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Chinese (traditional)The hand of the diligent will rule,
while the lazy will be put to forced labor. Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment. The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts;
so I am helped, and my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” Surely he has borne our infirmities
and carried our diseases;
yet we accounted him stricken,
struck down by God, and afflicted. When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. A gift opens doors;
it gives access to the great. Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. Happy are those who keep his decrees,
who seek him with their whole heart. I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world! Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul. Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin. Seek the Lord and his strength,
seek his presence continually. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my help and my God. If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name. Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Every word of God proves true;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. O God, you are my God, I seek you,
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Do not adorn yourselves outwardly by braiding your hair, and by wearing gold ornaments or fine clothing; rather, let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God's sight. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to keep still. Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy. My child, keep your father's commandment,
and do not forsake your mother's teaching.Next verse!With image