Saturday, January 17, 2060

Forefeast of Theophany

Fasting: No fastJulian: January 4

Epistle

Ephesians 5.1-8

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1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;Log in to add notes

2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.Log in to add notes

3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;Log in to add notes

4Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.Log in to add notes

5For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.Log in to add notes

6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.Log in to add notes

7Be not ye therefore partakers with them.Log in to add notes

8For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:Log in to add notes

Gospel

Luke 18.2-8

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2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:Log in to add notes

3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.Log in to add notes

4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;Log in to add notes

5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.Log in to add notes

6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.Log in to add notes

7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?Log in to add notes

8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?Log in to add notes