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Keyword: Eternal

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Original Word: αἰώνιος (aionios)
Strong's Number: G166 (Greek)
Definition: eternal, everlasting, without end, perpetual
John 3:16
KJV: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
NKJV: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
NIV: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Interpretation: Eternal life comes through believing in God's Son. The verse contrasts perishing with everlasting existence. God's love motivated the gift that makes eternal life possible. Anyone who believes receives life without end. Eternal life stands as the ultimate expression of God's generous love for humanity.
Tweet Text: John 3:16 Eternal life comes through believing in God's Son. Anyone who believes receives life without end through God's generous love. #eternal #everlasting #forever #mywordofgod
Romans 6:23
KJV: For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
NKJV: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
NIV: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Interpretation: Sin pays wages that lead to death. In contrast, God offers eternal life as a free gift. The gift comes through Jesus Christ alone. The verse presents two stark options: earn death through sin or receive eternal life through grace. God's gift far exceeds what sin pays.
Tweet Text: Romans 6:23 Sin pays death, but God's gift is eternal life through Jesus. The gift far exceeds what sin pays. #eternal #everlasting #forever #mywordofgod
John 17:3
KJV: And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
NKJV: And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
NIV: Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
Interpretation: Jesus defines eternal life as knowing God and His Son. Eternal life involves relationship, not merely endless existence. Knowing God personally constitutes the essence of everlasting life. The verse shows that eternal life begins now through relationship with God and continues forever.
Tweet Text: John 17:3 Eternal life means knowing God and Jesus Christ. It involves relationship, not merely endless existence. It begins now. #eternal #everlasting #forever #mywordofgod
2 Corinthians 4:18
KJV: While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
NKJV: while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
NIV: So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Interpretation: Paul instructs believers to focus on unseen eternal realities rather than visible temporary things. Everything visible will pass away eventually. Only unseen spiritual realities last forever. The verse calls for a shift in perspective from temporal to eternal values. Investing in eternal things brings lasting reward.
Tweet Text: 2 Corinthians 4:18 Focus on unseen eternal realities, not visible temporary things. Only spiritual realities last forever. #eternal #everlasting #forever #mywordofgod
1 John 5:11
KJV: And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
NKJV: And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
NIV: And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
Interpretation: God's testimony declares that He has already given believers eternal life. The life resides in Jesus, not anywhere else. Having the Son means having eternal life. The verse emphasizes that eternal life is a present possession, not just a future hope. It comes only through Christ.
Tweet Text: 1 John 5:11 God has given us eternal life, and it's in His Son. Eternal life is a present possession through Christ, not just future hope. #eternal #everlasting #forever #mywordofgod
Matthew 25:46
KJV: And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
NKJV: And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.
NIV: "Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
Interpretation: Jesus describes two eternal destinations. Some face everlasting punishment while the righteous enter eternal life. Both outcomes last forever. The verse teaches that eternity awaits everyone. Decisions made in this life determine which eternal reality a person will experience.
Tweet Text: Matthew 25:46 Two eternal destinations exist: everlasting punishment or eternal life. Decisions in this life determine which one awaits. #eternal #everlasting #forever #mywordofgod
Titus 1:2
KJV: In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
NKJV: in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began,
NIV: in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time,
Interpretation: Eternal life rests on God's promise made before time began. God cannot lie, making His promise absolutely reliable. Believers hope confidently because the one who promised is completely trustworthy. The verse grounds eternal life in God's unchanging character and ancient purpose.
Tweet Text: Titus 1:2 Eternal life rests on God's promise made before time began. He cannot lie, making His promise absolutely reliable. #eternal #everlasting #forever #mywordofgod
1 Timothy 6:12
KJV: Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
NKJV: Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
NIV: Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Interpretation: Paul urges Timothy to grasp eternal life actively. Believers must fight to maintain their faith and hold onto what God offers. The calling to eternal life requires response and perseverance. Public confession before witnesses marks the commitment to pursue everlasting life.
Tweet Text: 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of eternal life to which you were called. Persevere in pursuing it. #eternal #everlasting #forever #mywordofgod
Jude 1:21
KJV: Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
NKJV: keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
NIV: keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
Interpretation: Jude instructs believers to remain in God's love while anticipating Christ's mercy. Eternal life comes through Jesus' mercy at His return. Believers actively keep themselves positioned in God's love. The verse combines present responsibility with future expectation of eternal life.
Tweet Text: Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in God's love, waiting for Christ's mercy that brings eternal life. Present faithfulness meets future hope. #eternal #everlasting #forever #mywordofgod
Daniel 12:2
KJV: And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
NKJV: And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt.
NIV: Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt.
Interpretation: Daniel prophesies resurrection for the dead. Some will awake to everlasting life while others face eternal shame. The verse reveals that death does not end existence. Everyone will rise to face one of two eternal outcomes. Physical death merely pauses life until resurrection.
Tweet Text: Daniel 12:2 The dead will awake, some to everlasting life, some to eternal shame. Death doesn't end existence; resurrection awaits all. #eternal #everlasting #forever #mywordofgod
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