- For the Lord gave us this command when he said,
‘I have made you a light to the Gentiles,
to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.’ - The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand. - The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.
- You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever. - And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.
- And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?
- The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,
and his ears are open to their prayers.
But the Lord turns his face
against those who do evil. - You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.
- For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.
- We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do.
- Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
- Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword.
- Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.
- And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”
- If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.
- The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices. - As for me, I look to the Lord for help.
I wait confidently for God to save me,
and my God will certainly hear me. - 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.
- Bring your confessions, and return to the Lord.
Say to him,
“Forgive all our sins and graciously receive us,
so that we may offer you our praises.” - Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world. - The father of godly children has cause for joy.
What a pleasure to have children who are wise. - All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.
- Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
- I will shout for joy and sing your praises,
for you have ransomed me. - In my distress I prayed to the Lord,
and the Lord answered me and set me free.
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