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Chinese (traditional)But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me. Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.” There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus. Too much talk leads to sin.
Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit.
You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. Yes, I am confirming my covenant with you. Never again will floodwaters kill all living creatures; never again will a flood destroy the earth. If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him! You are altogether beautiful, my darling,
beautiful in every way. We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth. But he was pierced for our rebellion,
crushed for our sins.
He was beaten so we could be whole.
He was whipped so we could be healed. Everyone who sins is breaking God’s law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God. You must faithfully keep all my commands by putting them into practice, for I am the Lord. The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. I have swept away your sins like a cloud.
I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist.
Oh, return to me,
for I have paid the price to set you free. If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. And I will forgive their wickedness,
and I will never again remember their sins. The Lord keeps you from all harm
and watches over your life.
The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go,
both now and forever. Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.Next verse!With image