But we all mirror the glory of the Lord with face unveiled, and so we are being transformed into the same likeness as himself, passing from one glory to another ??for this comes of the Lord the Spirit.

but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory now and to the day of eternity: Amen.

Strength to strength

and also to offer the sacrifice prescribed in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.

In zion

and the will of him who sent me is that I lose none of those who are his gift to me, but that I raise them all up on the last day.

And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me, so that you may be where I am.

then we the living, who survive, will be caught up along with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall be with the Lord for ever.