Then Jesus prayed: I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and have revealed them to children. (Acts 2:36)

Your obedience has come to our attention abroad. I am glad therefore on your behalf. Yet I would have you wise to that which is good and simple concerning evil.

This is our pride and testimony of conscience. In holiness and Godly sincerity we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you. It was not by fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God.

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds will be lead away from the simplicity and the purity (cleanness) that is toward Christ.

Servants, obey your masters according to the flesh in all things, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, respecting God.

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Do not hold the crimes of our ancestors against us. Reach out to us soon with your compassion, because we are helpless.

He rescued them many times, but they continued to plot rebellion against him and to sink deeper because of their sin.

Pay attention to my cry for help! I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me because they are too strong for me.

General references

In their distress they cried out to Jehovah. He saved them from their troubles.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.