He looked up and noticed three men coming toward him. He ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed to the ground.

That evening the two angels came to the entrance of the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting there as they arrived. When he saw them, he got up to greet them. Then he welcomed them and bowed low to the ground.

Moses the servant of Jehovah (YHWH) died. After his death Jehovah spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying:

Moses the servant of Jehovah (YHWH) died. After his death Jehovah spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying:

Then David commanded the people: Praise Jehovah your God! The entire assembly praised Jehovah, the God of their ancestors. They bowed low and gave honor to Jehovah and also to the king.

and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my mouth has kissed my hand,

You removed your people's guilt. You pardoned all their sins.

The heavens will praise your wonders, O Jehovah, Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

He is a God greatly reverenced in the council of the holy ones. He is awesome above all those who are around Him?

For our shield belongs to Jehovah, and our king to the Holy One of Israel. Once you spoke in vision to your godly ones. You said: I have given help to one who is mighty. I have exalted one chosen from the people.

I love those who love me. Those who earnestly seek me will find me.

Go and announce to Jerusalem, 'This is what Jehovah says: I remember the unfailing loyalty of your youth, the love you had for me as a bride. I remember how you followed me into the desert, into a land that was not sown (farmed).

Do I have any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord Jehovah, that he should turn from his ways and live?

Her husband Joseph was an honorable man and did not want to disgrace her publicly. So he decided to break the marriage agreement with her secretly.

In reply Jesus answered: It is written; man shall not live on bread alone, but on all (everything) (every word) (every utterance) (every declaration) that proceeds from the mouth of Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 8:3)

I will give all this to you, the Devil told Jesus, if you kneel down and worship me. Go away, Satan! demanded Jesus. It is written, It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.' (Deuteronomy 6:13-15)

You were told in the past, do not murder (kill). Any one who murders will be brought to trial.

You have heard it was said, 'You should not commit adultery.'

You were also told that you should keep a promise (oath). Always keep your promises (vows) to Jehovah.

When the demon was cast out, the dumb man spoke. The crowd marveled, saying: We have never seen anything like this in Israel!

He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. He who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

All things have been delivered to me from my Father. Only the Father knows the Son, and only the Son knows the Father. The Son tells others about the Father so that they can know him too. Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. read more. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,

When an unclean spirit goes out of a man it passes through the desert seeking rest. It does not find it.

When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand, the evil one takes away that which was sown in his heart. This is what was sown by the roadside.

I tell you that Elijah has come. They did not know him and treated him badly as they pleased. They will do the same with the Son of man.

So the servant fell on his face out of respect. He said: 'Lord, give me time to make payment and I will pay everything.'

Jesus told him: You shall love Jehovah your God with all your heart (Greek: kardia: feelings, emotions), and with all your being, and with your entire mind (Greek: dianoia: understanding). (Deuteronomy 6:5)

This is (represents) (means) (exemplifies) my blood of the covenant, poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.

He went away to pray a third time, saying the same words.

A few moments later, those who were near approached and said to Peter: Indeed, you are one of them, because the way you speak gives you away.

Peter remembered what Jesus told him: Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times. He went out and wept bitterly.

John the Baptist was in the desert (wilderness) telling people to repent (turn away from sin) and be baptized for forgiveness of sins.

What do you want with us Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are. You are the Holy One of God!

But whoever speaks evil and defames Holy Spirit will not be forgiven but is guilty of an eternal sin.

Herodias had a grudge against John and was determined to have him killed.

They all saw him and were troubled. Suddenly he spoke to them: Be of good cheer. It is I do not fear.

You make the word of God invalid by your tradition.

He sat down and the twelve came to him. He said: If any man has the desire to be first, he would be last of all and servant of all.

He said: Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and to have greetings in the marketplaces.

Again he went away and prayed, and spoke the same words.

Peter denied it again. Later the bystanders accused Peter again saying: You cannot deny that you are one of them, because you, too, are from Galilee.

These signs will accompany those who believe. They will cast out demons in my name. They will speak with new languages.

not in some older manuscripts) After he had risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene. She was the one who had the seven demons that he cast out.

They went out and preached everywhere. The Lord worked with them and confirmed the word by the signs that followed. Amen.

They received testimony from those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning. Ministers of God's word delivered it to us.

He gave us deliverance out of the hand of our enemies so we could serve him without fear.

To give knowledge of salvation to his people in the remission of their sins.

She had been a widow eighty-four years. She never left the temple. She worshipped and fasted with supplications day and night.

John traveled in the region near the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

The Spirit of Jehovah is upon me. He anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind. To set at liberty those who are bruised.

Simon answered, Master we worked all night and caught nothing. At your word I will let down the nets.

He stretched forth his hand and touched him, saying: I want to, be made clean. Immediately the leprosy departed from him.

She came behind him and touched the border of his garment. Immediately the issue of blood stopped. Jesus said: Who touched me? Peter and the others with him said: Master, the people press in from all sides. read more. Jesus said: Someone did touch me. I perceived that power went from me. When the woman knew she was discovered she trembled, fell down before him and declared in the presence of all the people why she touched him, and how she was healed immediately.

When an unclean spirit leaves a man it passes through desolate places. It seeks rest and finds none. It says, 'I will return from where I came.'

The older brother was so angry he would not enter the house. His father came out and begged him to come in.

Hearing this the Pharisees made fun of Jesus, because they loved money.

See my hands and my feet that it is I. Touch me and see. A spirit does not have flesh and bones like I have.

Repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was like God (God-like).

The Word [Jesus] became flesh (a human being) and lived with us. We saw the glory of the only begotten son from the Father. He was full of loving-kindness and truth.

For God loved the world so much, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever has an active faith in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God. God does not give the spirit by measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand.

You worship what you do not know. We worship what we know. Salvation is from the Jews. But the hour comes and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father with spirit and truth. The Father seeks such people to worship him.

Many more believed because of the words he spoke. They told the woman: We believe because of what you said and we heard him ourselves. We know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world!

The Father loves the Son. He shows him all of the things he does. He will show him greater works than these. And you will marvel.

Truly, Truly I say to you, he who hears my word, and believes him that sent me, has everlasting life. He will not receive judgment for he has passed out of death into life.

You do not have his word dwelling in you. This is because you do not believe in the person he has sent.

They gathered twelve baskets of leftovers after everyone had eaten.

No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him. I will resurrect him (raise him up) in the last day.

Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness and they died.

Jesus responded to them: Truly I tell you if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood you will not have life in yourselves.

Jesus responded to them: Truly I tell you if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood you will not have life in yourselves. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has everlasting life! I will raise him up at the last day.

He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides with me, and I with him. The living Father sent me and I live because of the Father. He who takes me for his food will live because of me. read more. This is the bread that came down out of heaven. It is not like the bread (manna) the fathers ate and then died. He who eats this bread will live forever.

This is the bread that came down out of heaven. It is not like the bread (manna) the fathers ate and then died. He who eats this bread will live forever.

This is the bread that came down out of heaven. It is not like the bread (manna) the fathers ate and then died. He who eats this bread will live forever.

It is the spirit that gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I spoke to you are spirit and life.

Jesus asked the twelve: Will you also go away? Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of everlasting life!

The Jews wondered saying: How does this man know letters? He has had no formal education.

Jesus told the Jews who believed him: If you dwell in my word you truly are my disciples.

I know that you are Abraham's seed. Yet you seek to kill me. That is because my word has no place among you.

Why do you not understand what I say? Can you not hear me?

Why do you not understand what I say? Can you not hear me?

Why do you not understand what I say? Can you not hear me?

He that is of God hears the words of God. That is why you do not listen. You are not from God!

Truly I tell you if a man obeys my word he will never see death. The Jews said to him: Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham and the prophets died. And you say if a man obeys my word he will never taste of death.

So if he called them 'god-like ones,' those to whom the word of God came, and the Scriptures may not be annulled,

The sisters therefore sent for the Lord, They said: The one for whom you have great affection is sick.

Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

The Jews therefore said: Look how deeply he loved him!

He that loves his life [in this world] loses it; and he that detests (does not love) his life in this world shall save it for everlasting life.

When I am lifted up from the earth I will draw all men to myself.

If any man hears my sayings and does not obey them I will not judge him. I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejects me and does not accept my message has one that judges him. The word (divine expression) (God's Word) that I spoke shall judge him now and in the last day. (Deuteronomy 18:19)

Jesus knew before the feast of the Passover that the time had come for him to leave this world and return to his Father. He loved his own who were in the world to the very end.

Do you not believe that I am with the Father and that the Father is with me? The words I say to you are not from me, but the Father dwells with me and does his works.

Jesus answered: If a man loves me, he will obey my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and dwell with him. He who does not love me does not obey my words. The word you hear is not mine, but comes from the Father who sent me.

You are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.

Remember the word I said to you. A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they obeyed my word, they will obey yours also.

They will throw you out of the synagogues. Yes, the hour comes that whoever kills you will think that he offered service to God.

The Father loves you, because you loved me, and believed that I came from the Father.

I taught your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours and you gave them to me. They have lived by your word.

I gave them the words that you gave me. They understood them and knew I came from you. They believed you sent me.

I gave them your word. The world hated them because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

Sanctify them by your truth. Your word is truth.

You have a custom that I release someone to you at the Passover. Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?

Jesus said: Do not touch me for I am not yet ascended to the Father. Go to my brothers, and say to them, I ascend to my Father and you're Father, and my God and your God. (Revelation 3:12)

He said: Cast the net on the right side of the boat and you will find fish. They cast it and they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter: It is the Lord. So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat about him (for he was dressed only in undergarments), and jumped into the sea. read more. The other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from the land, but about one hundred yards away), dragging the net full of fishes. When they got to land, they saw a fire of coals and fish laid on it, and bread. Jesus said: Bring the fish you caught. Simon Peter went to draw the net to land. It was full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty three in all. There were so many and yet the net was not torn.

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to speak with different tongues, as the Spirit moved them to speak.

Because you will not leave me in the grave, neither will you allow your Holy One to see corruption. (Psalm 16:10)

Because you will not leave me in the grave, neither will you allow your Holy One to see corruption. (Psalm 16:10)

Then Peter said: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

They observed the confidence of Peter and John. Yet they thought they were uneducated (not formally educated) and ordinary men. They were amazed and recognized them as having been with Jesus.

When they prayed, the place where they assembled together was shaken. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

God exalted him to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

We will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.

I will judge the nation to whom they shall be in bondage,' said God, 'and after they will come serve me in this place.'

God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven. It is written in the book of the prophets: O you house of Israel, have you offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness? Yes, you took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan. You made figures to worship them. I will carry you away beyond Babylon.

Saul ravaged the congregation. He entered every house and dragged off men and women and put them in prison.

He was a devout man who respected God with his entire household. He gave many gifts of mercy to the people and prayed to God always.

When the angel who spoke to Cornelius left, he called two of his household servants and a devout soldier who was his attendant.

Cornelius met Peter and fell down at his feet with adoration for him.

All the prophets testify that through his name whoever believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins.

When he arrived he saw the grace of God and was glad. He exhorted them all to remain true to the Lord as their only purpose of heart.

He raised him up from the dead, never to decay. It is stated in these words: I will give you the sure blessings promised David. (Isaiah 55:3)

He raised him up from the dead, never to decay. It is stated in these words: I will give you the sure blessings promised David. (Isaiah 55:3) He said in another psalm: You will not allow your Holy One to see decay. (Ps 16:10)

He said in another psalm: You will not allow your Holy One to see decay. (Ps 16:10)

You should know, men and brothers that it is through this man Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him all who believe are justified from all things. You could not be justified through the Law of Moses.

After much discussion Peter got up and said: Men and brothers you know that God made a choice among us, that I would preach the good news to the nations that they may hear and believe.

Moses has been preached in the synagogues from old times until now every Sabbath day.

As I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: To An Unknown God. What you worship as unknown, this I will proclaim to you.

As I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: To An Unknown God. What you worship as unknown, this I will proclaim to you.

As I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: To An Unknown God. What you worship as unknown, this I will proclaim to you.

Men's hands do not serve him as if he needed anything. He gives life and breath to all.

God did this so man could seek him and might find him. He is not far from each one of us.

The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision: Do not be afraid, but speak. Do not keep silent!

The disciples from Caesarea brought us to the home of Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we stayed.

A man named Ananias was in that city. He is a religious man who obeyed our Law and was highly respected by all the Jews living there.

The commander wanted to find out for sure what the Jews were accusing Paul of. The next day he had Paul's chains taken off and ordered the chief priests and the whole Council to meet. Then he took Paul and made him stand before them.

I took him to their council to find out of what they accused him.

This I confess to you that according to The Way, which they call a sect, I serve the God of our fathers. I believe all the things written in the law and the prophets.

He commanded a centurion to keep Paul. Allow him some freedom of custody and that some of his people should come and minister to him.

Then Agrippa said to Festus: I would also hear the man myself. Festus replied: Tomorrow, you will hear him.

Our twelve tribes served God day and night with the promise and hope of what was to come. It is because of this hope that the Jews accuse me, King Agrippa.

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

While he was defending himself, Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, you are beside yourself. Much learning has made you mad.

The centurion desired to save Paul so he kept them from doing what they planned. He commanded that those who could swim should throw themselves overboard, and get to the land first.

They questioned me and were ready to set me free, for they found me not guilty of any crime deserving death.

He was declared to be the Son of God with power through the Spirit of Holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.

God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit (whole heart and mind) in the good news of his Son. Without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers.

I want you to know, brothers, that I was often determined to come to you, but was hindered until now, that I might have some fruit among you as well as the rest of the nations.

They changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creation more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

They changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creation more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

They are filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil mindedness; they are whisperers,

God displayed Christ publicly as propitiation (atonement) by his blood through faith. It demonstrated his righteousness. It was through the forbearance of God that he passed by the sins that had taken place before.

God displayed Christ publicly as propitiation (atonement) by his blood through faith. It demonstrated his righteousness. It was through the forbearance of God that he passed by the sins that had taken place before.

We know this that our old self was impaled with him that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we should no longer be in bondage to sin.

I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. You once presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to sin. Now you present your members as servants to righteousness and sanctification (purification) (holiness).

Now you are free from sin and are servants to God. You have your fruit in holiness, and the end everlasting (eternal) life.

I do not understand what I am doing. For what I want to do I do not do. What I hate, I do. But if what I do not want to do, I do, I consent to the law that it is right.

I know that good does not live in my human nature. For even though the desire to do good is in me, I am not able to do it. I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I do the evil that I do not want to do. read more. If I do what I do not want to do, this means that I am no longer the one who does it. Instead, it is the sin that lives in me. I find that this law is at work. When I want to do what is good, what is evil is the only choice I have.

We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

They are Israelites and the adoption belongs to them. They have the glory of the covenants. The law was given to them along with the service and promises.

It is not as if the word of God failed. Not all who come from Israel are really Israel.

When they had not yet been born nor performed anything good or vile, so the purpose of God regarding the choosing would continue without dependence on works but on the One who calls.

So then it does not depend on mans will or effort, but on God who shows mercy.

You say to me: Why does he yet find fault? Who resists his purpose (will)?

But what does it say? The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. It is the word of faith, which we preach. (Deuteronomy 30:8-20)

So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word about Christ.

I request (urge) (implore) you brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

But God revealed them to us by his Spirit. For the Spirit investigates (searches) all things, yes even the deep things of God.

Do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and make apparent the counsels of the hearts. Then each man's praise will come from God.

Purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new batch of dough. For even Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us. Therefore let us celebrate the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

I prefer that all men were as I am. But every man has his proper gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that.

If a nonbeliever invites you to a feast and you feel you must go eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience sake.

Has God set the members of the body, every one of them, just as it pleased him?

When you bless with the spirit, how will the audience of the unlearned say Amen at your giving of thanks, seeing he does not understand what you said?

If therefore the whole congregation comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and the unlearned, or unbelievers, come there will they not say that you are out of your mind? But if all proclaim God's Word and an unbeliever comes there he is convinced by all.

But God gives it a body as it pleased him, and to every seed his own body.

If any man does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come O Lord!

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.

I had no relief for my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother: but leaving them, I went to Macedonia.

He also made us sufficient as ministers of a new covenant. This is a covenant not of the letter, but of the Spirit: for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Their minds were blinded. Until this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It is not revealed to them that Christ voided it.

Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness with deep reverence for God.

When we came to Macedonia our flesh had no relief, but we were afflicted on every side, fighting on the outside and fears on the inside.

I do not say this for the ease of others and for your affliction

Though I am unskilled in speech, yet I am not in knowledge. We have in every way made this evident to you in all things.

I have been impaled with Christ. It is no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me. The life that I now live in the flesh (physical body) I live by faith. This is the faith that is in the Son of God. He loved me and gave himself up for me.

In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.

He made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure and purpose.

We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.

We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.

We all once lived in the lust of our flesh, indulging the desires (lusts) of the flesh and of the mind. We were by nature children of anger and violent passion, like everyone else.

They are past feeling. They have given themselves over to loose conduct, to work all uncleanness with greediness (a lust for more).

You put away your former way (course) (behavior) (conversation) of life, the old self that was corrupt with the lusts of deceit.

You should be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also forgave you through (by means of) Christ.

Fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, must not even be mentioned among you, as is proper among holy ones.

Husbands love your wives, even as Christ also loved the congregation and gave himself up for it.

Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

We are those with true circumcision who worship by the Spirit of God. We glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh.

We have in him our redemption and the forgiveness of our sins.

The fullness of divine nature lives in Christ's bodily form. (Greek: theotes: essence and nature of God) (Only the Son of God could have divine attributes, the inherited qualities from the Father)

You were dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh. He made you alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses.

Do not handle. Do not taste. Do not touch.

Make your members that are upon the earth dead with regard to fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness (greed), which is idolatry.

Do not lie to one another, seeing that you got rid of the old self with its evil practices.

Tolerate (endure) (suffer) (put up with) one another, and forgive each other. If any man has a complaint against anyone, forgive them, even as God forgave you.

May he resolutely strengthen your hearts without blame in holiness before God, our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his holy ones.

You who are afflicted rest with us at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire.

He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god and object of worship. As a result, he seats himself in the sanctuary of God and declares (promotes) himself to be like God. (Ezekiel 28:2)

It is God's desire that all men have salvation and come to the full (precise) (accurate) (correct) knowledge (Greek: epignosis: recognition, discernment) of the truth.

I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or argument.

Refuse younger widows: for when their sexual impulses come between them and Christ, they desire to marry.

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.

Those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts. These draw men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some by longing for it have been led away from the faith. They have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

God has saved us and called us with a holy calling. This is not according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace that was granted us in Christ Jesus, from all eternity.

For men will be lovers of their own selves, covetous (lovers of money), arrogant, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful (ungrateful), unholy,

You carefully follow my teaching in conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, and patience,

In his own time he made his word known through the message that was entrusted to me according to the commandment of God our Savior.

but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;

Have sound speech that cannot be condemned so the man opposing us may be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.

He (Jesus Christ) gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify a people for himself, who are special people, zealous for good works. Speak and exhort and reprove these things with all authority. Let no man despise you.

All that are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.

I would have kept him with me, that in your behalf he might minister to me in my imprisonment for the good news.

God's Son is the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his being. He sustains all things by his powerful word. After Jesus purged our sins, he sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.

If the word spoken through angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward (penalty).

The Word of God is alive and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) It separates the physical person from the spiritual person, of both joints and marrow. And it can discern (judge) the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (John 12:48)

Therefore leaving the elementary truths of the doctrine of Christ let us move on to maturity. Let us not lay again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God.

and have tasted the good Word of God, and the powers of the age to come,

When God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he confirmed it with an oath.

Such a high priest as this was suitable for us. He is holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and higher than the heavens.

The work they do as priests is only a copy and a shadow of what is in heaven. It is the same as it was with Moses. When he was about to build the sacred tent, God told him: Be sure to make everything according to the pattern you were shown on the mountain.

The first covenant had ordinances for divine service, and an earthly sanctuary. A tabernacle was set up. The first room was called the Holy Place. It contained the lamp stand and table and the consecrated bread.

When these things are prepared, the priests enter the outer room often to carry on their services.

The blood of Christ did even more. Through the eternal Spirit he offered himself without blemish to God and cleansed your conscience from dead works. Now we can serve (worship) the living God.

Almost all things are by the Law purified with blood. There is no forgiveness unless blood is poured out.

If it could, it would cease to be offered. Once the worshipers were cleansed they would have no awareness of sin anymore.

If it could, it would cease to be offered. Once the worshipers were cleansed they would have no awareness of sin anymore.

This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days,' says Jehovah; 'I will put my laws in their hearts, and in their minds will I write them.' (Jeremiah 31:33) I will not remember their sins and unrighteousness. read more. Where there is forgiveness for these, there is no more offering for sin.

By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the Word of God. The visible has been made out of things that were not visible.

By faith he kept the Passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them.

They disciplined us for a few days for their own pleasure. He disciplines for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

Pursue peace and holiness with all people, for no man will see the Lord without it.

You have not come to a mountain that can be touched, to Mount Sinai with its blazing fire, the darkness and the gloom, the storm.

They could not bear the order: If even a beast touches the mountain, it will be stoned.

Let us be thankful, because we will receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Let us be grateful and worship (serve) (intensely adore) God in a way that will please him, with reverence and awe.

We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. It comes down from the Father of lights (truth and spiritual purity), with whom there is no variation. He does not change like shifting shadows. Using his own will, he gave us birth through the word of truth. This way we would be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.

Using his own will, he gave us birth through the word of truth. This way we would be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.

Adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity (hatred) (hostility) toward God? Whoever would be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

For this they willfully forget, that there were heavens from of old, and an earth compacted out of water and amidst water, by the word of God,

Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness. He is longsuffering (patient) toward you. He does not wish that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Beloved, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment you had from the beginning. This old commandment is the word that you heard.

Beloved, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment you had from the beginning. This old commandment is the word that you heard.

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation (atonement) (sacrificial payment) for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, for they lie; I will make them come and bow down before your feet. They will know that I have loved you.

Each of the four living creatures has six wings. They are full of eyes around and within. Never resting day or night, they say: Holy, holy, holy, Jehovah God the Almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come.

Because of this they are before the throne of God. They serve him day and night in his temple. He who sits on the throne will spread his tent over (dwell among) them.

The great dragon was thrown down, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, who deceives the whole world. He was hurled down to the earth, and his angels with him.

He exercises all the authority of the first beast that came ahead of him. The second beast causes the earth and those who live there to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.

He had power to give breath to the image of the beast and to make that image of the beast speak. He caused many to be killed, those who would not worship the image of the beast.

The smoke of their torment will ascend forever and ever. They who worship the beast and his image and receive the mark of his name have no rest day or night.

Who will not reverence you, Jehovah, and glorify your name, for only you are holy. All nations will come and worship you. Your righteous judgments are clearly apparent.

The first poured out his bowl on the earth. A painful and grievous sore appeared on the men who had the mark of the beast, and upon those who worshiped his image.

I heard the angel of the waters say: You are righteous, Jehovah, who are, and was, the Holy One, because you have judged these things. (Exodus 3:14)

I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me: Do not do that. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers. You have the witness from Jesus: worship God! For the witness from Jesus is the spirit (mind-set) of prophecy.

He seized the dragon, the old serpent that is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.

There will be no curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city. His servants will serve him.