18  Alas for you who desire the day of the LORD!        Why do you want the day of the LORD?    It is darkness, not light;19  as if someone fled from a lion,        and was met by a bear;    or went into the house and rested a hand against the wall,        and was bitten by a snake.20  Is not the day of the LORD…

1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, who are beloved in God the Father and kept safe for Jesus Christ: 2May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance. 3Beloved, while eagerly preparing to write to you about the salvation we share, I find it necessary to…

1   When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,           we were like those who dream. 2   Then our mouth was filled with laughter,           and our tongue with shouts of joy;      then it was said among the nations,           “The LORD has done great things for them.” 3   The LORD has done great things for us,           and we rejoiced. 4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the…

23When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I…

12Therefore I intend to keep on reminding you of these things, though you know them already and are established in the truth that has come to you. 13I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory, 14since I know that my death will come soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus…

6  Thus says the LORD:  For three transgressions of Israel,        and for four, I will not revoke the punishment;  because they sell the righteous for silver,        and the needy for a pair of sandals —7  they who trample the head of the poor into the dust of the earth,        and push the afflicted out of the way;    father and son go in to…

1   The LORD says to my lord,           “Sit at my right hand      until I make your enemies your footstool.”  2   The LORD sends out from Zion           your mighty scepter.           Rule in the midst of your foes. 3   Your people will offer themselves willingly           on the day you lead your forces           on the holy mountains.      From the womb of the morning,           like dew, your youth will come to…

29As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. 30There were two blind men sitting by the roadside. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they shouted, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” 31The crowd sternly ordered them to be quiet; but they shouted even more loudly, “Have mercy on us,…

3:13Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? 14But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, 15but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who…

1   Ah, soiled, defiled,           oppressing city! 2  It has listened to no voice;           it has accepted no correction.      It has not trusted in the LORD;           it has not drawn near to its God. 3   The officials within it           are roaring lions;      its judges are evening wolves           that leave nothing until the morning. 4   Its prophets are reckless,           faithless persons;      its priests have profaned what is sacred,           they have done violence to…