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"If I only touch his cloak," she said to herself, "I shall get well."
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And, while they were on their way, a man said to Jesus: "I will follow you wherever you go." "Foxes have holes," he replied, "and wild birds their roosting-places, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." To another man Jesus said: "Follow me." "Let me first go and bury my father," said the man. read more.
But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God." "Master," said another, "I will follow you; but first let me say good-bye to my family." But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God." "Master," said another, "I will follow you; but first let me say good-bye to my family." But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
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Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Make your hands clean, you sinners; and your hearts pure, you vacillating men!
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They have eyes only for adulteresses, eyes never tired of sin; they entice weak souls; their minds are trained to covet; they live under a curse.
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"The sower went out to sow his seed; and, as he was sowing, some of the seed fell along the path and was trodden upon; and the wild birds ate it up. Other seed fell upon rock, and, as soon as it began to grow, having no moisture, withered away. Other seed fell in the middle of brambles, but the brambles grew up with it and choked it entirely. read more.
Other seed fell into rich soil, and grew, and gave a hundred-fold return." After saying this, Jesus cried aloud: "Let him who has ears to hear with hear." His disciples asked Jesus the meaning of this parable. "To you," he said, "the knowledge of the hidden truths of the Kingdom of God has been imparted, but to others in parables only, that 'though they have eyes they may not see, and though they have ears, they may not understand.' This is the parable--The seed is God's Message. By the seed which fell along the path are meant those who hear the Message; but then comes the Devil and carries away the Message from their minds, to prevent their believing it and being saved. By the seed which fell upon the rock are meant those who, as soon as they hear the Message, welcome it joyfully; but they have no root, and believe it only for a time, and, when the time of temptation comes, they draw back. By that which fell among the brambles are meant those who hear the Message, but who, as they go on their way, are completely choked by this world's cares and wealth and pleasures, and bring nothing to perfection. But by that in the good ground are meant those who, having heard the Message, keep it in the good, rich soil of their hearts, and patiently yield a return.
Other seed fell into rich soil, and grew, and gave a hundred-fold return." After saying this, Jesus cried aloud: "Let him who has ears to hear with hear." His disciples asked Jesus the meaning of this parable. "To you," he said, "the knowledge of the hidden truths of the Kingdom of God has been imparted, but to others in parables only, that 'though they have eyes they may not see, and though they have ears, they may not understand.' This is the parable--The seed is God's Message. By the seed which fell along the path are meant those who hear the Message; but then comes the Devil and carries away the Message from their minds, to prevent their believing it and being saved. By the seed which fell upon the rock are meant those who, as soon as they hear the Message, welcome it joyfully; but they have no root, and believe it only for a time, and, when the time of temptation comes, they draw back. By that which fell among the brambles are meant those who hear the Message, but who, as they go on their way, are completely choked by this world's cares and wealth and pleasures, and bring nothing to perfection. But by that in the good ground are meant those who, having heard the Message, keep it in the good, rich soil of their hearts, and patiently yield a return.
And a Teacher of the Law came up to him, and said: "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go." "Foxes have holes," answered Jesus, "and wild birds their roosting-places, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." "Master," said another, who was a disciple, "let me first go and bury my father." read more.
But Jesus answered: "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their dead."
But Jesus answered: "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their dead."
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When any one hears the Message of the Kingdom without understanding it, the Evil One comes and snatches away what has been sown in his mind. This is the man meant by the seed which was sown along the path. By the seed which was sown on rocky places is meant the man who hears the Message, and at once accepts it joyfully; But, as he has no root, he stands for only a short time; and, when trouble or persecution arises on account of the Message, he falls away at once. read more.
By the seed which was sown among the brambles is meant the man who hears the Message, but the cares of life and the glamour of wealth completely choke the Message, so that it gives no return.
By the seed which was sown among the brambles is meant the man who hears the Message, but the cares of life and the glamour of wealth completely choke the Message, so that it gives no return.
The People meant by the seed that falls along the path are these--where the Message is sown, but, as soon as they have heard it, Satan immediately comes and carries away the Message that has been sown in them. So, too, those meant by the seed sown on the rocky places are the people who, when they have heard the Message, at once accept it joyfully; But, as they have no root, they stand only for a short time; and so, when trouble or persecution arises on account of the Message, they fall away at once. read more.
Those meant by the seed sown among the brambles are different; they are the people who hear the Message, But the cares of life, and the glamour of wealth, and cravings for many other things come in and completely choke the Message, so that it gives no return.
Those meant by the seed sown among the brambles are different; they are the people who hear the Message, But the cares of life, and the glamour of wealth, and cravings for many other things come in and completely choke the Message, so that it gives no return.
To another man Jesus said: "Follow me." "Let me first go and bury my father," said the man. But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God." "Master," said another, "I will follow you; but first let me say good-bye to my family." read more.
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
Then we shall no longer be like infants, tossed backward and forward, blown about by every breath of human teaching, through the trickery and the craftiness of men, towards the snares of error;
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But let him ask with confidence, never doubting; for the man who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven hither and thither at the mercy of the wind-- Such a man must not expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, Vacillating as he is, irresolute at every turn.
Decision » Exhortation to
Every one, I tell you, who shall acknowledge me before his fellow men, the Son of Man, also, will acknowledge before God's angels;
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No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will attach himself to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
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No servant can serve two masters, for, either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will attach himself to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."
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To another man Jesus said: "Follow me." "Let me first go and bury my father," said the man. But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God." "Master," said another, "I will follow you; but first let me say good-bye to my family." read more.
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
Every one, therefore, who shall acknowledge me before his fellow men, I, too, will acknowledge before my Father who is in Heaven;
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At that time Jesus began to proclaim-- "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand."
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"Master," said another, who was a disciple, "let me first go and bury my father." But Jesus answered: "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their dead."
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He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not help me to gather is scattering.
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He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not help me to gather is scattering.
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Remember Lot's wife.
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Since, therefore, you have received Jesus, the Christ, as your Lord, live your lives in union with him-- Rooted in him, building up your characters through union with him, growing stronger through your faith, as you were taught, overflowing with faith and thanksgiving.
But do you, Servant of God, avoid all this. Aim at righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Run the great race of the Faith, and win the Immortal Life. It was for this that you received the Call, and, in the presence of many witnesses, made the great profession of Faith. I urge you, as in the sight of God, the source of all life, and of Christ Jesus who before Pontius Pilate made the great profession of Faith-- read more.
I urge you to keep his Command free from stain or reproach, until the Appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I urge you to keep his Command free from stain or reproach, until the Appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Evangelism » What to preach
"This is what I told you," he said, "when I was still with you--that everything that had been written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms, must be fulfilled." Then he enabled them to understand the meaning of the Scriptures, saying to them: "Scripture says that the Christ should suffer, and that he should rise again from the dead on the third day, read more.
And that repentance for forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed on his authority to all the nations--beginning at Jerusalem.
And that repentance for forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed on his authority to all the nations--beginning at Jerusalem.
(For it is not ourselves that we proclaim, but Christ Jesus, as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.)
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These twelve Jesus sent out as his Messengers, after giving them these instructions-- "Do not go to the Gentiles, nor enter any Samaritan town, But make your way rather to the lost sheep of Israel. And on your way proclaim that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
He called the Twelve to him, and began to send them out as his Messengers, two and two, and gave them authority over foul spirits. He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey- -not even bread, or a bag, or pence in their purse; But they were to wear sandals, and not to put on a second coat. read more.
"Whenever you go to stay at a house," he said, "remain there till you leave that place; And if a place does not welcome you, or listen to you, as you go out of it shake off the dust that is on the soles of your feet, as a protest against them." So they set out, and proclaimed the need of repentance.
"Whenever you go to stay at a house," he said, "remain there till you leave that place; And if a place does not welcome you, or listen to you, as you go out of it shake off the dust that is on the soles of your feet, as a protest against them." So they set out, and proclaimed the need of repentance.
After his rising again, early on the first day of the week, Jesus appeared first of all to Mary of Magdala, from whom he had driven out seven demons. She went and told the news to those who had been with him and who were now in sorrow and tears; Yet even they, when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, did not believe it. read more.
Afterwards, altered in appearance, he made himself known to two of them, as they were walking, on their way into the country. They also went and told the rest, but they did not believe even them. Later on, he made himself known to the Eleven themselves as they were at a meal, and reproached them with their want of faith and their stubbornness, because they did not believe those who had seen him after he had risen from the dead. Then he said to them: "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to all creation.
Afterwards, altered in appearance, he made himself known to two of them, as they were walking, on their way into the country. They also went and told the rest, but they did not believe even them. Later on, he made himself known to the Eleven themselves as they were at a meal, and reproached them with their want of faith and their stubbornness, because they did not believe those who had seen him after he had risen from the dead. Then he said to them: "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to all creation.
But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God."
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That Truth which has been hidden from former ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to God's People, To whom it was his pleasure to make known the surpassing glory of that hidden Truth when proclaimed among the Gentiles--'Christ among you! Your Hope of glory!' This is the Christ whom we proclaim, warning every one, and instructing every one, with all the wisdom that we possess, in the hope of bringing every one into God's presence perfected by union with Christ.
Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance. For a time will come when people will not tolerate sound teaching. They will follow their own wishes, and, in their itching for novelty, procure themselves a crowd of teachers.
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
As the days before his being taken up to Heaven were growing few, Jesus set his face resolutely in the direction of Jerusalem; and he sent on messengers in advance. On their way, they went into a Samaritan village to make preparations for him, But the people there did not welcome him, because his face was set in the direction of Jerusalem. read more.
When James and John saw this, they said: "Master, do you wish us to call for fire to come down from the heavens and consume them?" But Jesus turned and rebuked them. And they made their way to another village. And, while they were on their way, a man said to Jesus: "I will follow you wherever you go." "Foxes have holes," he replied, "and wild birds their roosting-places, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." To another man Jesus said: "Follow me." "Let me first go and bury my father," said the man. But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God." "Master," said another, "I will follow you; but first let me say good-bye to my family." But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
When James and John saw this, they said: "Master, do you wish us to call for fire to come down from the heavens and consume them?" But Jesus turned and rebuked them. And they made their way to another village. And, while they were on their way, a man said to Jesus: "I will follow you wherever you go." "Foxes have holes," he replied, "and wild birds their roosting-places, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." To another man Jesus said: "Follow me." "Let me first go and bury my father," said the man. But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God." "Master," said another, "I will follow you; but first let me say good-bye to my family." But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
When the Jewish Festival of Tabernacles was near, His brothers said to him: "Leave this part of the country, and go into Judea, so that your disciples, as well as we, may see the work that you are doing. For no one does a thing privately, if he is seeking to be widely known. Since you do these things, you should show yourself publicly to the world." read more.
For even his brothers did not believe in him. "My time," answered Jesus, "is not come yet, but your time is always here. The world cannot hate you, but it does hate me, because I testify that its ways are evil. Go yourselves up to the Festival; I am not going to this Festival yet, because my time has not yet come." After telling them this, he stayed on in Galilee. But, when his brothers had gone up to the Festival, Jesus also went up--not publicly, but privately. The Jews were looking for him at the Festival and asking 'Where is he?';
For even his brothers did not believe in him. "My time," answered Jesus, "is not come yet, but your time is always here. The world cannot hate you, but it does hate me, because I testify that its ways are evil. Go yourselves up to the Festival; I am not going to this Festival yet, because my time has not yet come." After telling them this, he stayed on in Galilee. But, when his brothers had gone up to the Festival, Jesus also went up--not publicly, but privately. The Jews were looking for him at the Festival and asking 'Where is he?';
Leaders » Preaching » Encouraged
Then he said to them: "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to all creation.
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What I tell you in the dark, say again in the light; and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops.
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And on your way proclaim that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
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Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance.
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But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God."
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He sent them out as his Messengers, to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and to work cures.
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"Go," he said, "and stand in the Temple Courts, and tell the people the whole Message of this new Life."
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Ministers » Work of preaching » Encouraged
Then he said to them: "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to all creation.
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What I tell you in the dark, say again in the light; and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops.
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And on your way proclaim that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
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Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance.
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But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God."
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He sent them out as his Messengers, to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and to work cures.
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"Go," he said, "and stand in the Temple Courts, and tell the people the whole Message of this new Life."
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Ministers » Remuneration of » Required to preach the gospel
Then he said to them: "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to all creation.
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What I tell you in the dark, say again in the light; and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops.
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And on your way proclaim that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
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Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance.
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But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God."
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He sent them out as his Messengers, to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and to work cures.
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"Go," he said, "and stand in the Temple Courts, and tell the people the whole Message of this new Life."
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Ministers » Should not be » Entangled by cares
A soldier on active service, to please his superior officer, always avoids entangling himself in the affairs of ordinary life.
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But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God."
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Missionary-work by ministers » Worldly concerns should not delay
To another man Jesus said: "Follow me." "Let me first go and bury my father," said the man. But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God." "Master," said another, "I will follow you; but first let me say good-bye to my family." read more.
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
go Preach » Work of ministers, preaching encouraged
Then he said to them: "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to all creation.
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What I tell you in the dark, say again in the light; and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops.
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And on your way proclaim that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
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Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance.
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But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God."
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He sent them out as his Messengers, to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and to work cures.
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"Go," he said, "and stand in the Temple Courts, and tell the people the whole Message of this new Life."
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Procrastination » Condemned by Christ
To another man Jesus said: "Follow me." "Let me first go and bury my father," said the man. But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God." "Master," said another, "I will follow you; but first let me say good-bye to my family." read more.
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Encouraged
Then he said to them: "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to all creation.
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What I tell you in the dark, say again in the light; and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops.
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And on your way proclaim that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
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Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance.
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But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God."
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He sent them out as his Messengers, to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and to work cures.
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"Go," he said, "and stand in the Temple Courts, and tell the people the whole Message of this new Life."
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