Saturday, January 17, 1953

Forefeast of Theophany

Fasting: No fastJulian: January 4

Epistle

1 Thessalonians 5.14-23

Read in context

14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.Log in to add notes

15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.Log in to add notes

16Rejoice evermore.Log in to add notes

17Pray without ceasing.Log in to add notes

18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.Log in to add notes

19Quench not the Spirit.Log in to add notes

20Despise not prophesyings.Log in to add notes

21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.Log in to add notes

22Abstain from all appearance of evil.Log in to add notes

23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.Log in to add notes

Gospel

Luke 18.2-8

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2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:Log in to add notes

3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.Log in to add notes

4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;Log in to add notes

5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.Log in to add notes

6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.Log in to add notes

7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?Log in to add notes

8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?Log in to add notes