KJV:
For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
NASB:
For indeed he was sick to the point of death, but God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.
KJV:
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
NASB:
Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard;
KJV:
Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:
NASB:
although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more:
KJV:
And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
NASB:
and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith,
KJV:
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
NASB:
Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.
KJV:
Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,
NASB:
since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints;
KJV:
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
NASB:
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
KJV:
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
NASB:
For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face,
KJV:
Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.
NASB:
These are matters which have, to be sure, the appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against fleshly indulgence.