19Again the Jews were divided because of these words. 20Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is out of his mind. Why listen to him?” 21Others were saying, “These are not the words of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?” 22At that time the…

12I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven on account of his name. 13I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young people, because you have conquered the evil one. 14I write to you, children, because you know the Father. I…

1Now Jacob heard that the sons of Laban were saying, “Jacob has taken all that was our father’s; he has gained all this wealth from what belonged to our father.” 2And Jacob saw that Laban did not regard him as favorably as he did before. 3Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Return to the land of your…

1   I will extol you, my God and King,           and bless your name forever and ever. 2   Every day I will bless you,           and praise your name forever and ever. 3   Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;           his greatness is unsearchable. 4   One generation shall laud your works to another,           and shall declare your mighty acts. 5   On the glorious splendor of your majesty,           and…

23Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” 24And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25It is easier for a camel to…

1Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. 2Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. 3Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. 4Who are you to pass…

46Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I am weary of my life because of the Hittite women. If Jacob marries one of the Hittite women such as these, one of the women of the land, what good will my life be to me?” 1Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him, and charged him, “You shall not…

1   The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice;           let the many coastlands be glad! 2   Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;           righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3   Fire goes before him,           and consumes his adversaries on every side. 4   His lightnings light up the world;           the earth sees and trembles. 5   The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,           before the Lord…

12Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” 13Then the Pharisees said to him, “You are testifying on your own behalf; your testimony is not valid.” 14Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own…

17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls and will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with sighing — for that would be harmful to you. 18Pray for us; we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in…