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But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little… Micah 5:2

But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Micah 5:2	But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small among the clans of Judah, out of you one will come out to me who is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings out are from of old, from ancient times. christmas prophecy Jesus
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5	May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and into the perseverance of Christ. love transformation following

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7	In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. sin Savior forgiveness
Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:19	Therefore, whoever shall break one of these least commandments and teach others to do so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven; but whoever shall do and teach them shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. law kingdom heaven
Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. Acts 4:32	The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. materialism community
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4	The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life. humility reward awe
Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. John 6:57	As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on me will also live because of me. Father Jesus food
The face of the Lord is against evildoers, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Psalm 34:16	Yahweh’s face is against those who do evil, to cut off their memory from the earth. evil sin
And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you—not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 3:21	This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. baptism salvation purification
The sum of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. Psalm 119:160	All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. reliability law Word of God
Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12	Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses. eternal life faith overcoming
Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. Romans 15:2	Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up. selfishness encouragement neighbor
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen. Revelation 22:21	The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with all the saints. Amen. grace Jesus blessing
The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:8	Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. law joy heart
Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. Luke 2:4-5	Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant. christmas
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Philemon 1:25	The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. grace Jesus blessing
For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16	For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, because it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first, and also for the Greek. faith evangelism salvation
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long. Psalm 23:6	Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever. grace life nearness
I want their hearts to be encouraged and united in love, so that they may have all the riches of assured understanding and have the knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ himself. Colossians 2:2	That their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and gaining all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ. Jesus encouragement love
The Lord redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. Psalm 34:22	Yahweh redeems the soul of his servants. None of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned. salvation life protection
Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12	For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Word of God strength thoughts
The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. Proverbs 8:13	The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. awe pride evil
Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 1 Peter 3:8	Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous. humility community neighbor
For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. Luke 19:10	For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost. salvation Jesus seeking
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10	The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! awe wisdom worship