Which English Bible verses match these ten Koine Greek verses, that were randomly selected from the Greek New Testament?

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Question 1 of 10:

Which English verse fits this Biblical Greek verse?

ὡς δὲ ἦν ἐν τοῖς ἱεροσολύμοις ἐν τῶ πάσχα ἐν τῇ ἑορτῇ, πολλοὶ ἐπίστευσαν εἰς τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ, θεωροῦντες αὐτοῦ τὰ σημεῖα ἃ ἐποίει· John 2:23

For we know him who said, "Vengeance belongs to me," says the Lord, "I will repay." Again, "The Lord will judge his people."

I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.

Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in his name, observing his signs which he did.

Jesus answered him, "You don't know what I am doing now, but you will understand later."

Question 2 of 10:

Which English verse fits this Biblical Greek verse?

οὕτως πᾶν δένδρον ἀγαθὸν καρποὺς καλοὺς ποιεῖ, τὸ δὲ σαπρὸν δένδρον καρποὺς πονηροὺς ποιεῖ· Matthew 7:17

He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the Earth belongs to the Earth, and speaks of the Earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.

For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be published abroad in all the earth."

Even so, every good tree produces good fruit; but the corrupt tree produces evil fruit.

Again, "I will put my trust in him." Again, "Behold, here am I and the children whom God has given me."

Question 3 of 10:

Which English verse fits this Biblical Greek verse?

οἱ δὲ λοιποὶ ἔλεγον, ἄφες ἴδωμεν εἰ ἔρχεται ἠλίας σώσων αὐτόν. Matthew 27:49

I heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, "Come up here!" They went up into heaven in the cloud, and their enemies saw them.

that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

The rest said, "Let him be. Let's see whether Elijah comes to save him."

For the power of the horses is in their mouths, and in their tails. For their tails are like serpents, and have heads, and with them they harm.

Question 4 of 10:

Which English verse fits this Biblical Greek verse?

καὶ διηγήσαντο αὐτοῖς οἱ ἰδόντες πῶς ἐγένετο τῶ δαιμονιζομένῳ καὶ περὶ τῶν χοίρων. Mark 5:16

John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.

Those of the Pharisees who were with him heard these things, and said to him, "Are we also blind?"

Those who saw it declared to them how it happened to him who was possessed by demons, and about the pigs.

But I make known to you, brothers, concerning the Gospel which was preached by me, that it is not according to man.

Question 5 of 10:

Which English verse fits this Biblical Greek verse?

κεκρίκει γὰρ ὁ παῦλος παραπλεῦσαι τὴν ἔφεσον, ὅπως μὴ γένηται αὐτῶ χρονοτριβῆσαι ἐν τῇ ἀσίᾳ, ἔσπευδεν γὰρ εἰ δυνατὸν εἴη αὐτῶ τὴν ἡμέραν τῆς πεντηκοστῆς γενέσθαι εἰς ἱεροσόλυμα. Acts 20:16

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.

No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. You aren't able to serve God and mammon{"Mammon" refers to riches or a false god of wealth.}."

For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

It is another who testifies about me. I know that the testimony which he testifies about me is true.

Question 6 of 10:

Which English verse fits this Biblical Greek verse?

οὕτως ἔσται ἐν τῇ συντελείᾳ τοῦ αἰῶνος· ἐξελεύσονται οἱ ἄγγελοι καὶ ἀφοριοῦσιν τοὺς πονηροὺς ἐκ μέσου τῶν δικαίων Matthew 13:49

When the centurion, who stood by opposite him, saw that he cried out like this and breathed his last, he said, "Truly this man was the Son of God!"

He took him by the right hand, and raised him up. Immediately his feet and his ankle bones received strength.

So will it be in the end of the world. The angels will come forth, and separate the wicked from among the righteous,

I didn't recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water, he said to me, 'On whomever you will see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.'

Question 7 of 10:

Which English verse fits this Biblical Greek verse?

μηδὲ πορνεύωμεν, καθώς τινες αὐτῶν ἐπόρνευσαν, καὶ ἔπεσαν μιᾷ ἡμέρᾳ εἴκοσι τρεῖς χιλιάδες. 1 Corinthians 10:8

You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Neither let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them committed, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell.

Very early on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen.

being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus;

Question 8 of 10:

Which English verse fits this Biblical Greek verse?

ὁ δὲ πέτρος ἤγειρεν αὐτὸν λέγων, ἀνάστηθι· καὶ ἐγὼ αὐτὸς ἄνθρωπός εἰμι. Acts 10:26

But Peter raised him up, saying, "Stand up! I myself am also a man."

But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth;

I was still unknown by face to the assemblies of Judea which were in Christ,

Now as he spoke, a certain Pharisee asked him to dine with him. He went in, and sat at the table.

Question 9 of 10:

Which English verse fits this Biblical Greek verse?

τίς ἡμᾶς χωρίσει ἀπὸ τῆς ἀγάπης τοῦ χριστοῦ; θλῖψις ἢ στενοχωρία ἢ διωγμὸς ἢ λιμὸς ἢ γυμνότης ἢ κίνδυνος ἢ μάχαιρα; Romans 8:35

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Could oppression, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

For I, through the law, died to the law, that I might live to God.

After eight days again his disciples were inside, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, the doors being locked, and stood in the midst, and said, "Peace be to you."

Then the devil took him into the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple,

Question 10 of 10:

Which English verse fits this Biblical Greek verse?

νυνὶ δὲ ἐν χριστῶ ἰησοῦ ὑμεῖς οἵ ποτε ὄντες μακρὰν ἐγενήθητε ἐγγὺς ἐν τῶ αἵματι τοῦ χριστοῦ. Ephesians 2:13

But he said this, signifying by what kind of death he should die.

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ.

Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts.

But we were gentle among of you, as when a nurse cherishes her own children.

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