Wednesday, November 28, 2040

1For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:Log in to add notes

2But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.Log in to add notes

3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:Log in to add notes

4But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.Log in to add notes

5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:Log in to add notes

6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.Log in to add notes

7But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:Log in to add notes

8So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.Log in to add notes

1Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.Log in to add notes

2And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.Log in to add notes

3And he spake this parable unto them, saying,Log in to add notes

4What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?Log in to add notes

5And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.Log in to add notes

6And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.Log in to add notes

7I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.Log in to add notes

8Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?Log in to add notes

9And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.Log in to add notes

10Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.Log in to add notes