1 Happy are those whose way is blameless,who walk in the law of the LORD.2 Happy are those who keep his decrees,who seek him with their whole heart,3 who also do no wrong,but walk in his ways.4 You have commanded your preceptsto be kept diligently.5 O that my ways may be steadfastin keeping your statutes!6…

7:59While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” 8:1When he had said this, he died. And Saul approved of their killing him. That day a severe persecution began against the church in…

1Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. 2And the twelve called together the whole community of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should neglect the word of God in…

17Now after the death of Jehoiada the officials of Judah came and did obeisance to the king; then the king listened to them. 18They abandoned the house of the Lord, the God of their ancestors, and served the sacred poles and the idols. And wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this guilt of theirs….

1 O sing to the LORD a new song;sing to the LORD, all the earth.2 Sing to the LORD, bless his name;tell of his salvation from day to day.3 Declare his glory among the nations,his marvelous works among all the peoples.4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;he is to be revered…

31The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is above all. 32He testifies to what he has seen and heard, yet no one accepts his testimony. 33Whoever has accepted his testimony has…

7Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live…

10Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion! For lo, I will come and dwell in your midst, says the LORD. 11Many nations shall join themselves to the LORD on that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell in your midst. And you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to…

1O LORD, remember in David’s favor      all the hardships he endured; 2how he swore to the LORD      and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob, 3“I will not enter my house      or get into my bed; 4I will not give sleep to my eyes      or slumber to my eyelids, 5until I find a place for the LORD,      a dwelling-place for the Mighty One of…

67Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy: 68″Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them. 69He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David, 70as he spoke through the mouth of…