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Chinese (traditional)In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and barren, and darkness covered the abyss while the Spirit of God hovered over the waters. The time of fulfillment has arrived, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness,
but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. If I have the gift of prophecy
and the ability to understand all mysteries and all knowledge,
and have all the faith necessary to move mountains,
but do not have love,
I am nothing. Return and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people: Thus says the Lord, the God of David, your father: I have heard, I have seen your tears. I will heal you today, and the day after tomorrow you will go up to the temple of the Lord. The Lord will protect you against all evil;
he will watch over your life.
The Lord will watch over your coming and your going
both now and forevermore. God is Spirit,
and those who worship him
must worship in Spirit and truth. And this is the testimony:
God gave us eternal life,
and this life is in his Son. The reward of humility and fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. For the Lord, your God, is gracious and compassionate, and he will not turn his face away from you if you return to him. As a deer longs for running streams,
so my soul longs for you, O God. He reveals deep and hidden mysteries
and knows what lies in the darkness,
for light dwells with him. I ask that from the riches of his glory he may grant through his Spirit that you be strengthened with power in your inner being and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. For to you a thousand years
are like a yesterday that has passed
or one of the watches of the night. Do not let this book of the law be absent from your mouth; meditate upon it day and night, so that you might carefully observe everything that is written in it. Then you will prosper and be successful. Beloved,
since God loved us so much,
we should love one another. In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me. Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. I will rejoice and exult in you;
I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Can a woman forget the infant at her breast;
or feel no compassion for the child of her womb?
Even should she forget,
I will never forget you.
Behold, I have inscribed your name
on the palms of my hands;
your walls are continually before my eyes. Brethren, we must always give thanks to God for you, and it is only right that we do so. For your faith grows ever more, and the love that all of you have for one another continues to increase. The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay,
whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. Yours, O Lord, are greatness,
power, glory, strength, and majesty,
for everything in heaven and on earth is yours.
Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all. Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth:
it is better for you that I depart.
For if I do not go away,
the Advocate will not come to you,
whereas if I go,
I will send him to you. Before the mountains were brought forth
or the earth and the world came into existence,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Rather, be kind to one another and compassionate, and forgive one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. The love of money is the root of all evils, and in their desire for it some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many serious wounds. My son, do not forget my teaching,
but cherish my commandments in your heart,
for they will bring you length of days,
more years of life, and an abundance of prosperity. For I know full well the plans I have for you, plans for your welfare and not for your misfortune, plans that will offer you a future filled with hope. Do not be deceived; God cannot be mocked. A person will reap only what he sows. Brethren, I exhort you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to be in full agreement with one another and not permit any divisions to arise among you. Be perfectly united in mind and purpose.Next verse!With image