Wednesday, November 25, 2043

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

48But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.Log in to add notes

49I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?Log in to add notes

50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!Log in to add notes

51Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:Log in to add notes

52For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.Log in to add notes

53The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.Log in to add notes

54And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.Log in to add notes

55And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.Log in to add notes

56Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?Log in to add notes

57Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?Log in to add notes

58When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.Log in to add notes

59I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.Log in to add notes