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but thou art the same, yesterday, to-day, and forever; and thou hast elected us, that we shall be saved, whilst all around us are elected to be cast by thy wrath down to hell; for the which holiness, O God, we thank thee; and we also thank thee that thou hast elected us, that we may not be led away after the foolish traditions of our brethren, which doth bind them down to a belief of Christ, which doth lead their hearts to wander far from thee, our God.
Influences
Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Changes
bBut thou art the same, yesterday, to-day, and forever; and thou hast elected us, that we shall be saved, whilst all around us are elected to be cast by thy wrath down to hell; for the which holiness, O God, we thank thee; and we also thank thee that thou hast elected us, that we may not be led away after the foolish traditions of our brethren, which doth bind them down to a belief of Christ, which doth lead their hearts to wander far from thee, our God.
Simple English
But you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. You have chosen us to be saved. All around us, other people are chosen to be thrown down to hell by your anger. Because you are holy, O God, we thank you. We also thank you that you have chosen us. This way we will not be led away by the foolish traditions of our brothers. Those traditions tie them to believing in Christ. That belief leads their hearts to wander far from you, our God.
Paraphrase
You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. You’ve chosen us to be saved, while everyone around us is destined for your wrath and hell. For this holiness, O God, we thank you. We thank you for choosing us, so we won’t be led astray by the foolish traditions of our relatives—traditions that make them believe in Christ, which only leads their hearts away from you, our God.