Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Tuesday of the 31st week after Pentecost

Fasting: No fastJulian: December 8

Epistle

Hebrews 12.25-26; Hebrews 13.22-25

Read in context

25See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:Log in to add notes

26Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.Log in to add notes

22And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.Log in to add notes

23Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.Log in to add notes

24Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.Log in to add notes

25Grace be with you all. Amen. Written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy.Log in to add notes

Gospel

Luke 21.12-19

Read in context

12But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.Log in to add notes

13And it shall turn to you for a testimony.Log in to add notes

14Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:Log in to add notes

15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.Log in to add notes

16And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.Log in to add notes

17And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.Log in to add notes

18But there shall not an hair of your head perish.Log in to add notes

19In your patience possess ye your souls.Log in to add notes