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ACTS 18

Posted: December 18, 2004

1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his… Read More

ACTS 19

Posted: December 18, 2004

1 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples 2 and asked them, “Did you receive the… Read More

ACTS 20

Posted: December 18, 2004

1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said good-bye and set out for Macedonia. 2 He travelled through that area, speaking many… Read More

ACTS 21

Posted: December 18, 2004

1 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Cos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to… Read More

ACTS 22

Posted: December 18, 2004

1 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defence.” 2 When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet. Then Paul said: 3 “I am a… Read More

ACTS 23

Posted: December 18, 2004

1 Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, “My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience to this day.” 2 At this the high… Read More

ACTS 24

Posted: December 18, 2004

1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before… Read More

ACTS 25

Posted: December 18, 2004

1 Three days after arriving in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, 2 where the chief priests and Jewish leaders appeared before him and presented the charges… Read More

ACTS 26

Posted: December 18, 2004

1 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defence: It 2 “King Agrippa, I consider myself… Read More

ACTS 27

Posted: December 18, 2004

1 When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment…. Read More

ACTS 28

Posted: December 18, 2004

1 Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. 2 The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because… Read More

The Last Discourse-John 13:31-17:26

Posted: November 25, 2004

The Last Discourse is written by James Greig of Oxford, England. It is a thorough analysis of John 13:31-17:26. Attached is the Word document. Available Downloads: Article (.doc – 230k)

Through The Bible in a Year

Posted: January 12, 2004

http://www.douglasjacoby.com/wp-content/uploads/ThroughtheBible.pdf This is a plan I have recommended ever since 1995.  Many have followed it and accomplished the victory of reading through the entire Bible in a year. If this… Read More

THE 5 SHORT BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: 3 JOHN

Posted: September 29, 2003

I. Introduction to 3 John Written (apparently) by the same "’elder" as the one who wrote 2 John. A personal letter written from one friend (the elder) another (Gaius). A… Read More

THE 5 SHORT BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: JUDE

Posted: September 29, 2003

COMMENTS General: The short epistle was written by Jude (Judas), one of the four brothers of Jesus Christ (Matthew 13:55-56), and warns against the godlessness of false teachers espousing libertinism…. Read More

THE 5 SHORT BOOKS OF THE BIBLE – Obadiah

Posted: September 22, 2003

THE 5 SHORT BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: LESSON II I. Introduction to Obadiah Many Obadiahs in the Bible. Obadiah = ‘servant of God’ = Abdullah in Arabic Written shortly after… Read More

THE 5 SHORT BOOKS OF THE BIBLE – 2 JOHN

Posted: September 22, 2003

  Introduction John, author of 5 books Gospel of John 1-3 John Revelation of John (the Apocalypse) 2 John was written in later part of 1st century AD Gnosticism (central… Read More

THE 5 SHORT BOOKS OF THE BIBLE – Philemon

Posted: September 17, 2003

Introduction to the series * 2 Tim 3:16-17 — we all need training and teaching. This passage says all scripture is inspired and useful. Includes every book of the Bible,… Read More

NT Extrabiblical Sources

Posted: August 1, 2003

This is a list (possibly incomplete) of pagan sources cited or alluded to in the N.T. books. The list omits references to other New Testament books. These works are “extrabiblical”… Read More

Digging Deeper into the Word: Principles of Bible Study

Posted: July 31, 2003

Don’t be LAZY! You need to read the bible deeply to build your faith. Basic1. Don’t dig at random; have a plan.2. Assemble lists of verses on common themes.3. Finish… Read More

Apocryphal and Pseudepigraphal Dates

Posted: July 17, 2003

I. Canonical Old Testament (all dates approximate) 1000-400 B.C. II. Catholic Apocrypha (non-Catholic apocrypha in italics) A. Pre-165 1. Tobit (400-200) 2. Sirach (190) B. Hasmonean (165-63) 1. Greek additions… Read More

Silver Bible

Posted: July 17, 2003

Silver BibleThe Bible was translated into many languages other than the original Hebrew and Greek. Latin was the major secondary translation language as the official language of the Roman Empire…. Read More

Jesus Papyrus Review, by James Greig

Posted: July 17, 2003

Jesus Papyrus Review Emily and I moved to Oxford to start the new millennium, and one thing I was eager to see was the controversial “Jesus Papyrus” a.k.a. P64, a… Read More

ROMANS 1

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy… Read More

ROMANS 2

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very… Read More

ROMANS 3

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For… Read More

ROMANS 4

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about;… Read More

ROMANS 5

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ 2 through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which… Read More

ROMANS 6

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace might increase? 2 May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live… Read More

ROMANS 7

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 Or do you not know, brethren (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has jurisdiction over a person as long as he lives?… Read More

ROMANS 8 – A

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free… Read More

ROMANS 8 – B

Posted: December 18, 2000

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the… Read More

ROMANS 9

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit,  2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief… Read More

ROMANS 10

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God on their behalf is for salvation. 2 I testify with regard to them that they have zeal for God, but it… Read More

ROMANS 11

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 I ask, then, has God rejected his people? Of course not! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has… Read More

ROMANS 12

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. 2… Read More

ROMANS 13

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 Let every person be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. 2 Therefore he… Read More

ROMANS 14

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. 2 One man’s faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats… Read More

ROMANS 15

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good,… Read More

ROMANS 16

Posted: December 18, 2000

1 I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, 2 that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 1 – A

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 1 – B

Posted: December 18, 1999

18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 2

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom. 2 For I decided to… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 3

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 And so, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but rather as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. 2 I fed you… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 4

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 3 But… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 5

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not found even among pagans; for a man is living with his… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 6

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 When any of you has a grievance against another, do you dare to take it to court before the unrighteous, instead of taking it before the saints? 2 Do… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 7 – A

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: “It is well for a man not to touch a woman.” 2 But because of cases of sexual immorality, each man… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 7 – B

Posted: December 18, 1999

17 However that may be, let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you. This is my rule in all the churches…. Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 8

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2 Anyone who claims to know something does… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 9 – A

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? 2 If I am not… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 9 – B

Posted: December 18, 1999

19 For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 10 – A

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2 and all were… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 10 – B

Posted: December 18, 1999

14 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols. 15 I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 The cup of blessing that… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 11 – A

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 2 I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions just as I handed them on… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 11 – B

Posted: December 18, 1999

17 Now in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. 18 For, to begin… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 12

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 13

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 14

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 Pursue love and strive for the spiritual gifts, and especially that you may prophesy. 2 For those who speak in a tongue do not speak to other people but… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 15 – A

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 Now I would remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, 2 through… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 15 – B

Posted: December 18, 1999

20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. 21 For since death came through a human being, the resurrection… Read More

1 CORINTHIANS 16

Posted: December 18, 1999

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: you should follow the directions I gave to the churches of Galatia. 2 On the first day of every week, each of… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 1

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is in Corinth, including all the saints throughout… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 2

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit. 2 For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 3

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you? 2 You yourselves are our letter of… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 4

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. 2 We have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways; we refuse to practice cunning or to tamper… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 5

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands…. Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 6

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says, “At an acceptable time I have… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 7

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God. 2 Make room… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 8

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia; 2 for during a severe ordeal of… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 9

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 Now it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints, 2 for I know your eagerness, which is the subject of my boasting… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 10

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 I myself, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ — I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 11

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! 2 I feel a divine jealousy for you, for I promised you in marriage… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 12

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 It is necessary to boast; nothing is to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I know a person… Read More

2 CORINTHIANS 13

Posted: December 18, 1998

1 This is the third time I am coming to you. “Any charge must be sustained by the evidence of two or three witnesses.” 2 I warned those who sinned… Read More

GALATIANS 1

Posted: December 18, 1997

1 Paul an apostle– sent neither by human commission nor from human authorities, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—2 and all the… Read More

GALATIANS 2

Posted: December 18, 1997

1 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. 2 I went up in response to a revelation. Then I laid… Read More

GALATIANS 3

Posted: December 18, 1997

1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly exhibited as crucified! 2 The only thing I want to learn from… Read More

GALATIANS 4

Posted: December 18, 1997

1 My point is this: heirs, as long as they are minors, are no better than slaves, though they are the owners of all the property; 2 but they remain… Read More

GALATIANS 5

Posted: December 18, 1997

1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Listen! I, Paul, am telling you that if… Read More

GALATIANS 6

Posted: December 18, 1997

1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s… Read More

EPHESIANS 1

Posted: December 18, 1996

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the holy ones who are (in Ephesus) faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 grace to you and peace… Read More

EPHESIANS 2

Posted: December 18, 1996

1 You were dead in your transgressions and sins 2 in which you once lived following the age of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air,… Read More

EPHESIANS 3

Posted: December 18, 1996

1 Because of this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ (Jesus) for you Gentiles — 2 if, as I suppose, you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that… Read More

EPHESIANS 4

Posted: December 18, 1996

1 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience,… Read More

EPHESIANS 5

Posted: December 18, 1996

1 So be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2 and live in love, as Christ loved us and handed himself over for us as a sacrificial offering to God… Read More

EPHESIANS 6

Posted: December 18, 1996

1 Children, obey your parents (in the Lord), for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise, 3 “that it may… Read More

PHILIPPIANS 1

Posted: December 18, 1995

1 Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the holy ones in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and ministers: 2 grace to you and… Read More

PHILIPPIANS 2

Posted: December 18, 1995

1 If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy,  2 complete my joy by being of the same… Read More

PHILIPPIANS 3

Posted: December 18, 1995

1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. Writing the same things to you is no burden for me but is a safeguard for you. 2 Beware of the dogs!… Read More

PHILIPPIANS 4

Posted: December 18, 1995

1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved. 2 I urge Euodia and I urge… Read More

COLOSSIANS 1 – A

Posted: December 18, 1994

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace… Read More

COLOSSIANS 1 – B

Posted: December 18, 1994

18 He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the first-born from the dead; so that He Himself might come to have first place… Read More

COLOSSIANS 2

Posted: December 18, 1994

1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf, and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not… Read More

COLOSSIANS 3

Posted: December 18, 1994

1 If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on… Read More

COLOSSIANS 4

Posted: December 18, 1994

1 Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude… Read More

1 THESSALONIANS 1

Posted: December 18, 1993

1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2 We always give thanks… Read More

1 THESSALONIANS 2

Posted: December 18, 1993

1 You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain, 2 but though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as… Read More

1 THESSALONIANS 3

Posted: December 18, 1993

1 Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we decided to be left alone in Athens; 2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming… Read More

1 THESSALONIANS 4

Posted: December 18, 1993

1 Finally, brothers and sisters, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus that, as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God (as,… Read More

1 THESSALONIANS 5

Posted: December 18, 1993

1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves know very well that the… Read More

2 THESSALONIANS 1

Posted: December 18, 1992

1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father… Read More

2 THESSALONIANS 2

Posted: December 18, 1992

1 As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we beg you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to be quickly shaken in… Read More

2 THESSALONIANS 3

Posted: December 18, 1992

1 Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you, 2 and… Read More

1 TIMOTHY 1 – A

Posted: December 18, 1991

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 to Timothy, my loyal child in the faith: Grace,… Read More

1 TIMOTHY 1 – B

Posted: December 18, 1991

12 I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he judged me faithful and appointed me to his service, 13 even though I was formerly… Read More

1 TIMOTHY 2

Posted: December 18, 1991

1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we… Read More

1 TIMOTHY 3

Posted: December 18, 1991

1 The saying is sure: whoever aspires to the office of overseer desires a noble task. 2 Now an overseer must be above reproach, a one-woman man, temperate, sensible, respectable,… Read More

1 TIMOTHY 4

Posted: December 18, 1991

1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will renounce the faith by paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the hypocrisy of… Read More

1 TIMOTHY 5 – A

Posted: December 18, 1991

1 Do not speak harshly to an older man, but speak to him as to a father, to younger men as brothers, 2 to older women as mothers, to younger… Read More

1 TIMOTHY 5 – B

Posted: December 18, 1991

17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching; 18 for the scripture says, “You shall not muzzle… Read More

1 TIMOTHY 6

Posted: December 18, 1991

1 Let all who are under the yoke of slavery regard their masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be… Read More

2 TIMOTHY 1

Posted: December 18, 1990

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my beloved child:… Read More

2 TIMOTHY 2

Posted: December 18, 1990

1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men… Read More

2 TIMOTHY 3

Posted: December 18, 1990

1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of stress. 2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient… Read More

2 TIMOTHY 4

Posted: December 18, 1990

1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly… Read More

TITUS 1

Posted: December 18, 1989

1 From Paul, servant of God, an apostle of Jesus Christ to bring those whom God has chosen to faith and to the knowledge of the truth that leads to… Read More

TITUS 2

Posted: December 18, 1989

1 It is for you, then, to preach the behaviour which goes with healthy doctrine. 2 Older men should be reserved, dignified, moderate, sound in faith and love and perseverance…. Read More

TITUS 3

Posted: December 18, 1989

1 Remind them to be obedient to the officials in authority; to be ready to do good at every opportunity; 2 not to go slandering other people but to be… Read More

PHILEMON

Posted: December 18, 1988

1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved brother and fellow worker, 2 and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow… Read More

HEBREWS 1

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by… Read More

HEBREWS 2

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and… Read More

HEBREWS 3

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, 2 who was faithful to him who appointed him, as… Read More

HEBREWS 4

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering his rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed the gospel was… Read More

HEBREWS 5

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He… Read More

HEBREWS 6

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith… Read More

HEBREWS 7

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 to whom also… Read More

HEBREWS 8

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a high priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of… Read More

HEBREWS 9

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand,… Read More

HEBREWS 10

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer… Read More

HEBREWS 11

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we… Read More

HEBREWS 12

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and… Read More

HEBREWS 13

Posted: December 17, 1987

1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. 3 Remember the prisoners as if chained with them… Read More

JAMES 1 – A

Posted: December 18, 1986

1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. 2 My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of… Read More

JAMES 1 – B

Posted: December 18, 1986

16 Do not be deceived, my beloved. 17 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there… Read More

JAMES 2 – A

Posted: December 18, 1986

1 My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ?  2 For if a person with gold rings and in… Read More

JAMES 2 – B

Posted: December 18, 1986

14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? 15 If a brother or sister… Read More

JAMES 3 – A

Posted: December 18, 1986

1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2 For all of us… Read More

JAMES 3 – B

Posted: December 18, 1986

13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy… Read More

JAMES 4 – A

Posted: December 18, 1986

1 Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? 2 You want something and… Read More

JAMES 4 – B

Posted: December 18, 1986

7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands,… Read More

JAMES 5 – A

Posted: December 18, 1986

1 Come now, you rich people, weep and wail for the miseries that are coming to you. 2 Your riches have rotted, and your clothes are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold… Read More

JAMES 5 – B

Posted: December 18, 1986

13 Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14 Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders… Read More

1 PETER 1

Posted: December 18, 1985

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen sojourners of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 in the foreknowledge of God the Father, through… Read More

1 PETER 2

Posted: December 18, 1985

1 Rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, insincerity, envy, and all slander; 2 like newborn infants, long for pure spiritual milk so that through it you may grow… Read More

1 PETER 3

Posted: December 18, 1985

1 Likewise, you wives should be subordinate to your husbands so that, even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by their wives’ conduct… Read More

1 PETER 4

Posted: December 18, 1985

1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude (for whoever suffers in the flesh has broken with sin), 2 so as not to… Read More

1 PETER 5

Posted: December 18, 1985

1 So I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be… Read More

2 PETER 1

Posted: December 18, 1984

1 Symeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of equal value to ours through the righteousness of our God and savior… Read More

2 PETER 2

Posted: December 18, 1984

1 There were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will introduce destructive heresies and even deny the Master who ransomed… Read More

2 PETER 3

Posted: December 18, 1984

1 This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you; through them by way of reminder I am trying to stir up your sincere disposition, 2 to… Read More

1 JOHN 1

Posted: December 18, 1983

1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched — this… Read More

1 JOHN 2 – A

Posted: December 18, 1983

1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our… Read More

1 JOHN 2 – B

Posted: December 18, 1983

18 Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it… Read More

1 JOHN 3

Posted: December 18, 1983

1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world… Read More

1 JOHN 4

Posted: December 18, 1983

1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2… Read More

1 JOHN 5

Posted: December 18, 1983

1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know… Read More

2 JOHN

Posted: December 18, 1982

1 The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not only I, but also all who know the truth, 2 for the sake… Read More

3 JOHN

Posted: December 18, 1981

1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 2 Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as… Read More

JUDE 1 – A

Posted: December 18, 1980

1 Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ and brother of James, to those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept safe for Jesus Christ: 2 may mercy,… Read More

JUDE 1 – B

Posted: December 18, 1980

11 Woe to them! They followed the way of Cain, abandoned themselves to Balaam’s error for the sake of gain, and perished in the rebellion of Korah. 12 These are… Read More

REVELATION 1

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to show his servants what must happen soon. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant… Read More

REVELATION 2 – A

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus, write this: ‘The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks in the midst of the seven… Read More

REVELATION 2 – B

Posted: December 18, 1979

8 “To the angel of the church in Smyrna, write this: “‘The first and the last, who once died but came to life, says this: 9 “I know your tribulation and… Read More

REVELATION 2 – C

Posted: December 18, 1979

12 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum, write this: “‘The one with the sharp two-edged sword says this: 13 “I know that you live where Satan’s throne is,… Read More

REVELATION 2 – D

Posted: December 18, 1979

18 “To the angel of the church in Thyatira, write this: “‘The Son of God, whose eyes are like a fiery flame and whose feet are like polished brass, says… Read More

REVELATION 3 – A

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 “To the angel of the church in Sardis, write this: “‘The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this: “I know your works,… Read More

REVELATION 3 – B

Posted: December 18, 1979

7 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia, write this: “‘The holy one, the true, who holds the key of David, who opens and no one shall close, who… Read More

REVELATION 3 – C

Posted: December 18, 1979

14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea, write this: “‘The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the source of God’s creation, says this: 15 “I know your works;… Read More

REVELATION 4

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 After this I looked, and there in heaven a door stood open! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, “Come up… Read More

REVELATION 5

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 Then I saw in the right hand of the one seated on the throne a scroll written on the inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals; 2… Read More

REVELATION 6

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 Now I watched when the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder, “Come!” 2… Read More

REVELATION 7

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth… Read More

REVELATION 8

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and… Read More

REVELATION 9

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 And the fifth angel blew his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen from heaven to earth, and he was given the key to the shaft of… Read More

REVELATION 10

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 And I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head; his face was like the sun, and his legs… Read More

REVELATION 11

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Come and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there,… Read More

REVELATION 12 – A

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 A great portent appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. 2 She… Read More

REVELATION 12 – B

Posted: December 18, 1979

7 And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, 8 but they were defeated, and there was… Read More

REVELATION 13

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads; and on its horns were ten diadems, and on its heads were blasphemous… Read More

REVELATION 14

Posted: December 18, 1979

1 Then I looked, and there was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion! And with him were one hundred forty-four thousand who had his name and his Father’s name written… Read More

REVELATION 15

Posted: December 18, 1979

101 Then I saw another portent in heaven, great and amazing: seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, for with them the wrath of God is ended. 2… Read More

REVELATION 16

Posted: December 18, 1978

1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.” 2… Read More

REVELATION 17

Posted: December 18, 1977

1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great whore who is… Read More

REVELATION 18

Posted: December 18, 1976

1 After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority; and the earth was made bright with his splendor. 2 He called out with a mighty… Read More

REVELATION 19

Posted: December 18, 1975

1 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power to our God, 2 for… Read More

REVELATION 20 – A

Posted: December 18, 1974

1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. 2 He seized the dragon, that… Read More

REVELATION 20 – B

Posted: December 18, 1973

7 When the thousand years are ended, Satan will be released from his prison 8 and will come out to deceive the nations at the four corners of the earth,… Read More

REVELATION 21 – A

Posted: December 18, 1972

1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And… Read More

REVELATION 21 – B

Posted: December 18, 1971

9 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride,… Read More

REVELATION 22

Posted: December 18, 1970

1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle… Read More