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“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal but store up for...

“Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for...

“Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her at once. Jesus came and took her by the hand and lifted...

“The people in the synagogue were astounded at Jesus’ teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just...

“As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the seas – for they were fisherman. And...

“Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus, son of Joseph...

“John proclaimed, ‘The one more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandal. I...

“Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your...

“I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. I declare that...

“And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for God has looked with favor on the lowly state of...

“But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home. 14 Therefore, beloved,...

“Every time I think of you—and I think of you often! — I thank God for your lives of free and open access to God, given by Jesus. There’s...

“Then those ‘sheep’ are going to say, ‘Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give...

“1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 Jesus called a child, whom he put...

11 “Much later, the other virgins, the silly ones, showed up and knocked on the door, saying, ‘Master, we’re here. Let us in.’12 “The...

“Then Peter came and said to him, ‘Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven...

“You show your gratitude through your generous offerings to your needy brothers and sisters, and really toward everyone. Meanwhile, moved...

“God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what...

“A devout life does bring wealth, but it’s the rich simplicity of being yourself before God. Since we entered the world penniless and...

“This is how much God loved the world: God gave his Son, God’s one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by...