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Chinese (traditional)What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? Our help is in the name of the Lord,
who made heaven and earth. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. This also comes from the Lord of hosts;
he is wonderful in counsel,
and excellent in wisdom. With the Lord on my side I do not fear.
What can mortals do to me? Looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run into it and are safe. But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ —by grace you have been saved—. For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord! And let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer's heart shall flow rivers of living water.’ From there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find him if you search after him with all your heart and soul. Turn my heart to your decrees,
and not to selfish gain. For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction. For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have. Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. You have given me the shield of your salvation,
and your right hand has supported me;
your help has made me great.
You gave me a wide place for my steps under me,
and my feet did not slip. And said to them, “Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me; for the least among all of you is the greatest.” Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong. A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. Pay to all what is due them—taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, in order to make her holy by cleansing her with the washing of water by the word. You are indeed my rock and my fortress;
for your name's sake lead me and guide me. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— not the result of works, so that no one may boast. Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. I will both lie down and sleep in peace;
for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety. But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you. I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy. So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.Next verse!With image