1Then Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. 2So he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be…

16Do not be deceived, my beloved. 17Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. 18In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would…

2:28Then afterwardI will pour out my spirit on all flesh;your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,your old men shall dream dreams,and your young men shall see visions.29Even on the male and female slaves,in those days, I will pour out my spirit. 30I will show portents in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire…

1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,you who lead Joseph like a flock!You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth2 before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh.Stir up your might,and come to save us! 3 Restore us, O God;let your face shine, that we may be saved. 4 O LORD God of hosts,how long will…

1Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 11Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the…

1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. 2My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, 3because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; 4and let endurance have its full effect, so that…

21Do not fear, O soil;be glad and rejoice,for the LORD has done great things!22Do not fear, you animals of the field,for the pastures of the wilderness are green;the tree bears its fruit,the fig tree and vine give their full yield. 23O children of Zion, be gladand rejoice in the LORD your God;for he has given…

1 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praisedin the city of our God.His holy mountain, 2beautiful in elevation,is the joy of all the earth,Mount Zion, in the far north,the city of the great King.3 Within its citadels Godhas shown himself a sure defense. 4 Then the kings assembled,they came on together.5 As soon…

1Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3So he told them this parable: 4″Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the…

11Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse! Its rider is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems; and he has a name inscribed that no one knows but himself. 13He is…