Saturday, September 7, 2041

Saturday of the 13th week after Pentecost

Fasting: No fastSix-sticheraJulian: August 25

Epistle

1 Corinthians 2.6-9

Read in context

6Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:Log in to add notes

7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:Log in to add notes

8Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.Log in to add notes

9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.Log in to add notes

Gospel

Matthew 22.15-22

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15Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.Log in to add notes

16And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.Log in to add notes

17Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not?Log in to add notes

18But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?Log in to add notes

19Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.Log in to add notes

20And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?Log in to add notes

21They say unto him, Cesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.Log in to add notes

22When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.Log in to add notes