* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
World English Bible (WEB)
This is a faithful{G4103} saying{G3056}, and{G2532} these things{G4012}{G5130} I will{G1014}{(G5736)} that thou{G4571} affirm constantly{G1226}{(G5738)}, that{G2443} they which have believed{G4100}{(G5761)} in God{G2316} might be careful{G5431}{(G5725)} to maintain{G4291}{(G5733)} good{G2570} works{G2041}. These things{G5023} are{G2076}{(G5748)} good{G2570} and{G2532} profitable{(G5624)} unto men{G444}.
Strong's King James
(8) A faithful word! Concerning this, I want you to insist confidently, so that those believing אֱלֹהִים Elohim will be intent to lead from good works, as this is good and beneficial for mankind.
The F.O.G*
[8] This teaching is absolutely trustworthy. I want you to emphasize these truths consistently, so that those who have placed their trust in God will be inspired to pour themselves into doing what is good and beautiful. These things are not only excellent in themselves but deeply beneficial for everyone.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Stedfast is the word; and concerning these things I counsel thee to affirm fully, that they may be thoughtful, to be leading in good works—who have believed God; these are the good and profitable things to men,
Young's Literal Translation
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