and swore by him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and what is in it, the earth and what is in it, and the sea and what is in it, that there would be no more delay,

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name, by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power not one is missing.

Thus shall you say to them: "The gods who did not make the heavens and the earth shall perish from the earth and from under the heavens."

'Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man,

and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things,

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things were created through him and for him.

but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.

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The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

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sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise!

Let the house of Aaron say, "His steadfast love endures forever."

All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.