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Chinese (traditional)This is
‘the stone rejected by you, the builders,
that has become the cornerstone.’ As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Blessed is the man who perseveres when he is tempted, for when he has been proven, he will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift freely given by God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. For it has been granted you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Train a child in the way he should go,
and he will not deviate from it, even in old age. But he is to ask with faith, without doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed about by the wind. I lifted up my voice in prayer to him;
his praise was on my tongue. However, to avoid the temptation to immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and give you help,
I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. I am pulled in opposite directions. My desire is to depart and to be with Christ, for that is far better, but, it is a more urgent need for you that I remain in the body. Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not treat them harshly. But for that very reason I was treated mercifully, so that in me Jesus Christ might exhibit his inexhaustible patience, making me an example for those who would come to believe in him for eternal life. The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise, as some think in terms of delay, but he is patient with you. It is not his wish that any should perish but rather that all should be brought to repentance. Honor your father and your mother so that your days may be lengthened in the land that the Lord your God, will give you. Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Fear not, little flock, for your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom. I write these things to you
who believe in the name of the Son of God
so that you may know
that you have eternal life. But God is rich in his mercy, and because he had such great love for us, he brought us to life with Christ when we were already dead through sin—it is by grace that you have been saved. As a father has compassion for his children,
so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him. All this knowledge comes from the Lord of hosts
whose counsel is wonderful
and whose wisdom is great. Come to me, all you who are weary and overburdened, and I will give you rest. And let the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because it was for this that you were called together in one body. Always be thankful. My deliverance and my glory depend on God;
he is my mighty rock and my refuge. However, if we confess our sins,
he who is faithful and just
will forgive our sins
and cleanse us from all wrongdoing. For a child has been born to us,
a son has been given to us.
Upon his shoulders dominion rests,
and this is the name he has been given:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Your word is a lamp for my feet
and a light to my path. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. O Lord, you are kind and forgiving,
filled with kindness for all who cry to you.