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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 as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will come forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His times of coming forth are from long ago, From the days of eternity. 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 to the love of God and to 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 redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our wrongdoings, 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 nullifies one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he 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	And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them. materialism community
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4	The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, 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	Just as the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, the one who eats Me, he also will 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	The face of the Lord is against evildoers, To eliminate the memory of them 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	Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—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	The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments is everlasting. 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 for which you made the good confession in the presence 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	Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. selfishness encouragement neighbor
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen. Revelation 22:21	The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. 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	The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord 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	Now Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was pregnant. christmas
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Philemon 1:25	The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. 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 gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to 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	Certainly goodness and faithfulness will follow me all the days of my life, And my dwelling will be in the house of the Lord 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 encouraged, having been knit together in love, and that they would attain to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself. 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	The Lord redeems the souls of His servants, And none of those who take refuge in Him will suffer for their guilt. 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, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge 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 the Lord is to hate evil; Pride, arrogance, the evil way, And the perverted mouth, I hate. 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	To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble. 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 has come 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 the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever. awe wisdom worship