tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54959592243241114262024-03-19T23:57:49.191-07:00Choose This DayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-46475423088206528562016-02-10T06:31:00.000-08:002016-02-10T06:31:07.579-08:00Should I read the Bible?If you've been a Christian for even a short period of time I'm sure you've heard, more than once, at least hopefully you've heard, "read your Bible". Many of us have heard to read it, and even though some of us may have heard the reason why we "should" read it, because we hear "should" all of a sudden it becomes a rule, an obligation, a guilt...anything but the real reason why we "should" read it. I'm hoping today that after you read this you will have a new understanding, a new desire, drop the guilt, drop the excuses, and pick up your Bible and read.<br />
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I became a Christian in my bedroom. I was not in church. I had not attended church. I had not been raised in a Christian home. I knew no theology. I became a Christian simply by reading the Bible, believing what it said, being convicted in my heart, and calling out for Jesus to save me. The Bible, His Word, is powerful. It's powerful! It changes lives. It changes hearts. If that's not enough reason to get you to open up His word then what about this......<br />
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Imagine....You have an awesome friend. You two do everything together. You grew up together. You share all your secrets, your joys, your sadness. You tell each other everything. You see each other every day and talk to each other every day and you can't imagine a day going by without seeing your awesome best friend. Now imagine....Your friend comes to you one day and says "I'm moving. I'm leaving this city, this state, this country. As a matter of fact, I'm moving to a place where there is no technology. No cell phones, no Skype. We won't be able to talk live or see each other for awhile. I will be coming back but I can't tell you exactly when because I'm not sure myself." Now wouldn't you just be heartbroken? This friend that you have been with your whole life is leaving. It probably feels like a part of you is dying. An overwhelming sadness. But then your friend says this...."I knew I was going to be leaving so I wrote you a huge letter, I mean a HUGE letter, and when you read this letter it will be just like we are here together again. I promise it will. You will hear my voice. It will bring back to your memory everything about me and our relationship together. It will help us stay close until I come back." Then your friend hands you this huge letter...this book...and then your friend leaves.<br />
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Now, after your tears and sadness have gone what do you do? Do you just put that letter, that book, on a shelf? Do you throw it away? Do you ignore it? No, I'm guessing that you come to a point where you miss your friend so much you pick up that book and you start reading that letter. Sometimes you laugh and sometimes you cry. Sometimes you might even get a little mad because you get reminded of something you said or did to your friend that was hurtful to them, but then you read how much your friend loves you and forgave you for all of that, and everything your friend has done for you, and you remember how much you love your friend. <br />
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One thing I think you don't do is just ignore the letter. If you did that you would have your memories for a short while but then you would grow apart. Your memories would fade. You would forget things. The things you used to treasure about your friendship. Pretty soon you would be so caught up in your new daily routine that you wouldn't even be thinking about your friend anymore. Your love for them would grow lukewarm, or cold, or be totally forgotten. No, I think you love your friend so much you would probably read parts of that letter every day. Some of them over and over again.<br />
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So that's what you do...you read that letter, over and over again. Parts of it become worn. Time goes on and you miss your friend even more than you missed them on that first day they told you they were leaving. You relive over and over again your experiences with them and you truly hear their voice every time you read that letter. And then one day it happens....your friend comes back! You rush to them with extreme joy, arms wide open, and hug tight like you've never been apart.<br />
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Now just quickly imagine the alternative...you take that letter, that book, from your friend, on the day they leave and you go home and put it on a shelf. Your life goes on and you never read it. Years and years and years go by. Then one day you get a knock on the door and open it. You don't recognize the person. They are a stranger to you. They look slightly familiar but you just can't place the face.<br />
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Think about it. Think about both of those scenes.<br />
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I'm not trying to guilt you. I'm trying to stir your heart and to remind you. The Bible is that letter....and Jesus is that awesome best friend. You want a closer relationship with Jesus? Then read that letter.....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-36105866611937611282016-01-29T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-29T01:00:11.534-08:00New Testament Day 90 Revelation 19-22<span class="passage-display-bcv">Revelation 19-22</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-19-1" id="en-NIV-31019">Threefold Hallelujah Over Babylon’s Fall</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-19-1"><span class="chapternum">19 </span>After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31019A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31019A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> in heaven shouting:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-1">“Hallelujah!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31019B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31019B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="text Rev-19-1">Salvation<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31019C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31019C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> and glory and power<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31019D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31019D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> belong to our God,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Rev-19-2" id="en-NIV-31020"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span>for true and just are his judgments.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31020E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31020E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-19-2">He has condemned the great prostitute<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31020F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31020F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-19-2">who corrupted the earth by her adulteries.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-19-2">He has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31020G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31020G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-3" id="en-NIV-31021"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>And again they shouted:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-3">“Hallelujah!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31021H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31021H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="text Rev-19-3">The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31021I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31021I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-4" id="en-NIV-31022"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>The twenty-four elders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31022J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31022J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> and the four living creatures<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31022K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31022K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> fell down<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31022L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31022L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-4">“Amen, Hallelujah!”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31022M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31022M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-5" id="en-NIV-31023"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Then a voice came from the throne, saying:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-5">“Praise our God,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-19-5">all you his servants,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31023N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31023N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-19-5">you who fear him,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-19-5">both great and small!”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31023O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31023O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-6" id="en-NIV-31024"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31024P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31024P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> like the roar of rushing waters<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31024Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31024Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> and like loud peals of thunder, shouting:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-6">“Hallelujah!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31024R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31024R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-19-6">For our Lord God Almighty<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31024S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31024S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> reigns.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31024T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31024T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-19-7" id="en-NIV-31025"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Let us rejoice and be glad</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-19-7">and give him glory!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31025U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31025U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-19-7">For the wedding of the Lamb<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31025V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31025V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> has come,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-19-7">and his bride<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31025W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31025W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> has made herself ready.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-19-8" id="en-NIV-31026"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Fine linen,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31026X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31026X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> bright and clean,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-19-8">was given her to wear.”</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-8">(Fine linen stands for the righteous acts<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31026Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31026Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> of God’s holy people.)</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-9" id="en-NIV-31027"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Then the angel said to me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31027Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31027Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> “Write this:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31027AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31027AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31027AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31027AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> And he added, “These are the true words of God.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31027AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31027AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-19-10" id="en-NIV-31028"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>At this I fell at his feet to worship him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31028AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31028AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31028AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31028AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31028AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31028AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-19-11" id="en-NIV-31029">The Heavenly Warrior Defeats the Beast</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-19-11"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>I saw heaven standing open<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31029AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31029AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> and there before me was a white horse, whose rider<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31029AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31029AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> is called Faithful and True.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31029AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31029AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> With justice he judges and wages war.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31029AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31029AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-19-12" id="en-NIV-31030"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>His eyes are like blazing fire,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31030AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31030AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> and on his head are many crowns.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31030AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31030AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> He has a name written on him<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31030AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31030AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> that no one knows but he himself.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31030AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31030AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-19-13" id="en-NIV-31031"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31031AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31031AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> and his name is the Word of God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31031AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31031AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-19-14" id="en-NIV-31032"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31032AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31032AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> white<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31032AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31032AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> and clean.</span> <span class="text Rev-19-15" id="en-NIV-31033"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31033AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31033AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> with which to strike down<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31033AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31033AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-31033a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-31033a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]"></sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31033AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31033AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> He treads the winepress<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31033AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31033AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.</span> <span class="text Rev-19-16" id="en-NIV-31034"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31034AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31034AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-19-16"><span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">king of kings and lord of lords</span>.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31034AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31034AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-19-17" id="en-NIV-31035"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>And I saw an angel standing in the sun, who cried in a loud voice to all the birds<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31035AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31035AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> flying in midair,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31035AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31035AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> “Come,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31035BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31035BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> gather together for the great supper of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31035BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31035BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-19-18" id="en-NIV-31036"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>so that you may eat the flesh of kings, generals, and the mighty, of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31036BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31036BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> free and slave,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31036BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31036BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> great and small.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31036BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31036BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-19-19" id="en-NIV-31037"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>Then I saw the beast<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31037BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31037BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> and the kings of the earth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31037BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31037BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> and their armies gathered together to wage war against the rider on the horse<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31037BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31037BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> and his army.</span> <span class="text Rev-19-20" id="en-NIV-31038"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>But the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31038BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31038BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> who had performed the signs<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31038BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31038BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> on its behalf.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31038BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31038BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> With these signs he had deluded<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31038BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31038BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> those who had received the mark of the beast<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31038BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31038BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> and worshiped its image.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31038BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31038BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31038BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31038BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> of burning sulfur.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31038BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31038BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-19-21" id="en-NIV-31039"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>The rest were killed with the sword<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31039BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31039BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> coming out of the mouth of the rider on the horse,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31039BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31039BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> and all the birds<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31039BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31039BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> gorged themselves on their flesh.</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-20-1" id="en-NIV-31040">The Thousand Years</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-2">
<span class="text Rev-20-1"><span class="chapternum">20 </span>And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31040BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31040BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> having the key<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31040BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31040BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> to the Abyss<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31040BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31040BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup> and holding in his hand a great chain.</span> <span class="text Rev-20-2" id="en-NIV-31041"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31041BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31041BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> and bound him for a thousand years.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31041BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31041BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-20-3" id="en-NIV-31042"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>He threw him into the Abyss,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31042BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31042BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> and locked and sealed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31042BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31042BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> it over him, to keep him from deceiving the nations<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31042CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31042CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> anymore until the thousand years were ended. After that, he must be set free for a short time.</span></div>
<span class="text Rev-20-4" id="en-NIV-31043"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>I saw thrones<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31043CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31043CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup> on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31043CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31043CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31043CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31043CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> because of their testimony about Jesus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31043CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31043CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> and because of the word of God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31043CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31043CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup> They<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-31043b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-31043b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]"></sup> had not worshiped the beast<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31043CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31043CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31043CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31043CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> They came to life and reigned<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31043CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31043CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> with Christ a thousand years.</span> <span class="text Rev-20-5" id="en-NIV-31044"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>(The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31044CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31044CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-20-6" id="en-NIV-31045"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Blessed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31045CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31045CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31045CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31045CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> has no power over them, but they will be priests<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31045CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31045CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> of God and of Christ and will reign with him<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31045CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31045CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> for a thousand years.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-20-7" id="en-NIV-31046">The Judgment of Satan</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-20-7"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>When the thousand years are over,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31046CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31046CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> Satan will be released from his prison</span> <span class="text Rev-20-8" id="en-NIV-31047"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>and will go out to deceive the nations<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31047CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31047CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> in the four corners of the earth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31047CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31047CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup>—Gog and Magog<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31047CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31047CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup>—and to gather them for battle.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31047CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31047CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> In number they are like the sand on the seashore.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31047CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31047CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-20-9" id="en-NIV-31048"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>They marched across the breadth of the earth and surrounded<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31048CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31048CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> the camp of God’s people, the city he loves.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31048CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31048CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> But fire came down from heaven<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31048CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31048CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup> and devoured them.</span> <span class="text Rev-20-10" id="en-NIV-31049"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>And the devil, who deceived them,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31049CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31049CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31049CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31049CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> where the beast<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31049CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31049CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup> and the false prophet<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31049DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31049DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31049DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31049DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-20-11" id="en-NIV-31050">The Judgment of the Dead</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-20-11"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Then I saw a great white throne<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31050DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31050DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> and him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31050DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31050DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup> and there was no place for them.</span> <span class="text Rev-20-12" id="en-NIV-31051"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>And I saw the dead, great and small,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31051DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31051DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup> standing before the throne, and books were opened.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31051DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31051DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup> Another book was opened, which is the book of life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31051DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31051DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup> The dead were judged<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31051DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31051DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup> according to what they had done<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31051DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31051DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup> as recorded in the books.</span> <span class="text Rev-20-13" id="en-NIV-31052"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31052DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31052DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup> gave up the dead<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31052DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31052DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup> that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31052DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31052DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-20-14" id="en-NIV-31053"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Then death<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31053DM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31053DM" title="See cross-reference DM">DM</a>)"></sup> and Hades<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31053DN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31053DN" title="See cross-reference DN">DN</a>)"></sup> were thrown into the lake of fire.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31053DO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31053DO" title="See cross-reference DO">DO</a>)"></sup> The lake of fire is the second death.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31053DP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31053DP" title="See cross-reference DP">DP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-20-15" id="en-NIV-31054"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31054DQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31054DQ" title="See cross-reference DQ">DQ</a>)"></sup> was thrown into the lake of fire.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-21-1" id="en-NIV-31055">A New Heaven and a New Earth</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-2">
<span class="text Rev-21-1"><span class="chapternum">21 </span>Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-31055c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-31055c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]"></sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31055DR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31055DR" title="See cross-reference DR">DR</a>)"></sup> for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31055DS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31055DS" title="See cross-reference DS">DS</a>)"></sup> and there was no longer any sea.</span> <span class="text Rev-21-2" id="en-NIV-31056"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>I saw the Holy City,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31056DT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31056DT" title="See cross-reference DT">DT</a>)"></sup> the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31056DU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31056DU" title="See cross-reference DU">DU</a>)"></sup> prepared as a bride<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31056DV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31056DV" title="See cross-reference DV">DV</a>)"></sup> beautifully dressed for her husband.</span> <span class="text Rev-21-3" id="en-NIV-31057"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31057DW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31057DW" title="See cross-reference DW">DW</a>)"></sup> They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31057DX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31057DX" title="See cross-reference DX">DX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-4" id="en-NIV-31058"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31058DY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31058DY" title="See cross-reference DY">DY</a>)"></sup> There will be no more death’<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-31058d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-31058d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]"></sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31058DZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31058DZ" title="See cross-reference DZ">DZ</a>)"></sup> or mourning or crying or pain,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31058EA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31058EA" title="See cross-reference EA">EA</a>)"></sup> for the old order of things has passed away.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31058EB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31058EB" title="See cross-reference EB">EB</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-21-5" id="en-NIV-31059"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>He who was seated on the throne<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31059EC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31059EC" title="See cross-reference EC">EC</a>)"></sup> said, “I am making everything new!”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31059ED" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31059ED" title="See cross-reference ED">ED</a>)"></sup> Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31059EE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31059EE" title="See cross-reference EE">EE</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-21-6" id="en-NIV-31060"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>He said to me: “It is done.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31060EF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31060EF" title="See cross-reference EF">EF</a>)"></sup> I am the Alpha and the Omega,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31060EG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31060EG" title="See cross-reference EG">EG</a>)"></sup> the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31060EH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31060EH" title="See cross-reference EH">EH</a>)"></sup> from the spring of the water of life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31060EI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31060EI" title="See cross-reference EI">EI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-7" id="en-NIV-31061"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Those who are victorious<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31061EJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31061EJ" title="See cross-reference EJ">EJ</a>)"></sup> will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31061EK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31061EK" title="See cross-reference EK">EK</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-8" id="en-NIV-31062"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31062EL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31062EL" title="See cross-reference EL">EL</a>)"></sup>—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31062EM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31062EM" title="See cross-reference EM">EM</a>)"></sup> This is the second death.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31062EN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31062EN" title="See cross-reference EN">EN</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-21-9" id="en-NIV-31063">The New Jerusalem, the Bride of the Lamb</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-21-9"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31063EO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31063EO" title="See cross-reference EO">EO</a>)"></sup> came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31063EP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31063EP" title="See cross-reference EP">EP</a>)"></sup> the wife of the Lamb.”</span> <span class="text Rev-21-10" id="en-NIV-31064"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>And he carried me away<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31064EQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31064EQ" title="See cross-reference EQ">EQ</a>)"></sup> in the Spirit<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31064ER" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31064ER" title="See cross-reference ER">ER</a>)"></sup> to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31064ES" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31064ES" title="See cross-reference ES">ES</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-11" id="en-NIV-31065"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>It shone with the glory of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31065ET" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31065ET" title="See cross-reference ET">ET</a>)"></sup> and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31065EU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31065EU" title="See cross-reference EU">EU</a>)"></sup> clear as crystal.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31065EV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31065EV" title="See cross-reference EV">EV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-12" id="en-NIV-31066"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>It had a great, high wall with twelve gates,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31066EW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31066EW" title="See cross-reference EW">EW</a>)"></sup> and with twelve angels at the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of Israel.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31066EX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31066EX" title="See cross-reference EX">EX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-13" id="en-NIV-31067"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south and three on the west.</span> <span class="text Rev-21-14" id="en-NIV-31068"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>The wall of the city had twelve foundations,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31068EY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31068EY" title="See cross-reference EY">EY</a>)"></sup> and on them were the names of the twelve apostles<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31068EZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31068EZ" title="See cross-reference EZ">EZ</a>)"></sup> of the Lamb.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-21-15" id="en-NIV-31069"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>The angel who talked with me had a measuring rod<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31069FA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31069FA" title="See cross-reference FA">FA</a>)"></sup> of gold to measure the city, its gates<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31069FB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31069FB" title="See cross-reference FB">FB</a>)"></sup> and its walls.</span> <span class="text Rev-21-16" id="en-NIV-31070"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-31070e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-31070e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]"></sup> in length, and as wide and high as it is long.</span> <span class="text Rev-21-17" id="en-NIV-31071"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>The angel measured the wall using human<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31071FC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31071FC" title="See cross-reference FC">FC</a>)"></sup> measurement, and it was 144 cubits<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-31071f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-31071f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]"></sup> thick.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-31071g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-31071g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-18" id="en-NIV-31072"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>The wall was made of jasper,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31072FD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31072FD" title="See cross-reference FD">FD</a>)"></sup> and the city of pure gold, as pure as glass.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31072FE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31072FE" title="See cross-reference FE">FE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-19" id="en-NIV-31073"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31073FF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31073FF" title="See cross-reference FF">FF</a>)"></sup> The first foundation was jasper,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31073FG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31073FG" title="See cross-reference FG">FG</a>)"></sup> the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,</span> <span class="text Rev-21-20" id="en-NIV-31074"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>the fifth onyx, the sixth ruby,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31074FH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31074FH" title="See cross-reference FH">FH</a>)"></sup> the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth turquoise, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-31074h" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-31074h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-21" id="en-NIV-31075"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>The twelve gates<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31075FI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31075FI" title="See cross-reference FI">FI</a>)"></sup> were twelve pearls,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31075FJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31075FJ" title="See cross-reference FJ">FJ</a>)"></sup> each gate made of a single pearl. The great street of the city was of gold, as pure as transparent glass.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31075FK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31075FK" title="See cross-reference FK">FK</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-21-22" id="en-NIV-31076"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>I did not see a temple<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31076FL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31076FL" title="See cross-reference FL">FL</a>)"></sup> in the city, because the Lord God Almighty<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31076FM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31076FM" title="See cross-reference FM">FM</a>)"></sup> and the Lamb<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31076FN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31076FN" title="See cross-reference FN">FN</a>)"></sup> are its temple.</span> <span class="text Rev-21-23" id="en-NIV-31077"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31077FO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31077FO" title="See cross-reference FO">FO</a>)"></sup> gives it light,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31077FP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31077FP" title="See cross-reference FP">FP</a>)"></sup> and the Lamb<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31077FQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31077FQ" title="See cross-reference FQ">FQ</a>)"></sup> is its lamp.</span> <span class="text Rev-21-24" id="en-NIV-31078"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31078FR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31078FR" title="See cross-reference FR">FR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-25" id="en-NIV-31079"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>On no day will its gates<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31079FS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31079FS" title="See cross-reference FS">FS</a>)"></sup> ever be shut,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31079FT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31079FT" title="See cross-reference FT">FT</a>)"></sup> for there will be no night there.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31079FU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31079FU" title="See cross-reference FU">FU</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-26" id="en-NIV-31080"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31080FV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31080FV" title="See cross-reference FV">FV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-21-27" id="en-NIV-31081"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31081FW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31081FW" title="See cross-reference FW">FW</a>)"></sup> but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31081FX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31081FX" title="See cross-reference FX">FX</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-22-1" id="en-NIV-31082">Eden Restored</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-22-1"><span class="chapternum">22 </span>Then the angel showed me the river<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31082FY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31082FY" title="See cross-reference FY">FY</a>)"></sup> of the water of life,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31082FZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31082FZ" title="See cross-reference FZ">FZ</a>)"></sup> as clear as crystal,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31082GA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31082GA" title="See cross-reference GA">GA</a>)"></sup> flowing<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31082GB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31082GB" title="See cross-reference GB">GB</a>)"></sup> from the throne of God and of the Lamb</span> <span class="text Rev-22-2" id="en-NIV-31083"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31083GC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31083GC" title="See cross-reference GC">GC</a>)"></sup> bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31083GD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31083GD" title="See cross-reference GD">GD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-22-3" id="en-NIV-31084"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>No longer will there be any curse.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31084GE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31084GE" title="See cross-reference GE">GE</a>)"></sup> The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31084GF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31084GF" title="See cross-reference GF">GF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-22-4" id="en-NIV-31085"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>They will see his face,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31085GG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31085GG" title="See cross-reference GG">GG</a>)"></sup> and his name will be on their foreheads.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31085GH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31085GH" title="See cross-reference GH">GH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-22-5" id="en-NIV-31086"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>There will be no more night.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31086GI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31086GI" title="See cross-reference GI">GI</a>)"></sup> They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31086GJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31086GJ" title="See cross-reference GJ">GJ</a>)"></sup> And they will reign for ever and ever.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31086GK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31086GK" title="See cross-reference GK">GK</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-22-6" id="en-NIV-31087">John and the Angel</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-22-6"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>The angel said to me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31087GL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31087GL" title="See cross-reference GL">GL</a>)"></sup> “These words are trustworthy and true.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31087GM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31087GM" title="See cross-reference GM">GM</a>)"></sup> The Lord, the God who inspires the prophets,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31087GN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31087GN" title="See cross-reference GN">GN</a>)"></sup> sent his angel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31087GO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31087GO" title="See cross-reference GO">GO</a>)"></sup> to show his servants the things that must soon take place.”</span><br />
<div class="top-05">
<span class="text Rev-22-7" id="en-NIV-31088"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>“Look, I am coming soon!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31088GP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31088GP" title="See cross-reference GP">GP</a>)"></sup> Blessed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31088GQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31088GQ" title="See cross-reference GQ">GQ</a>)"></sup> is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31088GR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31088GR" title="See cross-reference GR">GR</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-22-8" id="en-NIV-31089"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31089GS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31089GS" title="See cross-reference GS">GS</a>)"></sup> And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31089GT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31089GT" title="See cross-reference GT">GT</a>)"></sup> of the angel who had been showing them to me.</span> <span class="text Rev-22-9" id="en-NIV-31090"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31090GU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31090GU" title="See cross-reference GU">GU</a>)"></sup> Worship God!”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31090GV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31090GV" title="See cross-reference GV">GV</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-22-10" id="en-NIV-31091"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Then he told me, “Do not seal up<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31091GW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31091GW" title="See cross-reference GW">GW</a>)"></sup> the words of the prophecy of this scroll,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31091GX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31091GX" title="See cross-reference GX">GX</a>)"></sup> because the time is near.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31091GY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31091GY" title="See cross-reference GY">GY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-22-11" id="en-NIV-31092"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong; let the vile person continue to be vile; let the one who does right continue to do right; and let the holy person continue to be holy.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31092GZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31092GZ" title="See cross-reference GZ">GZ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-22-12" id="en-NIV-31093">Epilogue: Invitation and Warning</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-22-12"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>“Look, I am coming soon!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31093HA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31093HA" title="See cross-reference HA">HA</a>)"></sup> My reward is with me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31093HB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31093HB" title="See cross-reference HB">HB</a>)"></sup> and I will give to each person according to what they have done.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31093HC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31093HC" title="See cross-reference HC">HC</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-22-13" id="en-NIV-31094"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>I am the Alpha and the Omega,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31094HD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31094HD" title="See cross-reference HD">HD</a>)"></sup> the First and the Last,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31094HE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31094HE" title="See cross-reference HE">HE</a>)"></sup> the Beginning and the End.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31094HF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31094HF" title="See cross-reference HF">HF</a>)"></sup></span></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-22-14" id="en-NIV-31095"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>“Blessed are those who wash their robes,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31095HG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31095HG" title="See cross-reference HG">HG</a>)"></sup> that they may have the right to the tree of life<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31095HH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31095HH" title="See cross-reference HH">HH</a>)"></sup> and may go through the gates<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31095HI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31095HI" title="See cross-reference HI">HI</a>)"></sup> into the city.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31095HJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31095HJ" title="See cross-reference HJ">HJ</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-22-15" id="en-NIV-31096"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Outside<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31096HK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31096HK" title="See cross-reference HK">HK</a>)"></sup> are the dogs,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31096HL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31096HL" title="See cross-reference HL">HL</a>)"></sup> those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.</span></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-22-16" id="en-NIV-31097"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>“I, Jesus,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31097HM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31097HM" title="See cross-reference HM">HM</a>)"></sup> have sent my angel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31097HN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31097HN" title="See cross-reference HN">HN</a>)"></sup> to give you<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-31097i" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-31097i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]"></sup> this testimony for the churches.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31097HO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31097HO" title="See cross-reference HO">HO</a>)"></sup> I am the Root<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31097HP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31097HP" title="See cross-reference HP">HP</a>)"></sup> and the Offspring of David,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31097HQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31097HQ" title="See cross-reference HQ">HQ</a>)"></sup> and the bright Morning Star.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31097HR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31097HR" title="See cross-reference HR">HR</a>)"></sup></span></span><br />
<div class="top-05">
<span class="text Rev-22-17" id="en-NIV-31098"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>The Spirit<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31098HS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31098HS" title="See cross-reference HS">HS</a>)"></sup> and the bride<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31098HT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31098HT" title="See cross-reference HT">HT</a>)"></sup> say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31098HU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31098HU" title="See cross-reference HU">HU</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<div class="top-1">
<span class="text Rev-22-18" id="en-NIV-31099"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31099HV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31099HV" title="See cross-reference HV">HV</a>)"></sup> If anyone adds anything to them,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31099HW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31099HW" title="See cross-reference HW">HW</a>)"></sup> God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31099HX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31099HX" title="See cross-reference HX">HX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-22-19" id="en-NIV-31100"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>And if anyone takes words away<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31100HY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31100HY" title="See cross-reference HY">HY</a>)"></sup> from this scroll of prophecy,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31100HZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31100HZ" title="See cross-reference HZ">HZ</a>)"></sup> God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31100IA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31100IA" title="See cross-reference IA">IA</a>)"></sup> and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll.</span></div>
<span class="text Rev-22-20" id="en-NIV-31101"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>He who testifies to these things<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31101IB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31101IB" title="See cross-reference IB">IB</a>)"></sup> says, <span class="woj">“Yes, I am coming soon.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31101IC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31101IC" title="See cross-reference IC">IC</a>)"></sup></span></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-22-20">Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31101ID" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31101ID" title="See cross-reference ID">ID</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-22-21" id="en-NIV-31102"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31102IE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31102IE" title="See cross-reference IE">IE</a>)"></sup> Amen.</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-34552425576785243112016-01-28T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-28T01:00:00.197-08:00New Testament Day 89 Revelation 16-18<span class="passage-display-bcv">Revelation 16-18</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-16-1" id="en-NIV-30956">The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-16-1"><span class="chapternum">16 </span>Then I heard a loud voice from the temple<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30956A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30956A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> saying to the seven angels,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30956B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30956B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> “Go, pour out the seven bowls of God’s wrath on the earth.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30956C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30956C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-16-2" id="en-NIV-30957"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>The first angel went and poured out his bowl on the land,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30957D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30957D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> and ugly, festering sores<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30957E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30957E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> broke out on the people who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30957F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30957F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-16-3" id="en-NIV-30958"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>The second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it turned into blood like that of a dead person, and every living thing in the sea died.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30958G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30958G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-16-4" id="en-NIV-30959"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30959H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30959H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> and they became blood.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30959I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30959I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-16-5" id="en-NIV-30960"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say:</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-16-5">“You are just in these judgments,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30960J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30960J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> O Holy One,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30960K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30960K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-16-5">you who are and who were;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30960L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30960L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-16-6" id="en-NIV-30961"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>for they have shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30961M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30961M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-16-6">and you have given them blood to drink<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30961N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30961N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> as they deserve.”</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-16-7" id="en-NIV-30962"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>And I heard the altar<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30962O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30962O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> respond:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-16-7">“Yes, Lord God Almighty,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30962P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30962P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-16-7">true and just are your judgments.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30962Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30962Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-16-8" id="en-NIV-30963"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>The fourth angel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30963R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30963R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> poured out his bowl on the sun,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30963S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30963S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> and the sun was allowed to scorch people with fire.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30963T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30963T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-16-9" id="en-NIV-30964"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30964U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30964U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> who had control over these plagues, but they refused to repent<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30964V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30964V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> and glorify him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30964W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30964W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-16-10" id="en-NIV-30965"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30965X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30965X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> and its kingdom was plunged into darkness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30965Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30965Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> People gnawed their tongues in agony</span> <span class="text Rev-16-11" id="en-NIV-30966"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>and cursed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30966Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30966Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> the God of heaven<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30966AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30966AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> because of their pains and their sores,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30966AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30966AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> but they refused to repent of what they had done.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30966AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30966AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-16-12" id="en-NIV-30967"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30967AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30967AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> and its water was dried up to prepare the way<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30967AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30967AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> for the kings from the East.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30967AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30967AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-16-13" id="en-NIV-30968"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Then I saw three impure spirits<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30968AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30968AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> that looked like frogs;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30968AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30968AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> they came out of the mouth of the dragon,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30968AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30968AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> out of the mouth of the beast<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30968AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30968AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> and out of the mouth of the false prophet.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30968AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30968AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-16-14" id="en-NIV-30969"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>They are demonic spirits<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30969AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30969AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> that perform signs,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30969AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30969AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> and they go out to the kings of the whole world,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30969AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30969AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> to gather them for the battle<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30969AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30969AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> on the great day<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30969AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30969AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> of God Almighty.</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-16-15" id="en-NIV-30970"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>“Look, I come like a thief!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30970AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30970AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> Blessed is the one who stays awake<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30970AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30970AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> and remains clothed, so as not to go naked and be shamefully exposed.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30970AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30970AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-16-16" id="en-NIV-30971"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Then they gathered the kings together<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30971AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30971AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> to the place that in Hebrew<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30971AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30971AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> is called Armageddon.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30971AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30971AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-16-17" id="en-NIV-30972"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30972AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30972AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> and out of the temple<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30972AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30972AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> came a loud voice<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30972AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30972AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> from the throne, saying, “It is done!”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30972AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30972AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-16-18" id="en-NIV-30973"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Then there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30973BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30973BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> and a severe earthquake.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30973BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30973BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> No earthquake like it has ever occurred since mankind has been on earth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30973BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30973BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> so tremendous was the quake.</span> <span class="text Rev-16-19" id="en-NIV-30974"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>The great city<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30974BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30974BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. God remembered<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30974BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30974BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> Babylon the Great<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30974BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30974BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> and gave her the cup filled with the wine of the fury of his wrath.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30974BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30974BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-16-20" id="en-NIV-30975"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>Every island fled away and the mountains could not be found.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30975BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30975BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-16-21" id="en-NIV-30976"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>From the sky huge hailstones,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30976BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30976BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> each weighing about a hundred pounds,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30976a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30976a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]"></sup> fell on people. And they cursed God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30976BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30976BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> on account of the plague of hail,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30976BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30976BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> because the plague was so terrible.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-17-1" id="en-NIV-30977">Babylon, the Prostitute on the Beast</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-17-1"><span class="chapternum">17 </span>One of the seven angels<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30977BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30977BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> who had the seven bowls<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30977BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30977BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30977BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30977BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> of the great prostitute,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30977BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30977BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> who sits by many waters.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30977BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30977BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-17-2" id="en-NIV-30978"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>With her the kings of the earth committed adultery, and the inhabitants of the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30978BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30978BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-17-3" id="en-NIV-30979"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Then the angel carried me away in the Spirit<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30979BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30979BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> into a wilderness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30979BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30979BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30979BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30979BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> beast that was covered with blasphemous names<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30979BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30979BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> and had seven heads and ten horns.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30979BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30979BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-17-4" id="en-NIV-30980"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30980BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30980BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> She held a golden cup<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30980BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30980BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30980BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30980BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-17-5" id="en-NIV-30981"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>The name written on her forehead was a mystery:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30981BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30981BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-17-5"><span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">babylon the great</span><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30981CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30981CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-17-5"><span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">the mother of prostitutes</span><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30981CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30981CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-17-5"><span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">and of the abominations of the earth</span>.</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-17-6" id="en-NIV-30982"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of God’s holy people,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30982CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30982CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus.</span></div>
<span class="text Rev-17-6">When I saw her, I was greatly astonished.</span> <span class="text Rev-17-7" id="en-NIV-30983"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Then the angel said to me: “Why are you astonished? I will explain to you the mystery<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30983CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30983CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> of the woman and of the beast she rides, which has the seven heads and ten horns.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30983CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30983CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-17-8" id="en-NIV-30984"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>The beast, which you saw, once was, now is not, and yet will come up out of the Abyss<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30984CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30984CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup> and go to its destruction.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30984CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30984CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> The inhabitants of the earth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30984CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30984CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> whose names have not been written in the book of life<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30984CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30984CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> from the creation of the world will be astonished<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30984CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30984CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup> when they see the beast, because it once was, now is not, and yet will come.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-17-9" id="en-NIV-30985"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>“This calls for a mind with wisdom.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30985CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30985CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> The seven heads<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30985CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30985CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> are seven hills on which the woman sits.</span> <span class="text Rev-17-10" id="en-NIV-30986"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>They are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come; but when he does come, he must remain for only a little while.</span> <span class="text Rev-17-11" id="en-NIV-30987"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>The beast who once was, and now is not,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30987CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30987CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven and is going to his destruction.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-17-12" id="en-NIV-30988"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>“The ten horns<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30988CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30988CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30988CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30988CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> will receive authority as kings along with the beast.</span> <span class="text Rev-17-13" id="en-NIV-30989"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30989CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30989CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-17-14" id="en-NIV-30990"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>They will wage war<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30990CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30990CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30990CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30990CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30990CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30990CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup>—and with him will be his called, chosen<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30990CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30990CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup> and faithful followers.”</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-17-15" id="en-NIV-30991"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Then the angel said to me, “The waters<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30991CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30991CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30991CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30991CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-17-16" id="en-NIV-30992"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>The beast and the ten horns<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30992CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30992CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup> you saw will hate the prostitute.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30992CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30992CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> They will bring her to ruin<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30992CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30992CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> and leave her naked;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30992CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30992CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup> they will eat her flesh<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30992DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30992DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> and burn her with fire.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30992DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30992DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-17-17" id="en-NIV-30993"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>For God has put it into their hearts<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30993DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30993DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> to accomplish his purpose by agreeing to hand over to the beast their royal authority,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30993DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30993DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup> until God’s words are fulfilled.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30993DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30993DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-17-18" id="en-NIV-30994"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>The woman you saw is the great city<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30994DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30994DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup> that rules over the kings of the earth.”</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-18-1" id="en-NIV-30995">Lament Over Fallen Babylon</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-18-1"><span class="chapternum">18 </span>After this I saw another angel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30995DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30995DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup> coming down from heaven.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30995DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30995DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup> He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30995DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30995DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-18-2" id="en-NIV-30996"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>With a mighty voice he shouted:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-18-2">“‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!’<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30996b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30996b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]"></sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30996DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30996DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-2">She has become a dwelling for demons</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-2">and a haunt for every impure spirit,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30996DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30996DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-2">a haunt for every unclean bird,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-2">a haunt for every unclean and detestable animal.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30996DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30996DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-3" id="en-NIV-30997"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>For all the nations have drunk</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-3">the maddening wine of her adulteries.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30997DM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30997DM" title="See cross-reference DM">DM</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-3">The kings of the earth committed adultery with her,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30997DN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30997DN" title="See cross-reference DN">DN</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-3">and the merchants of the earth grew rich<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30997DO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30997DO" title="See cross-reference DO">DO</a>)"></sup> from her excessive luxuries.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30997DP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30997DP" title="See cross-reference DP">DP</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-18-4" id="en-NIV-30998">Warning to Escape Babylon’s Judgment</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-18-4"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Then I heard another voice from heaven say:</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-18-4">“‘Come out of her, my people,’<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30998c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30998c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]"></sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30998DQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30998DQ" title="See cross-reference DQ">DQ</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-4">so that you will not share in her sins,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-4">so that you will not receive any of her plagues;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30998DR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30998DR" title="See cross-reference DR">DR</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-5" id="en-NIV-30999"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>for her sins are piled up to heaven,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30999DS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30999DS" title="See cross-reference DS">DS</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-5">and God has remembered<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30999DT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30999DT" title="See cross-reference DT">DT</a>)"></sup> her crimes.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-6" id="en-NIV-31000"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Give back to her as she has given;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-6">pay her back<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31000DU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31000DU" title="See cross-reference DU">DU</a>)"></sup> double<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31000DV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31000DV" title="See cross-reference DV">DV</a>)"></sup> for what she has done.</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-6">Pour her a double portion from her own cup.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31000DW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31000DW" title="See cross-reference DW">DW</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-7" id="en-NIV-31001"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Give her as much torment and grief</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-7">as the glory and luxury she gave herself.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31001DX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31001DX" title="See cross-reference DX">DX</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-7">In her heart she boasts,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-7">‘I sit enthroned as queen.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-7">I am not a widow;<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-31001d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-31001d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-7">I will never mourn.’<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31001DY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31001DY" title="See cross-reference DY">DY</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-8" id="en-NIV-31002"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Therefore in one day<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31002DZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31002DZ" title="See cross-reference DZ">DZ</a>)"></sup> her plagues will overtake her:</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-8">death, mourning and famine.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-8">She will be consumed by fire,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31002EA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31002EA" title="See cross-reference EA">EA</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-8">for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.</span></span></div>
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<h3>
<span class="text Rev-18-9" id="en-NIV-31003">Threefold Woe Over Babylon’s Fall</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-18-9"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>“When the kings of the earth who committed adultery with her<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31003EB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31003EB" title="See cross-reference EB">EB</a>)"></sup> and shared her luxury<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31003EC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31003EC" title="See cross-reference EC">EC</a>)"></sup> see the smoke of her burning,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31003ED" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31003ED" title="See cross-reference ED">ED</a>)"></sup> they will weep and mourn over her.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31003EE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31003EE" title="See cross-reference EE">EE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-18-10" id="en-NIV-31004"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Terrified at her torment, they will stand far off<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31004EF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31004EF" title="See cross-reference EF">EF</a>)"></sup> and cry:</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-18-10">“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31004EG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31004EG" title="See cross-reference EG">EG</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-10">you mighty city of Babylon!</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-10">In one hour<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31004EH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31004EH" title="See cross-reference EH">EH</a>)"></sup> your doom has come!’</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-18-11" id="en-NIV-31005"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>“The merchants<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31005EI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31005EI" title="See cross-reference EI">EI</a>)"></sup> of the earth will weep and mourn<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31005EJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31005EJ" title="See cross-reference EJ">EJ</a>)"></sup> over her because no one buys their cargoes anymore<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31005EK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31005EK" title="See cross-reference EK">EK</a>)"></sup>—</span> <span class="text Rev-18-12" id="en-NIV-31006"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet cloth; every sort of citron wood, and articles of every kind made of ivory, costly wood, bronze, iron and marble;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31006EL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31006EL" title="See cross-reference EL">EL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-18-13" id="en-NIV-31007"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>cargoes of cinnamon and spice, of incense, myrrh and frankincense, of wine and olive oil, of fine flour and wheat; cattle and sheep; horses and carriages; and human beings sold as slaves.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31007EM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31007EM" title="See cross-reference EM">EM</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-18-14" id="en-NIV-31008"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>“They will say, ‘The fruit you longed for is gone from you. All your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be recovered.’</span> <span class="text Rev-18-15" id="en-NIV-31009"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31009EN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31009EN" title="See cross-reference EN">EN</a>)"></sup> will stand far off,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31009EO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31009EO" title="See cross-reference EO">EO</a>)"></sup> terrified at her torment. They will weep and mourn<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31009EP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31009EP" title="See cross-reference EP">EP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-18-16" id="en-NIV-31010"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>and cry out:</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-18-16">“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31010EQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31010EQ" title="See cross-reference EQ">EQ</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-16">dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-16">and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31010ER" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31010ER" title="See cross-reference ER">ER</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-17" id="en-NIV-31011"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>In one hour<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31011ES" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31011ES" title="See cross-reference ES">ES</a>)"></sup> such great wealth has been brought to ruin!’<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31011ET" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31011ET" title="See cross-reference ET">ET</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-18-17">“Every sea captain, and all who travel by ship, the sailors, and all who earn their living from the sea,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31011EU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31011EU" title="See cross-reference EU">EU</a>)"></sup> will stand far off.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31011EV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31011EV" title="See cross-reference EV">EV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-18-18" id="en-NIV-31012"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>When they see the smoke of her burning,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31012EW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31012EW" title="See cross-reference EW">EW</a>)"></sup> they will exclaim, ‘Was there ever a city like this great city<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31012EX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31012EX" title="See cross-reference EX">EX</a>)"></sup>?’<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31012EY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31012EY" title="See cross-reference EY">EY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-18-19" id="en-NIV-31013"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>They will throw dust on their heads,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31013EZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31013EZ" title="See cross-reference EZ">EZ</a>)"></sup> and with weeping and mourning<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31013FA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31013FA" title="See cross-reference FA">FA</a>)"></sup> cry out:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-18-19">“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31013FB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31013FB" title="See cross-reference FB">FB</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-19">where all who had ships on the sea</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-19">became rich through her wealth!</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-19">In one hour she has been brought to ruin!’<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31013FC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31013FC" title="See cross-reference FC">FC</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-18-20" id="en-NIV-31014"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>“Rejoice over her, you heavens!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31014FD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31014FD" title="See cross-reference FD">FD</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-20">Rejoice, you people of God!</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-20">Rejoice, apostles and prophets!</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-20">For God has judged her</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-20">with the judgment she imposed on you.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31014FE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31014FE" title="See cross-reference FE">FE</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<h3>
<span class="text Rev-18-21" id="en-NIV-31015">The Finality of Babylon’s Doom</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-18-21"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>Then a mighty angel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31015FF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31015FF" title="See cross-reference FF">FF</a>)"></sup> picked up a boulder the size of a large millstone and threw it into the sea,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31015FG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31015FG" title="See cross-reference FG">FG</a>)"></sup> and said:</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-18-21">“With such violence</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-21">the great city<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31015FH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31015FH" title="See cross-reference FH">FH</a>)"></sup> of Babylon will be thrown down,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-21">never to be found again.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-22" id="en-NIV-31016"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>The music of harpists and musicians, pipers and trumpeters,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-22">will never be heard in you again.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31016FI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31016FI" title="See cross-reference FI">FI</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-22">No worker of any trade</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-22">will ever be found in you again.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-22">The sound of a millstone</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-22">will never be heard in you again.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31016FJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31016FJ" title="See cross-reference FJ">FJ</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-23" id="en-NIV-31017"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>The light of a lamp</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-23">will never shine in you again.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-23">The voice of bridegroom and bride</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-23">will never be heard in you again.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31017FK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31017FK" title="See cross-reference FK">FK</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-23">Your merchants were the world’s important people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31017FL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31017FL" title="See cross-reference FL">FL</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-23">By your magic spell<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31017FM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31017FM" title="See cross-reference FM">FM</a>)"></sup> all the nations were led astray.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-18-24" id="en-NIV-31018"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>In her was found the blood of prophets and of God’s holy people,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31018FN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31018FN" title="See cross-reference FN">FN</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-18-24">of all who have been slaughtered on the earth.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-31018FO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-31018FO" title="See cross-reference FO">FO</a>)"></sup></span></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-71946372255476992292016-01-27T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-27T01:00:05.561-08:00New Testament Day 88 Revelation 13-15<span class="passage-display-bcv">Revelation 13-15</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-13-1" id="en-NIV-30910">The Beast out of the Sea</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-13-1"><span class="chapternum">13 </span>The dragon<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30910a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30910a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]"></sup> stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30910A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30910A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> It had ten horns and seven heads,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30910B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30910B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30910C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30910C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-13-2" id="en-NIV-30911"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>The beast I saw resembled a leopard,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30911D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30911D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> but had feet like those of a bear<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30911E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30911E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> and a mouth like that of a lion.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30911F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30911F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30911G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30911G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-13-3" id="en-NIV-30912"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>One of the heads of the beast seemed to have had a fatal wound, but the fatal wound had been healed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30912H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30912H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> The whole world was filled with wonder<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30912I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30912I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> and followed the beast.</span> <span class="text Rev-13-4" id="en-NIV-30913"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>People worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, and they also worshiped the beast and asked, “Who is like<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30913J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30913J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> the beast? Who can wage war against it?”</span></div>
<span class="text Rev-13-5" id="en-NIV-30914"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30914K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30914K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> and to exercise its authority for forty-two months.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30914L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30914L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-13-6" id="en-NIV-30915"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>It opened its mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander his name and his dwelling place and those who live in heaven.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30915M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30915M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-13-7" id="en-NIV-30916"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>It was given power to wage war<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30916N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30916N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> against God’s holy people and to conquer them. And it was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30916O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30916O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-13-8" id="en-NIV-30917"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>All inhabitants of the earth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30917P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30917P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in the Lamb’s book of life,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30917Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30917Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> the Lamb<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30917R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30917R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> who was slain from the creation of the world.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30917b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30917b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]"></sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30917S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30917S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-13-9" id="en-NIV-30918"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Whoever has ears, let them hear.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30918T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30918T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-13-10" id="en-NIV-30919"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>“If anyone is to go into captivity,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-13-10">into captivity they will go.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-13-10">If anyone is to be killed<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30919c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30919c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]"></sup> with the sword,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-13-10">with the sword they will be killed.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30919d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30919d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]"></sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30919U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30919U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-13-10">This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30919V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30919V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> on the part of God’s people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30919W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30919W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-13-11" id="en-NIV-30920">The Beast out of the Earth</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-13-11"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Then I saw a second beast, coming out of the earth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30920X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30920X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30920Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30920Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-13-12" id="en-NIV-30921"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>It exercised all the authority<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30921Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30921Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> of the first beast on its behalf,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30921AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30921AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> and made the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30921AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30921AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> whose fatal wound had been healed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30921AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30921AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-13-13" id="en-NIV-30922"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>And it performed great signs,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30922AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30922AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> even causing fire to come down from heaven<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30922AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30922AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> to the earth in full view of the people.</span> <span class="text Rev-13-14" id="en-NIV-30923"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Because of the signs<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30923AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30923AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> it was given power to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30923AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30923AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> the inhabitants of the earth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30923AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30923AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> It ordered them to set up an image in honor of the beast who was wounded by the sword and yet lived.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30923AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30923AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-13-15" id="en-NIV-30924"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>The second beast was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30924AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30924AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> the image to be killed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30924AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30924AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-13-16" id="en-NIV-30925"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>It also forced all people, great and small,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30925AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30925AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30925AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30925AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-13-17" id="en-NIV-30926"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30926AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30926AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> which is the name of the beast or the number of its name.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30926AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30926AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-13-18" id="en-NIV-30927"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>This calls for wisdom.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30927AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30927AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30927e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30927e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]"></sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30927AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30927AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> That number is 666.</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-14-1" id="en-NIV-30928">The Lamb and the 144,000</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-2">
<span class="text Rev-14-1"><span class="chapternum">14 </span>Then I looked, and there before me was the Lamb,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30928AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30928AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> standing on Mount Zion,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30928AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30928AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> and with him 144,000<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30928AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30928AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> who had his name and his Father’s name<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30928AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30928AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> written on their foreheads.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30928AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30928AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-14-2" id="en-NIV-30929"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of rushing waters<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30929AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30929AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> and like a loud peal of thunder.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30929AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30929AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> The sound I heard was like that of harpists playing their harps.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30929AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30929AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-14-3" id="en-NIV-30930"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>And they sang a new song<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30930AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30930AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> before the throne and before the four living creatures<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30930BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30930BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> and the elders.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30930BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30930BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> No one could learn the song except the 144,000<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30930BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30930BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> who had been redeemed from the earth.</span> <span class="text Rev-14-4" id="en-NIV-30931"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30931BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30931BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> They follow the Lamb wherever he goes.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30931BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30931BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> They were purchased from among mankind<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30931BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30931BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> and offered as firstfruits<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30931BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30931BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> to God and the Lamb.</span> <span class="text Rev-14-5" id="en-NIV-30932"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>No lie was found in their mouths;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30932BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30932BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> they are blameless.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30932BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30932BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-14-6" id="en-NIV-30933">The Three Angels</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-14-6"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Then I saw another angel flying in midair,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30933BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30933BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30933BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30933BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup>—to every nation, tribe, language and people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30933BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30933BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-14-7" id="en-NIV-30934"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>He said in a loud voice, “Fear God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30934BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30934BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> and give him glory,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30934BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30934BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30934BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30934BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30934BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30934BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-14-8" id="en-NIV-30935"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>A second angel followed and said, “‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great,’<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30935f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30935f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]"></sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30935BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30935BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> which made all the nations drink the maddening wine of her adulteries.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30935BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30935BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-14-9" id="en-NIV-30936"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: “If anyone worships the beast<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30936BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30936BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> and its image<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30936BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30936BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> and receives its mark on their forehead<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30936BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30936BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> or on their hand,</span> <span class="text Rev-14-10" id="en-NIV-30937"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>they, too, will drink the wine of God’s fury,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30937BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30937BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup> which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30937BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30937BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> They will be tormented with burning sulfur<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30937BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30937BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb.</span> <span class="text Rev-14-11" id="en-NIV-30938"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>And the smoke of their torment will rise for ever and ever.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30938BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30938BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> There will be no rest day or night<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30938BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30938BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> for those who worship the beast and its image,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30938CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30938CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30938CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30938CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-14-12" id="en-NIV-30939"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>This calls for patient endurance<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30939CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30939CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> on the part of the people of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30939CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30939CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> who keep his commands<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30939CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30939CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> and remain faithful to Jesus.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-14-13" id="en-NIV-30940"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30940CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30940CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup> from now on.”</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-14-13">“Yes,” says the Spirit,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30940CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30940CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-14-14" id="en-NIV-30941">Harvesting the Earth and Trampling the Winepress</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-14-14"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>I looked, and there before me was a white cloud,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30941CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30941CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> and seated on the cloud was one like a son of man<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30941g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30941g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]"></sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30941CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30941CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> with a crown<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30941CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30941CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup> of gold on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand.</span> <span class="text Rev-14-15" id="en-NIV-30942"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Then another angel came out of the temple<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30942CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30942CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> and called in a loud voice to him who was sitting on the cloud, “Take your sickle<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30942CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30942CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> and reap, because the time to reap has come, for the harvest<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30942CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30942CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> of the earth is ripe.”</span> <span class="text Rev-14-16" id="en-NIV-30943"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>So he who was seated on the cloud swung his sickle over the earth, and the earth was harvested.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-14-17" id="en-NIV-30944"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30944CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30944CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-14-18" id="en-NIV-30945"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Still another angel, who had charge of the fire, came from the altar<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30945CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30945CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> and called in a loud voice to him who had the sharp sickle, “Take your sharp sickle<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30945CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30945CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> and gather the clusters of grapes from the earth’s vine, because its grapes are ripe.”</span> <span class="text Rev-14-19" id="en-NIV-30946"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>The angel swung his sickle on the earth, gathered its grapes and threw them into the great winepress of God’s wrath.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30946CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30946CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-14-20" id="en-NIV-30947"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>They were trampled in the winepress<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30947CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30947CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> outside the city,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30947CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30947CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> and blood<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30947CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30947CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup> flowed out of the press, rising as high as the horses’ bridles for a distance of 1,600 stadia.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30947h" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30947h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-15-1" id="en-NIV-30948">Seven Angels With Seven Plagues</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-2">
<span class="text Rev-15-1"><span class="chapternum">15 </span>I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30948CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30948CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> seven angels<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30948CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30948CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> with the seven last plagues<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30948CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30948CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup>—last, because with them God’s wrath is completed.</span> <span class="text Rev-15-2" id="en-NIV-30949"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>And I saw what looked like a sea of glass<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30949CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30949CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30949CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30949CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> over the beast<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30949CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30949CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup> and its image<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30949DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30949DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> and over the number of its name.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30949DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30949DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup> They held harps<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30949DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30949DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> given them by God</span> <span class="text Rev-15-3" id="en-NIV-30950"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>and sang the song of God’s servant<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30950DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30950DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup> Moses<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30950DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30950DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup> and of the Lamb:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30950DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30950DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<div class="line">
<span class="text Rev-15-3">“Great and marvelous are your deeds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30950DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30950DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-15-3">Lord God Almighty.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30950DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30950DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-15-3">Just and true are your ways,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30950DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30950DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-15-3">King of the nations.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30950i" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30950i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-15-4" id="en-NIV-30951"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Who will not fear you, Lord,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30951DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30951DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-15-4">and bring glory to your name?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30951DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30951DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-15-4">For you alone are holy.</span><br /><span class="text Rev-15-4">All nations will come</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-15-4">and worship before you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30951DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30951DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-15-4">for your righteous acts<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30951DM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30951DM" title="See cross-reference DM">DM</a>)"></sup> have been revealed.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30951j" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30951j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]"></sup></span></div>
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<div class="top-05">
<span class="text Rev-15-5" id="en-NIV-30952"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>After this I looked, and I saw in heaven the temple<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30952DN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30952DN" title="See cross-reference DN">DN</a>)"></sup>—that is, the tabernacle of the covenant law<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30952DO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30952DO" title="See cross-reference DO">DO</a>)"></sup>—and it was opened.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30952DP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30952DP" title="See cross-reference DP">DP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-15-6" id="en-NIV-30953"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Out of the temple<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30953DQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30953DQ" title="See cross-reference DQ">DQ</a>)"></sup> came the seven angels with the seven plagues.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30953DR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30953DR" title="See cross-reference DR">DR</a>)"></sup> They were dressed in clean, shining linen<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30953DS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30953DS" title="See cross-reference DS">DS</a>)"></sup> and wore golden sashes around their chests.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30953DT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30953DT" title="See cross-reference DT">DT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-15-7" id="en-NIV-30954"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Then one of the four living creatures<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30954DU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30954DU" title="See cross-reference DU">DU</a>)"></sup> gave to the seven angels<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30954DV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30954DV" title="See cross-reference DV">DV</a>)"></sup> seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God, who lives for ever and ever.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30954DW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30954DW" title="See cross-reference DW">DW</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-15-8" id="en-NIV-30955"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>And the temple was filled with smoke<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30955DX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30955DX" title="See cross-reference DX">DX</a>)"></sup> from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could enter the temple<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30955DY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30955DY" title="See cross-reference DY">DY</a>)"></sup> until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
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<h3>
<span class="text Rev-10-1" id="en-NIV-30863">The Angel and the Little Scroll</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-2">
<span class="text Rev-10-1"><span class="chapternum">10 </span>Then I saw another mighty angel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30863A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30863A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> coming down from heaven.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30863B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30863B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30863C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30863C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> above his head; his face was like the sun,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30863D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30863D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> and his legs were like fiery pillars.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30863E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30863E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-10-2" id="en-NIV-30864"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>He was holding a little scroll,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30864F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30864F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> which lay open in his hand. He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30864G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30864G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-10-3" id="en-NIV-30865"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>and he gave a loud shout like the roar of a lion.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30865H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30865H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> When he shouted, the voices of the seven thunders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30865I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30865I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> spoke.</span> <span class="text Rev-10-4" id="en-NIV-30866"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>And when the seven thunders spoke, I was about to write;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30866J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30866J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> but I heard a voice from heaven<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30866K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30866K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> say, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said and do not write it down.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30866L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30866L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-10-5" id="en-NIV-30867"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Then the angel I had seen standing on the sea and on the land<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30867M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30867M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> raised his right hand to heaven.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30867N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30867N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-10-6" id="en-NIV-30868"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>And he swore<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30868O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30868O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> by him who lives for ever and ever,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30868P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30868P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30868Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30868Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> and said, “There will be no more delay!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30868R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30868R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-10-7" id="en-NIV-30869"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30869S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30869S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> the mystery<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30869T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30869T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> of God will be accomplished, just as he announced to his servants the prophets.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30869U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30869U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-10-8" id="en-NIV-30870"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Then the voice that I had heard from heaven<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30870V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30870V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> spoke to me once more: “Go, take the scroll<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30870W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30870W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> that lies open in the hand of the angel who is standing on the sea and on the land.”</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-10-9" id="en-NIV-30871"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>So I went to the angel and asked him to give me the little scroll. He said to me, “Take it and eat it. It will turn your stomach sour, but ‘in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey.’<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30871a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30871a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+10-12&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30871a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup>”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30871X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30871X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-10-10" id="en-NIV-30872"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>I took the little scroll from the angel’s hand and ate it. It tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30872Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30872Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> but when I had eaten it, my stomach turned sour.</span> <span class="text Rev-10-11" id="en-NIV-30873"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Then I was told, “You must prophesy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30873Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30873Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> again about many peoples, nations, languages and kings.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30873AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30873AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-11-1" id="en-NIV-30874">The Two Witnesses</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-11-1"><span class="chapternum">11 </span>I was given a reed like a measuring rod<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30874AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30874AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers.</span> <span class="text Rev-11-2" id="en-NIV-30875"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>But exclude the outer court;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30875AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30875AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30875AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30875AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> They will trample on the holy city<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30875AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30875AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> for 42 months.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30875AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30875AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-11-3" id="en-NIV-30876"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>And I will appoint my two witnesses,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30876AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30876AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> and they will prophesy for 1,260 days,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30876AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30876AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> clothed in sackcloth.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30876AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30876AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-11-4" id="en-NIV-30877"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>They are “the two olive trees”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30877AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30877AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> and the two lampstands, and “they stand before the Lord of the earth.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30877b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30877b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+10-12&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30877b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30877AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30877AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-11-5" id="en-NIV-30878"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and devours their enemies.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30878AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30878AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> This is how anyone who wants to harm them must die.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30878AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30878AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-11-6" id="en-NIV-30879"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>They have power to shut up the heavens<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30879AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30879AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> so that it will not rain during the time they are prophesying;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30879AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30879AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> and they have power to turn the waters into blood<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30879AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30879AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they want.</span></div>
<span class="text Rev-11-7" id="en-NIV-30880"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Now when they have finished their testimony, the beast<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30880AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30880AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> that comes up from the Abyss<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30880AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30880AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> will attack them,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30880AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30880AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> and overpower and kill them.</span> <span class="text Rev-11-8" id="en-NIV-30881"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Their bodies will lie in the public square of the great city<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30881AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30881AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup>—which is figuratively called Sodom<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30881AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30881AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> and Egypt—where also their Lord was crucified.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30881AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30881AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-11-9" id="en-NIV-30882"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>For three and a half days some from every people, tribe, language and nation<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30882AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30882AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> will gaze on their bodies and refuse them burial.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30882AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30882AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-11-10" id="en-NIV-30883"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>The inhabitants of the earth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30883AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30883AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> will gloat over them and will celebrate by sending each other gifts,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30883AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30883AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> because these two prophets had tormented those who live on the earth.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-11-11" id="en-NIV-30884"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>But after the three and a half days<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30884BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30884BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> the breath<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30884c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30884c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+10-12&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30884c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup> of life from God entered them,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30884BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30884BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> and they stood on their feet, and terror struck those who saw them.</span> <span class="text Rev-11-12" id="en-NIV-30885"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30885BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30885BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> And they went up to heaven in a cloud,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30885BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30885BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> while their enemies looked on.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-11-13" id="en-NIV-30886"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>At that very hour there was a severe earthquake<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30886BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30886BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the survivors were terrified and gave glory<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30886BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30886BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> to the God of heaven.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30886BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30886BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-11-14" id="en-NIV-30887"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>The second woe has passed; the third woe is coming soon.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30887BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30887BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-11-15" id="en-NIV-30888">The Seventh Trumpet</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-11-15"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>The seventh angel sounded his trumpet,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30888BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30888BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> and there were loud voices<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30888BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30888BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> in heaven, which said:</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-11-15">“The kingdom of the world has become</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-11-15">the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30888BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30888BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-11-15">and he will reign for ever and ever.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30888BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30888BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-11-16" id="en-NIV-30889"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>And the twenty-four elders,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30889BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30889BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30889BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30889BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> and worshiped God,</span> <span class="text Rev-11-17" id="en-NIV-30890"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>saying:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-11-17">“We give thanks<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30890BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30890BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> to you, Lord God Almighty,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30890BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30890BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-11-17">the One who is and who was,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30890BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30890BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-11-17">because you have taken your great power</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-11-17">and have begun to reign.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30890BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30890BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-11-18" id="en-NIV-30891"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>The nations were angry,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30891BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30891BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-11-18">and your wrath has come.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-11-18">The time has come for judging the dead,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30891BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30891BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-11-18">and for rewarding your servants the prophets<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30891BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30891BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-11-18">and your people who revere your name,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-11-18">both great and small<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30891BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30891BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup>—</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-11-18">and for destroying those who destroy the earth.”</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-11-19" id="en-NIV-30892"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>Then God’s temple<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30892BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30892BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> in heaven was opened, and within his temple was seen the ark of his covenant.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30892BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30892BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30892BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30892BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> an earthquake and a severe hailstorm.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30892BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30892BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-12-1" id="en-NIV-30893">The Woman and the Dragon</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-12-1"><span class="chapternum">12 </span>A great sign<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30893CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30893CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> appeared in heaven:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30893CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30893CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup> a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30893CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30893CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> on her head.</span> <span class="text Rev-12-2" id="en-NIV-30894"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>She was pregnant and cried out in pain<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30894CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30894CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> as she was about to give birth.</span> <span class="text Rev-12-3" id="en-NIV-30895"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Then another sign appeared in heaven:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30895CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30895CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> an enormous red dragon<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30895CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30895CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup> with seven heads<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30895CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30895CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> and ten horns<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30895CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30895CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> and seven crowns<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30895CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30895CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> on its heads.</span> <span class="text Rev-12-4" id="en-NIV-30896"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Its tail swept a third<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30896CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30896CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup> of the stars out of the sky and flung them to the earth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30896CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30896CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that it might devour her child<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30896CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30896CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> the moment he was born.</span> <span class="text Rev-12-5" id="en-NIV-30897"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>She gave birth to a son, a male child, who “will rule all the nations with an iron scepter.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30897d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30897d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+10-12&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30897d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30897CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30897CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> And her child was snatched up<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30897CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30897CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> to God and to his throne.</span> <span class="text Rev-12-6" id="en-NIV-30898"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>The woman fled into the wilderness to a place prepared for her by God, where she might be taken care of for 1,260 days.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30898CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30898CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-12-7" id="en-NIV-30899"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Then war broke out in heaven. Michael<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30899CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30899CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> and his angels fought against the dragon,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30899CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30899CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> and the dragon and his angels<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30899CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30899CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> fought back.</span> <span class="text Rev-12-8" id="en-NIV-30900"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven.</span> <span class="text Rev-12-9" id="en-NIV-30901"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30901CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30901CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> called the devil,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30901CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30901CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup> or Satan,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30901CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30901CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> who leads the whole world astray.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30901CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30901CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> He was hurled to the earth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30901CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30901CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup> and his angels with him.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-12-10" id="en-NIV-30902"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Then I heard a loud voice in heaven<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30902CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30902CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> say:</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-12-10">“Now have come the salvation<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30902CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30902CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> and the power</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-12-10">and the kingdom of our God,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-12-10">and the authority of his Messiah.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-12-10">For the accuser of our brothers and sisters,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30902CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30902CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-12-10">who accuses them before our God day and night,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-12-10">has been hurled down.</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-12-11" id="en-NIV-30903"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>They triumphed over<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30903DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30903DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> him</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-12-11">by the blood of the Lamb<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30903DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30903DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-12-11">and by the word of their testimony;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30903DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30903DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-12-11">they did not love their lives so much</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-12-11">as to shrink from death.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30903DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30903DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-12-12" id="en-NIV-30904"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Therefore rejoice, you heavens<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30904DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30904DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-12-12">and you who dwell in them!</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-12-12">But woe<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30904DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30904DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup> to the earth and the sea,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30904DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30904DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-12-12">because the devil has gone down to you!</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-12-12">He is filled with fury,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-12-12">because he knows that his time is short.”</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-12-13" id="en-NIV-30905"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>When the dragon<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30905DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30905DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup> saw that he had been hurled to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30905DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30905DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-12-14" id="en-NIV-30906"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>The woman was given the two wings of a great eagle,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30906DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30906DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup> so that she might fly to the place prepared for her in the wilderness, where she would be taken care of for a time, times and half a time,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30906DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30906DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup> out of the serpent’s reach.</span> <span class="text Rev-12-15" id="en-NIV-30907"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Then from his mouth the serpent<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30907DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30907DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup> spewed water like a river, to overtake the woman and sweep her away with the torrent.</span> <span class="text Rev-12-16" id="en-NIV-30908"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>But the earth helped the woman by opening its mouth and swallowing the river that the dragon had spewed out of his mouth.</span> <span class="text Rev-12-17" id="en-NIV-30909"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to wage war<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30909DM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30909DM" title="See cross-reference DM">DM</a>)"></sup> against the rest of her offspring<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30909DN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30909DN" title="See cross-reference DN">DN</a>)"></sup>—those who keep God’s commands<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30909DO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30909DO" title="See cross-reference DO">DO</a>)"></sup> and hold fast their testimony about Jesus.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30909DP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30909DP" title="See cross-reference DP">DP</a>)"></sup></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-68230346515383548932016-01-25T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-25T01:00:11.939-08:00New Testament Day 86 Revelation 7-9<span class="passage-display-bcv">Revelation 7-9</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-7-1" id="en-NIV-30812">144,000 Sealed</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-7-1"><span class="chapternum">7 </span>After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30812A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30812A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> of the earth, holding back the four winds<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30812B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30812B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> of the earth to prevent<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30812C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30812C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree.</span> <span class="text Rev-7-2" id="en-NIV-30813"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Then I saw another angel coming up from the east, having the seal<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30813D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30813D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> of the living God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30813E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30813E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30813F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30813F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-7-3" id="en-NIV-30814"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>“Do not harm<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30814G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30814G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> the land or the sea or the trees until we put a seal on the foreheads<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30814H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30814H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> of the servants of our God.”</span> <span class="text Rev-7-4" id="en-NIV-30815"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Then I heard the number<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30815I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30815I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> of those who were sealed: 144,000<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30815J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30815J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> from all the tribes of Israel.</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-5" id="en-NIV-30816"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed,</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-5">from the tribe of Reuben 12,000,</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-5">from the tribe of Gad 12,000,</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-6" id="en-NIV-30817"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>from the tribe of Asher 12,000,</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-6">from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000,</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-6">from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-7" id="en-NIV-30818"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>from the tribe of Simeon 12,000,</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-7">from the tribe of Levi 12,000,</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-7">from the tribe of Issachar 12,000,</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-8" id="en-NIV-30819"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000,</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-8">from the tribe of Joseph 12,000,</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-8">from the tribe of Benjamin 12,000.</span></div>
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<h3>
<span class="text Rev-7-9" id="en-NIV-30820">The Great Multitude in White Robes</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-7-9"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30820K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30820K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> standing before the throne<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30820L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30820L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30820M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30820M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> and were holding palm branches in their hands.</span> <span class="text Rev-7-10" id="en-NIV-30821"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>And they cried out in a loud voice:</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-7-10">“Salvation belongs to our God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30821N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30821N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-10">who sits on the throne,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30821O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30821O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-10">and to the Lamb.”</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-11" id="en-NIV-30822"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30822P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30822P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> and the four living creatures.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30822Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30822Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> They fell down on their faces<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30822R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30822R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> before the throne and worshiped God,</span> <span class="text Rev-7-12" id="en-NIV-30823"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>saying:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-12">“Amen!</span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-12">Praise and glory</span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-12">and wisdom and thanks and honor</span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-12">and power and strength</span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-12">be to our God for ever and ever.</span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-12">Amen!”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30823S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30823S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-7-13" id="en-NIV-30824"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30824T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30824T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup>—who are they, and where did they come from?”</span></div>
<span class="text Rev-7-14" id="en-NIV-30825"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>I answered, “Sir, you know.”</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-7-14">And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30825U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30825U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30825V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30825V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-7-15" id="en-NIV-30826"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Therefore,</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-7-15">“they are before the throne of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30826W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30826W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-7-15">and serve him<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30826X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30826X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> day and night in his temple;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30826Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30826Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-15">and he who sits on the throne<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30826Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30826Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-7-15">will shelter them with his presence.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30826AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30826AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-16" id="en-NIV-30827"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>‘Never again will they hunger;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-7-16">never again will they thirst.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30827AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30827AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-16">The sun will not beat down on them,’<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30827a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30827a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+7-9&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30827a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-7-16">nor any scorching heat.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30827AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30827AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-17" id="en-NIV-30828"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>For the Lamb at the center of the throne</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-7-17">will be their shepherd;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30828AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30828AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-7-17">‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30828b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30828b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+7-9&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30828b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30828AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30828AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-7-17">‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30828c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30828c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+7-9&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30828c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup>”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30828AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30828AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<h3>
<span class="text Rev-8-1" id="en-NIV-30829">The Seventh Seal and the Golden Censer</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-8-1"><span class="chapternum">8 </span>When he opened the seventh seal,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30829AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30829AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.</span></div>
<span class="text Rev-8-2" id="en-NIV-30830"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>And I saw the seven angels<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30830AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30830AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30830AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30830AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-8-3" id="en-NIV-30831"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Another angel,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30831AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30831AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all God’s people,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30831AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30831AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> on the golden altar<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30831AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30831AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> in front of the throne.</span> <span class="text Rev-8-4" id="en-NIV-30832"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God’s people, went up before God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30832AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30832AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> from the angel’s hand.</span> <span class="text Rev-8-5" id="en-NIV-30833"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30833AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30833AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> and hurled it on the earth; and there came peals of thunder,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30833AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30833AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> rumblings, flashes of lightning and an earthquake.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30833AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30833AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-8-6" id="en-NIV-30834">The Trumpets</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-8-6"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Then the seven angels who had the seven trumpets<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30834AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30834AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> prepared to sound them.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-8-7" id="en-NIV-30835"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>The first angel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30835AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30835AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30835AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30835AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> mixed with blood, and it was hurled down on the earth. A third<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30835AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30835AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30835AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30835AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-8-8" id="en-NIV-30836"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>The second angel sounded his trumpet, and something like a huge mountain,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30836AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30836AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> all ablaze, was thrown into the sea. A third<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30836AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30836AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> of the sea turned into blood,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30836AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30836AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-8-9" id="en-NIV-30837"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>a third<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30837AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30837AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-8-10" id="en-NIV-30838"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>The third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star, blazing like a torch, fell from the sky<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30838AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30838AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30838BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30838BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup>—</span> <span class="text Rev-8-11" id="en-NIV-30839"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>the name of the star is Wormwood.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30839d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30839d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+7-9&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30839d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup> A third<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30839BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30839BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30839BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30839BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-8-12" id="en-NIV-30840"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>The fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30840BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30840BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> of them turned dark.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30840BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30840BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> A third of the day was without light, and also a third of the night.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30840BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30840BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-8-13" id="en-NIV-30841"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>As I watched, I heard an eagle that was flying in midair<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30841BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30841BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> call out in a loud voice: “Woe! Woe! Woe<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30841BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30841BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> to the inhabitants of the earth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30841BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30841BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the other three angels!”</span><br />
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text Rev-9-1" id="en-NIV-30842"><span class="chapternum">9 </span>The fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30842BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30842BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> The star was given the key<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30842BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30842BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> to the shaft of the Abyss.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30842BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30842BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-2" id="en-NIV-30843"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>When he opened the Abyss, smoke rose from it like the smoke from a gigantic furnace.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30843BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30843BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> The sun and sky were darkened<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30843BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30843BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> by the smoke from the Abyss.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30843BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30843BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-3" id="en-NIV-30844"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>And out of the smoke locusts<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30844BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30844BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup> came down on the earth and were given power like that of scorpions<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30844BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30844BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> of the earth.</span> <span class="text Rev-9-4" id="en-NIV-30845"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>They were told not to harm<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30845BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30845BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> the grass of the earth or any plant or tree,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30845BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30845BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30845BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30845BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-5" id="en-NIV-30846"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>They were not allowed to kill them but only to torture them for five months.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30846BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30846BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> And the agony they suffered was like that of the sting of a scorpion<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30846BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30846BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup> when it strikes.</span> <span class="text Rev-9-6" id="en-NIV-30847"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>During those days people will seek death but will not find it; they will long to die, but death will elude them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30847BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30847BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-9-7" id="en-NIV-30848"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>The locusts looked like horses prepared for battle.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30848BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30848BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> On their heads they wore something like crowns of gold, and their faces resembled human faces.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30848BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30848BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-8" id="en-NIV-30849"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Their hair was like women’s hair, and their teeth were like lions’ teeth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30849BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30849BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-9" id="en-NIV-30850"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>They had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the thundering of many horses and chariots rushing into battle.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30850CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30850CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-10" id="en-NIV-30851"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>They had tails with stingers, like scorpions, and in their tails they had power to torment people for five months.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30851CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30851CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-11" id="en-NIV-30852"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>They had as king over them the angel of the Abyss,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30852CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30852CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> whose name in Hebrew<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30852CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30852CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> is Abaddon<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30852CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30852CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> and in Greek is Apollyon (that is, Destroyer).</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-9-12" id="en-NIV-30853"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>The first woe is past; two other woes are yet to come.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30853CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30853CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-9-13" id="en-NIV-30854"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>The sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the four horns<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30854CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30854CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> of the golden altar that is before God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30854CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30854CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-14" id="en-NIV-30855"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>It said to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30855CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30855CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> who are bound at the great river Euphrates.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30855CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30855CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-15" id="en-NIV-30856"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>And the four angels who had been kept ready for this very hour and day and month and year were released<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30856CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30856CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> to kill a third<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30856CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30856CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> of mankind.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30856CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30856CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-16" id="en-NIV-30857"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>The number of the mounted troops was twice ten thousand times ten thousand. I heard their number.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30857CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30857CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-9-17" id="en-NIV-30858"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>The horses and riders I saw in my vision looked like this: Their breastplates were fiery red, dark blue, and yellow as sulfur. The heads of the horses resembled the heads of lions, and out of their mouths<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30858CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30858CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> came fire, smoke and sulfur.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30858CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30858CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-18" id="en-NIV-30859"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>A third<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30859CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30859CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> of mankind was killed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30859CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30859CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> by the three plagues of fire, smoke and sulfur<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30859CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30859CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> that came out of their mouths.</span> <span class="text Rev-9-19" id="en-NIV-30860"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>The power of the horses was in their mouths and in their tails; for their tails were like snakes, having heads with which they inflict injury.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-9-20" id="en-NIV-30861"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30861CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30861CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup> of the work of their hands;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30861CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30861CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> they did not stop worshiping demons,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30861CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30861CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30861CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30861CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-9-21" id="en-NIV-30862"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>Nor did they repent<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30862CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30862CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> of their murders, their magic arts,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30862CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30862CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> their sexual immorality<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30862CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30862CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup> or their thefts.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-25402851698303698502016-01-24T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-24T01:00:25.004-08:00New Testament Day 85 Revelation 4-6<span class="passage-display-bcv">Revelation 4-6</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-4-1" id="en-NIV-30770">The Throne in Heaven</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-4-1"><span class="chapternum">4 </span>After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30770A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30770A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30770B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30770B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> said, <span class="woj">“Come up here,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30770C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30770C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> and I will show you what must take place after this.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30770D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30770D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-4-2" id="en-NIV-30771"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>At once I was in the Spirit,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30771E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30771E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> and there before me was a throne in heaven<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30771F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30771F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> with someone sitting on it.</span> <span class="text Rev-4-3" id="en-NIV-30772"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30772G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30772G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> and ruby.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30772H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30772H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> A rainbow<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30772I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30772I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> that shone like an emerald<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30772J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30772J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> encircled the throne.</span> <span class="text Rev-4-4" id="en-NIV-30773"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30773K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30773K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> They were dressed in white<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30773L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30773L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> and had crowns of gold on their heads.</span> <span class="text Rev-4-5" id="en-NIV-30774"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30774M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30774M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> In front of the throne, seven lamps<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30774N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30774N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> were blazing. These are the seven spirits<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30774a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30774a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30774a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30774O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30774O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> of God.</span> <span class="text Rev-4-6" id="en-NIV-30775"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Also in front of the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30775P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30775P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> clear as crystal.</span></div>
<span class="text Rev-4-6">In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30775Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30775Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30775R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30775R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-4-7" id="en-NIV-30776"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30776S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30776S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-4-8" id="en-NIV-30777"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Each of the four living creatures<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30777T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30777T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> had six wings<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30777U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30777U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> and was covered with eyes all around,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30777V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30777V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> even under its wings. Day and night<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30777W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30777W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> they never stop saying:</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-4-8">“‘Holy, holy, holy</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-4-8">is the Lord God Almighty,’<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30777b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30777b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30777b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30777X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30777X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-4-8">who was, and is, and is to come.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30777Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30777Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-4-9" id="en-NIV-30778"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30778Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30778Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> and who lives for ever and ever,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30778AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30778AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-4-10" id="en-NIV-30779"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>the twenty-four elders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30779AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30779AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> fall down before him<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30779AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30779AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> who sits on the throne<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30779AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30779AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-4-11" id="en-NIV-30780"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>“You are worthy, our Lord and God,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-4-11">to receive glory and honor and power,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30780AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30780AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-4-11">for you created all things,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-4-11">and by your will they were created</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-4-11">and have their being.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30780AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30780AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<h3>
<span class="text Rev-5-1" id="en-NIV-30781">The Scroll and the Lamb</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-5-1"><span class="chapternum">5 </span>Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30781AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30781AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> a scroll with writing on both sides<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30781AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30781AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> and sealed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30781AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30781AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> with seven seals.</span> <span class="text Rev-5-2" id="en-NIV-30782"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>And I saw a mighty angel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30782AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30782AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> proclaiming in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?”</span> <span class="text Rev-5-3" id="en-NIV-30783"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or even look inside it.</span> <span class="text Rev-5-4" id="en-NIV-30784"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside.</span> <span class="text Rev-5-5" id="en-NIV-30785"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30785AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30785AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> of the tribe of Judah,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30785AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30785AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> the Root of David,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30785AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30785AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.”</span></div>
<span class="text Rev-5-6" id="en-NIV-30786"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Then I saw a Lamb,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30786AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30786AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30786AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30786AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> and the elders.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30786AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30786AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30786AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30786AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> which are the seven spirits<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30786c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30786c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30786c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30786AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30786AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> of God sent out into all the earth.</span> <span class="text Rev-5-7" id="en-NIV-30787"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>He went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30787AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30787AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-5-8" id="en-NIV-30788"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>And when he had taken it, the four living creatures<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30788AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30788AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> and the twenty-four elders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30788AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30788AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30788AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30788AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30788AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30788AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> of God’s people.</span> <span class="text Rev-5-9" id="en-NIV-30789"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>And they sang a new song, saying:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30789AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30789AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-5-9">“You are worthy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30789AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30789AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> to take the scroll</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-5-9">and to open its seals,</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-5-9">because you were slain,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-5-9">and with your blood<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30789AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30789AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> you purchased<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30789BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30789BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> for God</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-5-9">persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30789BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30789BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-5-10" id="en-NIV-30790"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>You have made them to be a kingdom and priests<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30790BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30790BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> to serve our God,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-5-10">and they will reign<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30790d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30790d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30790d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup> on the earth.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30790BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30790BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-5-11" id="en-NIV-30791"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30791BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30791BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> They encircled the throne and the living creatures<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30791BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30791BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> and the elders.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30791BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30791BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-5-12" id="en-NIV-30792"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>In a loud voice they were saying:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-5-12">“Worthy is the Lamb,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30792BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30792BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> who was slain,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30792BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30792BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-5-12">to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-5-12">and honor and glory and praise!”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30792BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30792BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-5-13" id="en-NIV-30793"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30793BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30793BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-5-13">“To him who sits on the throne<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30793BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30793BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> and to the Lamb<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30793BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30793BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-5-13">be praise and honor and glory and power,</span></span><br /><span class="center"><span class="text Rev-5-13">for ever and ever!”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30793BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30793BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-5-14" id="en-NIV-30794"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>The four living creatures<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30794BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30794BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> said, “Amen,”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30794BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30794BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup> and the elders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30794BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30794BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> fell down and worshiped.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30794BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30794BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-6-1" id="en-NIV-30795">The Seals</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text Rev-6-1"><span class="chapternum">6 </span>I watched as the Lamb<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30795BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30795BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> opened the first of the seven seals.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30795BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30795BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> Then I heard one of the four living creatures<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30795BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30795BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> say in a voice like thunder,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30795BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30795BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup> “Come!”</span> <span class="text Rev-6-2" id="en-NIV-30796"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>I looked, and there before me was a white horse!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30796BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30796BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30796BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30796BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30796BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30796BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-6-3" id="en-NIV-30797"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>When the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30797BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30797BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> say, “Come!”</span> <span class="text Rev-6-4" id="en-NIV-30798"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Then another horse came out, a fiery red one.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30798CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30798CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30798CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30798CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup> and to make people kill each other. To him was given a large sword.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-6-5" id="en-NIV-30799"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>When the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30799CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30799CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> say, “Come!” I looked, and there before me was a black horse!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30799CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30799CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> Its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand.</span> <span class="text Rev-6-6" id="en-NIV-30800"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30800CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30800CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> saying, “Two pounds<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30800e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30800e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30800e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup> of wheat for a day’s wages,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30800f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30800f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30800f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup> and six pounds<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30800g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30800g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30800g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup> of barley for a day’s wages,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30800h" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30800h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30800h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30800CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30800CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup> and do not damage<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30800CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30800CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> the oil and the wine!”</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-6-7" id="en-NIV-30801"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>When the Lamb opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30801CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30801CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> say, “Come!”</span> <span class="text Rev-6-8" id="en-NIV-30802"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>I looked, and there before me was a pale horse!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30802CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30802CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> Its rider was named Death, and Hades<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30802CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30802CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup> was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30802CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30802CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-6-9" id="en-NIV-30803"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30803CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30803CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> the altar<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30803CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30803CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> the souls of those who had been slain<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30803CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30803CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> because of the word of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30803CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30803CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> and the testimony they had maintained.</span> <span class="text Rev-6-10" id="en-NIV-30804"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>They called out in a loud voice, “How long,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30804CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30804CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> Sovereign Lord,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30804CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30804CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> holy and true,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30804CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30804CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> until you judge the inhabitants of the earth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30804CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30804CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> and avenge our blood?”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30804CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30804CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-6-11" id="en-NIV-30805"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Then each of them was given a white robe,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30805CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30805CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers and sisters,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30805i" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30805i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30805i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]</sup> were killed just as they had been.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30805CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30805CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-6-12" id="en-NIV-30806"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30806CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30806CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup> The sun turned black<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30806CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30806CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> like sackcloth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30806CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30806CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red,</span> <span class="text Rev-6-13" id="en-NIV-30807"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>and the stars in the sky fell to earth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30807CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30807CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup> as figs drop from a fig tree<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30807DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30807DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> when shaken by a strong wind.</span> <span class="text Rev-6-14" id="en-NIV-30808"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>The heavens receded like a scroll being rolled up,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30808DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30808DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup> and every mountain and island was removed from its place.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30808DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30808DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-6-15" id="en-NIV-30809"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, and everyone else, both slave and free,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30809DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30809DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup> hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30809DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30809DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-6-16" id="en-NIV-30810"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>They called to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30810DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30810DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup> and hide us<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30810j" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30810j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30810j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]</sup> from the face of him who sits on the throne<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30810DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30810DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup> and from the wrath of the Lamb!</span> <span class="text Rev-6-17" id="en-NIV-30811"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>For the great day<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30811DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30811DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup> of their<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30811k" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30811k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30811k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]</sup> wrath has come, and who can withstand it?”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30811DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30811DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-580092283768304552016-01-23T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-23T01:00:03.271-08:00New Testament Day 84 Revelation 1-3<span class="passage-display-bcv">Revelation 1-3</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-1-1" id="en-NIV-30699">Prologue</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text Rev-1-1"><span class="chapternum">1 </span>The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30699A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30699A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> him to show his servants what must soon take place.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30699B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30699B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> He made it known by sending his angel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30699C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30699C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> to his servant John,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30699D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30699D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-1-2" id="en-NIV-30700"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30700E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30700E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> and the testimony of Jesus Christ.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30700F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30700F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-1-3" id="en-NIV-30701"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30701G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30701G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> because the time is near.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30701H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30701H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-1-4" id="en-NIV-30702">Greetings and Doxology</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-1-4"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>John,</span><br />
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<span class="text Rev-1-4">To the seven churches<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30702I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30702I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> in the province of Asia:</span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-1-4">Grace and peace to you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30702J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30702J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> from him who is, and who was, and who is to come,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30702K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30702K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> and from the seven spirits<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30702a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30702a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30702a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30702L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30702L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> before his throne,</span> <span class="text Rev-1-5" id="en-NIV-30703"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30703M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30703M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> the firstborn from the dead,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30703N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30703N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> and the ruler of the kings of the earth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30703O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30703O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-1-5">To him who loves us<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30703P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30703P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> and has freed us from our sins by his blood,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30703Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30703Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-1-6" id="en-NIV-30704"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>and has made us to be a kingdom and priests<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30704R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30704R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> to serve his God and Father<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30704S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30704S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup>—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30704T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30704T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<div class="poetry top-05">
<div class="line">
<span class="text Rev-1-7" id="en-NIV-30705"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>“Look, he is coming with the clouds,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30705b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30705b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30705b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30705U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30705U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-1-7">and “every eye will see him,</span></span><br /><span class="text Rev-1-7">even those who pierced him”;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30705V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30705V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Rev-1-7">and all peoples on earth “will mourn<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30705W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30705W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> because of him.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30705c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30705c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30705c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup></span></span><br /><span class="right"><span class="text Rev-1-7">So shall it be! Amen.</span></span></div>
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<div class="top-05">
<span class="text Rev-1-8" id="en-NIV-30706"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>“I am the Alpha and the Omega,”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30706X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30706X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30706Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30706Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> the Almighty.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30706Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30706Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-1-9" id="en-NIV-30707">John’s Vision of Christ</span></h3>
<span class="text Rev-1-9"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>I, John,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30707AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30707AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> your brother and companion in the suffering<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30707AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30707AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> and kingdom<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30707AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30707AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> and patient endurance<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30707AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30707AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30707AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30707AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> and the testimony of Jesus.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30707AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30707AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-1-10" id="en-NIV-30708"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>On the Lord’s Day<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30708AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30708AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> I was in the Spirit,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30708AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30708AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30708AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30708AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-1-11" id="en-NIV-30709"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>which said: <span class="woj">“Write on a scroll what you see<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30709AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30709AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> and send it to the seven churches:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30709AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30709AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> to Ephesus,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30709AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30709AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> Smyrna,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30709AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30709AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> Pergamum,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30709AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30709AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> Thyatira,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30709AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30709AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> Sardis,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30709AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30709AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> Philadelphia<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30709AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30709AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> and Laodicea.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30709AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30709AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup></span></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-1-12" id="en-NIV-30710"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30710AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30710AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-1-13" id="en-NIV-30711"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>and among the lampstands<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30711AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30711AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> was someone like a son of man,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30711d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30711d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30711d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30711AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30711AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30711AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30711AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> and with a golden sash around his chest.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30711AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30711AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-1-14" id="en-NIV-30712"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30712AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30712AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-1-15" id="en-NIV-30713"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30713AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30713AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30713AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30713AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Rev-1-16" id="en-NIV-30714"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>In his right hand he held seven stars,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30714BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30714BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30714BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30714BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> His face was like the sun<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30714BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30714BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> shining in all its brilliance.</span><br />
<span class="text Rev-1-17" id="en-NIV-30715"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>When I saw him, I fell at his feet<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30715BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30715BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30715BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30715BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> and said: <span class="woj">“Do not be afraid.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30715BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30715BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> I am the First and the Last.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30715BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30715BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-1-18" id="en-NIV-30716"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>I am the Living One; I was dead,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30716BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30716BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> and now look, I am alive for ever and ever!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30716BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30716BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> And I hold the keys of death and Hades.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30716BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30716BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup></span></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-1-19" id="en-NIV-30717"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>“Write, therefore, what you have seen,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30717BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30717BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> what is now and what will take place later.</span></span> <span class="text Rev-1-20" id="en-NIV-30718"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30718BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30718BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> and of the seven golden lampstands<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30718BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30718BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> is this: The seven stars are the angels<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30718e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30718e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30718e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup> of the seven churches,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30718BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30718BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30718BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30718BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup></span></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Rev-2-1" id="en-NIV-30719">To the Church in Ephesus</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-2-1"><span class="chapternum">2 </span><span class="woj">“To the angel<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30719f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30719f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30719f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup> of the church in Ephesus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30719BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30719BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup> write:</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-2-1"><span class="woj">These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30719BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30719BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> and walks among the seven golden lampstands.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30719BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30719BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-2" id="en-NIV-30720"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>I know your deeds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30720BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30720BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30720BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30720BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30720BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30720BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-3" id="en-NIV-30721"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30721BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30721BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup> and have not grown weary.</span></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-2-4" id="en-NIV-30722"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30722BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30722BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-5" id="en-NIV-30723"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Consider how far you have fallen! Repent<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30723BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30723BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30723BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30723BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> from its place.</span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-6" id="en-NIV-30724"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30724BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30724BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> which I also hate.</span></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-2-7" id="en-NIV-30725"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Whoever has ears, let them hear<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30725CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30725CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30725CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30725CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup> I will give the right to eat from the tree of life,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30725CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30725CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> which is in the paradise<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30725CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30725CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> of God.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-2-8" id="en-NIV-30726">To the Church in Smyrna</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-2-8"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>“To the angel of the church in Smyrna<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30726CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30726CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> write:</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-2-8"><span class="woj">These are the words of him who is the First and the Last,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30726CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30726CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup> who died and came to life again.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30726CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30726CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-9" id="en-NIV-30727"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30727CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30727CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30727CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30727CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> but are a synagogue of Satan.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30727CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30727CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-10" id="en-NIV-30728"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30728CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30728CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> and you will suffer persecution for ten days.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30728CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30728CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> Be faithful,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30728CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30728CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30728CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30728CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-2-11" id="en-NIV-30729"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Whoever has ears, let them hear<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30729CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30729CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who is victorious will not be hurt at all by the second death.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30729CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30729CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-2-12" id="en-NIV-30730">To the Church in Pergamum</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-2-12"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>“To the angel of the church in Pergamum<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30730CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30730CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> write:</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-2-12"><span class="woj">These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30730CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30730CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-13" id="en-NIV-30731"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30731CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30731CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30731CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30731CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup> who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30731CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30731CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-2-14" id="en-NIV-30732"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Nevertheless, I have a few things against you:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30732CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30732CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30732CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30732CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup> who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30732CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30732CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> and committed sexual immorality.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30732CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30732CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-15" id="en-NIV-30733"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30733CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30733CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-16" id="en-NIV-30734"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Repent<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30734DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30734DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30734DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30734DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup></span></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-2-17" id="en-NIV-30735"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Whoever has ears, let them hear<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30735DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30735DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30735DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30735DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup> I will give some of the hidden manna.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30735DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30735DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup> I will also give that person a white stone with a new name<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30735DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30735DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup> written on it, known only to the one who receives it.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30735DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30735DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-2-18" id="en-NIV-30736">To the Church in Thyatira</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-2-18"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>“To the angel of the church in Thyatira<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30736DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30736DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup> write:</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-2-18"><span class="woj">These are the words of the Son of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30736DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30736DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup> whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30736DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30736DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-19" id="en-NIV-30737"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>I know your deeds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30737DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30737DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup> your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first.</span></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-2-20" id="en-NIV-30738"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30738DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30738DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup> who calls herself a prophet. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30738DM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30738DM" title="See cross-reference DM">DM</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-21" id="en-NIV-30739"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>I have given her time<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30739DN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30739DN" title="See cross-reference DN">DN</a>)"></sup> to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30739DO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30739DO" title="See cross-reference DO">DO</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-22" id="en-NIV-30740"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30740DP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30740DP" title="See cross-reference DP">DP</a>)"></sup> with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways.</span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-23" id="en-NIV-30741"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30741DQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30741DQ" title="See cross-reference DQ">DQ</a>)"></sup> and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30741DR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30741DR" title="See cross-reference DR">DR</a>)"></sup></span></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-2-24" id="en-NIV-30742"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>Now I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan’s so-called deep secrets, ‘I will not impose any other burden on you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30742DS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30742DS" title="See cross-reference DS">DS</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-25" id="en-NIV-30743"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>except to hold on to what you have<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30743DT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30743DT" title="See cross-reference DT">DT</a>)"></sup> until I come.’<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30743DU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30743DU" title="See cross-reference DU">DU</a>)"></sup></span></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-2-26" id="en-NIV-30744"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>To the one who is victorious<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30744DV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30744DV" title="See cross-reference DV">DV</a>)"></sup> and does my will to the end,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30744DW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30744DW" title="See cross-reference DW">DW</a>)"></sup> I will give authority over the nations<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30744DX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30744DX" title="See cross-reference DX">DX</a>)"></sup>—</span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-27" id="en-NIV-30745"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>that one ‘will rule them with an iron scepter<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30745DY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30745DY" title="See cross-reference DY">DY</a>)"></sup> and will dash them to pieces like pottery’<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30745g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30745g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30745g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30745DZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30745DZ" title="See cross-reference DZ">DZ</a>)"></sup>—just as I have received authority from my Father.</span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-28" id="en-NIV-30746"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>I will also give that one the morning star.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30746EA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30746EA" title="See cross-reference EA">EA</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-2-29" id="en-NIV-30747"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">29 </sup>Whoever has ears, let them hear<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30747EB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30747EB" title="See cross-reference EB">EB</a>)"></sup> what the Spirit says to the churches.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-3-1" id="en-NIV-30748">To the Church in Sardis</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-3-1"><span class="chapternum">3 </span><span class="woj">“To the angel<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30748h" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30748h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30748h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]</sup> of the church in Sardis<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30748EC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30748EC" title="See cross-reference EC">EC</a>)"></sup> write:</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-3-1"><span class="woj">These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30748i" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30748i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30748i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30748ED" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30748ED" title="See cross-reference ED">ED</a>)"></sup> of God and the seven stars.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30748EE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30748EE" title="See cross-reference EE">EE</a>)"></sup> I know your deeds;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30748EF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30748EF" title="See cross-reference EF">EF</a>)"></sup> you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30748EG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30748EG" title="See cross-reference EG">EG</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-2" id="en-NIV-30749"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God.</span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-3" id="en-NIV-30750"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30750EH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30750EH" title="See cross-reference EH">EH</a>)"></sup> But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30750EI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30750EI" title="See cross-reference EI">EI</a>)"></sup> and you will not know at what time<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30750EJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30750EJ" title="See cross-reference EJ">EJ</a>)"></sup> I will come to you.</span></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-3-4" id="en-NIV-30751"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30751EK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30751EK" title="See cross-reference EK">EK</a>)"></sup> They will walk with me, dressed in white,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30751EL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30751EL" title="See cross-reference EL">EL</a>)"></sup> for they are worthy.</span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-5" id="en-NIV-30752"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>The one who is victorious<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30752EM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30752EM" title="See cross-reference EM">EM</a>)"></sup> will, like them, be dressed in white.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30752EN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30752EN" title="See cross-reference EN">EN</a>)"></sup> I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30752EO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30752EO" title="See cross-reference EO">EO</a>)"></sup> but will acknowledge that name before my Father<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30752EP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30752EP" title="See cross-reference EP">EP</a>)"></sup> and his angels.</span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-6" id="en-NIV-30753"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Whoever has ears, let them hear<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30753EQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30753EQ" title="See cross-reference EQ">EQ</a>)"></sup> what the Spirit says to the churches.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-3-7" id="en-NIV-30754">To the Church in Philadelphia</span></h3>
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<span class="text Rev-3-7"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>“To the angel of the church in Philadelphia<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30754ER" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30754ER" title="See cross-reference ER">ER</a>)"></sup> write:</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-3-7"><span class="woj">These are the words of him who is holy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30754ES" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30754ES" title="See cross-reference ES">ES</a>)"></sup> and true,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30754ET" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30754ET" title="See cross-reference ET">ET</a>)"></sup> who holds the key of David.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30754EU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30754EU" title="See cross-reference EU">EU</a>)"></sup> What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.</span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-8" id="en-NIV-30755"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>I know your deeds.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30755EV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30755EV" title="See cross-reference EV">EV</a>)"></sup> See, I have placed before you an open door<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30755EW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30755EW" title="See cross-reference EW">EW</a>)"></sup> that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30755EX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30755EX" title="See cross-reference EX">EX</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-9" id="en-NIV-30756"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30756EY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30756EY" title="See cross-reference EY">EY</a>)"></sup> who claim to be Jews though they are not,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30756EZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30756EZ" title="See cross-reference EZ">EZ</a>)"></sup> but are liars—I will make them come and fall down at your feet<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30756FA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30756FA" title="See cross-reference FA">FA</a>)"></sup> and acknowledge that I have loved you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30756FB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30756FB" title="See cross-reference FB">FB</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-10" id="en-NIV-30757"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30757FC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30757FC" title="See cross-reference FC">FC</a>)"></sup> from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30757FD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30757FD" title="See cross-reference FD">FD</a>)"></sup> to test<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30757FE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30757FE" title="See cross-reference FE">FE</a>)"></sup> the inhabitants of the earth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30757FF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30757FF" title="See cross-reference FF">FF</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-3-11" id="en-NIV-30758"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>I am coming soon.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30758FG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30758FG" title="See cross-reference FG">FG</a>)"></sup> Hold on to what you have,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30758FH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30758FH" title="See cross-reference FH">FH</a>)"></sup> so that no one will take your crown.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30758FI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30758FI" title="See cross-reference FI">FI</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-12" id="en-NIV-30759"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>The one who is victorious<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30759FJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30759FJ" title="See cross-reference FJ">FJ</a>)"></sup> I will make a pillar<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30759FK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30759FK" title="See cross-reference FK">FK</a>)"></sup> in the temple of my God. Never again will they leave it. I will write on them the name of my God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30759FL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30759FL" title="See cross-reference FL">FL</a>)"></sup> and the name of the city of my God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30759FM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30759FM" title="See cross-reference FM">FM</a>)"></sup> the new Jerusalem,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30759FN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30759FN" title="See cross-reference FN">FN</a>)"></sup> which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on them my new name.</span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-13" id="en-NIV-30760"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Whoever has ears, let them hear<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30760FO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30760FO" title="See cross-reference FO">FO</a>)"></sup> what the Spirit says to the churches.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Rev-3-14"><span class="woj">These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30761FQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30761FQ" title="See cross-reference FQ">FQ</a>)"></sup> the ruler of God’s creation.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30761FR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30761FR" title="See cross-reference FR">FR</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-15" id="en-NIV-30762"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>I know your deeds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30762FS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30762FS" title="See cross-reference FS">FS</a>)"></sup> that you are neither cold nor hot.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30762FT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30762FT" title="See cross-reference FT">FT</a>)"></sup> I wish you were either one or the other!</span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-16" id="en-NIV-30763"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.</span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-17" id="en-NIV-30764"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30764FU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30764FU" title="See cross-reference FU">FU</a>)"></sup> But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30764FV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30764FV" title="See cross-reference FV">FV</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-18" id="en-NIV-30765"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30765FW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30765FW" title="See cross-reference FW">FW</a>)"></sup> so you can become rich; and white clothes<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30765FX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30765FX" title="See cross-reference FX">FX</a>)"></sup> to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30765FY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30765FY" title="See cross-reference FY">FY</a>)"></sup> and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.</span></span></div>
<span class="text Rev-3-19" id="en-NIV-30766"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30766FZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30766FZ" title="See cross-reference FZ">FZ</a>)"></sup> So be earnest and repent.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30766GA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30766GA" title="See cross-reference GA">GA</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-20" id="en-NIV-30767"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>Here I am! I stand at the door<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30767GB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30767GB" title="See cross-reference GB">GB</a>)"></sup> and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30767GC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30767GC" title="See cross-reference GC">GC</a>)"></sup> I will come in<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30767GD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30767GD" title="See cross-reference GD">GD</a>)"></sup> and eat with that person, and they with me.</span></span><br />
<span class="text Rev-3-21" id="en-NIV-30768"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>To the one who is victorious,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30768GE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30768GE" title="See cross-reference GE">GE</a>)"></sup> I will give the right to sit with me on my throne,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30768GF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30768GF" title="See cross-reference GF">GF</a>)"></sup> just as I was victorious<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30768GG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30768GG" title="See cross-reference GG">GG</a>)"></sup> and sat down with my Father on his throne.</span></span> <span class="text Rev-3-22" id="en-NIV-30769"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Whoever has ears, let them hear<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30769GH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30769GH" title="See cross-reference GH">GH</a>)"></sup> what the Spirit says to the churches.”</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-58541171987683507272016-01-22T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-22T01:00:09.743-08:00New Testament Day 83 2 John - 3 John, Jude<span class="passage-display-bcv">2 John</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text 2John-1-1">To the lady chosen by God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30647B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30647B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> and to her children, whom I love in the truth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30647C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30647C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>—and not I only, but also all who know the truth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30647D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30647D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>—</span> <span class="text 2John-1-2" id="en-NIV-30648"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>because of the truth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30648E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30648E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> which lives in us<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30648F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30648F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> and will be with us forever:</span></div>
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<span class="text 2John-1-3" id="en-NIV-30649"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30649G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30649G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love.</span></div>
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<span class="text 2John-1-4" id="en-NIV-30650"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30650H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30650H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> just as the Father commanded us.</span> <span class="text 2John-1-5" id="en-NIV-30651"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30651I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30651I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> I ask that we love one another.</span> <span class="text 2John-1-6" id="en-NIV-30652"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>And this is love:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30652J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30652J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> that we walk in obedience to his commands.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30652K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30652K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> As you have heard from the beginning,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30652L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30652L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> his command is that you walk in love.</span></div>
<span class="text 2John-1-7" id="en-NIV-30653"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30653M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30653M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> as coming in the flesh,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30653N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30653N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> have gone out into the world.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30653O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30653O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30653P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30653P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2John-1-8" id="en-NIV-30654"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Watch out that you do not lose what we<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30654a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30654a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=NIV&search=2%20John%201#fen-NIV-30654a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30654Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30654Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2John-1-9" id="en-NIV-30655"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30655R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30655R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30655S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30655S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2John-1-10" id="en-NIV-30656"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30656T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30656T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2John-1-11" id="en-NIV-30657"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Anyone who welcomes them shares<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30657U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30657U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> in their wicked work.</span><br />
<span class="text 2John-1-12" id="en-NIV-30658"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30658V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30658V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> so that our joy may be complete.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30658W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30658W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text 2John-1-13" id="en-NIV-30659"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>The children of your sister, who is chosen by God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30659X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30659X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> send their greetings.</span></div>
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<span class="text 3John-1-1" id="en-NIV-30660"><sup class="versenum">1 </sup>The elder,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30660A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30660A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text 3John-1-1">To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth.</span></div>
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<span class="text 3John-1-2" id="en-NIV-30661"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.</span> <span class="text 3John-1-3" id="en-NIV-30662"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>It gave me great joy when some believers<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30662B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30662B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30662C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30662C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 3John-1-4" id="en-NIV-30663"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>I have no greater joy than to hear that my children<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30663D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30663D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> are walking in the truth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30663E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30663E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 3John-1-5" id="en-NIV-30664"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30664a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30664a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=NIV&search=3%20John%201#fen-NIV-30664a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30664F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30664F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> even though they are strangers to you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30664G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30664G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 3John-1-6" id="en-NIV-30665"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30665H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30665H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> in a manner that honors<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30665I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30665I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> God.</span> <span class="text 3John-1-7" id="en-NIV-30666"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>It was for the sake of the Name<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30666J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30666J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30666K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30666K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 3John-1-8" id="en-NIV-30667"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.</span><br />
<span class="text 3John-1-9" id="en-NIV-30668"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.</span> <span class="text 3John-1-10" id="en-NIV-30669"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>So when I come,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30669L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30669L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30669M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30669M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> He also stops those who want to do so and puts them out of the church.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30669N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30669N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 3John-1-11" id="en-NIV-30670"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30670O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30670O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> Anyone who does what is good is from God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30670P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30670P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30670Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30670Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 3John-1-12" id="en-NIV-30671"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30671R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30671R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup>—and even by the truth itself. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30671S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30671S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 3John-1-13" id="en-NIV-30672"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>I have much to write you, but I do not want to do so with pen and ink.</span> <span class="text 3John-1-14" id="en-NIV-30673"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30673T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30673T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text 3John-1-14">Peace to you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30673U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30673U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> The friends here send their greetings. Greet the friends there by name.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30673V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30673V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="passage-display-bcv">Jude</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span></div>
<span class="text Jude-1-1" id="en-NIV-30674"><sup class="versenum">1 </sup>Jude,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30674A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30674A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> a servant of Jesus Christ<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30674B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30674B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> and a brother of James,</span><br />
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<span class="text Jude-1-1">To those who have been called,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30674C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30674C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> who are loved in God the Father and kept for<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30674a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30674a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=NIV&search=Jude%201#fen-NIV-30674a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> Jesus Christ:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30674D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30674D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Jude-1-2" id="en-NIV-30675"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Mercy, peace<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30675E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30675E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> and love be yours in abundance.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30675F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30675F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Jude-1-3" id="en-NIV-30676">The Sin and Doom of Ungodly People</span></h3>
<span class="text Jude-1-3"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Dear friends,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30676G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30676G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30676H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30676H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30676I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30676I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> for the faith<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30676J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30676J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30676K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30676K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jude-1-4" id="en-NIV-30677"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30677b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30677b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=NIV&search=Jude%201#fen-NIV-30677b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup> long ago have secretly slipped in among you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30677L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30677L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30677M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30677M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jude-1-5" id="en-NIV-30678"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Though you already know all this,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30678N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30678N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> I want to remind you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30678O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30678O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> that the Lord<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30678c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30678c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=NIV&search=Jude%201#fen-NIV-30678c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup> at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30678P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30678P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jude-1-6" id="en-NIV-30679"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling—these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30679Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30679Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jude-1-7" id="en-NIV-30680"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30680R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30680R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> and the surrounding towns<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30680S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30680S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30680T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30680T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jude-1-8" id="en-NIV-30681"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30681U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30681U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jude-1-9" id="en-NIV-30682"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>But even the archangel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30682V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30682V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> Michael,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30682W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30682W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30682X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30682X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30682d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30682d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=NIV&search=Jude%201#fen-NIV-30682d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30682Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30682Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jude-1-10" id="en-NIV-30683"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Yet these people slander whatever they do not understand, and the very things they do understand by instinct—as irrational animals do—will destroy them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30683Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30683Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jude-1-11" id="en-NIV-30684"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30684AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30684AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30684AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30684AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> they have been destroyed in Korah’s rebellion.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30684AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30684AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jude-1-12" id="en-NIV-30685"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>These people are blemishes at your love feasts,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30685AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30685AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> eating with you without the slightest qualm—shepherds who feed only themselves.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30685AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30685AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> They are clouds without rain,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30685AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30685AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> blown along by the wind;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30685AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30685AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> autumn trees, without fruit and uprooted<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30685AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30685AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup>—twice dead.</span> <span class="text Jude-1-13" id="en-NIV-30686"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>They are wild waves of the sea,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30686AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30686AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> foaming up their shame;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30686AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30686AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30686AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30686AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jude-1-14" id="en-NIV-30687"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Enoch,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30687AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30687AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> the seventh from Adam, prophesied about them: “See, the Lord is coming<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30687AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30687AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30687AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30687AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jude-1-15" id="en-NIV-30688"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>to judge<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30688AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30688AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> everyone, and to convict all of them of all the ungodly acts they have committed in their ungodliness, and of all the defiant words ungodly sinners have spoken against him.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30688e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30688e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=NIV&search=Jude%201#fen-NIV-30688e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30688AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30688AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jude-1-16" id="en-NIV-30689"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>These people are grumblers<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30689AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30689AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30689AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30689AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> they boast<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30689AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30689AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage.</span><br />
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<span class="text Jude-1-17" id="en-NIV-30690">A Call to Persevere</span></h3>
<span class="text Jude-1-17"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>But, dear friends, remember what the apostles<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30690AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30690AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30690AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30690AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jude-1-18" id="en-NIV-30691"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>They said to you, “In the last times<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30691AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30691AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30691AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30691AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jude-1-19" id="en-NIV-30692"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30692AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30692AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jude-1-20" id="en-NIV-30693"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30693AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30693AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> in your most holy faith<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30693AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30693AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> and praying in the Holy Spirit,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30693BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30693BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jude-1-21" id="en-NIV-30694"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30694BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30694BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30694BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30694BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jude-1-22" id="en-NIV-30695"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Be merciful to those who doubt;</span> <span class="text Jude-1-23" id="en-NIV-30696"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>save others by snatching them from the fire;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30696BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30696BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30696f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30696f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=NIV&search=Jude%201#fen-NIV-30696f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30696BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30696BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Jude-1-24"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>To him who is able<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30697BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30697BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30697BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30697BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> without fault<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30697BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30697BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> and with great joy—</span> <span class="text Jude-1-25" id="en-NIV-30698"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>to the only God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30698BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30698BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30698BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30698BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> Amen.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30698BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30698BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-49483987092358415142016-01-21T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-21T01:00:22.648-08:00New Testament Day 82 1 John 4-5<span class="passage-display-bcv">1 John 4-5</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text 1John-4-1" id="en-NIV-30605">On Denying the Incarnation</span></h3>
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<span class="text 1John-4-1"><span class="chapternum">4 </span>Dear friends,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30605A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30605A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> do not believe every spirit,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30605B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30605B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30605C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30605C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-2" id="en-NIV-30606"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30606D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30606D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> is from God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30606E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30606E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-3" id="en-NIV-30607"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30607F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30607F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30607G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30607G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 1John-4-4" id="en-NIV-30608"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>You, dear children,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30608H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30608H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> are from God and have overcome them,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30608I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30608I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> because the one who is in you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30608J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30608J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> is greater than the one who is in the world.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30608K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30608K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-5" id="en-NIV-30609"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>They are from the world<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30609L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30609L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them.</span> <span class="text 1John-4-6" id="en-NIV-30610"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30610M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30610M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> This is how we recognize the Spirit<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30610a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30610a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30610a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> of truth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30610N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30610N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> and the spirit of falsehood.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30610O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30610O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 1John-4-7" id="en-NIV-30611">God’s Love and Ours</span></h3>
<span class="text 1John-4-7"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Dear friends, let us love one another,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30611P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30611P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30611Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30611Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> and knows God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30611R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30611R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-8" id="en-NIV-30612"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30612S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30612S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-9" id="en-NIV-30613"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30613T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30613T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> into the world that we might live through him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30613U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30613U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-10" id="en-NIV-30614"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30614V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30614V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30614W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30614W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-11" id="en-NIV-30615"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Dear friends,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30615X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30615X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> since God so loved us,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30615Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30615Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> we also ought to love one another.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30615Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30615Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-12" id="en-NIV-30616"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>No one has ever seen God;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30616AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30616AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30616AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30616AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-4-13" id="en-NIV-30617"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>This is how we know<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30617AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30617AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30617AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30617AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-14" id="en-NIV-30618"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>And we have seen and testify<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30618AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30618AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30618AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30618AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-15" id="en-NIV-30619"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30619AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30619AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> God lives in them and they in God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30619AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30619AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-16" id="en-NIV-30620"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.</span><br />
<span class="text 1John-4-16">God is love.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30620AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30620AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30620AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30620AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-17" id="en-NIV-30621"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>This is how love is made complete<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30621AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30621AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> among us so that we will have confidence<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30621AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30621AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> on the day of judgment:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30621AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30621AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> In this world we are like Jesus.</span> <span class="text 1John-4-18" id="en-NIV-30622"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30622AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30622AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.</span><br />
<span class="text 1John-4-19" id="en-NIV-30623"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>We love because he first loved us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30623AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30623AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-20" id="en-NIV-30624"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30624AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30624AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> is a liar.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30624AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30624AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30624AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30624AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> cannot love God, whom they have not seen.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30624AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30624AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-4-21" id="en-NIV-30625"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>And he has given us this command:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30625AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30625AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30625AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30625AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 1John-5-1" id="en-NIV-30626">Faith in the Incarnate Son of God</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 1John-5-1"><span class="chapternum">5 </span>Everyone who believes<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30626AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30626AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> that Jesus is the Christ<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30626AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30626AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> is born of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30626AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30626AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30626AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30626AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-5-2" id="en-NIV-30627"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>This is how we know<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30627AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30627AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> that we love the children of God:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30627BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30627BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> by loving God and carrying out his commands.</span> <span class="text 1John-5-3" id="en-NIV-30628"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30628BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30628BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> And his commands are not burdensome,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30628BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30628BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-5-4" id="en-NIV-30629"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>for everyone born of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30629BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30629BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> overcomes<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30629BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30629BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.</span> <span class="text 1John-5-5" id="en-NIV-30630"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30630BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30630BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 1John-5-6" id="en-NIV-30631"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>This is the one who came by water and blood<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30631BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30631BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup>—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30631BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30631BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-5-7" id="en-NIV-30632"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>For there are three<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30632BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30632BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> that testify:</span> <span class="text 1John-5-8" id="en-NIV-30633"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>the<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30633b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30633b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30633b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup> Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.</span> <span class="text 1John-5-9" id="en-NIV-30634"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>We accept human testimony,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30634BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30634BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30634BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30634BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> which he has given about his Son.</span> <span class="text 1John-5-10" id="en-NIV-30635"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30635BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30635BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30635BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30635BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son.</span> <span class="text 1John-5-11" id="en-NIV-30636"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30636BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30636BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> and this life is in his Son.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30636BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30636BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-5-12" id="en-NIV-30637"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30637BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30637BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 1John-5-13" id="en-NIV-30638">Concluding Affirmations</span></h3>
<span class="text 1John-5-13"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30638BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30638BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> so that you may know that you have eternal life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30638BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30638BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-5-14" id="en-NIV-30639"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>This is the confidence<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30639BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30639BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30639BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30639BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-5-15" id="en-NIV-30640"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30640BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30640BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> that we have what we asked of him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30640BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30640BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-5-16" id="en-NIV-30641"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30641BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30641BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30641BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30641BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> I am not saying that you should pray about that.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30641BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30641BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-5-17" id="en-NIV-30642"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>All wrongdoing is sin,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30642BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30642BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> and there is sin that does not lead to death.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30642CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30642CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-5-18" id="en-NIV-30643"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>We know that anyone born of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30643CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30643CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup> does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30643CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30643CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> cannot harm them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30643CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30643CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-5-19" id="en-NIV-30644"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>We know that we are children of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30644CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30644CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30644CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30644CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-5-20" id="en-NIV-30645"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>We know also that the Son of God has come<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30645CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30645CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> and has given us understanding,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30645CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30645CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> so that we may know him who is true.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30645CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30645CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30645CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30645CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-5-21" id="en-NIV-30646"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>Dear children,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30646CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30646CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> keep yourselves from idols.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30646CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30646CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-26814519421821351632016-01-20T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-20T01:00:21.322-08:00New Testament Day 81 1 John 1-3<span class="passage-display-bcv">1 John 1-3</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 1John-1-1" id="en-NIV-30542">The Incarnation of the Word of Life</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 1John-1-1"><span class="chapternum">1 </span>That which was from the beginning,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30542A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30542A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30542B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30542B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> which we have looked at and our hands have touched<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30542C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30542C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup>—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.</span> <span class="text 1John-1-2" id="en-NIV-30543"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>The life appeared;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30543D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30543D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> we have seen it and testify to it,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30543E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30543E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> and we proclaim to you the eternal life,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30543F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30543F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> which was with the Father and has appeared to us.</span> <span class="text 1John-1-3" id="en-NIV-30544"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30544G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30544G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30544H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30544H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-1-4" id="en-NIV-30545"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>We write this<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30545I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30545I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> to make our<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30545a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30545a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30545a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> joy complete.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30545J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30545J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text 1John-1-5" id="en-NIV-30546">Light and Darkness, Sin and Forgiveness</span></h3>
<span class="text 1John-1-5"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>This is the message we have heard<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30546K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30546K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> from him and declare to you: God is light;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30546L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30546L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> in him there is no darkness at all.</span> <span class="text 1John-1-6" id="en-NIV-30547"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30547M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30547M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> we lie and do not live out the truth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30547N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30547N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-1-7" id="en-NIV-30548"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>But if we walk in the light,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30548O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30548O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30548b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30548b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30548b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup> sin.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30548P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30548P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-1-8" id="en-NIV-30549"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>If we claim to be without sin,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30549Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30549Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30549R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30549R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-1-9" id="en-NIV-30550"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30550S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30550S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> and purify us from all unrighteousness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30550T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30550T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-1-10" id="en-NIV-30551"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>If we claim we have not sinned,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30551U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30551U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> we make him out to be a liar<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30551V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30551V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> and his word is not in us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30551W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30551W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text 1John-2-1" id="en-NIV-30552"><span class="chapternum">2 </span>My dear children,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30552X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30552X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30552Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30552Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.</span> <span class="text 1John-2-2" id="en-NIV-30553"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30553Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30553Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30553AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30553AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text 1John-2-3" id="en-NIV-30554">Love and Hatred for Fellow Believers</span></h3>
<span class="text 1John-2-3"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>We know<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30554AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30554AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> that we have come to know him<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30554AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30554AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> if we keep his commands.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30554AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30554AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-2-4" id="en-NIV-30555"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Whoever says, “I know him,”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30555AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30555AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30555AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30555AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-2-5" id="en-NIV-30556"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>But if anyone obeys his word,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30556AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30556AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> love for God<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30556c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30556c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30556c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup> is truly made complete in them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30556AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30556AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> This is how we know<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30556AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30556AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> we are in him:</span> <span class="text 1John-2-6" id="en-NIV-30557"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30557AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30557AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-2-7" id="en-NIV-30558"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Dear friends,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30558AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30558AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30558AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30558AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> This old command is the message you have heard.</span> <span class="text 1John-2-8" id="en-NIV-30559"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Yet I am writing you a new command;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30559AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30559AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> its truth is seen in him and in you, because the darkness is passing<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30559AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30559AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> and the true light<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30559AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30559AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> is already shining.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30559AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30559AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-2-9" id="en-NIV-30560"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30560d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30560d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30560d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30560AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30560AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> is still in the darkness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30560AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30560AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-2-10" id="en-NIV-30561"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Anyone who loves their brother and sister<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30561e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30561e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30561e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup> lives in the light,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30561AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30561AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> and there is nothing in them to make them stumble.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30561AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30561AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-2-11" id="en-NIV-30562"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>But anyone who hates a brother or sister<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30562AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30562AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30562AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30562AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30562AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30562AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text 1John-2-12" id="en-NIV-30563">Reasons for Writing</span></h3>
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<span class="text 1John-2-12"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>I am writing to you, dear children,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30563AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30563AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1John-2-12">because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30563AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30563AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text 1John-2-13" id="en-NIV-30564"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>I am writing to you, fathers,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1John-2-13">because you know him who is from the beginning.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30564AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30564AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text 1John-2-13">I am writing to you, young men,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1John-2-13">because you have overcome<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30564BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30564BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> the evil one.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30564BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30564BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text 1John-2-14" id="en-NIV-30565"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>I write to you, dear children,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30565BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30565BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1John-2-14">because you know the Father.</span></span><br /><span class="text 1John-2-14">I write to you, fathers,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1John-2-14">because you know him who is from the beginning.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30565BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30565BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text 1John-2-14">I write to you, young men,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1John-2-14">because you are strong,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30565BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30565BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1John-2-14">and the word of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30565BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30565BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> lives in you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30565BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30565BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1John-2-14">and you have overcome the evil one.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30565BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30565BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<h3>
<span class="text 1John-2-15" id="en-NIV-30566">On Not Loving the World</span></h3>
<span class="text 1John-2-15"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Do not love the world or anything in the world.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30566BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30566BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> If anyone loves the world, love for the Father<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30566f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30566f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30566f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup> is not in them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30566BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30566BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-2-16" id="en-NIV-30567"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30567BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30567BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> the lust of the eyes,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30567BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30567BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.</span> <span class="text 1John-2-17" id="en-NIV-30568"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>The world and its desires pass away,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30568BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30568BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> but whoever does the will of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30568BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30568BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> lives forever.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 1John-2-18" id="en-NIV-30569">Warnings Against Denying the Son</span></h3>
<span class="text 1John-2-18"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Dear children, this is the last hour;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30569BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30569BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30569BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30569BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup> even now many antichrists have come.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30569BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30569BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> This is how we know it is the last hour.</span> <span class="text 1John-2-19" id="en-NIV-30570"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>They went out from us,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30570BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30570BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us; but their going showed that none of them belonged to us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30570BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30570BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-2-20" id="en-NIV-30571"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>But you have an anointing<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30571BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30571BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> from the Holy One,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30571BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30571BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> and all of you know the truth.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30571g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30571g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30571g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30571BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30571BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-2-21" id="en-NIV-30572"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>I do not write to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30572BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30572BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> and because no lie comes from the truth.</span> <span class="text 1John-2-22" id="en-NIV-30573"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30573BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30573BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-2-23" id="en-NIV-30574"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30574BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30574BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-2-24" id="en-NIV-30575"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30575BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30575BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30575CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30575CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-2-25" id="en-NIV-30576"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>And this is what he promised us—eternal life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30576CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30576CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-2-26" id="en-NIV-30577"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30577CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30577CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-2-27" id="en-NIV-30578"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>As for you, the anointing<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30578CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30578CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30578CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30578CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30578CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30578CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 1John-2-28" id="en-NIV-30579">God’s Children and Sin</span></h3>
<span class="text 1John-2-28"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>And now, dear children,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30579CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30579CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> continue in him, so that when he appears<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30579CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30579CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> we may be confident<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30579CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30579CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> and unashamed before him at his coming.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30579CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30579CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-2-29" id="en-NIV-30580"><sup class="versenum">29 </sup>If you know that he is righteous,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30580CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30580CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30580CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30580CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 1John-3-1" id="en-NIV-30581"><span class="chapternum">3 </span>See what great love<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30581CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30581CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30581CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30581CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30581CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30581CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-2" id="en-NIV-30582"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Dear friends,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30582CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30582CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> now we are children of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30582CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30582CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30582h" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30582h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30582h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30582CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30582CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> we shall be like him,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30582CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30582CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> for we shall see him as he is.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30582CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30582CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-3" id="en-NIV-30583"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>All who have this hope in him purify themselves,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30583CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30583CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> just as he is pure.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30583CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30583CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 1John-3-4" id="en-NIV-30584"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30584CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30584CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-5" id="en-NIV-30585"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30585CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30585CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> And in him is no sin.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30585CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30585CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-6" id="en-NIV-30586"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>No one who lives in him keeps on sinning.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30586CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30586CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup> No one who continues to sin has either seen him<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30586DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30586DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> or known him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30586DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30586DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-3-7" id="en-NIV-30587"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Dear children,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30587DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30587DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> do not let anyone lead you astray.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30587DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30587DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup> The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30587DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30587DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-8" id="en-NIV-30588"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>The one who does what is sinful is of the devil,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30588DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30588DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup> because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30588DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30588DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup> appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30588DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30588DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-9" id="en-NIV-30589"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>No one who is born of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30589DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30589DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup> will continue to sin,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30589DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30589DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup> because God’s seed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30589DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30589DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup> remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God.</span> <span class="text 1John-3-10" id="en-NIV-30590"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>This is how we know who the children of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30590DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30590DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup> are and who the children of the devil<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30590DM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30590DM" title="See cross-reference DM">DM</a>)"></sup> are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30590DN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30590DN" title="See cross-reference DN">DN</a>)"></sup> their brother and sister.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30590DO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30590DO" title="See cross-reference DO">DO</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 1John-3-11" id="en-NIV-30591">More on Love and Hatred</span></h3>
<span class="text 1John-3-11"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>For this is the message you heard<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30591DP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30591DP" title="See cross-reference DP">DP</a>)"></sup> from the beginning:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30591DQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30591DQ" title="See cross-reference DQ">DQ</a>)"></sup> We should love one another.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30591DR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30591DR" title="See cross-reference DR">DR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-12" id="en-NIV-30592"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30592DS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30592DS" title="See cross-reference DS">DS</a>)"></sup> and murdered his brother.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30592DT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30592DT" title="See cross-reference DT">DT</a>)"></sup> And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother’s were righteous.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30592DU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30592DU" title="See cross-reference DU">DU</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-13" id="en-NIV-30593"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Do not be surprised, my brothers and sisters,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30593i" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30593i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30593i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]</sup> if the world hates you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30593DV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30593DV" title="See cross-reference DV">DV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-14" id="en-NIV-30594"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>We know that we have passed from death to life,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30594DW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30594DW" title="See cross-reference DW">DW</a>)"></sup> because we love each other. Anyone who does not love remains in death.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30594DX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30594DX" title="See cross-reference DX">DX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-15" id="en-NIV-30595"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Anyone who hates a brother or sister<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30595DY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30595DY" title="See cross-reference DY">DY</a>)"></sup> is a murderer,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30595DZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30595DZ" title="See cross-reference DZ">DZ</a>)"></sup> and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30595EA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30595EA" title="See cross-reference EA">EA</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-3-16" id="en-NIV-30596"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30596EB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30596EB" title="See cross-reference EB">EB</a>)"></sup> And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30596EC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30596EC" title="See cross-reference EC">EC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-17" id="en-NIV-30597"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30597ED" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30597ED" title="See cross-reference ED">ED</a>)"></sup> how can the love of God be in that person?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30597EE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30597EE" title="See cross-reference EE">EE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-18" id="en-NIV-30598"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Dear children,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30598EF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30598EF" title="See cross-reference EF">EF</a>)"></sup> let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30598EG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30598EG" title="See cross-reference EG">EG</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1John-3-19" id="en-NIV-30599"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence:</span> <span class="text 1John-3-20" id="en-NIV-30600"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.</span> <span class="text 1John-3-21" id="en-NIV-30601"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>Dear friends,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30601EH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30601EH" title="See cross-reference EH">EH</a>)"></sup> if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30601EI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30601EI" title="See cross-reference EI">EI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-22" id="en-NIV-30602"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>and receive from him anything we ask,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30602EJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30602EJ" title="See cross-reference EJ">EJ</a>)"></sup> because we keep his commands<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30602EK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30602EK" title="See cross-reference EK">EK</a>)"></sup> and do what pleases him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30602EL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30602EL" title="See cross-reference EL">EL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-23" id="en-NIV-30603"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>And this is his command: to believe<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30603EM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30603EM" title="See cross-reference EM">EM</a>)"></sup> in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30603EN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30603EN" title="See cross-reference EN">EN</a>)"></sup> and to love one another as he commanded us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30603EO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30603EO" title="See cross-reference EO">EO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1John-3-24" id="en-NIV-30604"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>The one who keeps God’s commands<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30604EP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30604EP" title="See cross-reference EP">EP</a>)"></sup> lives in him,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30604EQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30604EQ" title="See cross-reference EQ">EQ</a>)"></sup> and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30604ER" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30604ER" title="See cross-reference ER">ER</a>)"></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-3563196980527752512016-01-19T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-19T01:00:13.797-08:00New Testament Day 80 2 Peter 1-3<span class="passage-display-bcv">2 Peter 1-3</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text 2Pet-1-1" id="en-NIV-30481"><span class="chapternum">1 </span>Simon Peter, a servant<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30481A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30481A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> and apostle of Jesus Christ,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30481B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30481B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<div class="top-05">
<span class="text 2Pet-1-1">To those who through the righteousness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30481C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30481C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> of our God and Savior Jesus Christ<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30481D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30481D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> have received a faith as precious as ours:</span></div>
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<span class="text 2Pet-1-2" id="en-NIV-30482"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Grace and peace be yours in abundance<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30482E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30482E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30482F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30482F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text 2Pet-1-3" id="en-NIV-30483">Confirming One’s Calling and Election</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Pet-1-3"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>His divine power<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30483G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30483G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30483H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30483H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> who called us<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30483I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30483I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> by his own glory and goodness.</span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-4" id="en-NIV-30484"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30484J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30484J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> so that through them you may participate in the divine nature,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30484K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30484K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30484L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30484L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-1-5" id="en-NIV-30485"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30485M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30485M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-6" id="en-NIV-30486"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>and to knowledge, self-control;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30486N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30486N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> and to self-control, perseverance;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30486O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30486O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> and to perseverance, godliness;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30486P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30486P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-7" id="en-NIV-30487"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30487Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30487Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-8" id="en-NIV-30488"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30488R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30488R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30488S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30488S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-9" id="en-NIV-30489"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30489T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30489T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30489U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30489U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-1-10" id="en-NIV-30490"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Therefore, my brothers and sisters,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30490a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30490a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30490a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> make every effort to confirm your calling<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30490V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30490V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30490W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30490W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-11" id="en-NIV-30491"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30491X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30491X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30491Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30491Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Pet-1-12" id="en-NIV-30492">Prophecy of Scripture</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Pet-1-12"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>So I will always remind you of these things,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30492Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30492Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30492AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30492AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> you now have.</span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-13" id="en-NIV-30493"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>I think it is right to refresh your memory<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30493AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30493AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> as long as I live in the tent of this body,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30493AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30493AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-14" id="en-NIV-30494"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>because I know that I will soon put it aside,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30494AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30494AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30494AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30494AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-15" id="en-NIV-30495"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>And I will make every effort to see that after my departure<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30495AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30495AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> you will always be able to remember these things.</span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-1-16" id="en-NIV-30496"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30496AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30496AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30496AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30496AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-17" id="en-NIV-30497"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30497b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30497b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30497b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30497AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30497AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-18" id="en-NIV-30498"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30498AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30498AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-1-19" id="en-NIV-30499"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30499AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30499AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30499AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30499AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> shining in a dark place, until the day dawns<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30499AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30499AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> and the morning star<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30499AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30499AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> rises in your hearts.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30499AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30499AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-20" id="en-NIV-30500"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>Above all, you must understand<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30500AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30500AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things.</span> <span class="text 2Pet-1-21" id="en-NIV-30501"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30501AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30501AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30501AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30501AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Pet-2-1" id="en-NIV-30502">False Teachers and Their Destruction</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 2Pet-2-1"><span class="chapternum">2 </span>But there were also false prophets<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30502AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30502AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30502AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30502AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30502AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30502AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> who bought them<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30502AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30502AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup>—bringing swift destruction on themselves.</span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-2" id="en-NIV-30503"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Many will follow their depraved conduct<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30503AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30503AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> and will bring the way of truth into disrepute.</span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-3" id="en-NIV-30504"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>In their greed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30504AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30504AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> these teachers will exploit you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30504AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30504AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> with fabricated stories. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping.</span></div>
<span class="text 2Pet-2-4" id="en-NIV-30505"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>For if God did not spare angels when they sinned,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30505AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30505AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> but sent them to hell,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30505c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30505c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30505c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup> putting them in chains of darkness<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30505d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30505d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30505d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup> to be held for judgment;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30505BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30505BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-5" id="en-NIV-30506"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>if he did not spare the ancient world<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30506BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30506BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> when he brought the flood on its ungodly people,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30506BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30506BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30506BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30506BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-6" id="en-NIV-30507"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30507BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30507BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> and made them an example<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30507BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30507BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> of what is going to happen to the ungodly;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30507BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30507BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-7" id="en-NIV-30508"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>and if he rescued Lot,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30508BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30508BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> a righteous man, who was distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30508BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30508BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-8" id="en-NIV-30509"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>(for that righteous man,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30509BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30509BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)—</span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-9" id="en-NIV-30510"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30510BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30510BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30510BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30510BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-10" id="en-NIV-30511"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30511BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30511BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> of the flesh<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30511e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30511e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30511e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup> and despise authority.</span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-2-10">Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30511BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30511BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-11" id="en-NIV-30512"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not heap abuse on such beings when bringing judgment on them from<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30512f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30512f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30512f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup> the Lord.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30512BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30512BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-12" id="en-NIV-30513"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>But these people blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They are like unreasoning animals, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like animals they too will perish.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30513BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30513BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-2-13" id="en-NIV-30514"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done. Their idea of pleasure is to carouse in broad daylight.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30514BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30514BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their pleasures while they feast with you.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30514g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30514g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30514g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30514BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30514BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-14" id="en-NIV-30515"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning; they seduce<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30515BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30515BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> the unstable;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30515BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30515BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> they are experts in greed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30515BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30515BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup>—an accursed brood!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30515BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30515BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-15" id="en-NIV-30516"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30516BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30516BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> son of Bezer,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30516h" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30516h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30516h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]</sup> who loved the wages of wickedness.</span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-16" id="en-NIV-30517"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>But he was rebuked for his wrongdoing by a donkey—an animal without speech—who spoke with a human voice and restrained the prophet’s madness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30517BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30517BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-2-17" id="en-NIV-30518"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>These people are springs without water<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30518BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30518BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30518BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30518BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-18" id="en-NIV-30519"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>For they mouth empty, boastful words<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30519CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30519CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> and, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh, they entice people who are just escaping<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30519CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30519CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup> from those who live in error.</span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-19" id="en-NIV-30520"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for “people are slaves to whatever has mastered them.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30520CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30520CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-20" id="en-NIV-30521"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30521CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30521CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30521CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30521CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30521CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30521CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-21" id="en-NIV-30522"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than to have known it and then to turn their backs on the sacred command that was passed on to them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30522CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30522CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-2-22" id="en-NIV-30523"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30523i" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30523i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30523i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30523CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30523CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> and, “A sow that is washed returns to her wallowing in the mud.”</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Pet-3-1" id="en-NIV-30524">The Day of the Lord</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 2Pet-3-1"><span class="chapternum">3 </span>Dear friends,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30524CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30524CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30524CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30524CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup> to stimulate you to wholesome thinking.</span> <span class="text 2Pet-3-2" id="en-NIV-30525"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30525CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30525CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30525CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30525CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 2Pet-3-3" id="en-NIV-30526"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Above all, you must understand that in the last days<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30526CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30526CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30526CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30526CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-3-4" id="en-NIV-30527"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30527CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30527CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30527CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30527CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-3-5" id="en-NIV-30528"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30528CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30528CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> the heavens came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30528CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30528CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-3-6" id="en-NIV-30529"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>By these waters also the world of that time<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30529CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30529CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> was deluged and destroyed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30529CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30529CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-3-7" id="en-NIV-30530"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30530CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30530CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> being kept for the day of judgment<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30530CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30530CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> and destruction of the ungodly.</span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-3-8" id="en-NIV-30531"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30531CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30531CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-3-9" id="en-NIV-30532"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30532CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30532CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30532CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30532CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30532CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30532CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-3-10" id="en-NIV-30533"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>But the day of the Lord will come like a thief.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30533DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30533DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> The heavens will disappear with a roar;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30533DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30533DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup> the elements will be destroyed by fire,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30533DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30533DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30533j" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30533j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30533j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30533DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30533DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-3-11" id="en-NIV-30534"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives</span> <span class="text 2Pet-3-12" id="en-NIV-30535"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>as you look forward<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30535DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30535DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup> to the day of God and speed its coming.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30535k" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30535k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30535k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30535DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30535DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup> That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30535DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30535DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-3-13" id="en-NIV-30536"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30536DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30536DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup> where righteousness dwells.</span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-3-14" id="en-NIV-30537"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30537DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30537DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup> and at peace with him.</span> <span class="text 2Pet-3-15" id="en-NIV-30538"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30538DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30538DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup> means salvation,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30538DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30538DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup> just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30538DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30538DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-3-16" id="en-NIV-30539"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30539DM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30539DM" title="See cross-reference DM">DM</a>)"></sup> people distort,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30539DN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30539DN" title="See cross-reference DN">DN</a>)"></sup> as they do the other Scriptures,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30539DO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30539DO" title="See cross-reference DO">DO</a>)"></sup> to their own destruction.</span><br />
<span class="text 2Pet-3-17" id="en-NIV-30540"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30540DP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30540DP" title="See cross-reference DP">DP</a>)"></sup> so that you may not be carried away by the error<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30540DQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30540DQ" title="See cross-reference DQ">DQ</a>)"></sup> of the lawless<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30540DR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30540DR" title="See cross-reference DR">DR</a>)"></sup> and fall from your secure position.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30540DS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30540DS" title="See cross-reference DS">DS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Pet-3-18" id="en-NIV-30541"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>But grow in the grace<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30541DT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30541DT" title="See cross-reference DT">DT</a>)"></sup> and knowledge<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30541DU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30541DU" title="See cross-reference DU">DU</a>)"></sup> of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30541DV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30541DV" title="See cross-reference DV">DV</a>)"></sup> To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30541DW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30541DW" title="See cross-reference DW">DW</a>)"></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-55297642346815300922016-01-18T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-18T01:00:00.338-08:00New Testament Day 79 1 Peter 2-5<span class="passage-display-bcv">1 Peter 2-5</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Pet-2-1" id="en-NIV-30401"><span class="chapternum">2 </span>Therefore, rid yourselves<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30401A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30401A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30401B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30401B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> of every kind.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-2" id="en-NIV-30402"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30402C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30402C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> so that by it you may grow up<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30402D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30402D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> in your salvation,</span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-3" id="en-NIV-30403"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30403E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30403E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-2-4" id="en-NIV-30404">The Living Stone and a Chosen People</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Pet-2-4"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>As you come to him, the living Stone<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30404F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30404F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup>—rejected by humans but chosen by God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30404G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30404G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> and precious to him—</span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-5" id="en-NIV-30405"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>you also, like living stones, are being built<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30405H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30405H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> into a spiritual house<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30405a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30405a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30405a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30405I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30405I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> to be a holy priesthood,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30405J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30405J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30405K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30405K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-6" id="en-NIV-30406"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>For in Scripture it says:</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Pet-2-6">“See, I lay a stone in Zion,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-2-6">a chosen and precious cornerstone,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30406L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30406L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text 1Pet-2-6">and the one who trusts in him</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-2-6">will never be put to shame.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30406b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30406b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30406b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30406M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30406M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-2-7" id="en-NIV-30407"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30407N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30407N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-2-7">“The stone the builders rejected<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30407O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30407O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-2-7">has become the cornerstone,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30407c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30407c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30407c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30407P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30407P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-2-8" id="en-NIV-30408"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>and,</span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-2-8">“A stone that causes people to stumble</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-2-8">and a rock that makes them fall.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30408d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30408d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30408d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30408Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30408Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-2-8">They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30408R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30408R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 1Pet-2-9" id="en-NIV-30409"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>But you are a chosen people,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30409S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30409S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> a royal priesthood,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30409T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30409T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> a holy nation,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30409U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30409U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> God’s special possession,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30409V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30409V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30409W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30409W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-10" id="en-NIV-30410"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30410X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30410X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Pet-2-11" id="en-NIV-30411">Living Godly Lives in a Pagan Society</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Pet-2-11"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Dear friends,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30411Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30411Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> I urge you, as foreigners and exiles,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30411Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30411Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> to abstain from sinful desires,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30411AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30411AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> which wage war against your soul.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30411AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30411AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-12" id="en-NIV-30412"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30412AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30412AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> and glorify God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30412AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30412AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> on the day he visits us.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Pet-2-13" id="en-NIV-30413"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30413AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30413AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,</span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-14" id="en-NIV-30414"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30414AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30414AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> and to commend those who do right.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30414AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30414AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-15" id="en-NIV-30415"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>For it is God’s will<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30415AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30415AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30415AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30415AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-16" id="en-NIV-30416"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Live as free people,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30416AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30416AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30416AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30416AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> live as God’s slaves.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30416AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30416AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-17" id="en-NIV-30417"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30417AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30417AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> fear God, honor the emperor.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30417AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30417AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Pet-2-18" id="en-NIV-30418"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30418AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30418AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> not only to those who are good and considerate,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30418AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30418AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> but also to those who are harsh.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-19" id="en-NIV-30419"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30419AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30419AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-20" id="en-NIV-30420"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30420AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30420AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-21" id="en-NIV-30421"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>To this<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30421AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30421AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> you were called,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30421AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30421AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> because Christ suffered for you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30421AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30421AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> leaving you an example,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30421AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30421AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> that you should follow in his steps.</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Pet-2-22" id="en-NIV-30422"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>“He committed no sin,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30422AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30422AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-2-22">and no deceit was found in his mouth.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30422e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30422e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30422e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30422AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30422AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-2-23" id="en-NIV-30423"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>When they hurled their insults at him,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30423AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30423AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30423AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30423AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> Instead, he entrusted himself<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30423BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30423BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> to him who judges justly.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30423BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30423BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-24" id="en-NIV-30424"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>“He himself bore our sins”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30424BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30424BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> in his body on the cross,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30424BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30424BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> so that we might die to sins<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30424BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30424BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30424BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30424BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-2-25" id="en-NIV-30425"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>For “you were like sheep going astray,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30425f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30425f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30425f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30425BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30425BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> but now you have returned to the Shepherd<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30425BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30425BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> and Overseer of your souls.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30425BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30425BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 1Pet-3-1" id="en-NIV-30426"><span class="chapternum">3 </span>Wives, in the same way submit yourselves<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30426BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30426BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> to your own husbands<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30426BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30426BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30426BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30426BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> without words by the behavior of their wives,</span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-2" id="en-NIV-30427"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-3" id="en-NIV-30428"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30428BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30428BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-4" id="en-NIV-30429"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Rather, it should be that of your inner self,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30429BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30429BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30429BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30429BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-5" id="en-NIV-30430"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30430BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30430BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup> used to adorn themselves.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30430BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30430BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> They submitted themselves to their own husbands,</span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-6" id="en-NIV-30431"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30431BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30431BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.</span></div>
<span class="text 1Pet-3-7" id="en-NIV-30432"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Husbands,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30432BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30432BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Pet-3-8" id="en-NIV-30433">Suffering for Doing Good</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Pet-3-8"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Finally, all of you, be like-minded,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30433BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30433BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> be sympathetic, love one another,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30433BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30433BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> be compassionate and humble.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30433BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30433BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-9" id="en-NIV-30434"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Do not repay evil with evil<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30434BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30434BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> or insult with insult.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30434BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30434BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> On the contrary, repay evil with blessing,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30434BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30434BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> because to this<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30434BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30434BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> you were called<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30434CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30434CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> so that you may inherit a blessing.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30434CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30434CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-10" id="en-NIV-30435"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>For,</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Pet-3-10">“Whoever would love life</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-3-10">and see good days</span></span><br /><span class="text 1Pet-3-10">must keep their tongue from evil</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-3-10">and their lips from deceitful speech.</span></span><br /><span class="text 1Pet-3-11" id="en-NIV-30436"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>They must turn from evil and do good;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-3-11">they must seek peace and pursue it.</span></span><br /><span class="text 1Pet-3-12" id="en-NIV-30437"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-3-12">and his ears are attentive to their prayer,</span></span><br /><span class="text 1Pet-3-12">but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30437g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30437g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30437g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30437CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30437CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<div class="top-05">
<span class="text 1Pet-3-13" id="en-NIV-30438"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30438CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30438CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-14" id="en-NIV-30439"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30439CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30439CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> “Do not fear their threats<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30439h" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30439h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30439h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]</sup>; do not be frightened.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30439i" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30439i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30439i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30439CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30439CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-15" id="en-NIV-30440"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30440CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30440CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30440CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30440CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,</span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-16" id="en-NIV-30441"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>keeping a clear conscience,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30441CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30441CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30441CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30441CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-17" id="en-NIV-30442"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>For it is better, if it is God’s will,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30442CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30442CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> to suffer for doing good<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30442CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30442CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> than for doing evil.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-18" id="en-NIV-30443"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>For Christ also suffered once<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30443CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30443CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> for sins,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30443CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30443CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30443CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30443CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> He was put to death in the body<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30443CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30443CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> but made alive in the Spirit.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30443CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30443CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-19" id="en-NIV-30444"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>After being made alive,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30444j" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30444j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30444j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]</sup> he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30444CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30444CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup>—</span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-20" id="en-NIV-30445"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30445CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30445CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> in the days of Noah while the ark was being built.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30445CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30445CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup> In it only a few people, eight in all,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30445CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30445CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> were saved<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30445CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30445CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> through water,</span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-21" id="en-NIV-30446"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30446CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30446CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup> also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30446CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30446CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> toward God.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30446k" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30446k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30446k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]</sup> It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30446CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30446CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-3-22" id="en-NIV-30447"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>who has gone into heaven<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30447CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30447CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup> and is at God’s right hand<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30447DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30447DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup>—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30447DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30447DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text 1Pet-4-1" id="en-NIV-30448">Living for God</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 1Pet-4-1"><span class="chapternum">4 </span>Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30448DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30448DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30448DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30448DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-2" id="en-NIV-30449"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30449DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30449DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup> but rather for the will of God.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-3" id="en-NIV-30450"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>For you have spent enough time in the past<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30450DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30450DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup> doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30450DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30450DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-4" id="en-NIV-30451"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30451DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30451DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-5" id="en-NIV-30452"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30452DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30452DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-6" id="en-NIV-30453"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30453DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30453DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup> so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.</span></div>
<span class="text 1Pet-4-7" id="en-NIV-30454"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>The end of all things is near.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30454DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30454DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup> Therefore be alert and of sober mind<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30454DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30454DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup> so that you may pray.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-8" id="en-NIV-30455"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Above all, love each other deeply,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30455DM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30455DM" title="See cross-reference DM">DM</a>)"></sup> because love covers over a multitude of sins.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30455DN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30455DN" title="See cross-reference DN">DN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-9" id="en-NIV-30456"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Offer hospitality<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30456DO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30456DO" title="See cross-reference DO">DO</a>)"></sup> to one another without grumbling.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30456DP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30456DP" title="See cross-reference DP">DP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-10" id="en-NIV-30457"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30457DQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30457DQ" title="See cross-reference DQ">DQ</a>)"></sup> as faithful<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30457DR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30457DR" title="See cross-reference DR">DR</a>)"></sup> stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-11" id="en-NIV-30458"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30458DS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30458DS" title="See cross-reference DS">DS</a>)"></sup> If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30458DT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30458DT" title="See cross-reference DT">DT</a>)"></sup> so that in all things God may be praised<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30458DU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30458DU" title="See cross-reference DU">DU</a>)"></sup> through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30458DV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30458DV" title="See cross-reference DV">DV</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 1Pet-4-12" id="en-NIV-30459">Suffering for Being a Christian</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Pet-4-12"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30459DW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30459DW" title="See cross-reference DW">DW</a>)"></sup> to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-13" id="en-NIV-30460"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>But rejoice<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30460DX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30460DX" title="See cross-reference DX">DX</a>)"></sup> inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30460DY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30460DY" title="See cross-reference DY">DY</a>)"></sup> so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30460DZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30460DZ" title="See cross-reference DZ">DZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-14" id="en-NIV-30461"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>If you are insulted because of the name of Christ,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30461EA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30461EA" title="See cross-reference EA">EA</a>)"></sup> you are blessed,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30461EB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30461EB" title="See cross-reference EB">EB</a>)"></sup> for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-15" id="en-NIV-30462"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-16" id="en-NIV-30463"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30463EC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30463EC" title="See cross-reference EC">EC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-17" id="en-NIV-30464"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30464ED" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30464ED" title="See cross-reference ED">ED</a>)"></sup> and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30464EE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30464EE" title="See cross-reference EE">EE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-4-18" id="en-NIV-30465"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>And,</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Pet-4-18">“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-4-18">what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30465l" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30465l" title="See footnote l">l</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30465l" title="See footnote l">l</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30465EF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30465EF" title="See cross-reference EF">EF</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-4-19" id="en-NIV-30466"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>So then, those who suffer according to God’s will<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30466EG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30466EG" title="See cross-reference EG">EG</a>)"></sup> should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.</span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-5-1" id="en-NIV-30467">To the Elders and the Flock</span></h3>
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<span class="text 1Pet-5-1"><span class="chapternum">5 </span>To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30467EH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30467EH" title="See cross-reference EH">EH</a>)"></sup> and a witness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30467EI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30467EI" title="See cross-reference EI">EI</a>)"></sup> of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30467EJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30467EJ" title="See cross-reference EJ">EJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-5-2" id="en-NIV-30468"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Be shepherds of God’s flock<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30468EK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30468EK" title="See cross-reference EK">EK</a>)"></sup> that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30468EL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30468EL" title="See cross-reference EL">EL</a>)"></sup> not pursuing dishonest gain,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30468EM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30468EM" title="See cross-reference EM">EM</a>)"></sup> but eager to serve;</span> <span class="text 1Pet-5-3" id="en-NIV-30469"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>not lording it over<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30469EN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30469EN" title="See cross-reference EN">EN</a>)"></sup> those entrusted to you, but being examples<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30469EO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30469EO" title="See cross-reference EO">EO</a>)"></sup> to the flock.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-5-4" id="en-NIV-30470"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>And when the Chief Shepherd<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30470EP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30470EP" title="See cross-reference EP">EP</a>)"></sup> appears, you will receive the crown of glory<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30470EQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30470EQ" title="See cross-reference EQ">EQ</a>)"></sup> that will never fade away.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30470ER" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30470ER" title="See cross-reference ER">ER</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 1Pet-5-5" id="en-NIV-30471"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30471ES" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30471ES" title="See cross-reference ES">ES</a>)"></sup> to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30471ET" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30471ET" title="See cross-reference ET">ET</a>)"></sup> toward one another, because,</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Pet-5-5">“God opposes the proud</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-5-5">but shows favor to the humble.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30471m" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30471m" title="See footnote m">m</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30471m" title="See footnote m">m</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30471EU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30471EU" title="See cross-reference EU">EU</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-5-6" id="en-NIV-30472"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30472EV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30472EV" title="See cross-reference EV">EV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-5-7" id="en-NIV-30473"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Cast all your anxiety on him<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30473EW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30473EW" title="See cross-reference EW">EW</a>)"></sup> because he cares for you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30473EX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30473EX" title="See cross-reference EX">EX</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 1Pet-5-8" id="en-NIV-30474"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Be alert and of sober mind.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30474EY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30474EY" title="See cross-reference EY">EY</a>)"></sup> Your enemy the devil prowls around<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30474EZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30474EZ" title="See cross-reference EZ">EZ</a>)"></sup> like a roaring lion<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30474FA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30474FA" title="See cross-reference FA">FA</a>)"></sup> looking for someone to devour.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-5-9" id="en-NIV-30475"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Resist him,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30475FB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30475FB" title="See cross-reference FB">FB</a>)"></sup> standing firm in the faith,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30475FC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30475FC" title="See cross-reference FC">FC</a>)"></sup> because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30475FD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30475FD" title="See cross-reference FD">FD</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Pet-5-10" id="en-NIV-30476"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>And the God of all grace, who called you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30476FE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30476FE" title="See cross-reference FE">FE</a>)"></sup> to his eternal glory<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30476FF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30476FF" title="See cross-reference FF">FF</a>)"></sup> in Christ, after you have suffered a little while,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30476FG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30476FG" title="See cross-reference FG">FG</a>)"></sup> will himself restore you and make you strong,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30476FH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30476FH" title="See cross-reference FH">FH</a>)"></sup> firm and steadfast.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-5-11" id="en-NIV-30477"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30477FI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30477FI" title="See cross-reference FI">FI</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text 1Pet-5-12" id="en-NIV-30478">Final Greetings</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Pet-5-12"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>With the help of Silas,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30478n" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30478n" title="See footnote n">n</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30478n" title="See footnote n">n</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30478FJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30478FJ" title="See cross-reference FJ">FJ</a>)"></sup> whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30478FK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30478FK" title="See cross-reference FK">FK</a>)"></sup> encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30478FL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30478FL" title="See cross-reference FL">FL</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Pet-5-13" id="en-NIV-30479"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30479FM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30479FM" title="See cross-reference FM">FM</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-5-14" id="en-NIV-30480"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Greet one another with a kiss of love.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30480FN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30480FN" title="See cross-reference FN">FN</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Pet-5-14">Peace<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30480FO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30480FO" title="See cross-reference FO">FO</a>)"></sup> to all of you who are in Christ.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-35387691905179723372016-01-17T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-17T01:00:14.115-08:00New Testament Day 78 James 4 - 1 Peter 1<br /><br />
<span class="text Jas-4-17" id="en-NIV-30355"><span class="passage-display-bcv">James 4-5</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text Jas-4-1" id="en-NIV-30339">Submit Yourselves to God</span></h3>
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<span class="text Jas-4-1"><span class="chapternum">4 </span>What causes fights and quarrels<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30339A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30339A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30339B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30339B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> within you?</span> <span class="text Jas-4-2" id="en-NIV-30340"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>You desire but do not have, so you kill.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30340C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30340C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God.</span> <span class="text Jas-4-3" id="en-NIV-30341"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>When you ask, you do not receive,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30341D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30341D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> because you ask with wrong motives,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30341E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30341E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.</span></div>
<span class="text Jas-4-4" id="en-NIV-30342"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>You adulterous<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30342F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30342F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> people,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30342a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30342a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+4-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30342a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> don’t you know that friendship with the world<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30342G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30342G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> means enmity against God?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30342H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30342H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30342I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30342I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-4-5" id="en-NIV-30343"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30343b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30343b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+4-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30343b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup>?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30343J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30343J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-4-6" id="en-NIV-30344"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:</span><br />
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<span class="text Jas-4-6">“God opposes the proud</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Jas-4-6">but shows favor to the humble.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30344c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30344c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+4-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30344c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30344K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30344K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Jas-4-7" id="en-NIV-30345"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30345L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30345L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> and he will flee from you.</span> <span class="text Jas-4-8" id="en-NIV-30346"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Come near to God and he will come near to you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30346M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30346M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> Wash your hands,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30346N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30346N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> you sinners, and purify your hearts,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30346O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30346O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> you double-minded.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30346P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30346P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-4-9" id="en-NIV-30347"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30347Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30347Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-4-10" id="en-NIV-30348"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30348R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30348R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Jas-4-11" id="en-NIV-30349"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30349S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30349S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30349d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30349d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+4-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30349d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup> or judges them<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30349T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30349T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> speaks against the law<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30349U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30349U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30349V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30349V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> but sitting in judgment on it.</span> <span class="text Jas-4-12" id="en-NIV-30350"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>There is only one Lawgiver and Judge,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30350W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30350W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> the one who is able to save and destroy.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30350X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30350X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30350Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30350Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Jas-4-13" id="en-NIV-30351">Boasting About Tomorrow</span></h3>
<span class="text Jas-4-13"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Now listen,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30351Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30351Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30351AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30351AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-4-14" id="en-NIV-30352"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30352AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30352AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-4-15" id="en-NIV-30353"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30353AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30353AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> we will live and do this or that.”</span> <span class="text Jas-4-16" id="en-NIV-30354"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30354AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30354AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-4-17" id="en-NIV-30355"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30355AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30355AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Jas-5-1" id="en-NIV-30356">Warning to Rich Oppressors</span></h3>
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<span class="text Jas-5-1"><span class="chapternum">5 </span>Now listen,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30356AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30356AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> you rich people,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30356AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30356AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> weep and wail<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30356AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30356AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> because of the misery that is coming on you.</span> <span class="text Jas-5-2" id="en-NIV-30357"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30357AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30357AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-5-3" id="en-NIV-30358"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30358AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30358AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-5-4" id="en-NIV-30359"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30359AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30359AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30359AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30359AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30359AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30359AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-5-5" id="en-NIV-30360"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30360AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30360AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> in the day of slaughter.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30360e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30360e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+4-5&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30360e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30360AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30360AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-5-6" id="en-NIV-30361"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>You have condemned and murdered<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30361AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30361AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> the innocent one,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30361AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30361AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> who was not opposing you.</span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Jas-5-7" id="en-NIV-30362">Patience in Suffering</span></h3>
<span class="text Jas-5-7"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30362AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30362AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30362AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30362AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> for the autumn and spring rains.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30362AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30362AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-5-8" id="en-NIV-30363"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30363AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30363AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> is near.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30363AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30363AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-5-9" id="en-NIV-30364"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30364AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30364AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> or you will be judged. The Judge<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30364AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30364AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> is standing at the door!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30364AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30364AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-5-10" id="en-NIV-30365"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30365AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30365AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> who spoke in the name of the Lord.</span> <span class="text Jas-5-11" id="en-NIV-30366"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>As you know, we count as blessed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30366BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30366BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30366BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30366BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30366BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30366BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30366BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30366BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-5-12" id="en-NIV-30367"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30367BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30367BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Jas-5-13" id="en-NIV-30368">The Prayer of Faith</span></h3>
<span class="text Jas-5-13"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30368BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30368BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30368BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30368BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-5-14" id="en-NIV-30369"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30369BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30369BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30369BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30369BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> in the name of the Lord.</span> <span class="text Jas-5-15" id="en-NIV-30370"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>And the prayer offered in faith<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30370BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30370BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.</span> <span class="text Jas-5-16" id="en-NIV-30371"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Therefore confess your sins<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30371BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30371BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30371BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30371BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30371BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30371BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-5-17" id="en-NIV-30372"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Elijah was a human being, even as we are.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30372BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30372BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30372BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30372BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-5-18" id="en-NIV-30373"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30373BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30373BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-5-19" id="en-NIV-30374"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30374BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30374BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> and someone should bring that person back,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30374BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30374BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-5-20" id="en-NIV-30375"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30375BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30375BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.</span><br />
<span class="text Jas-5-20"><br /></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-5-20"><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30375BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30375BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"><br /></sup></span></span><span class="passage-display-bcv">1 Peter 1</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 1Pet-1-1" id="en-NIV-30376"><span class="chapternum">1 </span>Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30376A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30376A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<div class="top-05">
<span class="text 1Pet-1-1">To God’s elect,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30376B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30376B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> exiles<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30376C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30376C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> scattered<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30376D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30376D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> throughout the provinces of Pontus,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30376E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30376E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> Galatia,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30376F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30376F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30376G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30376G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-2" id="en-NIV-30377"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30377H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30377H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30377I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30377I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> to be obedient<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30377J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30377J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30377K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30377K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<div class="top-05">
<span class="text 1Pet-1-2">Grace and peace be yours in abundance.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30377L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30377L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text 1Pet-1-3" id="en-NIV-30378">Praise to God for a Living Hope</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Pet-1-3"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30378M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30378M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> In his great mercy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30378N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30378N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> he has given us new birth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30378O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30378O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> into a living hope<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30378P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30378P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30378Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30378Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-4" id="en-NIV-30379"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>and into an inheritance<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30379R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30379R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> that can never perish, spoil or fade.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30379S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30379S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30379T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30379T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-5" id="en-NIV-30380"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>who through faith are shielded by God’s power<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30380U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30380U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> until the coming of the salvation<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30380V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30380V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> that is ready to be revealed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30380W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30380W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> in the last time.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-6" id="en-NIV-30381"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>In all this you greatly rejoice,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30381X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30381X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> though now for a little while<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30381Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30381Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30381Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30381Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-7" id="en-NIV-30382"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>These have come so that the proven genuineness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30382AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30382AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30382AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30382AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup>—may result in praise, glory and honor<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30382AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30382AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> when Jesus Christ is revealed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30382AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30382AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-8" id="en-NIV-30383"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30383AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30383AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,</span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-9" id="en-NIV-30384"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30384AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30384AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Pet-1-10" id="en-NIV-30385"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30385AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30385AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> of the grace that was to come to you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30385AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30385AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> searched intently and with the greatest care,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30385AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30385AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-11" id="en-NIV-30386"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30386AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30386AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> in them was pointing when he predicted<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30386AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30386AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-12" id="en-NIV-30387"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30387AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30387AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30387AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30387AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30387AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30387AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> Even angels long to look into these things.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 1Pet-1-13" id="en-NIV-30388">Be Holy</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Pet-1-13"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30388AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30388AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> set your hope<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30388AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30388AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> on the grace to be brought to you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30388AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30388AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30388AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30388AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-14" id="en-NIV-30389"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>As obedient<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30389AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30389AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> children, do not conform<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30389AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30389AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30389AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30389AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-15" id="en-NIV-30390"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30390AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30390AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-16" id="en-NIV-30391"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30391a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30391a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30391a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30391AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30391AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Pet-1-17" id="en-NIV-30392"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Since you call on a Father<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30392AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30392AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> who judges each person’s work<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30392AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30392AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> impartially,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30392AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30392AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> live out your time as foreigners<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30392BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30392BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> here in reverent fear.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30392BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30392BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-18" id="en-NIV-30393"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30393BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30393BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> from the empty way of life<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30393BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30393BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> handed down to you from your ancestors,</span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-19" id="en-NIV-30394"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>but with the precious blood<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30394BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30394BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> of Christ, a lamb<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30394BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30394BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> without blemish or defect.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30394BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30394BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-20" id="en-NIV-30395"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>He was chosen before the creation of the world,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30395BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30395BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> but was revealed in these last times<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30395BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30395BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> for your sake.</span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-21" id="en-NIV-30396"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>Through him you believe in God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30396BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30396BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> who raised him from the dead<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30396BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30396BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> and glorified him,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30396BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30396BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> and so your faith and hope<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30396BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30396BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> are in God.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Pet-1-22" id="en-NIV-30397"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Now that you have purified<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30397BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30397BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> yourselves by obeying<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30397BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30397BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30397BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30397BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup> from the heart.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30397b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30397b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30397b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-23" id="en-NIV-30398"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>For you have been born again,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30398BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30398BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> not of perishable seed, but of imperishable,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30398BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30398BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> through the living and enduring word of God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30398BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30398BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Pet-1-24" id="en-NIV-30399"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>For,</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Pet-1-24">“All people are like grass,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-1-24">and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;</span></span><br /><span class="text 1Pet-1-24">the grass withers and the flowers fall,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="text 1Pet-1-25" id="en-NIV-30400"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span>but the word of the Lord endures forever.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30400c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30400c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30400c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30400BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30400BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-1-25">And this is the word that was preached to you.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-15533303290652651922016-01-16T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-16T01:00:16.141-08:00New Testament Day 77 James 1-3<span class="passage-display-bcv">James 1-3</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text Jas-1-1" id="en-NIV-30268"><span class="chapternum">1 </span>James,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30268A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30268A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> a servant of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30268B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30268B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> and of the Lord Jesus Christ,</span></div>
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<span class="text Jas-1-1">To the twelve tribes<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30268C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30268C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> scattered<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30268D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30268D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> among the nations:</span></div>
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<span class="text Jas-1-1">Greetings.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30268E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30268E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Jas-1-2" id="en-NIV-30269">Trials and Temptations</span></h3>
<span class="text Jas-1-2"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30269a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30269a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30269a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> whenever you face trials of many kinds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30269F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30269F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-1-3" id="en-NIV-30270"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>because you know that the testing of your faith<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30270G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30270G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> produces perseverance.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30270H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30270H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-1-4" id="en-NIV-30271"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30271I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30271I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> and complete, not lacking anything.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-5" id="en-NIV-30272"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30272J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30272J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30272K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30272K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-1-6" id="en-NIV-30273"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30273L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30273L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-7" id="en-NIV-30274"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-8" id="en-NIV-30275"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Such a person is double-minded<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30275M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30275M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> and unstable<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30275N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30275N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> in all they do.</span><br />
<span class="text Jas-1-9" id="en-NIV-30276"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30276O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30276O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-1-10" id="en-NIV-30277"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30277P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30277P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-1-11" id="en-NIV-30278"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>For the sun rises with scorching heat<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30278Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30278Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> and withers<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30278R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30278R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30278S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30278S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.</span><br />
<span class="text Jas-1-12" id="en-NIV-30279"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30279T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30279T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30279U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30279U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> that the Lord has promised to those who love him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30279V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30279V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-1-13" id="en-NIV-30280"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;</span> <span class="text Jas-1-14" id="en-NIV-30281"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30281W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30281W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> evil desire and enticed.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-15" id="en-NIV-30282"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30282X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30282X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30282Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30282Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-1-16" id="en-NIV-30283"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Don’t be deceived,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30283Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30283Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> my dear brothers and sisters.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30283AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30283AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-1-17" id="en-NIV-30284"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Every good and perfect gift is from above,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30284AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30284AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30284AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30284AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> who does not change<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30284AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30284AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> like shifting shadows.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-18" id="en-NIV-30285"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>He chose to give us birth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30285AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30285AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> through the word of truth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30285AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30285AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> that we might be a kind of firstfruits<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30285AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30285AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> of all he created.</span><br />
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<span class="text Jas-1-19" id="en-NIV-30286">Listening and Doing</span></h3>
<span class="text Jas-1-19"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>My dear brothers and sisters,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30286AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30286AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30286AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30286AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> and slow to become angry,</span> <span class="text Jas-1-20" id="en-NIV-30287"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>because human anger<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30287AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30287AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> does not produce the righteousness that God desires.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-21" id="en-NIV-30288"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>Therefore, get rid of<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30288AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30288AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30288AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30288AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> which can save you.</span><br />
<span class="text Jas-1-22" id="en-NIV-30289"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30289AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30289AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-1-23" id="en-NIV-30290"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror</span> <span class="text Jas-1-24" id="en-NIV-30291"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-25" id="en-NIV-30292"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30292AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30292AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30292AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30292AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-1-26" id="en-NIV-30293"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30293AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30293AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-27" id="en-NIV-30294"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30294AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30294AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> orphans and widows<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30294AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30294AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30294AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30294AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Jas-2-1" id="en-NIV-30295">Favoritism Forbidden</span></h3>
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<span class="text Jas-2-1"><span class="chapternum">2 </span>My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30295AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30295AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30295AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30295AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-2" id="en-NIV-30296"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in.</span> <span class="text Jas-2-3" id="en-NIV-30297"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,”</span> <span class="text Jas-2-4" id="en-NIV-30298"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30298AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30298AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> with evil thoughts?</span></div>
<span class="text Jas-2-5" id="en-NIV-30299"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Listen, my dear brothers and sisters:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30299AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30299AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30299AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30299AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> to be rich in faith<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30299AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30299AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> and to inherit the kingdom<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30299AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30299AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> he promised those who love him?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30299BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30299BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-6" id="en-NIV-30300"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>But you have dishonored the poor.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30300BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30300BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30300BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30300BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-7" id="en-NIV-30301"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?</span><br />
<span class="text Jas-2-8" id="en-NIV-30302"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30302b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30302b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30302b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30302BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30302BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> you are doing right.</span> <span class="text Jas-2-9" id="en-NIV-30303"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>But if you show favoritism,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30303BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30303BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30303BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30303BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-10" id="en-NIV-30304"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30304BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30304BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30304BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30304BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-11" id="en-NIV-30305"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>For he who said, “You shall not commit adultery,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30305c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30305c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30305c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30305BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30305BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> also said, “You shall not murder.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30305d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30305d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30305d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30305BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30305BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.</span><br />
<span class="text Jas-2-12" id="en-NIV-30306"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Speak and act as those who are going to be judged<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30306BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30306BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> by the law that gives freedom,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30306BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30306BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-13" id="en-NIV-30307"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30307BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30307BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> Mercy triumphs over judgment.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Jas-2-14" id="en-NIV-30308">Faith and Deeds</span></h3>
<span class="text Jas-2-14"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30308BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30308BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> Can such faith save them?</span> <span class="text Jas-2-15" id="en-NIV-30309"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30309BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30309BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-16" id="en-NIV-30310"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30310BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30310BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-17" id="en-NIV-30311"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30311BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30311BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-2-18" id="en-NIV-30312"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”</span><br />
<span class="text Jas-2-18">Show me your faith without deeds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30312BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30312BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> and I will show you my faith<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30312BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30312BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> by my deeds.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30312BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30312BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-19" id="en-NIV-30313"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>You believe that there is one God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30313BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30313BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> Good! Even the demons believe that<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30313BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30313BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup>—and shudder.</span><br />
<span class="text Jas-2-20" id="en-NIV-30314"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30314e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30314e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30314e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup>?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30314BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30314BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-21" id="en-NIV-30315"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30315BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30315BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-22" id="en-NIV-30316"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>You see that his faith and his actions were working together,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30316BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30316BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> and his faith was made complete by what he did.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30316BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30316BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-23" id="en-NIV-30317"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30317f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30317f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30317f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30317CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30317CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> and he was called God’s friend.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30317CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30317CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-24" id="en-NIV-30318"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.</span><br />
<span class="text Jas-2-25" id="en-NIV-30319"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30319CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30319CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-2-26" id="en-NIV-30320"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30320CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30320CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Jas-3-1" id="en-NIV-30321">Taming the Tongue</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text Jas-3-1"><span class="chapternum">3 </span>Not many of you should become teachers,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30321CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30321CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30321CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30321CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup> more strictly.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30321CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30321CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-3-2" id="en-NIV-30322"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>We all stumble<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30322CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30322CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30322CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30322CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> is perfect,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30322CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30322CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup> able to keep their whole body in check.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30322CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30322CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Jas-3-3" id="en-NIV-30323"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30323CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30323CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-3-4" id="en-NIV-30324"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.</span> <span class="text Jas-3-5" id="en-NIV-30325"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30325CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30325CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.</span> <span class="text Jas-3-6" id="en-NIV-30326"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>The tongue also is a fire,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30326CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30326CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30326CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30326CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30326CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30326CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-3-7" id="en-NIV-30327"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind,</span> <span class="text Jas-3-8" id="en-NIV-30328"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30328CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30328CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-3-9" id="en-NIV-30329"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30329CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30329CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-3-10" id="en-NIV-30330"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.</span> <span class="text Jas-3-11" id="en-NIV-30331"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?</span> <span class="text Jas-3-12" id="en-NIV-30332"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30332CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30332CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Jas-3-13" id="en-NIV-30333">Two Kinds of Wisdom</span></h3>
<span class="text Jas-3-13"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30333CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30333CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup> by their good life, by deeds<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30333CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30333CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> done in the humility that comes from wisdom.</span> <span class="text Jas-3-14" id="en-NIV-30334"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30334CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30334CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30334CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30334CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-3-15" id="en-NIV-30335"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30335CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30335CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30335CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30335CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-3-16" id="en-NIV-30336"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>For where you have envy and selfish ambition,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30336CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30336CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup> there you find disorder and every evil practice.</span><br />
<span class="text Jas-3-17" id="en-NIV-30337"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>But the wisdom that comes from heaven<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30337DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30337DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> is first of all pure; then peace-loving,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30337DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30337DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup> considerate, submissive, full of mercy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30337DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30337DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> and good fruit, impartial and sincere.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30337DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30337DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Jas-3-18" id="en-NIV-30338"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Peacemakers<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30338DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30338DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup> who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30338DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30338DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-76695576227183384932016-01-15T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-15T01:00:01.777-08:00New Testament Day 76 Hebrews 11-13<span class="passage-display-bcv">Hebrews 11-13</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-11-1" id="en-NIV-30174">Faith in Action</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-2">
<span class="text Heb-11-1"><span class="chapternum">11 </span>Now faith is confidence in what we hope for<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30174A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30174A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> and assurance about what we do not see.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30174B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30174B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-2" id="en-NIV-30175"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>This is what the ancients were commended for.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30175C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30175C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Heb-11-3" id="en-NIV-30176"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30176D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30176D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-4" id="en-NIV-30177"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30177E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30177E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30177F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30177F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30177G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30177G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-5" id="en-NIV-30178"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30178a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30178a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30178a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30178H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30178H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.</span> <span class="text Heb-11-6" id="en-NIV-30179"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30179I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30179I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-7" id="en-NIV-30180"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30180J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30180J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> in holy fear built an ark<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30180K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30180K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> to save his family.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30180L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30180L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30180M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30180M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-8" id="en-NIV-30181"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30181N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30181N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> obeyed and went,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30181O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30181O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> even though he did not know where he was going.</span> <span class="text Heb-11-9" id="en-NIV-30182"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>By faith he made his home in the promised land<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30182P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30182P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30182Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30182Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30182R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30182R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-10" id="en-NIV-30183"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>For he was looking forward to the city<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30183S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30183S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> with foundations,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30183T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30183T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> whose architect and builder is God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30183U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30183U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-11" id="en-NIV-30184"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30184V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30184V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> was enabled to bear children<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30184W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30184W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> because she<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30184b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30184b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30184b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup> considered him faithful<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30184X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30184X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> who had made the promise.</span> <span class="text Heb-11-12" id="en-NIV-30185"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>And so from this one man, and he as good as dead,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30185Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30185Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30185Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30185Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-13" id="en-NIV-30186"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30186AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30186AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30186AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30186AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30186AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30186AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-14" id="en-NIV-30187"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own.</span> <span class="text Heb-11-15" id="en-NIV-30188"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30188AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30188AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-16" id="en-NIV-30189"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30189AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30189AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> Therefore God is not ashamed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30189AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30189AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> to be called their God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30189AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30189AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> for he has prepared a city<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30189AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30189AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> for them.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-17" id="en-NIV-30190"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30190AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30190AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son,</span> <span class="text Heb-11-18" id="en-NIV-30191"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30191c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30191c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30191c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30191AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30191AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-19" id="en-NIV-30192"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30192AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30192AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-20" id="en-NIV-30193"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30193AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30193AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-21" id="en-NIV-30194"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30194AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30194AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-22" id="en-NIV-30195"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30195AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30195AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-23" id="en-NIV-30196"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30196AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30196AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30196AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30196AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-24" id="en-NIV-30197"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30197AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30197AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-25" id="en-NIV-30198"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>He chose to be mistreated<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30198AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30198AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.</span> <span class="text Heb-11-26" id="en-NIV-30199"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>He regarded disgrace<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30199AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30199AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> for the sake of Christ<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30199AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30199AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30199AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30199AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-27" id="en-NIV-30200"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>By faith he left Egypt,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30200AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30200AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible.</span> <span class="text Heb-11-28" id="en-NIV-30201"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30201AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30201AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30201AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30201AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-29" id="en-NIV-30202"><sup class="versenum">29 </sup>By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30202AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30202AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-30" id="en-NIV-30203"><sup class="versenum">30 </sup>By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30203AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30203AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-31" id="en-NIV-30204"><sup class="versenum">31 </sup>By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30204d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30204d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30204d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30204BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30204BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-32" id="en-NIV-30205"><sup class="versenum">32 </sup>And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30205BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30205BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> Barak,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30205BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30205BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> Samson<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30205BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30205BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> and Jephthah,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30205BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30205BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> about David<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30205BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30205BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> and Samuel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30205BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30205BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> and the prophets,</span> <span class="text Heb-11-33" id="en-NIV-30206"><sup class="versenum">33 </sup>who through faith conquered kingdoms,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30206BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30206BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30206BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30206BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-34" id="en-NIV-30207"><sup class="versenum">34 </sup>quenched the fury of the flames,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30207BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30207BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> and escaped the edge of the sword;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30207BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30207BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> whose weakness was turned to strength;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30207BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30207BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30207BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30207BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-35" id="en-NIV-30208"><sup class="versenum">35 </sup>Women received back their dead, raised to life again.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30208BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30208BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection.</span> <span class="text Heb-11-36" id="en-NIV-30209"><sup class="versenum">36 </sup>Some faced jeers and flogging,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30209BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30209BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> and even chains and imprisonment.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30209BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30209BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-37" id="en-NIV-30210"><sup class="versenum">37 </sup>They were put to death by stoning;<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30210e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30210e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30210e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30210BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30210BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> they were sawed in two; they were killed by the sword.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30210BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30210BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> They went about in sheepskins and goatskins,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30210BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30210BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> destitute, persecuted and mistreated—</span> <span class="text Heb-11-38" id="en-NIV-30211"><sup class="versenum">38 </sup>the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, living in caves<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30211BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30211BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> and in holes in the ground.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-11-39" id="en-NIV-30212"><sup class="versenum">39 </sup>These were all commended<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30212BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30212BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30212BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30212BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-11-40" id="en-NIV-30213"><sup class="versenum">40 </sup>since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30213BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30213BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> would they be made perfect.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30213BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30213BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-12-1" id="en-NIV-30214"><span class="chapternum">12 </span>Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30214BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30214BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> with perseverance<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30214BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30214BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> the race marked out for us,</span> <span class="text Heb-12-2" id="en-NIV-30215"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>fixing our eyes on Jesus,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30215CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30215CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> the pioneer<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30215CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30215CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup> and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30215CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30215CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> scorning its shame,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30215CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30215CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30215CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30215CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-3" id="en-NIV-30216"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30216CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30216CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup> and lose heart.</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-12-4" id="en-NIV-30217">God Disciplines His Children</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-12-4"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30217CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30217CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-5" id="en-NIV-30218"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-12-5">“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-12-5">and do not lose heart<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30218CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30218CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> when he rebukes you,</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-12-6" id="en-NIV-30219"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30219CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30219CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-12-6">and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30219f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30219f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30219f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30219CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30219CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-12-7" id="en-NIV-30220"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30220CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30220CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> For what children are not disciplined by their father?</span> <span class="text Heb-12-8" id="en-NIV-30221"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30221CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30221CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup>—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all.</span> <span class="text Heb-12-9" id="en-NIV-30222"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30222CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30222CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> and live!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30222CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30222CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-10" id="en-NIV-30223"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30223CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30223CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-11" id="en-NIV-30224"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30224CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30224CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> for those who have been trained by it.</span></div>
<span class="text Heb-12-12" id="en-NIV-30225"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30225CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30225CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-13" id="en-NIV-30226"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>“Make level paths for your feet,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30226g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30226g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30226g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30226CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30226CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30226CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30226CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-12-14" id="en-NIV-30227">Warning and Encouragement</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-12-14"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Make every effort to live in peace with everyone<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30227CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30227CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup> and to be holy;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30227CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30227CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> without holiness no one will see the Lord.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30227CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30227CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-15" id="en-NIV-30228"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30228CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30228CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup> and that no bitter root<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30228CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30228CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> grows up to cause trouble and defile many.</span> <span class="text Heb-12-16" id="en-NIV-30229"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>See that no one is sexually immoral,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30229CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30229CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30229CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30229CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-17" id="en-NIV-30230"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. Even though he sought the blessing with tears,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30230DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30230DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> he could not change what he had done.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-12-18" id="en-NIV-30231">The Mountain of Fear and the Mountain of Joy</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-12-18"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30231DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30231DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-19" id="en-NIV-30232"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>to a trumpet blast<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30232DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30232DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> or to such a voice speaking words<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30232DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30232DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup> that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30232DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30232DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-20" id="en-NIV-30233"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>because they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30233h" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30233h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30233h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30233DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30233DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-21" id="en-NIV-30234"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30234i" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30234i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30234i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30234DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30234DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-12-22" id="en-NIV-30235"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>But you have come to Mount Zion,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30235DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30235DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup> to the city<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30235DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30235DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup> of the living God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30235DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30235DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup> the heavenly Jerusalem.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30235DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30235DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup> You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly,</span> <span class="text Heb-12-23" id="en-NIV-30236"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>to the church of the firstborn,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30236DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30236DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup> whose names are written in heaven.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30236DM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30236DM" title="See cross-reference DM">DM</a>)"></sup> You have come to God, the Judge of all,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30236DN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30236DN" title="See cross-reference DN">DN</a>)"></sup> to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30236DO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30236DO" title="See cross-reference DO">DO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-24" id="en-NIV-30237"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>to Jesus the mediator<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30237DP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30237DP" title="See cross-reference DP">DP</a>)"></sup> of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30237DQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30237DQ" title="See cross-reference DQ">DQ</a>)"></sup> that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30237DR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30237DR" title="See cross-reference DR">DR</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-12-25" id="en-NIV-30238"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>See to it that you do not refuse<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30238DS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30238DS" title="See cross-reference DS">DS</a>)"></sup> him who speaks.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30238DT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30238DT" title="See cross-reference DT">DT</a>)"></sup> If they did not escape when they refused him who warned<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30238DU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30238DU" title="See cross-reference DU">DU</a>)"></sup> them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30238DV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30238DV" title="See cross-reference DV">DV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-26" id="en-NIV-30239"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>At that time his voice shook the earth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30239DW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30239DW" title="See cross-reference DW">DW</a>)"></sup> but now he has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30239j" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30239j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30239j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30239DX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30239DX" title="See cross-reference DX">DX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-27" id="en-NIV-30240"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>The words “once more” indicate the removing of what can be shaken<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30240DY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30240DY" title="See cross-reference DY">DY</a>)"></sup>—that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-12-28" id="en-NIV-30241"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30241DZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30241DZ" title="See cross-reference DZ">DZ</a>)"></sup> let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30241EA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30241EA" title="See cross-reference EA">EA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-12-29" id="en-NIV-30242"><sup class="versenum">29 </sup>for our “God is a consuming fire.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30242k" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30242k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30242k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30242EB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30242EB" title="See cross-reference EB">EB</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-13-1" id="en-NIV-30243">Concluding Exhortations</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-2">
<span class="text Heb-13-1"><span class="chapternum">13 </span>Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30243EC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30243EC" title="See cross-reference EC">EC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-13-2" id="en-NIV-30244"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30244ED" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30244ED" title="See cross-reference ED">ED</a>)"></sup> for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30244EE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30244EE" title="See cross-reference EE">EE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-13-3" id="en-NIV-30245"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Continue to remember those in prison<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30245EF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30245EF" title="See cross-reference EF">EF</a>)"></sup> as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.</span></div>
<span class="text Heb-13-4" id="en-NIV-30246"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Marriage should be honored by all,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30246EG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30246EG" title="See cross-reference EG">EG</a>)"></sup> and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30246EH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30246EH" title="See cross-reference EH">EH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-13-5" id="en-NIV-30247"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Keep your lives free from the love of money<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30247EI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30247EI" title="See cross-reference EI">EI</a>)"></sup> and be content with what you have,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30247EJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30247EJ" title="See cross-reference EJ">EJ</a>)"></sup> because God has said,</span><br />
<div class="poetry top-05">
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<span class="text Heb-13-5">“Never will I leave you;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-13-5">never will I forsake you.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30247l" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30247l" title="See footnote l">l</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30247l" title="See footnote l">l</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30247EK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30247EK" title="See cross-reference EK">EK</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<div class="first-line-none top-05">
<span class="text Heb-13-6" id="en-NIV-30248"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>So we say with confidence,</span></div>
<div class="poetry top-05">
<div class="line">
<span class="text Heb-13-6">“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-13-6">What can mere mortals do to me?”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30248m" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30248m" title="See footnote m">m</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11-13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30248m" title="See footnote m">m</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30248EL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30248EL" title="See cross-reference EL">EL</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<div class="top-05">
<span class="text Heb-13-7" id="en-NIV-30249"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Remember your leaders,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30249EM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30249EM" title="See cross-reference EM">EM</a>)"></sup> who spoke the word of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30249EN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30249EN" title="See cross-reference EN">EN</a>)"></sup> to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30249EO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30249EO" title="See cross-reference EO">EO</a>)"></sup> their faith.</span> <span class="text Heb-13-8" id="en-NIV-30250"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30250EP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30250EP" title="See cross-reference EP">EP</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Heb-13-9" id="en-NIV-30251"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30251EQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30251EQ" title="See cross-reference EQ">EQ</a>)"></sup> It is good for our hearts to be strengthened<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30251ER" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30251ER" title="See cross-reference ER">ER</a>)"></sup> by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30251ES" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30251ES" title="See cross-reference ES">ES</a>)"></sup> which is of no benefit to those who do so.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30251ET" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30251ET" title="See cross-reference ET">ET</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-13-10" id="en-NIV-30252"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>We have an altar from which those who minister at the tabernacle<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30252EU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30252EU" title="See cross-reference EU">EU</a>)"></sup> have no right to eat.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30252EV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30252EV" title="See cross-reference EV">EV</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-13-11" id="en-NIV-30253"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>The high priest carries the blood of animals into the Most Holy Place as a sin offering,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30253EW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30253EW" title="See cross-reference EW">EW</a>)"></sup> but the bodies are burned outside the camp.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30253EX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30253EX" title="See cross-reference EX">EX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-13-12" id="en-NIV-30254"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30254EY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30254EY" title="See cross-reference EY">EY</a>)"></sup> to make the people holy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30254EZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30254EZ" title="See cross-reference EZ">EZ</a>)"></sup> through his own blood.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30254FA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30254FA" title="See cross-reference FA">FA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-13-13" id="en-NIV-30255"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Let us, then, go to him<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30255FB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30255FB" title="See cross-reference FB">FB</a>)"></sup> outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30255FC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30255FC" title="See cross-reference FC">FC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-13-14" id="en-NIV-30256"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>For here we do not have an enduring city,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30256FD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30256FD" title="See cross-reference FD">FD</a>)"></sup> but we are looking for the city that is to come.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30256FE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30256FE" title="See cross-reference FE">FE</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-13-15" id="en-NIV-30257"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30257FF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30257FF" title="See cross-reference FF">FF</a>)"></sup> of praise—the fruit of lips<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30257FG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30257FG" title="See cross-reference FG">FG</a>)"></sup> that openly profess his name.</span> <span class="text Heb-13-16" id="en-NIV-30258"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>And do not forget to do good and to share with others,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30258FH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30258FH" title="See cross-reference FH">FH</a>)"></sup> for with such sacrifices<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30258FI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30258FI" title="See cross-reference FI">FI</a>)"></sup> God is pleased.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-13-17" id="en-NIV-30259"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Have confidence in your leaders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30259FJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30259FJ" title="See cross-reference FJ">FJ</a>)"></sup> and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30259FK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30259FK" title="See cross-reference FK">FK</a>)"></sup> as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-13-18" id="en-NIV-30260"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Pray for us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30260FL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30260FL" title="See cross-reference FL">FL</a>)"></sup> We are sure that we have a clear conscience<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30260FM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30260FM" title="See cross-reference FM">FM</a>)"></sup> and desire to live honorably in every way.</span> <span class="text Heb-13-19" id="en-NIV-30261"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30261FN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30261FN" title="See cross-reference FN">FN</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-13-20" id="en-NIV-30262">Benediction and Final Greetings</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-13-20"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>Now may the God of peace,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30262FO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30262FO" title="See cross-reference FO">FO</a>)"></sup> who through the blood of the eternal covenant<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30262FP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30262FP" title="See cross-reference FP">FP</a>)"></sup> brought back from the dead<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30262FQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30262FQ" title="See cross-reference FQ">FQ</a>)"></sup> our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30262FR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30262FR" title="See cross-reference FR">FR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-13-21" id="en-NIV-30263"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>equip you with everything good for doing his will,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30263FS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30263FS" title="See cross-reference FS">FS</a>)"></sup> and may he work in us<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30263FT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30263FT" title="See cross-reference FT">FT</a>)"></sup> what is pleasing to him,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30263FU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30263FU" title="See cross-reference FU">FU</a>)"></sup> through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30263FV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30263FV" title="See cross-reference FV">FV</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-13-22" id="en-NIV-30264"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30264FW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30264FW" title="See cross-reference FW">FW</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Heb-13-23" id="en-NIV-30265"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>I want you to know that our brother Timothy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30265FX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30265FX" title="See cross-reference FX">FX</a>)"></sup> has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-13-24" id="en-NIV-30266"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>Greet all your leaders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30266FY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30266FY" title="See cross-reference FY">FY</a>)"></sup> and all the Lord’s people. Those from Italy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30266FZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30266FZ" title="See cross-reference FZ">FZ</a>)"></sup> send you their greetings.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-13-25" id="en-NIV-30267"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>Grace be with you all.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30267GA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30267GA" title="See cross-reference GA">GA</a>)"></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-11473129104807854612016-01-14T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-14T01:00:07.587-08:00New Testament Day 75 Hebrews 8-10<span class="passage-display-bcv">Hebrews 8-10</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-8-1" id="en-NIV-30094">The High Priest of a New Covenant</span></h3>
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<span class="text Heb-8-1"><span class="chapternum">8 </span>Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30094A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30094A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30094B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30094B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-8-2" id="en-NIV-30095"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30095C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30095C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> set up by the Lord, not by a mere human being.</span></div>
<span class="text Heb-8-3" id="en-NIV-30096"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Every high priest<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30096D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30096D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30096E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30096E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> and so it was necessary for this one also to have something to offer.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30096F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30096F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-8-4" id="en-NIV-30097"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>If he were on earth, he would not be a priest, for there are already priests who offer the gifts prescribed by the law.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30097G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30097G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-8-5" id="en-NIV-30098"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>They serve at a sanctuary that is a copy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30098H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30098H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> and shadow<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30098I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30098I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30098J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30098J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30098a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30098a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30098a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30098K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30098K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-8-6" id="en-NIV-30099"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30099L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30099L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> of which he is mediator<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30099M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30099M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-8-7" id="en-NIV-30100"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30100N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30100N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-8-8" id="en-NIV-30101"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>But God found fault with the people and said<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30101b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30101b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30101b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup>:</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-8-8">“The days are coming, declares the Lord,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-8-8">when I will make a new covenant<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30101O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30101O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-8-8">with the people of Israel</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-8-8">and with the people of Judah.</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-8-9" id="en-NIV-30102"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>It will not be like the covenant</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-8-9">I made with their ancestors<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30102P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30102P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-8-9">when I took them by the hand</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-8-9">to lead them out of Egypt,</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-8-9">because they did not remain faithful to my covenant,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-8-9">and I turned away from them,</span></span><br /><span class="right"><span class="text Heb-8-9">declares the Lord.</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-8-10" id="en-NIV-30103"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>This is the covenant<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30103Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30103Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> I will establish with the people of Israel</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-8-10">after that time, declares the Lord.</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-8-10">I will put my laws in their minds</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-8-10">and write them on their hearts.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30103R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30103R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-8-10">I will be their God,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-8-10">and they will be my people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30103S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30103S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-8-11" id="en-NIV-30104"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>No longer will they teach their neighbor,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-8-11">or say to one another, ‘Know the Lord,’</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-8-11">because they will all know me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30104T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30104T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-8-11">from the least of them to the greatest.</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-8-12" id="en-NIV-30105"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>For I will forgive their wickedness</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-8-12">and will remember their sins no more.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30105U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30105U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup>”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30105c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30105c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30105c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30105V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30105V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<div class="top-05">
<span class="text Heb-8-13" id="en-NIV-30106"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>By calling this covenant “new,”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30106W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30106W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> he has made the first one obsolete;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30106X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30106X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear.</span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-9-1" id="en-NIV-30107">Worship in the Earthly Tabernacle</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text Heb-9-1"><span class="chapternum">9 </span>Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30107Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30107Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-2" id="en-NIV-30108"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>A tabernacle<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30108Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30108Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> was set up. In its first room were the lampstand<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30108AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30108AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> and the table<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30108AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30108AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> with its consecrated bread;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30108AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30108AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> this was called the Holy Place.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30108AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30108AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-3" id="en-NIV-30109"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30109AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30109AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-4" id="en-NIV-30110"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>which had the golden altar of incense<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30110AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30110AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> and the gold-covered ark of the covenant.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30110AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30110AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> This ark contained the gold jar of manna,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30110AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30110AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> Aaron’s staff that had budded,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30110AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30110AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> and the stone tablets of the covenant.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30110AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30110AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-5" id="en-NIV-30111"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30111AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30111AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> overshadowing the atonement cover.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30111AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30111AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.</span></div>
<span class="text Heb-9-6" id="en-NIV-30112"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30112AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30112AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> into the outer room to carry on their ministry.</span> <span class="text Heb-9-7" id="en-NIV-30113"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>But only the high priest entered<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30113AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30113AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> the inner room,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30113AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30113AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> and that only once a year,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30113AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30113AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> and never without blood,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30113AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30113AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> which he offered for himself<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30113AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30113AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30113AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30113AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-8" id="en-NIV-30114"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>The Holy Spirit was showing<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30114AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30114AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> by this that the way<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30114AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30114AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still functioning.</span> <span class="text Heb-9-9" id="en-NIV-30115"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>This is an illustration<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30115AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30115AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30115AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30115AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> were not able to clear the conscience<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30115AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30115AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> of the worshiper.</span> <span class="text Heb-9-10" id="en-NIV-30116"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>They are only a matter of food<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30116AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30116AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> and drink<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30116AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30116AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> and various ceremonial washings<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30116BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30116BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup>—external regulations<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30116BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30116BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> applying until the time of the new order.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-9-11" id="en-NIV-30117">The Blood of Christ</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-9-11"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>But when Christ came as high priest<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30117BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30117BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> of the good things that are now already here,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30117d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30117d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30117d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30117BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30117BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30117BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30117BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> that is not made with human hands,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30117BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30117BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> that is to say, is not a part of this creation.</span> <span class="text Heb-9-12" id="en-NIV-30118"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30118BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30118BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> but he entered the Most Holy Place<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30118BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30118BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> once for all<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30118BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30118BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> by his own blood,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30118BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30118BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> thus obtaining<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30118e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30118e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30118e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup> eternal redemption.</span> <span class="text Heb-9-13" id="en-NIV-30119"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>The blood of goats and bulls<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30119BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30119BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> and the ashes of a heifer<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30119BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30119BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean.</span> <span class="text Heb-9-14" id="en-NIV-30120"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30120BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30120BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> offered himself<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30120BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30120BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30120BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30120BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> from acts that lead to death,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30120f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30120f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30120f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30120BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30120BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup> so that we may serve the living God!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30120BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30120BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-9-15" id="en-NIV-30121"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>For this reason Christ is the mediator<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30121BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30121BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> of a new covenant,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30121BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30121BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> that those who are called<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30121BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30121BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> may receive the promised<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30121BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30121BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> eternal inheritance<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30121BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30121BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup>—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30121BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30121BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-9-16" id="en-NIV-30122"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>In the case of a will,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30122g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30122g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30122g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup> it is necessary to prove the death of the one who made it,</span> <span class="text Heb-9-17" id="en-NIV-30123"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it is living.</span> <span class="text Heb-9-18" id="en-NIV-30124"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>This is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30124BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30124BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-19" id="en-NIV-30125"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>When Moses had proclaimed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30125BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30125BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> every command of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30125BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30125BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> together with water, scarlet wool and branches of hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30125CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30125CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-20" id="en-NIV-30126"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>He said, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30126h" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30126h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30126h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30126CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30126CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-21" id="en-NIV-30127"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>In the same way, he sprinkled with the blood both the tabernacle and everything used in its ceremonies.</span> <span class="text Heb-9-22" id="en-NIV-30128"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30128CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30128CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30128CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30128CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-9-23" id="en-NIV-30129"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>It was necessary, then, for the copies<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30129CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30129CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.</span> <span class="text Heb-9-24" id="en-NIV-30130"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands that was only a copy of the true one;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30130CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30130CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup> he entered heaven itself,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30130CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30130CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> now to appear for us in God’s presence.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30130CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30130CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-25" id="en-NIV-30131"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>Nor did he enter heaven to offer himself again and again, the way the high priest enters the Most Holy Place<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30131CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30131CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> every year with blood that is not his own.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30131CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30131CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-26" id="en-NIV-30132"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>Otherwise Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30132CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30132CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> But he has appeared<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30132CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30132CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> once for all<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30132CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30132CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> at the culmination of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30132CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30132CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-27" id="en-NIV-30133"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>Just as people are destined to die once,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30133CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30133CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> and after that to face judgment,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30133CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30133CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-9-28" id="en-NIV-30134"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>so Christ was sacrificed once<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30134CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30134CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30134CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30134CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> not to bear sin,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30134CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30134CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> but to bring salvation<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30134CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30134CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup> to those who are waiting for him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30134CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30134CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-10-1" id="en-NIV-30135">Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-2">
<span class="text Heb-10-1"><span class="chapternum">10 </span>The law is only a shadow<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30135CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30135CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> of the good things<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30135CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30135CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup> that are coming—not the realities themselves.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30135CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30135CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30135CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30135CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> those who draw near to worship.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30135CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30135CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-2" id="en-NIV-30136"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Otherwise, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30136DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30136DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-3" id="en-NIV-30137"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30137DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30137DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-4" id="en-NIV-30138"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30138DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30138DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> to take away sins.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30138DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30138DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Heb-10-5" id="en-NIV-30139"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Therefore, when Christ came into the world,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30139DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30139DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup> he said:</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-10-5">“Sacrifice and offering you did not desire,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-10-5">but a body you prepared for me;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30139DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30139DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-10-6" id="en-NIV-30140"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>with burnt offerings and sin offerings</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-10-6">you were not pleased.</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-10-7" id="en-NIV-30141"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30141DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30141DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup>—</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-10-7">I have come to do your will, my God.’”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30141i" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30141i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30141i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30141DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30141DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-10-8" id="en-NIV-30142"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>First he said, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire, nor were you pleased with them”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30142DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30142DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup>—though they were offered in accordance with the law.</span> <span class="text Heb-10-9" id="en-NIV-30143"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Then he said, “Here I am, I have come to do your will.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30143DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30143DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup> He sets aside the first to establish the second.</span> <span class="text Heb-10-10" id="en-NIV-30144"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>And by that will, we have been made holy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30144DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30144DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup> through the sacrifice of the body<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30144DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30144DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup> of Jesus Christ once for all.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30144DM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30144DM" title="See cross-reference DM">DM</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Heb-10-11" id="en-NIV-30145"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30145DN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30145DN" title="See cross-reference DN">DN</a>)"></sup> which can never take away sins.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30145DO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30145DO" title="See cross-reference DO">DO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-12" id="en-NIV-30146"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30146DP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30146DP" title="See cross-reference DP">DP</a>)"></sup> he sat down at the right hand of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30146DQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30146DQ" title="See cross-reference DQ">DQ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-13" id="en-NIV-30147"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>and since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30147DR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30147DR" title="See cross-reference DR">DR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-14" id="en-NIV-30148"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>For by one sacrifice he has made perfect<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30148DS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30148DS" title="See cross-reference DS">DS</a>)"></sup> forever those who are being made holy.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30148DT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30148DT" title="See cross-reference DT">DT</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-10-15" id="en-NIV-30149"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>The Holy Spirit also testifies<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30149DU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30149DU" title="See cross-reference DU">DU</a>)"></sup> to us about this. First he says:</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-10-16" id="en-NIV-30150"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>“This is the covenant I will make with them</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-10-16">after that time, says the Lord.</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-10-16">I will put my laws in their hearts,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-10-16">and I will write them on their minds.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30150j" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30150j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30150j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30150DV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30150DV" title="See cross-reference DV">DV</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<div class="first-line-none top-05">
<span class="text Heb-10-17" id="en-NIV-30151"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Then he adds:</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-10-17">“Their sins and lawless acts</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-10-17">I will remember no more.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30151k" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30151k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30151k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30151DW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30151DW" title="See cross-reference DW">DW</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<div class="first-line-none top-05">
<span class="text Heb-10-18" id="en-NIV-30152"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.</span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-10-19" id="en-NIV-30153">A Call to Persevere in Faith</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-10-19"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30153DX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30153DX" title="See cross-reference DX">DX</a>)"></sup> to enter the Most Holy Place<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30153DY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30153DY" title="See cross-reference DY">DY</a>)"></sup> by the blood of Jesus,</span> <span class="text Heb-10-20" id="en-NIV-30154"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>by a new and living way<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30154DZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30154DZ" title="See cross-reference DZ">DZ</a>)"></sup> opened for us through the curtain,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30154EA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30154EA" title="See cross-reference EA">EA</a>)"></sup> that is, his body,</span> <span class="text Heb-10-21" id="en-NIV-30155"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>and since we have a great priest<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30155EB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30155EB" title="See cross-reference EB">EB</a>)"></sup> over the house of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30155EC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30155EC" title="See cross-reference EC">EC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-22" id="en-NIV-30156"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>let us draw near to God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30156ED" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30156ED" title="See cross-reference ED">ED</a>)"></sup> with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30156EE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30156EE" title="See cross-reference EE">EE</a>)"></sup> having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30156EF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30156EF" title="See cross-reference EF">EF</a>)"></sup> and having our bodies washed with pure water.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30156EG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30156EG" title="See cross-reference EG">EG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-23" id="en-NIV-30157"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Let us hold unswervingly to the hope<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30157EH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30157EH" title="See cross-reference EH">EH</a>)"></sup> we profess,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30157EI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30157EI" title="See cross-reference EI">EI</a>)"></sup> for he who promised is faithful.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30157EJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30157EJ" title="See cross-reference EJ">EJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-24" id="en-NIV-30158"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30158EK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30158EK" title="See cross-reference EK">EK</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-25" id="en-NIV-30159"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>not giving up meeting together,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30159EL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30159EL" title="See cross-reference EL">EL</a>)"></sup> as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30159EM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30159EM" title="See cross-reference EM">EM</a>)"></sup>—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30159EN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30159EN" title="See cross-reference EN">EN</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-10-26" id="en-NIV-30160"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>If we deliberately keep on sinning<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30160EO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30160EO" title="See cross-reference EO">EO</a>)"></sup> after we have received the knowledge of the truth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30160EP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30160EP" title="See cross-reference EP">EP</a>)"></sup> no sacrifice for sins is left,</span> <span class="text Heb-10-27" id="en-NIV-30161"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30161EQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30161EQ" title="See cross-reference EQ">EQ</a>)"></sup> that will consume the enemies of God.</span> <span class="text Heb-10-28" id="en-NIV-30162"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30162ER" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30162ER" title="See cross-reference ER">ER</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-29" id="en-NIV-30163"><sup class="versenum">29 </sup>How much more severely do you think someone deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30163ES" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30163ES" title="See cross-reference ES">ES</a>)"></sup> underfoot,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30163ET" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30163ET" title="See cross-reference ET">ET</a>)"></sup> who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30163EU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30163EU" title="See cross-reference EU">EU</a>)"></sup> that sanctified them,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30163EV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30163EV" title="See cross-reference EV">EV</a>)"></sup> and who has insulted the Spirit<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30163EW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30163EW" title="See cross-reference EW">EW</a>)"></sup> of grace?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30163EX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30163EX" title="See cross-reference EX">EX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-30" id="en-NIV-30164"><sup class="versenum">30 </sup>For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30164l" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30164l" title="See footnote l">l</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30164l" title="See footnote l">l</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30164EY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30164EY" title="See cross-reference EY">EY</a>)"></sup> and again, “The Lord will judge his people.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30164m" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30164m" title="See footnote m">m</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30164m" title="See footnote m">m</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30164EZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30164EZ" title="See cross-reference EZ">EZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-31" id="en-NIV-30165"><sup class="versenum">31 </sup>It is a dreadful thing<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30165FA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30165FA" title="See cross-reference FA">FA</a>)"></sup> to fall into the hands<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30165FB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30165FB" title="See cross-reference FB">FB</a>)"></sup> of the living God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30165FC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30165FC" title="See cross-reference FC">FC</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-10-32" id="en-NIV-30166"><sup class="versenum">32 </sup>Remember those earlier days after you had received the light,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30166FD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30166FD" title="See cross-reference FD">FD</a>)"></sup> when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30166FE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30166FE" title="See cross-reference FE">FE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-33" id="en-NIV-30167"><sup class="versenum">33 </sup>Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30167FF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30167FF" title="See cross-reference FF">FF</a>)"></sup> at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30167FG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30167FG" title="See cross-reference FG">FG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-34" id="en-NIV-30168"><sup class="versenum">34 </sup>You suffered along with those in prison<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30168FH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30168FH" title="See cross-reference FH">FH</a>)"></sup> and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30168FI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30168FI" title="See cross-reference FI">FI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-35" id="en-NIV-30169"><sup class="versenum">35 </sup>So do not throw away your confidence;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30169FJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30169FJ" title="See cross-reference FJ">FJ</a>)"></sup> it will be richly rewarded.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-10-36" id="en-NIV-30170"><sup class="versenum">36 </sup>You need to persevere<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30170FK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30170FK" title="See cross-reference FK">FK</a>)"></sup> so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30170FL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30170FL" title="See cross-reference FL">FL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-10-37" id="en-NIV-30171"><sup class="versenum">37 </sup>For,</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-10-37">“In just a little while,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-10-37">he who is coming<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30171FM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30171FM" title="See cross-reference FM">FM</a>)"></sup> will come</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-10-37">and will not delay.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30171n" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30171n" title="See footnote n">n</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30171n" title="See footnote n">n</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30171FN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30171FN" title="See cross-reference FN">FN</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-10-38" id="en-NIV-30172"><sup class="versenum">38 </sup>And,</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-10-38">“But my righteous<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30172o" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30172o" title="See footnote o">o</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30172o" title="See footnote o">o</a>]</sup> one will live by faith.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30172FO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30172FO" title="See cross-reference FO">FO</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-10-38">And I take no pleasure</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-10-38">in the one who shrinks back.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30172p" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30172p" title="See footnote p">p</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8-10&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30172p" title="See footnote p">p</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30172FP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30172FP" title="See cross-reference FP">FP</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-10-39" id="en-NIV-30173"><sup class="versenum">39 </sup>But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-51504973829305247832016-01-13T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-13T01:00:12.785-08:00New Testament Day 74 Hebrews 5-7<span class="passage-display-bcv">Hebrews 5-7</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-5-1" id="en-NIV-30032"><span class="chapternum">5 </span>Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30032A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30032A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> to offer gifts and sacrifices<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30032B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30032B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> for sins.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30032C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30032C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-5-2" id="en-NIV-30033"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30033D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30033D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> since he himself is subject to weakness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30033E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30033E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-5-3" id="en-NIV-30034"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30034F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30034F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-5-4" id="en-NIV-30035"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30035G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30035G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Heb-5-5" id="en-NIV-30036"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>In the same way, Christ did not take on himself the glory<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30036H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30036H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> of becoming a high priest.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30036I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30036I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> But God said<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30036J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30036J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> to him,</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-5-5">“You are my Son;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-5-5">today I have become your Father.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30036a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30036a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+5-7&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30036a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30036K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30036K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-5-6" id="en-NIV-30037"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>And he says in another place,</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-5-6">“You are a priest forever,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-5-6">in the order of Melchizedek.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30037L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30037L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup>”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30037b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30037b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+5-7&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30037b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30037M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30037M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-5-7" id="en-NIV-30038"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30038N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30038N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> with fervent cries and tears<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30038O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30038O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30038P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30038P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> because of his reverent submission.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30038Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30038Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-5-8" id="en-NIV-30039"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Son<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30039R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30039R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30039S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30039S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-5-9" id="en-NIV-30040"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>and, once made perfect,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30040T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30040T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him</span> <span class="text Heb-5-10" id="en-NIV-30041"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>and was designated by God to be high priest<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30041U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30041U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> in the order of Melchizedek.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30041V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30041V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-5-11" id="en-NIV-30042">Warning Against Falling Away<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30042W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30042W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup></span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-5-11"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand.</span> <span class="text Heb-5-12" id="en-NIV-30043"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30043X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30043X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30043Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30043Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-5-13" id="en-NIV-30044"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30044Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30044Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness.</span> <span class="text Heb-5-14" id="en-NIV-30045"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>But solid food is for the mature,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30045AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30045AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30045AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30045AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-6-1" id="en-NIV-30046"><span class="chapternum">6 </span>Therefore let us move beyond<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30046AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30046AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> the elementary teachings<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30046AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30046AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30046c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30046c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+5-7&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30046c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30046AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30046AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> and of faith in God,</span> <span class="text Heb-6-2" id="en-NIV-30047"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>instruction about cleansing rites,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30047d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30047d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+5-7&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30047d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30047AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30047AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> the laying on of hands,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30047AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30047AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> the resurrection of the dead,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30047AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30047AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> and eternal judgment.</span> <span class="text Heb-6-3" id="en-NIV-30048"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>And God permitting,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30048AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30048AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> we will do so.</span></div>
<span class="text Heb-6-4" id="en-NIV-30049"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30049AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30049AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> who have tasted the heavenly gift,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30049AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30049AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> who have shared in the Holy Spirit,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30049AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30049AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-6-5" id="en-NIV-30050"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>who have tasted the goodness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30050AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30050AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> of the word of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30050AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30050AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> and the powers of the coming age</span> <span class="text Heb-6-6" id="en-NIV-30051"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>and who have fallen<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30051e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30051e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+5-7&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30051e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup> away, to be brought back to repentance.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30051AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30051AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30051AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30051AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.</span> <span class="text Heb-6-7" id="en-NIV-30052"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God.</span> <span class="text Heb-6-8" id="en-NIV-30053"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30053AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30053AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> In the end it will be burned.</span><br />
<span class="text Heb-6-9" id="en-NIV-30054"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Even though we speak like this, dear friends,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30054AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30054AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation.</span> <span class="text Heb-6-10" id="en-NIV-30055"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30055AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30055AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-6-11" id="en-NIV-30056"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30056AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30056AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> for may be fully realized.</span> <span class="text Heb-6-12" id="en-NIV-30057"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30057AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30057AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> those who through faith and patience<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30057AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30057AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> inherit what has been promised.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30057AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30057AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-6-13" id="en-NIV-30058">The Certainty of God’s Promise</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-6-13"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30058AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30058AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-6-14" id="en-NIV-30059"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30059f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30059f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+5-7&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30059f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30059AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30059AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-6-15" id="en-NIV-30060"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30060AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30060AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-6-16" id="en-NIV-30061"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30061BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30061BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-6-17" id="en-NIV-30062"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Because God wanted to make the unchanging<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30062BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30062BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30062BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30062BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> he confirmed it with an oath.</span> <span class="text Heb-6-18" id="en-NIV-30063"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30063BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30063BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> we who have fled to take hold of the hope<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30063BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30063BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> set before us may be greatly encouraged.</span> <span class="text Heb-6-19" id="en-NIV-30064"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30064BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30064BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-6-20" id="en-NIV-30065"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30065BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30065BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> He has become a high priest<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30065BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30065BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> forever, in the order of Melchizedek.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30065BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30065BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-7-1" id="en-NIV-30066">Melchizedek the Priest</span></h3>
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<span class="text Heb-7-1"><span class="chapternum">7 </span>This Melchizedek was king of Salem<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30066BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30066BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> and priest of God Most High.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30066BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30066BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30066BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30066BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-7-2" id="en-NIV-30067"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”</span> <span class="text Heb-7-3" id="en-NIV-30068"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Without father or mother, without genealogy,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30068BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30068BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30068BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30068BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> he remains a priest forever.</span></div>
<span class="text Heb-7-4" id="en-NIV-30069"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Just think how great he was: Even the patriarch<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30069BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30069BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30069BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30069BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-7-5" id="en-NIV-30070"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Now the law requires the descendants of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30070BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30070BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup>—that is, from their fellow Israelites—even though they also are descended from Abraham.</span> <span class="text Heb-7-6" id="en-NIV-30071"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30071BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30071BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> him who had the promises.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30071BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30071BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-7-7" id="en-NIV-30072"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>And without doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater.</span> <span class="text Heb-7-8" id="en-NIV-30073"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30073BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30073BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-7-9" id="en-NIV-30074"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham,</span> <span class="text Heb-7-10" id="en-NIV-30075"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-7-11" id="en-NIV-30076">Jesus Like Melchizedek</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-7-11"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30076BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30076BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30076BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30076BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup> one in the order of Melchizedek,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30076BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30076BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> not in the order of Aaron?</span> <span class="text Heb-7-12" id="en-NIV-30077"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also.</span> <span class="text Heb-7-13" id="en-NIV-30078"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30078BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30078BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30078BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30078BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-7-14" id="en-NIV-30079"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30079BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30079BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.</span> <span class="text Heb-7-15" id="en-NIV-30080"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,</span> <span class="text Heb-7-16" id="en-NIV-30081"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life.</span> <span class="text Heb-7-17" id="en-NIV-30082"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>For it is declared:</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-7-17">“You are a priest forever,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-7-17">in the order of Melchizedek.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30082g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30082g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+5-7&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30082g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30082CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30082CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<div class="top-05">
<span class="text Heb-7-18" id="en-NIV-30083"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30083CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30083CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-7-19" id="en-NIV-30084"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>(for the law made nothing perfect),<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30084CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30084CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> and a better hope<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30084CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30084CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> is introduced, by which we draw near to God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30084CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30084CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Heb-7-20" id="en-NIV-30085"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath,</span> <span class="text Heb-7-21" id="en-NIV-30086"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him:</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-7-21">“The Lord has sworn</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-7-21">and will not change his mind:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30086CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30086CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-7-21">‘You are a priest forever.’”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30086h" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30086h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+5-7&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30086h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30086CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30086CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<div class="first-line-none top-05">
<span class="text Heb-7-22" id="en-NIV-30087"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30087CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30087CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Heb-7-23" id="en-NIV-30088"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office;</span> <span class="text Heb-7-24" id="en-NIV-30089"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30089CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30089CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-7-25" id="en-NIV-30090"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>Therefore he is able to save<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30090CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30090CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup> completely<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30090i" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30090i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+5-7&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30090i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]</sup> those who come to God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30090CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30090CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30090CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30090CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Heb-7-26" id="en-NIV-30091"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>Such a high priest<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30091CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30091CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30091CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30091CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> exalted above the heavens.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30091CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30091CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-7-27" id="en-NIV-30092"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30092CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30092CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> day after day, first for his own sins,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30092CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30092CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30092CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30092CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> when he offered himself.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30092CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30092CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-7-28" id="en-NIV-30093"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30093CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30093CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup> but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30093CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30093CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> who has been made perfect<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30093CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30093CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> forever.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-21349492243141562642016-01-12T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-12T01:00:20.112-08:00New Testament Day 73 Hebrews 2-4<span class="passage-display-bcv">Hebrews 2-4</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-2-1" id="en-NIV-29979">Warning to Pay Attention</span></h3>
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<span class="text Heb-2-1"><span class="chapternum">2 </span>We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29979A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29979A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-2-2" id="en-NIV-29980"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>For since the message spoken<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29980B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29980B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> through angels<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29980C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29980C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29980D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29980D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-2-3" id="en-NIV-29981"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29981E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29981E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29981F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29981F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> was confirmed to us by those who heard him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29981G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29981G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-2-4" id="en-NIV-29982"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29982H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29982H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> and by gifts of the Holy Spirit<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29982I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29982I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> distributed according to his will.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29982J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29982J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-2-5" id="en-NIV-29983">Jesus Made Fully Human</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-2-5"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>It is not to angels that he has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.</span> <span class="text Heb-2-6" id="en-NIV-29984"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>But there is a place where someone<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29984K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29984K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> has testified:</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-2-6">“What is mankind that you are mindful of them,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-2-6">a son of man that you care for him?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29984L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29984L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-2-7" id="en-NIV-29985"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>You made them a little<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29985a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29985a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29985a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> lower than the angels;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-2-7">you crowned them with glory and honor</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Heb-2-8" id="en-NIV-29986"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span>and put everything under their feet.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29986b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29986b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29986b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29986c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29986c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29986c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29986M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29986M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-2-8">In putting everything under them,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29986d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29986d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29986d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup> God left nothing that is not subject to them.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29986e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29986e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29986e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup> Yet at present we do not see everything subject to them.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29986f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29986f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29986f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup></span> <span class="text Heb-2-9" id="en-NIV-29987"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29987N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29987N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> because he suffered death,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29987O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29987O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29987P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29987P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Heb-2-10" id="en-NIV-29988"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29988Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29988Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29988R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29988R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-2-11" id="en-NIV-29989"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Both the one who makes people holy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29989S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29989S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> and those who are made holy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29989T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29989T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29989g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29989g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29989g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29989U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29989U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-2-12" id="en-NIV-29990"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>He says,</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-2-12">“I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-2-12">in the assembly I will sing your praises.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29990h" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29990h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29990h" title="See footnote h">h</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29990V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29990V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-2-13" id="en-NIV-29991"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>And again,</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-2-13">“I will put my trust in him.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29991i" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29991i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29991i" title="See footnote i">i</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29991W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29991W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-2-13">And again he says,</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-2-13">“Here am I, and the children God has given me.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29991j" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29991j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29991j" title="See footnote j">j</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29991X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29991X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-2-14" id="en-NIV-29992"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Since the children have flesh and blood,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29992Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29992Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> he too shared in their humanity<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29992Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29992Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> so that by his death he might break the power<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29992AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29992AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29992AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29992AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup>—</span> <span class="text Heb-2-15" id="en-NIV-29993"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29993AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29993AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> of death.</span> <span class="text Heb-2-16" id="en-NIV-29994"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29994AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29994AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-2-17" id="en-NIV-29995"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>For this reason he had to be made like them,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29995k" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29995k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29995k" title="See footnote k">k</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29995AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29995AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29995AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29995AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> and faithful high priest<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29995AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29995AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> in service to God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29995AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29995AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29995AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29995AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-2-18" id="en-NIV-29996"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29996AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29996AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-3-1" id="en-NIV-29997">Jesus Greater Than Moses</span></h3>
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<span class="text Heb-3-1"><span class="chapternum">3 </span>Therefore, holy brothers and sisters,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29997AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29997AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> who share in the heavenly calling,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29997AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29997AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29997AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29997AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> as our apostle and high priest.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29997AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29997AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-3-2" id="en-NIV-29998"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29998AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29998AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-3-3" id="en-NIV-29999"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29999AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29999AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.</span> <span class="text Heb-3-4" id="en-NIV-30000"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30000AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30000AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-3-5" id="en-NIV-30001"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>“Moses was faithful as a servant<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30001AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30001AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> in all God’s house,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30001l" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30001l" title="See footnote l">l</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30001l" title="See footnote l">l</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30001AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30001AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> bearing witness to what would be spoken by God in the future.</span> <span class="text Heb-3-6" id="en-NIV-30002"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>But Christ is faithful as the Son<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30002AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30002AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> over God’s house. And we are his house,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30002AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30002AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> if indeed we hold firmly<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30002AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30002AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> to our confidence and the hope<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30002AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30002AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> in which we glory.</span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text Heb-3-7" id="en-NIV-30003">Warning Against Unbelief</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-3-7"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>So, as the Holy Spirit says:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30003AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30003AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-3-7">“Today, if you hear his voice,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Heb-3-8" id="en-NIV-30004"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span>do not harden your hearts<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30004AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30004AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-3-8">as you did in the rebellion,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-3-8">during the time of testing in the wilderness,</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-3-9" id="en-NIV-30005"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>where your ancestors tested and tried me,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-3-9">though for forty years they saw what I did.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30005AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30005AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-3-10" id="en-NIV-30006"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>That is why I was angry with that generation;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-3-10">I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-3-10">and they have not known my ways.’</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-3-11" id="en-NIV-30007"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>So I declared on oath in my anger,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30007BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30007BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-3-11">‘They shall never enter my rest.’ <sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30007BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30007BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup>”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30007m" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30007m" title="See footnote m">m</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30007m" title="See footnote m">m</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30007BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30007BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-3-12" id="en-NIV-30008"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30008BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30008BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-3-13" id="en-NIV-30009"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>But encourage one another daily,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30009BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30009BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30009BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30009BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-3-14" id="en-NIV-30010"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30010BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30010BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> our original conviction firmly to the very end.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30010BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30010BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-3-15" id="en-NIV-30011"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>As has just been said:</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-3-15">“Today, if you hear his voice,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-3-15">do not harden your hearts</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-3-15">as you did in the rebellion.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30011n" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30011n" title="See footnote n">n</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30011n" title="See footnote n">n</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30011BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30011BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-3-16" id="en-NIV-30012"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Who were they who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30012BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30012BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-3-17" id="en-NIV-30013"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>And with whom was he angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies perished in the wilderness?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30013BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30013BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-3-18" id="en-NIV-30014"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30014BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30014BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> if not to those who disobeyed?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30014BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30014BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-3-19" id="en-NIV-30015"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30015BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30015BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-4-1" id="en-NIV-30016">A Sabbath-Rest for the People of God</span></h3>
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<span class="text Heb-4-1"><span class="chapternum">4 </span>Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30016BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30016BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-4-2" id="en-NIV-30017"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30017o" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30017o" title="See footnote o">o</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30017o" title="See footnote o">o</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30017BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30017BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-4-3" id="en-NIV-30018"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said,</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-4-3">“So I declared on oath in my anger,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-4-3">‘They shall never enter my rest.’”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30018p" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30018p" title="See footnote p">p</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30018p" title="See footnote p">p</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30018BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30018BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-4-3">And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world.</span> <span class="text Heb-4-4" id="en-NIV-30019"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in these words: “On the seventh day God rested from all his works.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30019q" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30019q" title="See footnote q">q</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30019q" title="See footnote q">q</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30019BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30019BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-4-5" id="en-NIV-30020"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>And again in the passage above he says, “They shall never enter my rest.”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30020BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30020BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Heb-4-6" id="en-NIV-30021"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30021BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30021BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-4-7" id="en-NIV-30022"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>God again set a certain day, calling it “Today.” This he did when a long time later he spoke through David, as in the passage already quoted:</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-4-7">“Today, if you hear his voice,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-4-7">do not harden your hearts.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30022r" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30022r" title="See footnote r">r</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30022r" title="See footnote r">r</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30022BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30022BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-4-8" id="en-NIV-30023"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>For if Joshua had given them rest,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30023BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30023BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup> God would not have spoken<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30023BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30023BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> later about another day.</span> <span class="text Heb-4-9" id="en-NIV-30024"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God;</span> <span class="text Heb-4-10" id="en-NIV-30025"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30025s" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30025s" title="See footnote s">s</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30025s" title="See footnote s">s</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30025BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30025BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> just as God did from his.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30025BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30025BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-4-11" id="en-NIV-30026"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30026BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30026BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Heb-4-12" id="en-NIV-30027"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>For the word of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30027CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30027CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> is alive<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30027CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30027CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup> and active.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30027CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30027CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> Sharper than any double-edged sword,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30027CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30027CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30027CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30027CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-4-13" id="en-NIV-30028"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30028CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30028CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup> Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-4-14" id="en-NIV-30029">Jesus the Great High Priest</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-4-14"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Therefore, since we have a great high priest<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30029CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30029CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> who has ascended into heaven,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-30029t" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-30029t" title="See footnote t">t</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+2-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-30029t" title="See footnote t">t</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30029CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30029CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> Jesus the Son of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30029CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30029CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30029CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30029CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-4-15" id="en-NIV-30030"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>For we do not have a high priest<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30030CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30030CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30030CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30030CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup>—yet he did not sin.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30030CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30030CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-4-16" id="en-NIV-30031"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Let us then approach<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30031CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30031CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> God’s throne of grace with confidence,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-30031CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30031CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-91724616191350419822016-01-11T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-11T01:00:02.678-08:00New Testament Day 72 Philemon - Hebrews 1<span class="passage-display-bcv">Philemon</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<span class="text Phlm-1-1" id="en-NIV-29940"><sup class="versenum">1 </sup>Paul, a prisoner<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29940A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29940A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> of Christ Jesus, and Timothy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29940B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29940B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> our brother,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29940C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29940C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Phlm-1-1">To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29940D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29940D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>—</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-2" id="en-NIV-29941"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>also to Apphia our sister and Archippus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29941E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29941E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> our fellow soldier<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29941F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29941F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup>—and to the church that meets in your home:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29941G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29941G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Phlm-1-3" id="en-NIV-29942"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Grace and peace to you<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29942a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29942a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=NIV&search=Philemon%201#fen-NIV-29942a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29942H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29942H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Phlm-1-4" id="en-NIV-29943">Thanksgiving and Prayer</span></h3>
<span class="text Phlm-1-4"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>I always thank my God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29943I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29943I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> as I remember you in my prayers,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29943J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29943J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Phlm-1-5" id="en-NIV-29944"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>because I hear about your love for all his holy people<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29944K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29944K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> and your faith in the Lord Jesus.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29944L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29944L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Phlm-1-6" id="en-NIV-29945"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ.</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-7" id="en-NIV-29946"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Your love has given me great joy and encouragement,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29946M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29946M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> because you, brother, have refreshed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29946N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29946N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> the hearts of the Lord’s people.</span><br />
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<span class="text Phlm-1-8" id="en-NIV-29947">Paul’s Plea for Onesimus</span></h3>
<span class="text Phlm-1-8"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-9" id="en-NIV-29948"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>yet I prefer to appeal to you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29948O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29948O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29948P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29948P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> of Christ Jesus—</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-10" id="en-NIV-29949"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>that I appeal to you for my son<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29949Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29949Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> Onesimus,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29949b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29949b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=NIV&search=Philemon%201#fen-NIV-29949b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29949R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29949R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> who became my son while I was in chains.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29949S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29949S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Phlm-1-11" id="en-NIV-29950"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.</span><br />
<span class="text Phlm-1-12" id="en-NIV-29951"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you.</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-13" id="en-NIV-29952"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29952T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29952T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> for the gospel.</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-14" id="en-NIV-29953"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do would not seem forced<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29953U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29953U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> but would be voluntary.</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-15" id="en-NIV-29954"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever—</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-16" id="en-NIV-29955"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>no longer as a slave,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29955V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29955V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> but better than a slave, as a dear brother.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29955W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29955W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a fellow man and as a brother in the Lord.</span><br />
<span class="text Phlm-1-17" id="en-NIV-29956"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>So if you consider me a partner,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29956X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29956X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> welcome him as you would welcome me.</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-18" id="en-NIV-29957"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29957Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29957Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Phlm-1-19" id="en-NIV-29958"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29958Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29958Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> I will pay it back—not to mention that you owe me your very self.</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-20" id="en-NIV-29959"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29959AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29959AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> my heart in Christ.</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-21" id="en-NIV-29960"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>Confident<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29960AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29960AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.</span><br />
<span class="text Phlm-1-22" id="en-NIV-29961"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29961AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29961AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> restored to you in answer to your prayers.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29961AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29961AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text Phlm-1-23" id="en-NIV-29962"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Epaphras,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29962AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29962AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> my fellow prisoner<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29962AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29962AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings.</span> <span class="text Phlm-1-24" id="en-NIV-29963"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>And so do Mark,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29963AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29963AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> Aristarchus,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29963AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29963AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> Demas<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29963AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29963AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> and Luke, my fellow workers.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29963AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29963AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text Phlm-1-25" id="en-NIV-29964"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.</span><br />
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<span class="text Phlm-1-25"><span class="passage-display-bcv">Hebrews 1</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-1-1" id="en-NIV-29965">God’s Final Word: His Son</span></h3>
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<span class="text Heb-1-1"><span class="chapternum">1 </span>In the past God spoke<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29965A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29965A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> to our ancestors through the prophets<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29965B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29965B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> at many times and in various ways,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29965C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29965C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-1-2" id="en-NIV-29966"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>but in these last days<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29966D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29966D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> he has spoken to us by his Son,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29966E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29966E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> whom he appointed heir<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29966F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29966F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> of all things, and through whom<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29966G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29966G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> also he made the universe.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29966H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29966H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-1-3" id="en-NIV-29967"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>The Son is the radiance of God’s glory<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29967I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29967I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> and the exact representation of his being,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29967J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29967J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> sustaining all things<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29967K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29967K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29967L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29967L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29967M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29967M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Heb-1-4" id="en-NIV-29968"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29968N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29968N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-5" id="en-NIV-29969">The Son Superior to Angels</span></h3>
<span class="text Heb-1-5"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>For to which of the angels did God ever say,</span><br />
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<span class="text Heb-1-5">“You are my Son;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-5">today I have become your Father”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29969a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29969a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+1&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29969a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup>?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29969O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29969O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-5">Or again,</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-5">“I will be his Father,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-5">and he will be my Son”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29969b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29969b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+1&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29969b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup>?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29969P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29969P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-6" id="en-NIV-29970"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>And again, when God brings his firstborn<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29970Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29970Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> into the world,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29970R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29970R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> he says,</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-6">“Let all God’s angels worship him.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29970c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29970c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+1&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29970c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29970S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29970S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-7" id="en-NIV-29971"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>In speaking of the angels he says,</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-7">“He makes his angels spirits,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-7">and his servants flames of fire.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29971d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29971d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+1&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29971d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29971T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29971T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-8" id="en-NIV-29972"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>But about the Son he says,</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-8">“Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29972U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29972U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-8">a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-1-9" id="en-NIV-29973"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-9">therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29973V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29973V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-9">by anointing you with the oil<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29973W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29973W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> of joy.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29973e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29973e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+1&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29973e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29973X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29973X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-10" id="en-NIV-29974"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>He also says,</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-10">“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-10">and the heavens are the work of your hands.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29974Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29974Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-1-11" id="en-NIV-29975"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>They will perish, but you remain;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-11">they will all wear out like a garment.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29975Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29975Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-1-12" id="en-NIV-29976"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>You will roll them up like a robe;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-12">like a garment they will be changed.</span></span><br /><span class="text Heb-1-12">But you remain the same,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29976AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29976AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-12">and your years will never end.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29976f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29976f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+1&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29976f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29976AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29976AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-13" id="en-NIV-29977"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>To which of the angels did God ever say,</span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-13">“Sit at my right hand<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29977AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29977AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-13">until I make your enemies</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Heb-1-13">a footstool<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29977AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29977AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> for your feet”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29977g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29977g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+1&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29977g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup>?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29977AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29977AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Heb-1-14" id="en-NIV-29978"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Are not all angels ministering spirits<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29978AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29978AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> sent to serve those who will inherit<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29978AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29978AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> salvation?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29978AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29978AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Phlm-1-25"><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29964AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29964AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"><br /></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-81755121328392884342016-01-10T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-10T01:00:00.870-08:00New Testament Day 71 Titus 1-3<span class="passage-display-bcv">Titus 1-3</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text Titus-1-1" id="en-NIV-29894"><span class="chapternum">1 </span>Paul, a servant of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29894A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29894A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> and an apostle<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29894B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29894B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29894C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29894C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> that leads to godliness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29894D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29894D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup>—</span> <span class="text Titus-1-2" id="en-NIV-29895"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>in the hope of eternal life,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29895E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29895E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> which God, who does not lie,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29895F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29895F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> promised before the beginning of time,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29895G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29895G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-1-3" id="en-NIV-29896"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>and which now at his appointed season<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29896H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29896H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> he has brought to light<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29896I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29896I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> through the preaching entrusted to me<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29896J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29896J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> by the command of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29896K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29896K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> our Savior,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29896L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29896L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Titus-1-4" id="en-NIV-29897"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>To Titus,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29897M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29897M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> my true son<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29897N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29897N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> in our common faith:</span></div>
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<span class="text Titus-1-4">Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29897O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29897O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text Titus-1-5" id="en-NIV-29898">Appointing Elders Who Love What Is Good<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29898P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29898P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span></h3>
<span class="text Titus-1-5"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>The reason I left you in Crete<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29898Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29898Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29898a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29898a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29898a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> elders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29898R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29898R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> in every town, as I directed you.</span> <span class="text Titus-1-6" id="en-NIV-29899"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>An elder must be blameless,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29899S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29899S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29899b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29899b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29899b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup> and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.</span> <span class="text Titus-1-7" id="en-NIV-29900"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Since an overseer<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29900T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29900T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> manages God’s household,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29900U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29900U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29900V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29900V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-1-8" id="en-NIV-29901"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Rather, he must be hospitable,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29901W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29901W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> one who loves what is good,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29901X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29901X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> who is self-controlled,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29901Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29901Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> upright, holy and disciplined.</span> <span class="text Titus-1-9" id="en-NIV-29902"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>He must hold firmly<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29902Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29902Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29902AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29902AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> and refute those who oppose it.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Titus-1-10" id="en-NIV-29903">Rebuking Those Who Fail to Do Good</span></h3>
<span class="text Titus-1-10"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29903AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29903AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> and deception, especially those of the circumcision group.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29903AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29903AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-1-11" id="en-NIV-29904"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>They must be silenced, because they are disrupting whole households<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29904AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29904AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> by teaching things they ought not to teach—and that for the sake of dishonest gain.</span> <span class="text Titus-1-12" id="en-NIV-29905"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>One of Crete’s own prophets<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29905AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29905AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> has said it: “Cretans<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29905AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29905AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29905c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29905c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29905c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup></span> <span class="text Titus-1-13" id="en-NIV-29906"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>This saying is true. Therefore rebuke<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29906AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29906AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29906AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29906AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-1-14" id="en-NIV-29907"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>and will pay no attention to Jewish myths<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29907AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29907AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> or to the merely human commands<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29907AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29907AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> of those who reject the truth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29907AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29907AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-1-15" id="en-NIV-29908"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>To the pure, all things are pure,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29908AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29908AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29908AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29908AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29908AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29908AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-1-16" id="en-NIV-29909"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29909AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29909AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29909AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29909AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Titus-2-1" id="en-NIV-29910">Doing Good for the Sake of the Gospel</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text Titus-2-1"><span class="chapternum">2 </span>You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29910AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29910AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-2-2" id="en-NIV-29911"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Teach the older men<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29911AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29911AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> to be temperate,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29911AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29911AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> worthy of respect, self-controlled,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29911AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29911AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> and sound in faith,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29911AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29911AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> in love and in endurance.</span></div>
<span class="text Titus-2-3" id="en-NIV-29912"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29912AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29912AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> or addicted to much wine,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29912AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29912AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> but to teach what is good.</span> <span class="text Titus-2-4" id="en-NIV-29913"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Then they can urge the younger women<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29913AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29913AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> to love their husbands and children,</span> <span class="text Titus-2-5" id="en-NIV-29914"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>to be self-controlled<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29914AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29914AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> and pure, to be busy at home,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29914AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29914AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29914BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29914BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> so that no one will malign the word of God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29914BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29914BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Titus-2-6" id="en-NIV-29915"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Similarly, encourage the young men<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29915BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29915BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> to be self-controlled.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29915BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29915BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-2-7" id="en-NIV-29916"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>In everything set them an example<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29916BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29916BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> by doing what is good.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29916BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29916BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> In your teaching show integrity, seriousness</span> <span class="text Titus-2-8" id="en-NIV-29917"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29917BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29917BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Titus-2-9" id="en-NIV-29918"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29918BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29918BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> to try to please them, not to talk back to them,</span> <span class="text Titus-2-10" id="en-NIV-29919"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29919BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29919BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> attractive.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29919BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29919BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Titus-2-11" id="en-NIV-29920"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>For the grace<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29920BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29920BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> of God has appeared<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29920BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29920BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> that offers salvation to all people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29920BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29920BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-2-12" id="en-NIV-29921"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29921BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29921BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> and to live self-controlled,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29921BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29921BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> upright and godly lives<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29921BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29921BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup> in this present age,</span> <span class="text Titus-2-13" id="en-NIV-29922"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29922BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29922BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29922BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29922BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-2-14" id="en-NIV-29923"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>who gave himself for us<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29923BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29923BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> to redeem us from all wickedness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29923BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29923BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> and to purify<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29923BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29923BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> for himself a people that are his very own,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29923BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29923BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup> eager to do what is good.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29923BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29923BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Titus-2-15" id="en-NIV-29924"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Titus-3-1" id="en-NIV-29925">Saved in Order to Do Good</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text Titus-3-1"><span class="chapternum">3 </span>Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29925BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29925BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29925BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29925BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-3-2" id="en-NIV-29926"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>to slander no one,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29926BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29926BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.</span></div>
<span class="text Titus-3-3" id="en-NIV-29927"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>At one time<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29927CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29927CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.</span> <span class="text Titus-3-4" id="en-NIV-29928"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>But when the kindness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29928CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29928CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup> and love of God our Savior<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29928CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29928CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> appeared,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29928CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29928CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-3-5" id="en-NIV-29929"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>he saved us,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29929CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29929CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> not because of righteous things we had done,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29929CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29929CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup> but because of his mercy.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29929CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29929CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> He saved us through the washing<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29929CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29929CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> of rebirth and renewal<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29929CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29929CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> by the Holy Spirit,</span> <span class="text Titus-3-6" id="en-NIV-29930"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>whom he poured out on us<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29930CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29930CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup> generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,</span> <span class="text Titus-3-7" id="en-NIV-29931"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>so that, having been justified by his grace,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29931CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29931CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> we might become heirs<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29931CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29931CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> having the hope<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29931CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29931CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> of eternal life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29931CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29931CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-3-8" id="en-NIV-29932"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>This is a trustworthy saying.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29932CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29932CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29932CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29932CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.</span><br />
<span class="text Titus-3-9" id="en-NIV-29933"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>But avoid<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29933CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29933CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29933CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29933CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> about the law,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29933CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29933CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> because these are unprofitable and useless.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29933CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29933CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-3-10" id="en-NIV-29934"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29934CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29934CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-3-11" id="en-NIV-29935"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text Titus-3-12" id="en-NIV-29936">Final Remarks</span></h3>
<span class="text Titus-3-12"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29936CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29936CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29936CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29936CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Titus-3-13" id="en-NIV-29937"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29937CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29937CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> on their way and see that they have everything they need.</span> <span class="text Titus-3-14" id="en-NIV-29938"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29938CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29938CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.</span><br />
<span class="text Titus-3-15" id="en-NIV-29939"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29939CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29939CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text Titus-3-15">Grace be with you all.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29939DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29939DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-28853247613530644842016-01-09T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-09T01:00:00.224-08:00New Testament Day 70 2 Timothy 1-4<span class="passage-display-bcv">2 Timothy 1-4</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 2Tim-1-1" id="en-NIV-29811"><span class="chapternum">1 </span>Paul, an apostle<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29811A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29811A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> of Christ Jesus by the will of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29811B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29811B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29811C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29811C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<div class="top-05">
<span class="text 2Tim-1-2" id="en-NIV-29812"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>To Timothy,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29812D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29812D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> my dear son:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29812E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29812E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<div class="top-05">
<span class="text 2Tim-1-2">Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29812F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29812F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-1-3" id="en-NIV-29813">Thanksgiving</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-1-3"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>I thank God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29813G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29813G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29813H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29813H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29813I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29813I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-1-4" id="en-NIV-29814"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Recalling your tears,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29814J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29814J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> I long to see you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29814K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29814K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> so that I may be filled with joy.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-1-5" id="en-NIV-29815"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>I am reminded of your sincere faith,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29815L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29815L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29815M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29815M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-1-6" id="en-NIV-29816">Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-1-6"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29816N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29816N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-1-7" id="en-NIV-29817"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29817O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29817O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> but gives us power,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29817P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29817P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> love and self-discipline.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-1-8" id="en-NIV-29818"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>So do not be ashamed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29818Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29818Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29818R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29818R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29818S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29818S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> by the power of God.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-1-9" id="en-NIV-29819"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>He has saved<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29819T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29819T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> us and called<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29819U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29819U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29819V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29819V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,</span> <span class="text 2Tim-1-10" id="en-NIV-29820"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>but it has now been revealed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29820W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29820W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29820X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29820X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> who has destroyed death<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29820Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29820Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-1-11" id="en-NIV-29821"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>And of this gospel<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29821Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29821Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> I was appointed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29821AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29821AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> a herald and an apostle and a teacher.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29821AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29821AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-1-12" id="en-NIV-29822"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29822AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29822AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29822AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29822AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> what I have entrusted to him until that day.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29822AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29822AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Tim-1-13" id="en-NIV-29823"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>What you heard from me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29823AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29823AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> keep<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29823AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29823AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> as the pattern<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29823AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29823AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> of sound teaching,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29823AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29823AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> with faith and love in Christ Jesus.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29823AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29823AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-1-14" id="en-NIV-29824"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Guard<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29824AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29824AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29824AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29824AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-1-15" id="en-NIV-29825">Examples of Disloyalty and Loyalty</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-1-15"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>You know that everyone in the province of Asia<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29825AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29825AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> has deserted me,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29825AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29825AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> including Phygelus and Hermogenes.</span><br />
<span class="text 2Tim-1-16" id="en-NIV-29826"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29826AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29826AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29826AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29826AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> of my chains.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29826AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29826AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-1-17" id="en-NIV-29827"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he searched hard for me until he found me.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-1-18" id="en-NIV-29828"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>May the Lord grant that he will find mercy from the Lord on that day!<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29828AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29828AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> You know very well in how many ways he helped me<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29828AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29828AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> in Ephesus.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29828AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29828AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-2-1" id="en-NIV-29829">The Appeal Renewed</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 2Tim-2-1"><span class="chapternum">2 </span>You then, my son,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29829AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29829AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> be strong<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29829AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29829AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-2" id="en-NIV-29830"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>And the things you have heard me say<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29830AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29830AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> in the presence of many witnesses<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29830AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29830AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-3" id="en-NIV-29831"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Join with me in suffering,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29831AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29831AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> like a good soldier<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29831AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29831AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> of Christ Jesus.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-4" id="en-NIV-29832"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-5" id="en-NIV-29833"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29833BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29833BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> except by competing according to the rules.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-6" id="en-NIV-29834"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29834BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29834BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-7" id="en-NIV-29835"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.</span></div>
<span class="text 2Tim-2-8" id="en-NIV-29836"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29836BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29836BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> descended from David.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29836BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29836BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> This is my gospel,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29836BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29836BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-9" id="en-NIV-29837"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>for which I am suffering<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29837BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29837BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> even to the point of being chained<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29837BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29837BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> like a criminal. But God’s word<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29837BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29837BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> is not chained.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-10" id="en-NIV-29838"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Therefore I endure everything<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29838BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29838BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> for the sake of the elect,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29838BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29838BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> that they too may obtain the salvation<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29838BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29838BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29838BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29838BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Tim-2-11" id="en-NIV-29839"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Here is a trustworthy saying:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29839BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29839BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text 2Tim-2-11">If we died with him,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 2Tim-2-11">we will also live with him;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29839BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29839BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text 2Tim-2-12" id="en-NIV-29840"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>if we endure,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 2Tim-2-12">we will also reign with him.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29840BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29840BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text 2Tim-2-12">If we disown him,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 2Tim-2-12">he will also disown us;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29840BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29840BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text 2Tim-2-13" id="en-NIV-29841"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>if we are faithless,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 2Tim-2-13">he remains faithful,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29841BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29841BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 2Tim-2-13">for he cannot disown himself.</span></span></div>
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<h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-2-14" id="en-NIV-29842">Dealing With False Teachers</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-2-14"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29842BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29842BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-15" id="en-NIV-29843"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29843BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29843BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-16" id="en-NIV-29844"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Avoid godless chatter,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29844BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29844BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-17" id="en-NIV-29845"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29845BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29845BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> and Philetus,</span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-18" id="en-NIV-29846"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29846BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29846BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup> and they destroy the faith of some.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29846BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29846BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-19" id="en-NIV-29847"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29847BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29847BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29847BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29847BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29847BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29847BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> must turn away from wickedness.”</span><br />
<span class="text 2Tim-2-20" id="en-NIV-29848"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29848CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29848CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-21" id="en-NIV-29849"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29849CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29849CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Tim-2-22" id="en-NIV-29850"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29850CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29850CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> and peace, along with those who call on the Lord<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29850CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29850CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> out of a pure heart.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29850CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29850CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-23" id="en-NIV-29851"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29851CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29851CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-24" id="en-NIV-29852"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29852CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29852CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-25" id="en-NIV-29853"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29853CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29853CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-2-26" id="en-NIV-29854"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29854CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29854CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> who has taken them captive to do his will.</span><br />
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 2Tim-3-1" id="en-NIV-29855"><span class="chapternum">3 </span>But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29855CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29855CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-2" id="en-NIV-29856"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29856CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29856CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> boastful, proud,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29856CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29856CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> abusive,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29856CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29856CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> disobedient to their parents,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29856CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29856CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> ungrateful, unholy,</span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-3" id="en-NIV-29857"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good,</span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-4" id="en-NIV-29858"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>treacherous,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29858CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29858CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> rash, conceited,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29858CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29858CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—</span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-5" id="en-NIV-29859"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>having a form of godliness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29859CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29859CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29859CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29859CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 2Tim-3-6" id="en-NIV-29860"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>They are the kind who worm their way<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29860CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29860CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> into homes and gain control over gullible women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires,</span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-7" id="en-NIV-29861"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29861CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29861CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-8" id="en-NIV-29862"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29862CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29862CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> so also these teachers oppose<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29862CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29862CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> the truth. They are men of depraved minds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29862CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29862CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup> who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-9" id="en-NIV-29863"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29863CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29863CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> their folly will be clear to everyone.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-3-10" id="en-NIV-29864">A Final Charge to Timothy</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-3-10"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>You, however, know all about my teaching,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29864CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29864CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,</span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-11" id="en-NIV-29865"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29865CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29865CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup> Iconium<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29865DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29865DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> and Lystra,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29865DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29865DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup> the persecutions I endured.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29865DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29865DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> Yet the Lord rescued<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29865DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29865DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup> me from all of them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29865DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29865DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-12" id="en-NIV-29866"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29866DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29866DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-13" id="en-NIV-29867"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29867DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29867DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup> deceiving and being deceived.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29867DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29867DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-14" id="en-NIV-29868"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29868DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29868DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-15" id="en-NIV-29869"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>and how from infancy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29869DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29869DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup> you have known the Holy Scriptures,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29869DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29869DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup> which are able to make you wise<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29869DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29869DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup> for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-16" id="en-NIV-29870"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>All Scripture is God-breathed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29870DM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29870DM" title="See cross-reference DM">DM</a>)"></sup> and is useful for teaching,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29870DN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29870DN" title="See cross-reference DN">DN</a>)"></sup> rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29870DO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29870DO" title="See cross-reference DO">DO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-3-17" id="en-NIV-29871"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>so that the servant of God<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29871a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29871a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+1-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29871a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29871DP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29871DP" title="See cross-reference DP">DP</a>)"></sup> may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29871DQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29871DQ" title="See cross-reference DQ">DQ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 2Tim-4-1" id="en-NIV-29872"><span class="chapternum">4 </span>In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29872DR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29872DR" title="See cross-reference DR">DR</a>)"></sup> and in view of his appearing<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29872DS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29872DS" title="See cross-reference DS">DS</a>)"></sup> and his kingdom, I give you this charge:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29872DT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29872DT" title="See cross-reference DT">DT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-2" id="en-NIV-29873"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Preach<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29873DU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29873DU" title="See cross-reference DU">DU</a>)"></sup> the word;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29873DV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29873DV" title="See cross-reference DV">DV</a>)"></sup> be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29873DW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29873DW" title="See cross-reference DW">DW</a>)"></sup> and encourage<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29873DX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29873DX" title="See cross-reference DX">DX</a>)"></sup>—with great patience and careful instruction.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-3" id="en-NIV-29874"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29874DY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29874DY" title="See cross-reference DY">DY</a>)"></sup> Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29874DZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29874DZ" title="See cross-reference DZ">DZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-4" id="en-NIV-29875"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29875EA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29875EA" title="See cross-reference EA">EA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-5" id="en-NIV-29876"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29876EB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29876EB" title="See cross-reference EB">EB</a>)"></sup> do the work of an evangelist,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29876EC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29876EC" title="See cross-reference EC">EC</a>)"></sup> discharge all the duties of your ministry.</span></div>
<span class="text 2Tim-4-6" id="en-NIV-29877"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29877ED" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29877ED" title="See cross-reference ED">ED</a>)"></sup> and the time for my departure is near.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29877EE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29877EE" title="See cross-reference EE">EE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-7" id="en-NIV-29878"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>I have fought the good fight,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29878EF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29878EF" title="See cross-reference EF">EF</a>)"></sup> I have finished the race,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29878EG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29878EG" title="See cross-reference EG">EG</a>)"></sup> I have kept the faith.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-8" id="en-NIV-29879"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Now there is in store for me<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29879EH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29879EH" title="See cross-reference EH">EH</a>)"></sup> the crown of righteousness,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29879EI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29879EI" title="See cross-reference EI">EI</a>)"></sup> which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29879EJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29879EJ" title="See cross-reference EJ">EJ</a>)"></sup>—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29879EK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29879EK" title="See cross-reference EK">EK</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-4-9" id="en-NIV-29880">Personal Remarks</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-4-9"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Do your best to come to me quickly,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29880EL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29880EL" title="See cross-reference EL">EL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-10" id="en-NIV-29881"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>for Demas,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29881EM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29881EM" title="See cross-reference EM">EM</a>)"></sup> because he loved this world,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29881EN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29881EN" title="See cross-reference EN">EN</a>)"></sup> has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29881EO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29881EO" title="See cross-reference EO">EO</a>)"></sup> Crescens has gone to Galatia,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29881EP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29881EP" title="See cross-reference EP">EP</a>)"></sup> and Titus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29881EQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29881EQ" title="See cross-reference EQ">EQ</a>)"></sup> to Dalmatia.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-11" id="en-NIV-29882"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Only Luke<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29882ER" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29882ER" title="See cross-reference ER">ER</a>)"></sup> is with me.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29882ES" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29882ES" title="See cross-reference ES">ES</a>)"></sup> Get Mark<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29882ET" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29882ET" title="See cross-reference ET">ET</a>)"></sup> and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry.</span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-12" id="en-NIV-29883"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>I sent Tychicus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29883EU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29883EU" title="See cross-reference EU">EU</a>)"></sup> to Ephesus.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29883EV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29883EV" title="See cross-reference EV">EV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-13" id="en-NIV-29884"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29884EW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29884EW" title="See cross-reference EW">EW</a>)"></sup> and my scrolls, especially the parchments.</span><br />
<span class="text 2Tim-4-14" id="en-NIV-29885"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Alexander<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29885EX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29885EX" title="See cross-reference EX">EX</a>)"></sup> the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has done.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29885EY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29885EY" title="See cross-reference EY">EY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-15" id="en-NIV-29886"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>You too should be on your guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message.</span><br />
<span class="text 2Tim-4-16" id="en-NIV-29887"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29887EZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29887EZ" title="See cross-reference EZ">EZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-17" id="en-NIV-29888"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>But the Lord stood at my side<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29888FA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29888FA" title="See cross-reference FA">FA</a>)"></sup> and gave me strength,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29888FB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29888FB" title="See cross-reference FB">FB</a>)"></sup> so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29888FC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29888FC" title="See cross-reference FC">FC</a>)"></sup> And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29888FD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29888FD" title="See cross-reference FD">FD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-18" id="en-NIV-29889"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29889FE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29889FE" title="See cross-reference FE">FE</a>)"></sup> and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29889FF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29889FF" title="See cross-reference FF">FF</a>)"></sup> To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29889FG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29889FG" title="See cross-reference FG">FG</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-4-19" id="en-NIV-29890">Final Greetings</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Tim-4-19"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>Greet Priscilla<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29890b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29890b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+1-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29890b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup> and Aquila<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29890FH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29890FH" title="See cross-reference FH">FH</a>)"></sup> and the household of Onesiphorus.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29890FI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29890FI" title="See cross-reference FI">FI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-20" id="en-NIV-29891"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>Erastus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29891FJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29891FJ" title="See cross-reference FJ">FJ</a>)"></sup> stayed in Corinth, and I left Trophimus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29891FK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29891FK" title="See cross-reference FK">FK</a>)"></sup> sick in Miletus.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29891FL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29891FL" title="See cross-reference FL">FL</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Tim-4-21" id="en-NIV-29892"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>Do your best to get here before winter.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29892FM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29892FM" title="See cross-reference FM">FM</a>)"></sup> Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers and sisters.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29892c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29892c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+1-4&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29892c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Tim-4-22" id="en-NIV-29893"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>The Lord be with your spirit.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29893FN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29893FN" title="See cross-reference FN">FN</a>)"></sup> Grace be with you all.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29893FO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29893FO" title="See cross-reference FO">FO</a>)"></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-794680280233017192016-01-08T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-08T01:00:05.788-08:00New Testament Day 69 1 Timothy 4-6<span class="passage-display-bcv">1 Timothy 4-6</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
<div class="top-05 chapter-1">
<span class="text 1Tim-4-1" id="en-NIV-29749"><span class="chapternum">4 </span>The Spirit<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29749A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29749A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> clearly says that in later times<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29749B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29749B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29749C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29749C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> and things taught by demons.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-2" id="en-NIV-29750"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29750D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29750D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-3" id="en-NIV-29751"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>They forbid people to marry<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29751E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29751E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> and order them to abstain from certain foods,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29751F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29751F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup> which God created<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29751G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29751G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> to be received with thanksgiving<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29751H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29751H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> by those who believe and who know the truth.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-4" id="en-NIV-29752"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>For everything God created is good,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29752I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29752I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> and nothing is to be rejected<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29752J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29752J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> if it is received with thanksgiving,</span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-5" id="en-NIV-29753"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>because it is consecrated by the word of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29753K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29753K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> and prayer.</span></div>
<span class="text 1Tim-4-6" id="en-NIV-29754"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29754a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29754a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29754a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29754L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29754L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> and of the good teaching that you have followed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29754M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29754M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-7" id="en-NIV-29755"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29755N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29755N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> rather, train yourself to be godly.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29755O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29755O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-8" id="en-NIV-29756"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29756P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29756P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> holding promise for both the present life<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29756Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29756Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> and the life to come.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29756R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29756R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-9" id="en-NIV-29757"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>This is a trustworthy saying<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29757S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29757S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> that deserves full acceptance.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-10" id="en-NIV-29758"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29758T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29758T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> who is the Savior of all people,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29758U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29758U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> and especially of those who believe.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-4-11" id="en-NIV-29759"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Command and teach these things.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29759V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29759V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-12" id="en-NIV-29760"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Don’t let anyone look down on you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29760W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29760W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> because you are young, but set an example<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29760X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29760X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29760Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29760Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> and in purity.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-13" id="en-NIV-29761"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Until I come,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29761Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29761Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29761AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29761AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> to preaching and to teaching.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-14" id="en-NIV-29762"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29762AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29762AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> when the body of elders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29762AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29762AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> laid their hands on you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29762AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29762AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-4-15" id="en-NIV-29763"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-4-16" id="en-NIV-29764"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29764AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29764AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> both yourself and your hearers.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 1Tim-5-1" id="en-NIV-29765">Widows, Elders and Slaves</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 1Tim-5-1"><span class="chapternum">5 </span>Do not rebuke an older man<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29765AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29765AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> harshly,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29765AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29765AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29765AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29765AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> as brothers,</span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-2" id="en-NIV-29766"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.</span></div>
<span class="text 1Tim-5-3" id="en-NIV-29767"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29767AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29767AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-4" id="en-NIV-29768"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29768AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29768AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> for this is pleasing to God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29768AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29768AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-5" id="en-NIV-29769"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>The widow who is really in need<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29769AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29769AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> and left all alone puts her hope in God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29769AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29769AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> and continues night and day to pray<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29769AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29769AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> and to ask God for help.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-6" id="en-NIV-29770"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29770AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29770AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-7" id="en-NIV-29771"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Give the people these instructions,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29771AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29771AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> so that no one may be open to blame.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-8" id="en-NIV-29772"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29772AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29772AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-5-9" id="en-NIV-29773"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband,</span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-10" id="en-NIV-29774"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>and is well known for her good deeds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29774AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29774AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> such as bringing up children, showing hospitality,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29774AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29774AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> washing the feet<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29774AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29774AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29774AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29774AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-5-11" id="en-NIV-29775"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-12" id="en-NIV-29776"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Thus they bring judgment on themselves, because they have broken their first pledge.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-13" id="en-NIV-29777"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29777AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29777AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> who talk nonsense,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29777AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29777AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> saying things they ought not to.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-14" id="en-NIV-29778"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>So I counsel younger widows to marry,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29778AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29778AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29778AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29778AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-15" id="en-NIV-29779"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29779AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29779AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-5-16" id="en-NIV-29780"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>If any woman who is a believer has widows in her care, she should continue to help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29780BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29780BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-5-17" id="en-NIV-29781"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>The elders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29781BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29781BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29781BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29781BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-18" id="en-NIV-29782"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29782b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29782b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29782b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29782BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29782BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> and “The worker deserves his wages.”<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29782c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29782c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29782c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29782BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29782BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-19" id="en-NIV-29783"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>Do not entertain an accusation against an elder<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29783BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29783BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29783BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29783BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-20" id="en-NIV-29784"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29784BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29784BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> before everyone, so that the others may take warning.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29784BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29784BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-21" id="en-NIV-29785"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29785BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29785BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-5-22" id="en-NIV-29786"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29786BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29786BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> and do not share in the sins of others.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29786BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29786BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> Keep yourself pure.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29786BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29786BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-5-23" id="en-NIV-29787"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29787BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29787BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-5-24" id="en-NIV-29788"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-5-25" id="en-NIV-29789"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.</span><br />
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 1Tim-6-1" id="en-NIV-29790"><span class="chapternum">6 </span>All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29790BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29790BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29790BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29790BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-2" id="en-NIV-29791"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29791BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29791BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29791d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29791d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+4-6&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29791d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup> of their slaves.</span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text 1Tim-6-2">False Teachers and the Love of Money</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Tim-6-2">These are the things you are to teach and insist on.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29791BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29791BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-3" id="en-NIV-29792"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>If anyone teaches otherwise<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29792BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29792BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup> and does not agree to the sound instruction<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29792BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29792BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching,</span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-4" id="en-NIV-29793"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>they are conceited<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29793BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29793BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29793BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29793BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup> that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions</span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-5" id="en-NIV-29794"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29794BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29794BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-6-6" id="en-NIV-29795"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>But godliness with contentment<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29795BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29795BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> is great gain.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29795BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29795BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-7" id="en-NIV-29796"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29796BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29796BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-8" id="en-NIV-29797"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29797CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29797CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-9" id="en-NIV-29798"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Those who want to get rich<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29798CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29798CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup> fall into temptation and a trap<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29798CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29798CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-10" id="en-NIV-29799"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>For the love of money<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29799CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29799CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29799CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29799CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> and pierced themselves with many griefs.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29799CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29799CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 1Tim-6-11" id="en-NIV-29800">Final Charge to Timothy</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Tim-6-11"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>But you, man of God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29800CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29800CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29800CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29800CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> faith, love,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29800CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29800CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> endurance and gentleness.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-12" id="en-NIV-29801"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Fight the good fight<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29801CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29801CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup> of the faith. Take hold of<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29801CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29801CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> the eternal life<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29801CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29801CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup> to which you were called when you made your good confession<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29801CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29801CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> in the presence of many witnesses.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-13" id="en-NIV-29802"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29802CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29802CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> made the good confession,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29802CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29802CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup> I charge you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29802CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29802CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-14" id="en-NIV-29803"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>to keep this command without spot or blame<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29803CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29803CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29803CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29803CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-15" id="en-NIV-29804"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>which God will bring about in his own time<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29804CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29804CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup>—God, the blessed<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29804CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29804CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup> and only Ruler,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29804CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29804CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> the King of kings and Lord of lords,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29804CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29804CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-16" id="en-NIV-29805"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>who alone is immortal<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29805CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29805CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup> and who lives in unapproachable light,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29805CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29805CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> whom no one has seen or can see.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29805CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29805CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup> To him be honor and might forever. Amen.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29805CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29805CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-6-17" id="en-NIV-29806"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Command those who are rich<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29806DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29806DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup> in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29806DB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29806DB" title="See cross-reference DB">DB</a>)"></sup> which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29806DC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29806DC" title="See cross-reference DC">DC</a>)"></sup> who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29806DD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29806DD" title="See cross-reference DD">DD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-18" id="en-NIV-29807"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29807DE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29807DE" title="See cross-reference DE">DE</a>)"></sup> and to be generous and willing to share.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29807DF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29807DF" title="See cross-reference DF">DF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-19" id="en-NIV-29808"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29808DG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29808DG" title="See cross-reference DG">DG</a>)"></sup> as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29808DH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29808DH" title="See cross-reference DH">DH</a>)"></sup> the life that is truly life.</span></div>
<span class="text 1Tim-6-20" id="en-NIV-29809"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>Timothy, guard what has been entrusted<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29809DI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29809DI" title="See cross-reference DI">DI</a>)"></sup> to your care. Turn away from godless chatter<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29809DJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29809DJ" title="See cross-reference DJ">DJ</a>)"></sup> and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge,</span> <span class="text 1Tim-6-21" id="en-NIV-29810"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29810DK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29810DK" title="See cross-reference DK">DK</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-6-21">Grace be with you all.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29810DL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29810DL" title="See cross-reference DL">DL</a>)"></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-70957454550781638062016-01-07T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-07T01:00:02.904-08:00New Testament Day 68 1 Timothy 1-3<span class="passage-display-bcv">1 Timothy 1-3</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-1-1" id="en-NIV-29698"><span class="chapternum">1 </span>Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29698A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29698A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> our Savior<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29698B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29698B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> and of Christ Jesus our hope,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29698C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29698C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Tim-1-2" id="en-NIV-29699"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>To Timothy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29699D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29699D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> my true son<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29699E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29699E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> in the faith:</span></div>
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<span class="text 1Tim-1-2">Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29699F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29699F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Tim-1-3" id="en-NIV-29700">Timothy Charged to Oppose False Teachers</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Tim-1-3"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>As I urged you when I went into Macedonia,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29700G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29700G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> stay there in Ephesus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29700H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29700H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29700I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29700I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> any longer</span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-4" id="en-NIV-29701"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>or to devote themselves to myths<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29701J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29701J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> and endless genealogies.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29701K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29701K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> Such things promote controversial speculations<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29701L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29701L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-5" id="en-NIV-29702"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29702M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29702M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup> and a good conscience<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29702N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29702N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> and a sincere faith.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29702O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29702O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-6" id="en-NIV-29703"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-7" id="en-NIV-29704"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>They want to be teachers<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29704P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29704P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup> of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29704Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29704Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-1-8" id="en-NIV-29705"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>We know that the law is good<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29705R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29705R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> if one uses it properly.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-9" id="en-NIV-29706"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>We also know that the law is made not for the righteous<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29706S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29706S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup> but for lawbreakers and rebels,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29706T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29706T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,</span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-10" id="en-NIV-29707"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29707U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29707U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-11" id="en-NIV-29708"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29708V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29708V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-1-12" id="en-NIV-29709">The Lord’s Grace to Paul</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Tim-1-12"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29709W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29709W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29709X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29709X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-13" id="en-NIV-29710"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29710Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29710Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup> and a violent man, I was shown mercy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29710Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29710Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29710AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29710AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-14" id="en-NIV-29711"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29711AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29711AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29711AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29711AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-1-15" id="en-NIV-29712"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Here is a trustworthy saying<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29712AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29712AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup> that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29712AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29712AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup>—of whom I am the worst.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-16" id="en-NIV-29713"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>But for that very reason I was shown mercy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29713AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29713AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29713AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29713AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> as an example for those who would believe<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29713AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29713AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup> in him and receive eternal life.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29713AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29713AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-17" id="en-NIV-29714"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>Now to the King<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29714AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29714AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup> eternal, immortal,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29714AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29714AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> invisible,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29714AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29714AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> the only God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29714AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29714AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29714AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29714AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-1-18" id="en-NIV-29715">The Charge to Timothy Renewed</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Tim-1-18"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Timothy, my son,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29715AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29715AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup> I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29715AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29715AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup> so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29715AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29715AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-19" id="en-NIV-29716"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>holding on to faith and a good conscience,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29716AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29716AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29716AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29716AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-1-20" id="en-NIV-29717"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>Among them are Hymenaeus<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29717AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29717AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> and Alexander,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29717AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29717AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup> whom I have handed over to Satan<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29717AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29717AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> to be taught not to blaspheme.</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-2-1" id="en-NIV-29718">Instructions on Worship</span></h3>
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<span class="text 1Tim-2-1"><span class="chapternum">2 </span>I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29718AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29718AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—</span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-2" id="en-NIV-29719"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>for kings and all those in authority,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29719AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29719AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29719AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29719AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup> and holiness.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-3" id="en-NIV-29720"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>This is good, and pleases<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29720AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29720AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> God our Savior,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29720BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29720BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-4" id="en-NIV-29721"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>who wants<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29721BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29721BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup> all people<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29721BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29721BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup> to be saved<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29721BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29721BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> and to come to a knowledge of the truth.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29721BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29721BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-5" id="en-NIV-29722"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>For there is one God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29722BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29722BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> and one mediator<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29722BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29722BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29722BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29722BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-6" id="en-NIV-29723"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>who gave himself as a ransom<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29723BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29723BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> for all people. This has now been witnessed to<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29723BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29723BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> at the proper time.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29723BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29723BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-7" id="en-NIV-29724"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29724BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29724BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup>—and a true and faithful teacher<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29724BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29724BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> of the Gentiles.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29724BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29724BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 1Tim-2-8" id="en-NIV-29725"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29725BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29725BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> without anger or disputing.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-9" id="en-NIV-29726"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29726BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29726BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-10" id="en-NIV-29727"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>but with good deeds,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29727BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29727BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> appropriate for women who profess to worship God.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-2-11" id="en-NIV-29728"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>A woman<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29728a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29728a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29728a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup> should learn in quietness and full submission.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29728BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29728BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-12" id="en-NIV-29729"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29729b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29729b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29729b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup> she must be quiet.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29729BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29729BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-13" id="en-NIV-29730"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>For Adam was formed first, then Eve.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29730BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29730BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-14" id="en-NIV-29731"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29731BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29731BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-2-15" id="en-NIV-29732"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>But women<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29732c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29732c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29732c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup> will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29732BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29732BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup> and holiness with propriety.</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-3-1" id="en-NIV-29733">Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons</span></h3>
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<span class="text 1Tim-3-1"><span class="chapternum">3 </span>Here is a trustworthy saying:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29733BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29733BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> Whoever aspires to be an overseer<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29733BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29733BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> desires a noble task.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-3-2" id="en-NIV-29734"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Now the overseer is to be above reproach,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29734BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29734BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> faithful to his wife,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29734BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29734BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> temperate,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29734CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29734CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> self-controlled, respectable, hospitable,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29734CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29734CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup> able to teach,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29734CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29734CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-3-3" id="en-NIV-29735"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>not given to drunkenness,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29735CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29735CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29735CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29735CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> not a lover of money.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29735CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29735CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-3-4" id="en-NIV-29736"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29736d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29736d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29736d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup> respect.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29736CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29736CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-3-5" id="en-NIV-29737"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29737CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29737CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-3-6" id="en-NIV-29738"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29738CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29738CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup> and fall under the same judgment<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29738CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29738CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup> as the devil.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-3-7" id="en-NIV-29739"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>He must also have a good reputation with outsiders,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29739CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29739CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup> so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29739CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29739CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 1Tim-3-8" id="en-NIV-29740"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>In the same way, deacons<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29740e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29740e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29740e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29740CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29740CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29740CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29740CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup> and not pursuing dishonest gain.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-3-9" id="en-NIV-29741"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29741CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29741CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-3-10" id="en-NIV-29742"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>They must first be tested;<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29742CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29742CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-3-11" id="en-NIV-29743"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>In the same way, the women<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29743f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29743f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29743f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup> are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29743CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29743CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup> but temperate<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29743CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29743CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> and trustworthy in everything.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Tim-3-12" id="en-NIV-29744"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>A deacon must be faithful to his wife<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29744CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29744CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup> and must manage his children and his household well.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29744CT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29744CT" title="See cross-reference CT">CT</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Tim-3-13" id="en-NIV-29745"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-3-14" id="en-NIV-29746">Reasons for Paul’s Instructions</span></h3>
<span class="text 1Tim-3-14"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that,</span> <span class="text 1Tim-3-15" id="en-NIV-29747"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29747CU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29747CU" title="See cross-reference CU">CU</a>)"></sup> of the living God,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29747CV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29747CV" title="See cross-reference CV">CV</a>)"></sup> the pillar and foundation of the truth.</span> <span class="text 1Tim-3-16" id="en-NIV-29748"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Beyond all question, the mystery<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29748CW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29748CW" title="See cross-reference CW">CW</a>)"></sup> from which true godliness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29748CX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29748CX" title="See cross-reference CX">CX</a>)"></sup> springs is great:</span><br />
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<span class="text 1Tim-3-16">He appeared in the flesh,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29748CY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29748CY" title="See cross-reference CY">CY</a>)"></sup></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Tim-3-16">was vindicated by the Spirit,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29748g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29748g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29748g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup></span></span><br /><span class="text 1Tim-3-16">was seen by angels,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Tim-3-16">was preached among the nations,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29748CZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29748CZ" title="See cross-reference CZ">CZ</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text 1Tim-3-16">was believed on in the world,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text 1Tim-3-16">was taken up in glory.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29748DA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29748DA" title="See cross-reference DA">DA</a>)"></sup></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495959224324111426.post-56527258052325367382016-01-06T01:00:00.000-08:002016-01-06T01:00:02.068-08:00New Testament Day 67 2 Thessalonians 1-3<span class="passage-display-bcv">2 Thessalonians 1-3</span><span class="passage-display-version">New International Version (NIV)</span><br />
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<span class="text 2Thess-1-1" id="en-NIV-29651"><span class="chapternum">1 </span>Paul, Silas<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29651a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29651a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Thessalonians+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29651a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29651A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29651A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> and Timothy,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29651B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29651B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text 2Thess-1-1">To the church of the Thessalonians<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29651C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29651C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:</span></div>
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<span class="text 2Thess-1-2" id="en-NIV-29652"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29652D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29652D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text 2Thess-1-3" id="en-NIV-29653">Thanksgiving and Prayer</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Thess-1-3"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>We ought always to thank God for you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29653E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29653E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> brothers and sisters,<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29653b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29653b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Thessalonians+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29653b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</sup> and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29653F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29653F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-1-4" id="en-NIV-29654"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>Therefore, among God’s churches we boast<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29654G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29654G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> about your perseverance and faith<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29654H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29654H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29654I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29654I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Thess-1-5" id="en-NIV-29655"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>All this is evidence<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29655J" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29655J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29655K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29655K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.</span> <span class="text 2Thess-1-6" id="en-NIV-29656"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>God is just:<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29656L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29656L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29656M" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29656M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-1-7" id="en-NIV-29657"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29657N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29657N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> in blazing fire<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29657O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29657O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup> with his powerful angels.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29657P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29657P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-1-8" id="en-NIV-29658"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>He will punish<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29658Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29658Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup> those who do not know God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29658R" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29658R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup> and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29658S" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29658S" title="See cross-reference S">S</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-1-9" id="en-NIV-29659"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>They will be punished with everlasting destruction<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29659T" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29659T" title="See cross-reference T">T</a>)"></sup> and shut out from the presence of the Lord<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29659U" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29659U" title="See cross-reference U">U</a>)"></sup> and from the glory of his might<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29659V" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29659V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-1-10" id="en-NIV-29660"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>on the day<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29660W" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29660W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> he comes to be glorified<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29660X" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29660X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup> in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29660Y" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29660Y" title="See cross-reference Y">Y</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Thess-1-11" id="en-NIV-29661"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>With this in mind, we constantly pray for you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29661Z" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29661Z" title="See cross-reference Z">Z</a>)"></sup> that our God may make you worthy<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29661AA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29661AA" title="See cross-reference AA">AA</a>)"></sup> of his calling,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29661AB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29661AB" title="See cross-reference AB">AB</a>)"></sup> and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29661AC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29661AC" title="See cross-reference AC">AC</a>)"></sup> and your every deed prompted by faith.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29661AD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29661AD" title="See cross-reference AD">AD</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-1-12" id="en-NIV-29662"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29662AE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29662AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29662c" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29662c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Thessalonians+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29662c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Thess-2-1" id="en-NIV-29663">The Man of Lawlessness</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 2Thess-2-1"><span class="chapternum">2 </span>Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29663AF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29663AF" title="See cross-reference AF">AF</a>)"></sup> and our being gathered to him,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29663AG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29663AG" title="See cross-reference AG">AG</a>)"></sup> we ask you, brothers and sisters,</span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-2" id="en-NIV-29664"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29664AH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29664AH" title="See cross-reference AH">AH</a>)"></sup>—asserting that the day of the Lord<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29664AI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29664AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> has already come.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29664AJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29664AJ" title="See cross-reference AJ">AJ</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-3" id="en-NIV-29665"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Don’t let anyone deceive you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29665AK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29665AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29665AL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29665AL" title="See cross-reference AL">AL</a>)"></sup> occurs and the man of lawlessness<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29665d" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29665d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Thessalonians+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29665d" title="See footnote d">d</a>]</sup> is revealed,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29665AM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29665AM" title="See cross-reference AM">AM</a>)"></sup> the man doomed to destruction.</span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-4" id="en-NIV-29666"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29666AN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29666AN" title="See cross-reference AN">AN</a>)"></sup> or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29666AO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29666AO" title="See cross-reference AO">AO</a>)"></sup></span></div>
<span class="text 2Thess-2-5" id="en-NIV-29667"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>Don’t you remember that when I was with you I used to tell you these things?<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29667AP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29667AP" title="See cross-reference AP">AP</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-6" id="en-NIV-29668"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>And now you know what is holding him back,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29668AQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29668AQ" title="See cross-reference AQ">AQ</a>)"></sup> so that he may be revealed at the proper time.</span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-7" id="en-NIV-29669"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29669AR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29669AR" title="See cross-reference AR">AR</a>)"></sup> will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way.</span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-8" id="en-NIV-29670"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>And then the lawless one will be revealed,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29670AS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29670AS" title="See cross-reference AS">AS</a>)"></sup> whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29670AT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29670AT" title="See cross-reference AT">AT</a>)"></sup> and destroy by the splendor of his coming.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29670AU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29670AU" title="See cross-reference AU">AU</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-9" id="en-NIV-29671"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29671AV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29671AV" title="See cross-reference AV">AV</a>)"></sup> works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29671AW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29671AW" title="See cross-reference AW">AW</a>)"></sup> that serve the lie,</span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-10" id="en-NIV-29672"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29672AX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29672AX" title="See cross-reference AX">AX</a>)"></sup> They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29672AY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29672AY" title="See cross-reference AY">AY</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-11" id="en-NIV-29673"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>For this reason God sends them<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29673AZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29673AZ" title="See cross-reference AZ">AZ</a>)"></sup> a powerful delusion<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29673BA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29673BA" title="See cross-reference BA">BA</a>)"></sup> so that they will believe the lie<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29673BB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29673BB" title="See cross-reference BB">BB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-12" id="en-NIV-29674"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29674BC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29674BC" title="See cross-reference BC">BC</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Thess-2-13" id="en-NIV-29675">Stand Firm</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Thess-2-13"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>But we ought always to thank God for you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29675BD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29675BD" title="See cross-reference BD">BD</a>)"></sup> brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29675e" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29675e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Thessalonians+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29675e" title="See footnote e">e</a>]</sup><sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29675BE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29675BE" title="See cross-reference BE">BE</a>)"></sup> to be saved<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29675BF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29675BF" title="See cross-reference BF">BF</a>)"></sup> through the sanctifying work of the Spirit<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29675BG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29675BG" title="See cross-reference BG">BG</a>)"></sup> and through belief in the truth.</span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-14" id="en-NIV-29676"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>He called you<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29676BH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29676BH" title="See cross-reference BH">BH</a>)"></sup> to this through our gospel,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29676BI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29676BI" title="See cross-reference BI">BI</a>)"></sup> that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.</span><br />
<span class="text 2Thess-2-15" id="en-NIV-29677"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29677BJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29677BJ" title="See cross-reference BJ">BJ</a>)"></sup> and hold fast to the teachings<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29677f" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29677f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Thessalonians+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29677f" title="See footnote f">f</a>]</sup> we passed on to you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29677BK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29677BK" title="See cross-reference BK">BK</a>)"></sup> whether by word of mouth or by letter.</span><br />
<span class="text 2Thess-2-16" id="en-NIV-29678"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29678BL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29678BL" title="See cross-reference BL">BL</a>)"></sup> who loved us<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29678BM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29678BM" title="See cross-reference BM">BM</a>)"></sup> and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope,</span> <span class="text 2Thess-2-17" id="en-NIV-29679"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>encourage<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29679BN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29679BN" title="See cross-reference BN">BN</a>)"></sup> your hearts and strengthen<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29679BO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29679BO" title="See cross-reference BO">BO</a>)"></sup> you in every good deed and word.</span><br />
<h3>
<span class="text 2Thess-3-1" id="en-NIV-29680">Request for Prayer</span></h3>
<div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text 2Thess-3-1"><span class="chapternum">3 </span>As for other matters, brothers and sisters,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29680BP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29680BP" title="See cross-reference BP">BP</a>)"></sup> pray for us<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29680BQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29680BQ" title="See cross-reference BQ">BQ</a>)"></sup> that the message of the Lord<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29680BR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29680BR" title="See cross-reference BR">BR</a>)"></sup> may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29680BS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29680BS" title="See cross-reference BS">BS</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-3-2" id="en-NIV-29681"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29681BT" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29681BT" title="See cross-reference BT">BT</a>)"></sup> for not everyone has faith.</span> <span class="text 2Thess-3-3" id="en-NIV-29682"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>But the Lord is faithful,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29682BU" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29682BU" title="See cross-reference BU">BU</a>)"></sup> and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29682BV" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29682BV" title="See cross-reference BV">BV</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-3-4" id="en-NIV-29683"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>We have confidence<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29683BW" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29683BW" title="See cross-reference BW">BW</a>)"></sup> in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command.</span> <span class="text 2Thess-3-5" id="en-NIV-29684"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>May the Lord direct your hearts<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29684BX" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29684BX" title="See cross-reference BX">BX</a>)"></sup> into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.</span></div>
<h3>
<span class="text 2Thess-3-6" id="en-NIV-29685">Warning Against Idleness</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Thess-3-6"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29685BY" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29685BY" title="See cross-reference BY">BY</a>)"></sup> we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29685BZ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29685BZ" title="See cross-reference BZ">BZ</a>)"></sup> every believer who is idle and disruptive<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29685CA" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29685CA" title="See cross-reference CA">CA</a>)"></sup> and does not live according to the teaching<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-29685g" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-29685g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Thessalonians+1-3&version=NIV#fen-NIV-29685g" title="See footnote g">g</a>]</sup> you received from us.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29685CB" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29685CB" title="See cross-reference CB">CB</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-3-7" id="en-NIV-29686"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29686CC" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29686CC" title="See cross-reference CC">CC</a>)"></sup> We were not idle when we were with you,</span> <span class="text 2Thess-3-8" id="en-NIV-29687"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29687CD" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29687CD" title="See cross-reference CD">CD</a>)"></sup> night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you.</span> <span class="text 2Thess-3-9" id="en-NIV-29688"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29688CE" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29688CE" title="See cross-reference CE">CE</a>)"></sup> but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29688CF" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29688CF" title="See cross-reference CF">CF</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-3-10" id="en-NIV-29689"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>For even when we were with you,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29689CG" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29689CG" title="See cross-reference CG">CG</a>)"></sup> we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29689CH" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29689CH" title="See cross-reference CH">CH</a>)"></sup> shall not eat.”</span><br />
<span class="text 2Thess-3-11" id="en-NIV-29690"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29690CI" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29690CI" title="See cross-reference CI">CI</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-3-12" id="en-NIV-29691"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29691CJ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29691CJ" title="See cross-reference CJ">CJ</a>)"></sup> to settle down and earn the food they eat.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29691CK" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29691CK" title="See cross-reference CK">CK</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-3-13" id="en-NIV-29692"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29692CL" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29692CL" title="See cross-reference CL">CL</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Thess-3-14" id="en-NIV-29693"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29693CM" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29693CM" title="See cross-reference CM">CM</a>)"></sup> in order that they may feel ashamed.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29693CN" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29693CN" title="See cross-reference CN">CN</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 2Thess-3-15" id="en-NIV-29694"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29694CO" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29694CO" title="See cross-reference CO">CO</a>)"></sup></span><br />
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<span class="text 2Thess-3-16" id="en-NIV-29695">Final Greetings</span></h3>
<span class="text 2Thess-3-16"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>Now may the Lord of peace<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29695CP" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29695CP" title="See cross-reference CP">CP</a>)"></sup> himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29695CQ" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29695CQ" title="See cross-reference CQ">CQ</a>)"></sup></span><br />
<span class="text 2Thess-3-17" id="en-NIV-29696"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand,<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29696CR" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29696CR" title="See cross-reference CR">CR</a>)"></sup> which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write.</span><br />
<span class="text 2Thess-3-18" id="en-NIV-29697"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.<sup class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-29697CS" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29697CS" title="See cross-reference CS">CS</a>)"></sup></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001232587248476019noreply@blogger.com0