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Chinese (traditional)Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor
and gave him the name above all other names,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth. Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things. Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see.
For the glory of the Lord rises to shine on you. But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” The father of godly children has cause for joy.
What a pleasure to have children who are wise. So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the best part of everything you produce. They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.” And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right! Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation. Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Messiah would suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, and in this way announce God’s light to Jews and Gentiles alike. Guide my steps by your word,
so I will not be overcome by evil. You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light. Come and listen to my counsel.
I’ll share my heart with you
and make you wise. And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Not to us, O Lord, not to us,
but to your name goes all the glory
for your unfailing love and faithfulness. So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
ensure justice for those being crushed. Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. My son, obey your father’s commands,
and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction. I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God!
For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation
and draped me in a robe of righteousness.
I am like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding
or a bride with her jewels. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? He has removed our sins as far from us
as the east is from the west. Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.Next verse!With image