Read Full ChapterWe work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} labour{G2872}{(G5719)}, working{G2038}{(G5740)} with our own{G2398} hands{G5495}: being reviled{G3058}{(G5746)}, we bless{G2127}{(G5719)}; being persecuted{G1377}{(G5746)}, we suffer it{G430}{(G5736)}:
Strong's King James
(12) we laboriously work with our hands. When we are abused, we bless, when persecuted
The F.O.G
[12] We exhaust ourselves working with our own hands to earn a living. When people curse us, we respond with blessing. When persecuted, we endure it patiently.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and labour, working with our own hands; being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer;
Young's Literal Translation
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