A Comparison of Hebrews 13:7-8

Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. Think about how their lives turned out, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
Meaning-for-Meaning (Closest Natural Equivalence)

Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
New King James Version (NKJV)
Word-for-Word (Formal Equivalence)

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Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
Thought-for-Thought (Functional Equivalence)

Remember your former leaders, who spoke God's message to you. Think back on how they lived and died, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Good News Translation (GNT)
Paraphrase (Retelling)

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