherd and I literally have everything I need. He lets me rest in the most peaceful spots. He walks me by calm waters. He fills my soul back up. He keeps me on the right path because that's just who He is. Even when I'm walking through the darkest valley where death is lurking, I'm not scared of anything — because You're right here with me. Your protection hits different. You set up a whole feast for me right in front of the people who hate me. You bless me so much my cup is literally overflowing. Goodness and mercy are following me every single day of my life, and I'm living in God's house forever. No cap.

The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:3-6

ESV

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

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Blessed are the people who know they've got nothing without God — heaven is literally theirs. Blessed are the ones going through it right now — they're about to be comforted fr. Blessed are the humble ones who aren't out here flexing — they're gonna inherit the whole earth. Blessed are the people who are starving for what's right — they're about to be filled up.

Love Is Patient

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

ESV

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

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Love is patient and kind. Love doesn't get jealous or go around hyping itself up. It's not arrogant or toxic. It doesn't demand everything go its way, doesn't get pressed over nothing, and doesn't keep a grudge list. Love doesn't celebrate when someone catches an L — it celebrates the truth. Love carries everything, trusts through everything, hopes through everything, and endures everything. Fr fr.

All Things Work Together

Romans 8:28

ESV

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

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And we know — like actually KNOW — that for the people who love God, He's working every single thing together for good. Every W and every L. It's all part of the plan for the ones He called according to His purpose. No cap.

I Can Do All Things

Philippians 4:13

ESV

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

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I can get through literally anything because Christ gives me the strength. That's the whole tweet. No cap.

Trust in the Lord

Proverbs 3:5-6

ESV

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

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Trust God with your whole heart — don't be out here thinking you've got it all figured out on your own. Keep Him first in everything you do, and He'll make your path straight. Fr fr.

In the Beginning

Genesis 1:1-5

ESV

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

nocap.bible

Before anything existed — literally anything — God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was just vibes and void, darkness everywhere over the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Then God said, "Light. Now." And just like that — light. God looked at the light and said "This is good." He separated the light from the darkness. He called the light Day and the darkness Night. Evening came, then morning — Day One. The universe speedrun had begun.

They Shall Mount Up with Wings

Isaiah 40:31

ESV

But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

nocap.bible

But the ones who wait on the LORD are gonna get their strength back. They'll rise up with wings like eagles. They'll run and not get tired. They'll walk and not pass out. God's energy plan is goated.

The Lord's Prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

ESV

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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Our Father up in heaven — Your name is holy, no cap. Let Your kingdom come. Let what You want happen here on earth the same way it happens in heaven. Give us what we need today. Forgive us for our mess-ups the way we forgive the people who mess us over. And don't let us fall into temptation — keep us far away from evil. Fr fr.