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Chinese (traditional)And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts.
See if there is any wicked way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting. From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” And this is the boldness we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. Husbands, in the same way, show consideration for your wives in your life together, paying honor to the woman as the weaker sex, since they too are also heirs of the gracious gift of life—so that nothing may hinder your prayers. Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. My lips will shout for joy
when I sing praises to you;
my soul also, which you have rescued. For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands. But he was wounded for our transgressions,
crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the punishment that made us whole,
and by his bruises we are healed. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. A perverse person spreads strife,
and a whisperer separates close friends. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—
in peace because they trust in you. Save us, we beseech you, O Lord!
O Lord, we beseech you, give us success!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
We bless you from the house of the Lord. Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out. For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord God. Turn, then, and live. For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. May he grant you your heart's desire,
and fulfill all your plans. Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil. As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their cry. For as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. But I will sing of your might;
I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.
For you have been a fortress for me
and a refuge in the day of my distress. Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture.