Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. Whoever loves money never has enough;
whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.
This too is meaningless. For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but whoever hates correction is stupid. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? By no means! I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;
make known among the nations what he has done. I will strengthen Judah
and save the tribes of Joseph.
I will restore them
because I have compassion on them.
They will be as though
I had not rejected them,
for I am the Lord their God
and I will answer them. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. Hatred stirs up conflict,
but love covers over all wrongs. For I am the Lord your God
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you. Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters. The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace. Who is he, this King of glory?
The Lord Almighty—
he is the King of glory.