Friday, October 12, 2040

Friday of the 16th week after Pentecost

Fasting: FastSix-sticheraJulian: September 29

Epistle

Ephesians 1.7-17

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7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;Log in to add notes

8Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;Log in to add notes

9Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:Log in to add notes

10That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:Log in to add notes

11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:Log in to add notes

12That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.Log in to add notes

13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,Log in to add notes

14Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.Log in to add notes

15Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,Log in to add notes

16Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;Log in to add notes

17That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:Log in to add notes

Gospel

Luke 6.17-23

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17And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;Log in to add notes

18And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.Log in to add notes

19And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.Log in to add notes

20And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.Log in to add notes

21Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.Log in to add notes

22Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.Log in to add notes

23Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.Log in to add notes