1Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him, 2they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that is, without washing them. 3(For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat unless they thoroughly wash their hands, thus observing the tradition of…

15Brothers and sisters, I give an example from daily life: once a person’s will has been ratified, no one adds to it or annuls it. 16Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring; it does not say, “And to offsprings,” as of many; but it says, “And to your offspring,” that is,…

13 Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth;break forth, O mountains, into singing!For the LORD has comforted his people,and will have compassion on his suffering ones. 14 But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me,my Lord has forgotten me.”15 Can a woman forget her nursing child,or show no compassion for the child of…

1 You who live in the shelter of the Most High,who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,2 will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress;my God, in whom I trust.”3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowlerand from the deadly pestilence;4 he will cover you with his pinions,and…

1He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. 2On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are…

1Paul 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 — 2and all the members of God’s family who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the…

1 Come down and sit in the dust,virgin daughter Babylon!Sit on the ground without a throne,daughter Chaldea!For you shall no more be calledtender and delicate.2 Take the millstones and grind meal,remove your veil,strip off your robe, uncover your legs,pass through the rivers.3 Your nakedness shall be uncovered,and your shame shall be seen.I will take vengeance,and…

1   O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;           his steadfast love endures forever! 2   Let Israel say,           “His steadfast love endures forever.” 3   Let the house of Aaron say,           “His steadfast love endures forever.” 4   Let those who fear the LORD say,           “His steadfast love endures forever.” 5   Out of my distress I called on the LORD;           the LORD answered me and set me…

35On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37A great gale arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the…

15Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, 16making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, 19as…