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Chinese (traditional)In it the righteousness of God is revealed, beginning in faith and established in faith. As it is written: “The one who is righteous will live through faith.” Hope deferred sickens the heart,
but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Dear children,
keep away from idols. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy he has given us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The future bodes well for him
who is generous in helping those in need
and who conducts his affairs with justice. Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you have faith you will see the glory of God?” What then can we say in response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Just as he came forth naked from his mother’s womb,
so shall he depart, naked as he came,
with nothing remaining from his labor
that he can carry away in his hands. If I give away everything to feed the poor
and hand over my body to be burned,
but do not have love,
I achieve nothing. Pay to each person what is rightfully his—taxes to the one to whom taxes are due, tolls to the one to whom tolls are due, respect to the one to whom respect is due, honor to the one to whom honor is due. Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed;
save me, and I will be saved;
you are the one whom I praise. Fear not, little flock, for your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom. Now we know that if the earthly tent in which we live is destroyed, we have a dwelling prepared for us by God, a dwelling in the heavens, not made with human hands, that will be eternal. But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
on those who trust in his kindness. You want something that you cannot have, so you commit murder. And you covet something but cannot obtain it, so you engage in quarrels and fights. You do not have because you do not ask. Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not demand the return of what is yours from the one who has taken it. One who gossips reveals secrets,
but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. The one who gives this testimony says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! The one who provides seed for sowing and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. For the Lord takes delight in his people,
and he crowns the humble with salvation. Finally, brethren, let your minds be filled with whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, whatever is excellent, whatever is worthy of praise. Behold, I am coming soon, and I will bring with me my reward to repay everyone as his deeds deserve. In my distress I called out to the Lord;
he answered by setting me free. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough troubles of its own. May mercy, peace, and love be granted you in abundance. The labors of the wicked man produce little profit,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. Brethren, you were called to freedom. However, make sure that you do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Instead, serve one another in love. For God would not be so unjust as to ignore your work and the love that you have shown for his name by the services you have rendered to the saints and still continue to render. Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart
find favor in your sight,
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. No weapon used against you will prevail,
and you will refute every accusation
that is raised in court against you.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
their vindication from me, says the Lord. And I say to you: You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld will not prevail against it. As far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us. I have given you a command. Be strong and brave, do not be afraid nor dismayed. I, the Lord, your God, will be with you wherever you go.Next verse!With image