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Once saved, always saved

This page contains selected passages from the Open English Translation with the passage from the OET Readers’ Version on the left, and the OET Literal Version on the right. Minimal commentary is included (only some headings)—our aim is simply to conveniently list the passages in one place so that our readers can make up their own minds about what the writer of the passage was intending to communicate.

Readers’ Version

Literal Version 

OET Psa 136:1-2

136:1 A song of thankfulness

136Give thanks to Yahweh, because he’s good,[ref]

because his loyal affection continues forever.

2Give thanks to the God of gods,

because his loyal affection continues forever.


136:1: 1Ch 16:34; 2Ch 5:13; 7:3; Ezr 3:11; Psa 100:5; 106:1; 107:1; 118:1; Jer 33:11.

136Give_thanks to/for_YHWH if/because [he_is]_good if/because to_forever love_his.
2Give_thanks to_god the_ʼElohīm if/because to_forever love_his.

OET Psa 138:7-8


7Even when I’m walking with danger all around me,

you will preserve my life.

You actively oppose the anger of my enemies,

and you save me with your intervention.

8Yahweh will avenge them for me.

Your loyal affection continues forever.

You don’t abandon the work that you started.

7If I_will_walk in/on/at/with_midst of_trouble preserve_life_me on the_anger enemies_my[fn] you_stretch_out hand_your and_save_me right_hand_your.
8YHWH he_will_avenge for_me Oh_YHWH love_your to_forever the_works hands_your do_not abandon.

138:7 Note: We read one or more accents in L differently than BHS. Often this notation indicates a typographical error in BHS.

OET Mat 7:21-23

7:1 Words need actions

(Luke 13:25-27)

21Not everyone who goes around calling me ‘master’ will enter the kingdom of heavens—only those who actually do what my father who lives in the heavens wants. 22Many people will complain on judgement day saying, “Master, master, didn’t we prophesy using your name, and exorcise demons using your name, and do many miracles using your name?” 23[ref]Then I’ll have to tell them, “I don’t even know you. Go away from me all of you whose behaviour is against God’s laws.”


21Not everyone which saying to_me:
master, master, will_be_coming_in into the kingdom of_the heavens, but the one doing the will of_the father of_me who is in the heavens.
22Many will_be_saying to_me on that the day:
master, master, not we_prophesied the in_your name, and we_throw_out demons the in_your name, and we_did many miracles the in_your name?
23And then I_will_be_confessing to_them, that I_ never _knew you_all:
be_going_away from me, you_all working the lawlessness.

OET Mat 10:21-22

21[ref]One sibling will turn in another to be executed, and a father his child, and children will be rebelling against their parents and having them put to death. 22[ref]You all will be hated by everyone because of my name, but the ones who endure until the end, they are the ones who will be saved.


21And brother will_be_giving_over brother to death, and father child, and children will_be_rising_up against parents, and they_will_be_putting_ them _to_death.
22And you_all_will_be being_hated by all because_of the name of_me, but the one having_endured to the_end, this one will_be_being_saved.

OET Mat 25:40-41

40Then the king will answer them, ‘I can assure you that whenever you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, then you did it to me.’

41Then the king will also speak to the ones on his left, ‘Get away from me you who are cursed. You’ll go into the eternal fire which was prepared for the devil and his messengers.

40And the king answering, will_be_saying to_them:
Truly, I_am_saying to_you_all, because/for as_much_as you_all_did it to_ the least _one of_these the brothers of_me, you_all_did it to_me.
41Then he will_ also _be_saying to_the ones on the_left:
Be_going from me having_been_cursed ones into the the eternal fire, which having_been_prepared for_the devil and the messengers of_him.

OET Mark 4:16-17

16And similarly, there’s some that falls onto rocky places where the people who hear the good message happily accept it, 17but don’t make strong roots, just temporary changes. So when they get mocked or attacked about accepting the good message, they quickly stumble.

16And these are likewise the ones being_sown on the rocky places, who whenever they_may_hear the message, are_receiving it immediately with joy, 17and they_are_ not _having root in themselves, but are temporary, thereafter tribulation or persecution having_become because_of the message, immediately they_are_being_stumbled.

OET Yhn (Jhn) 10:28-29

28I give them life which will never end so they won’t ever be destroyed, and no one will be able to snatch them away from me. 29My father is the one who gave them to me, and he’s more powerful than any other, so no one can snatch them away from him.

28and_I am_giving eternal life to_them, and by_no_means they_may_ not _perish, because/for the age, and anyone will_be_ not _snatching them out_of the hand of_me.
29The father of_me who has_given them to_me, is greater than all things, and no_one is_able to_be_snatching out_of the hand of_the father.

OET Yhn (Jhn) 14:16-17

16And I will ask the father and he will give you another assistant to be with you all for this age— 17the spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it doesn’t see or know him.

16And_I will_be_asking the father, and he_will_be_giving another advocate to_you_all, in_order_that he_may_be with you_all to the age 17the spirit of_ the _truth, whom the world is_ not _able to_receive, because it_is_ not _observing nor is_knowing him.
You_all are_knowing him, because he_is_remaining with you_all, and is in you_all.

OET Rom 8:38-39

38Yes, I’ve been persuaded that neither death or life, angels or rulers, present or future events, powers, 39height or depth, or anything else in creation, will be able to separate us from God’s love that’s revealed in our master Messiah Yeshua.
38For/Because I_have_been_persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor messengers, nor rulers, nor having_presented things, nor coming things, nor powers, 39nor height, nor depth, nor any creation other, will_be_able us to_separate from the love of_ the _god, which in chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous, the master of_us.

OET Rom 11:17-22

17But if some of the branches were broken off, and you non-Jews who are like a wild, olive tree were grafted into them and so you too were able to share in the growth of the olive tree that was sourced in the root, 18then don’t brag that you’re better than the branches. If you must boast, remember that you’re not supporting the root, but the root is supporting you.

19Ah, but then you’ll say, ‘Branches were broken off so that we could be grafted in.’ 20Well you’re right. They were broken off because of their unbelief, and it’s true that you’re there because of your faith. But don’t get a big head—maintain your reverence for God, 21because if he didn’t spare the natural branches when they showed unbelief, then he won’t spare you either. 22So you can both God’s kindness and his severity: those who disobeyed experienced his severity but you experienced his kindness. Otherwise you also will be pruned off,

17But if some of_the branches were_broken_off, and you a_wild_olive_tree being were_engrafted among them, and a_fellow-partaker of_the root of_the fatness of_the olive_tree you_became, 18not be_boasting over_the branches.
But if you_are_boasting, not you the root are_bearing, but the root is_bearing you.
19Therefore you_will_be_saying:
/Were/_broken_off branches, in_order_that I may_be_engrafted.
20Rightly, by_their unbelief they_were_broken_off, but you the by_faith have_stood.
Not high be_thinking, but be_fearing.
21For/Because if the god from_the according_to nature branches not spared, neither from_you he_will_be_sparing.
22Therefore see, the_kindness and severity of_god, on on_one_hand the ones having_fallen, severity, on_the_other_hand to you, kindness of_god, if you_may_continue_on in_the kindness, otherwise also you will_be_being_cut_off.

OET 1Cor 9:26-27

26That’s why I don’t run aimlessly and don’t box like someone punching the air, 27but I discipline my body and make it serve me, because after preaching to others, I don’t want to end up disqualified myself.

26I so_now thus am_running, as not uncertainly, thus I_am_boxing, as not the_air beating, 27but I_am_beating of_me the body, and I_am_enslaving it, not somehow to_others having_proclaimed, myself unqualified I_may_become.

OET Gal 5:3-4

3I’ll say it again clearly, every man who’s circumcised has put themselves in debt to obeying all of the law. 4You were released from the messiah when you moved to trusting in the law in order to be right with God—you fell away from grace at that point.

3And I_am_testifying again to_every man being_circumcised that he_is a_debtor, to_perform all the law.
4You_all_were_released from chosen_one/messiah, whoever in the_law are_being_justified, from_the grace you_all_fell_from.

OET Eph 1:13-14

13And you all also, after hearing the message of truth, the good message about being saved, were confirmed by receiving the spirit of pure promise after you believed. 14This spirit is the deposit on our inheritance until we procure the freedom which has been bought for us, leading us to praise God’s greatness.

13in whom also you_all having_heard the message of_ the _truth, the good_message of_the salvation of_you_all, in whom also having_believed, you_all_were_sealed with_the the holy spirit of_ the _promise, 14who is the_deposit of_the inheritance of_us, to the_redemption of_the procuring, to the_praise of_the glory of_him.

OET Eph 4:29-30

29Don’t let any bad talk come out of your mouths, but rather words that are helpful to encourage others and to show grace to them. 30And don’t sadden God’s holy spirit, because he is the one who recorded your names for the day when the price will be paid to buy you all back.

29Not let_be_going_out any bad message out_of the mouth of_you_all, but if any good for building of_the need, in_order_that it_may_give grace to_the ones hearing.
30And not be_sorrowing the the holy spirit of_ the _god, by whom you_all_were_sealed for the_day of_redemption.

OET 1Tim 2:1-8

2:1 Expectations for behaviour

2Then first of all I urge you all to pray for all people—petitioning to God while also expressing thanks for them. 2So too for kings and other prominent officials so that we can live a quiet and tranquil life with all devoutness and dignity. 3This is good and pleasing to God our saviour 4who wants everyone to be saved and to know the truth.[ref] 5There’s only one God and also one mediator between God and humankind and that’s the man Yeshua the messiah 6who gave himself as a ransom for all people and as a testimony of God’s love for all time. 7I was appointed[ref] to proclaim that message and as an missionary—no lies, I’m telling you the truth here in the messiah—and also as a teacher of knowledge and the truth to non-Jews.

8That’s why I long to see men praying in every country, lifting up their morally-clean hands and not harbouring anger or disunity.


2Therefore I_am_exhorting, first of_all petitions, prayers, petitions, thanksgivings to_be_being_made, because/for all people, 2for kings and all who being in prominence, in_order_that we_may_be_going_by a_tranquil and quiet living in all devoutness and dignity.
3This is good and acceptable before god the saviour of_us, 4who is_wanting all people to_be_saved, and to_come to the_knowledge of_the_truth.
5For/Because one god there_is, also one mediator between_god and humans, the_human chosen_one/messiah Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa), 6the one having_given himself a_ransom for all, and testimony in_ its_own _seasons, 7to which I was_appointed a_proclaimer and an_ambassador (I_am_speaking the_truth in chosen_one/messiah, I_am_ not _lying), a_teacher of_the_pagans in knowledge and truth.
8Therefore I_am_wishing the men to_be_praying in every place, lifted_up devout hands apart_from severe_anger and speculation.

OET 1Tim 4:1-2

4:1 False teachings, including what not to eat

4But the spirit is expressly saying that in later times, some will pull back from their faith, listening instead to deceiving spirits and teachings of demons. 2After suppressing their own consciences, they’ll become hypocritical liars,

4But the spirit is_speaking expressly that in later times, some will_be_withdrawing from_the faith, giving_heed to_ deceitful _spirits and teachings of_demons, 2in hypocrisy of_liars, having_been_seared their own conscience,

OET Heb 3:11-12

11As I decided in my severe anger:

‘They will never be entering into my peace.’

12Brothers and sisters, watch out in case any of you has an evil heart with unbelief which leads you to withdraw from the living God.

11as I_swore in the severe_anger of_me:
Never they_will_be_coming_in into the rest of_me.
12Be_watching_out, brothers, lest will_be in anyone of_you_all a_heart evil of_unbelief, in that to_withdraw from god the_living.

OET Heb 6:1-8

6So then, having left the basics of the messiah’s message, we should move on towards maturity—not repeating the foundations of repenting from useless religious actions and faith in God, 2of teachings about immersion in water and prayerfully placing your hands on people, and the resurrection of the dead followed by eternal judgement. 3And we’ll be moving on from all that if God permits.

4It’s impossible for those who’ve understood this and who’ve tasted the heavenly gift and become partakers of the holy spirit 5and who’ve tasted God’s message and the powers of the coming age 6and who’ve fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. It’s like they themselves are executing God’s son again and publicly shaming him.

7The land that soaks in the frequent rains and grows crops suitable for those who’re cultivating it, is receiving a blessing from God, 8but if it’s producing thorns and thistles,[ref] then it’s useless and a liability and will end up being burned off.


6Therefore having_left the of_the beginning of_the chosen_one/messiah message, to the perfection we _may_be_being_brought, not again a_foundation laying_down of_repentance from dead works, and faith in god, 2of_washings teaching, and of_laying_on of_hands, and of_the_resurrection of_the_dead, and of_judgment eternal.
3And this we_will_be_doing, if_indeed may_be_permitting the god.
4For/Because impossible it_is the ones once having_been_enlightened, and having_tasted of_the gift the heavenly, and partakers having_been_become of_the_spirit holy, 5and the_good having_tasted of_god the_message, and the_powers of_the_coming age, 6and having_fallen_away, again to_be_renewing them to repentance, executing_on_a_stake in_themselves the son of_ the _god, and publicly_shaming him.
7For/Because land which having_drunk the on it coming often rain, and bearing vegetation suitable, for_those because_of whom also it_is_being_cultivated, is_partaking of_blessing from the god, 8but bringing_out thorns and thistles, unqualified is and a_curse near, of_which the end is to burning.

OET Heb 9:11-12

9:1 The messiah’s blood sealed a new agreement

11But when Messiah came as high priest over what had now become good through the greater and more perfect tent of worship which wasn’t put together by people and isn’t part of this world, 12he went once-for-all into the holy places—not by the blood of goats and calves but through his own blood—obtaining eternal redemption for us.

11But chosen_one/messiah having_appeared as_chief_priest, of_the having_become good things, by the greater and more_perfect tent, neither of_handmade this is, not of_this the creation, 12nor by blood of_goats and calves, but through his own blood, he_came_in once_for_all into the holy places, eternal redemption having_found.

OET Heb 10:26-31

26If we keep on sinning after learning about the truth, then there’s no sacrifice left for our sins, 27but the certain expectation of fearful judgement and of a fiery anger that will consume the god-haters.[ref] 28Anyone who rejected Mosheh’ law would receive the death sentence without mercy by the strength of two or three witnesses,[ref] 29so how much more severe punishment do you all expect might be considered appropriate for someone who trampled God’s son underfoot and who has considered the blood of the agreement as cheap[ref] and who has insulted the spirit of grace? 30Yes, we know who said,[ref] ‘Vengeance is mine—I’m the one who’ll repay them,’ and again, ‘The master will be judging his people.’ 31It’s a scary thing to fall into the hands of the living God.


26For/Because willingly sinning of_us after the time to_receive the knowledge of_the truth, no_longer for sins is_being_retained a_sacrifice, 27but fearful a_certain expectation of_judgment, and of_fire fury to_be_consuming going the hostiles.
28Having_rejecting anyone the_law of_Mōsaʸs/(Mosheh) without two compassions by or three witnesses is_dying_off.
29By_how_much you_all_are_supposing of_worse he_will_be_being_considered_worthy punishment, the one the son of_ the _god having_trampled, and the blood of_the covenant common having_considered, by which he_was_sanctified, and the spirit of_ the _grace having_insulted.
30For/Because we_have_known the one having_said:
To_me vengeance is, I will_be_repaying, and again:
Will_be_judging the_master the people of_him.
31A_fearful thing which to_fall_in into the_hands of_god the_living it_is.

OET 2Pet 2:20-22

20Because if they have escaped the defilements of the world by their knowledge of our Lord and saviour Yeshua Messiah and yet get entangled again, they are defeated and have ended up worse off than at the beginning. 21It would have been better not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it and to turn back from the holy instruction that was passed on to them. 22[ref]The proverb is correct in what it says and has happened to them: “A dog returns to its own vomit,” and “A sow that’s been washed wallows in the mud again.”


20For/Because if having_escaped_from the defilements of_the world, in the_knowledge of_the master and saviour Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa) chosen_one/messiah, and having_ again _been_entangled in_these things they_have_been_overcome, the last has_become to_them worse than the first.
21For/Because it_was better, for_them, not to_have_known the way of_ the _righteousness, than having_known it, to_turn_away from the holy command having_been_given_over to_them.
22the message of_the true proverb has_happened to_them:
A_dog having_returned to its own vomit, and:
A_sow having_washed, to wallowing in_the_mud.

OET 2Pet 3:1-18

3:1 The return of Yeshua the messiah

3This is now my second letter to you my friends—both of which were sent as reminders to stir up your minds to sincerely 2remember the messages spoken in the past by the holy prophets as well as the instruction of the Lord and saviour that came via your apostles. 3[ref]Firstly you should know that mockers will come during the last days, scoffing, following their own lusts 4and saying, “What about his promised return? Everything has just continued as usual from the beginning of creation right past the time when the ancestors died. 5[ref]But because of their desires, the truth is hidden from them that the universe came into being long ago by God’s spoken command and the earth was formed out of water and through water 6[ref]and these same waters deluged the ancient world which then perished. 7But the present universe and the earth have been preserved by that same command, to be kept for fire in the day of judgement and destruction of those who are ungodly.

8[ref]But don’t let this one thing escape your attention my dear friends, that one day for us is like a thousand years with the Lord, and a thousand years is like one day. 9The Lord isn’t slow in fulfilling his promise as some consider slowness, but is patient toward you—not wanting anyone to perish but rather wanting everyone to come to repentance.

10[ref]But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, when the universe will suddenly pass away, its components will burn up and be destroyed, and the earth and what happened on it will be examined. 11Since all these things will be destroyed, what kind of people should you be? Holy and godly in conduct, 12waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God when the universe will be set alight and destroyed and its components will melt as they burn up. 13[ref]But we await a new universe and a new earth filled with righteousness according to his promise.

14And so dear friends, while you await these events be eager and found to be at peace with himspotless and blameless. 15And consider the patience of our Lord as leading to salvation as our dear brother Paul wrote to you using the wisdom that has been given to him. 16He speaks in all his letters concerning these things, some of which are hard to understand and which ignorant and unstable people twist just like they twist the other scriptures to their own destruction.

17So knowing this in advance dear friends, guard yourselves in case you fall from your own stable position with the same errors as the lawless ones. 18Rather grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and saviour Yeshua Messiah. May the glory be his, both now and through the days of eternity. Amen.


3Beloved this is now, the_second letter I_am_writing to_you_all, in which I_am_awaking the sincere mind of_you_all in remembrance, 2to_be_reminded of_the messages having_been_previously_spoken, by the holy prophets, and of_the command of_the master and saviour of_the ambassadors of_you_all.
3Knowing this first, that mockers will_be_coming in the_last of_the days with mocking, pursuing according_to their own lusts of_them, 4and saying:
Where is the promise of_the coming of_him?
From for that time the fathers were_fallen_asleep, all things is_continuing thus from the_beginning of_creation.
5For/Because this is_escaping_notice them willing, that the_heavens were anciently, and the_earth having_consisted out_of water and through water by_the message of_ the _god, 6through which the then world perished having_been_flooded in_water.
7But the now heavens and the earth, by_the same message are having_been_stored_up, for_fire being_kept to the_day of_judgment and destruction of_ the _ungodly people.
8But let_ this _be_escaping_notice one not you_all, beloved, that one day with the_master is like a_thousand years and a_thousand, years are like one day.
9the_master is_ not _slowing of_his promise, as some are_considering slowness, but he_is_being_patient toward you_all, not wishing any to_perish, but all to to_accept repentance.
10But the_day of_the_master will_be_coming like a_thief, in which the heavens will_be_passing_away vociferously, and elements being_burned will_be_being_destroyed, and the_earth and the works in it will_be_being_found.
11all these things thus being_destroyed, what_kind_of people it_is_fitting you_all to_be_being in holy conduct and devoutness, 12expecting and hurrying the coming of_the day of_ the _god, because_of which the_heavens being_burned, will_be_being_destroyed, and the_elements being_burned, is_being_melted.
13But we_are_waiting for_new heavens and a_new earth, according_to the promise of_him, in which righteousness is_dwelling.
14Therefore, beloved, expecting these things, be_earnest spotless and blameless to_be_found by_him in peace.
15And be_considering the patience of_the master of_us, salvation, as also the beloved of_us brother Paulos, according_to the wisdom having_been_given to_him, wrote to_you_all, 16as also in all letters, speaking in them concerning these things, among which is hard_to_understand things some, which the ignorant and unstable are_twisting as also the other scriptures, to their own destruction of_them.
17Therefore you_all, beloved, knowing_before be_guarding, in_order_that you_all_may_ not _fall_from from_your own steadfastness having_been_carried_away with_the deception of_the lawless.
18But be_growing in grace, and in_the_knowledge of_the master and saviour of_us, Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa) chosen_one/messiah.
To_him be the glory both now and to the_day of_eternity.
Truly.

OET 1Yhn (1Yohan or 1Jhn) 1:6-7

6If we say that we and him are relating well together and yet we’re walking in the darkness, then we’re lying and not living the truth. 7But if we’re walking in the light, just like he walks in the light, then we’ll get along well with each other, and his son Yeshua’s blood is removing the consequences of all our sins.

6If we_may_say that we_are_having fellowship with him, and_yet we_may_be_walking in the darkness, we_are_lying and we_are_ not _practicing the truth.
7But if we_may_be_walking in the light as he is in the light, we_are_having fellowship with one_another, and the blood of_Yaʸsous the son of_him, is_cleansing us from all sin.

OET 1Yhn (1Yohan or 1Jhn) 5:11-13

11And this is the testimony: that God gave eternal life to us[ref] and this life is in his son. 12Anyone who has the son has life, but anyone who doesn’t have the God’s son, doesn’t have eternal life.

5:13 Living without ending

13I wrote these things to you so that you all could know that you have eternal life, that is the ones believed in the name and authority of God’s son.


11And this is the testimony:
that the god gave eternal life to_us, and this the life is in the son of_him.
12The one having the son, is_having the life, the one not having the son of_ the _god, is_ not _having the life.
13I_wrote these things to_you_all, in_order_that you_all_may_have_known that you_all_are_having eternal, life to_the ones believing in the name of_the son of_ the _god.

OET Yac (Jam) 5:19-20

19My fellow believers, if any of you have wandered from the truth and someone helps them back, 20then you should know that someone who helps a sinner to come back from their deceitful ways will be saving their soul from death,[ref] and their many sins can be forgiven.


19Brothers of_me, if anyone among you_all may_be_strayed from the truth, and may_turn_back someone him, 20be_knowing that the one having_turned_back a_sinner from the_deception of_the_way of_him, will_be_saving the_soul of_him from death, and will_be_covering a_multitude of_sins.

OET Rev 3:4-5

4But you do have a few people in Sardis who haven’t stained their records, and because they are worthy, they’ll be dressed in white and walk with me. 5So anyone who conquers will be dressed like that in pure white, and I certainly won’t erase their names from the Book of Life, but I’ll declare their names to my father and to his messengers.[ref]


4But you_are_having a_few names in Sardeis, who not soiled the clothes of_them, and they_will_be_walking with me in white garments, because worthy they_are.
5The one overcoming, thus will_be_being_clothed in clothes white, and by_no_means not I_will_be_wiping_out the name of_him from the scroll of_ the _life, and I_will_be_confessing the name of_him before the father of_me, and before the messengers of_him.

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