Sunday, December 30, 2040

27th Sunday after Pentecost

Fasting: No fastSix-sticheraJulian: December 17

Epistle

Ephesians 6.10-17

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10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.Log in to add notes

11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.Log in to add notes

12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.Log in to add notes

13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.Log in to add notes

14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;Log in to add notes

15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;Log in to add notes

16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.Log in to add notes

17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:Log in to add notes

Gospel

Luke 18.18-27

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18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?Log in to add notes

19And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.Log in to add notes

20Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.Log in to add notes

21And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.Log in to add notes

22Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.Log in to add notes

23And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.Log in to add notes

24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!Log in to add notes

25For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.Log in to add notes

26And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?Log in to add notes

27And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.Log in to add notes