The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

"Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you."

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,

And Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God."

And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!"

of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known,

Reprove

Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

For you know how, like a father with his children,

And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle,encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.

This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.

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Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.

You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness,

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and there they continued to preach the gospel.

Command and teach these things.