Ephesians 3 Cross References - Living_Oracles

¹ For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, ² if, indeed, you have heard of the administration of the favor of God, which was given me for you, ³ that by revelation the secret was made known to me, (as I wrote before in a few words; ⁴ by which, when you read, you may perceive my knowledge of the secret of Christ,) ⁵ which in former ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy Apostles and prophets by the Spirit; ⁶ that the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and joint partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel; ⁷ of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the favor of God which was given to me, according to the energy of his power;- ⁸ to me, the least of saints, was this favor given, to publish among the Gentiles, the unsearchable riches of Christ; ⁹ and to make all see what is the administration of the secret, which has been hid from the ages by God, who created all things. ¹⁰ That now, to the government and powers in the heavenly regions, might be made known by the congregation the manifold wisdom of God; ¹¹ according to the predisposition of the ages, which he made in Christ Jesus our Lord: ¹² in whom we have liberty of speech, and introduction with confidence, through the faith of him. ¹³ Wherefore, I request that you faint not at my afflictions for you, which is your glory. ¹⁴ On this account, I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; ¹⁵ from whom the whole family in heaven and upon earth is named; ¹⁶ praying that, according to the riches of his glory, he would grant you to be mightily strengthened by his Spirit in the inward man: ¹⁷ that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that, being rooted and founded in love, you ¹⁸ may be completely able to apprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height,- ¹⁹ even to know the love of Christ; which surpasses knowledge; that you might be filled with all the fullness of God. ²⁰ Now, to him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power which works effectually in us,- ²¹ to him be glory in the congregation by Christ Jesus, during all the endless successions of ages. Amen.

⁹ and presume not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father, for I assure you, that of these stones God can raise children to Abraham.

⁶ Happy they who hunger and thirst for righteousness; for they shall be satisfied!

¹³ and lead us not into temptation, but preserve us from evil.

²⁴ Therefore, whosoever hears these my precepts, and does them, I will compare to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock. ²⁵ For although the rain descended, and the rivers overflowed, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, it fell not, because it was founded upon the rock.

²⁷ What I tell you in the dark, publish in the light; and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the house tops.

²⁵ On that occasion Jesus said, I adore thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because, having concealed these things from sages and the learned, thou hast revealed them to babes: ²⁶ yes, Father, because such is thy pleasure. ²⁷ My Father has imparted everything to me; and no one knows the Son, except the Father; neither knows any one the Father, except the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

⁶ but after the sun had beat upon them, they were scorched, and having no root, withered away.

¹¹ He answering, said to them, Because it is your privilege, and not theirs, to know the secrets of the Reign of Heaven.

¹⁷ For, indeed, I say to you, that many prophets and righteous men have desired to see the things which you see, but have not seen them; and to hear the things which you hear, but have not heard them.

³⁵ in this verifying the word of the Prophet, "I will discourse in parables; I will utter things concerning which, all antiquity has been silent."

³⁴ Therefore, I send you prophets, and wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will scourge in your synagogues, and banish from city to city;

³⁴ Then will the King say to those at his right hand: Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

¹⁹ go, convert all the nations, immersing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit;

⁴⁹ Wherefore, thus says the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and Apostles: some of them they will kill, others they will banish;

²³ I in them, and thou in me, that their union may be perfected; that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and that thou lovest them, as thou lovest me.

¹³ Watch; stand fast in the faith; acquit yourselves like men; be strong.

² Behold, I, Paul, say to you, that if you be circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing.

⁶ For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith, which works by love.

¹¹ But I, brethren, if I now proclaim circumcision, why am I yet persecuted? Certainly the offense of the cross is abolished.

⁹ Wherefore, let us not flag in well doing; for in the proper season we shall reap, if we faint not.

³ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ; ⁴ according as he has elected us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy, and unblameable in his sight; in love,

⁶ to the praise of the glory of his favor, with which he has highly favored us in the Beloved; ⁷ in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his favor,

⁷ in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his favor, ⁸ which has abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

⁸ which has abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; ⁹ having made known to us the secret of his will according to his benevolent purpose, which he had purposed in himself,

⁹ having made known to us the secret of his will according to his benevolent purpose, which he had purposed in himself,

⁹ having made known to us the secret of his will according to his benevolent purpose, which he had purposed in himself, ¹⁰ for the administration of the fullness of the appointed times, to gather together all under Christ-all in the heavens, and all on the earth-under him:

¹⁰ for the administration of the fullness of the appointed times, to gather together all under Christ-all in the heavens, and all on the earth-under him:

¹⁰ for the administration of the fullness of the appointed times, to gather together all under Christ-all in the heavens, and all on the earth-under him: ¹¹ under whom even we have inherited, having been formerly marked out according to the purpose of him who effectually works all things according to the counsel of his will,

¹¹ under whom even we have inherited, having been formerly marked out according to the purpose of him who effectually works all things according to the counsel of his will,

¹⁵ For this reason, I, also, having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and of your love to all the saints, ¹⁶ do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

⁴ but-the hidden man of the heart, with the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which, in the sight of God, is of great value.

²² who, having gone into heaven, is at the right hand of God; angels, and authorities, and powers, being subjected to him.

⁵ For the like reason, you younger persons subject yourselves to the seniors. Yes, all be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud but gives favor to the humble. ⁶ Be humbled, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.

¹⁵ And he said unto them, Go throughout all the world, proclaim the glad tidings to the whole creation. ¹⁶ He who shall believe, and be immersed, shall be saved; but he who shall not believe, shall be condemned.

¹⁰ But the angel said to them, Fear not; for lo! I bring you good tidings, which shall prove matter of great joy to all the people; ¹¹ because today is born to you in the city of David, a Saviour, who is the Lord Messiah.

¹⁴ Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace, and good will amongst men!

²⁶ and had revealed to him, that he should not dies, until he had seen the Lord's Messiah. ²⁷ This man came, guided by the Spirit, into the temple. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what the law required,

⁴⁸ he resembles a man who built a house, and digging deep, laid the foundation upon the rock: and when an inundation came, the torrent broke upon that house, but could not shake it; for it was founded upon rock.

¹⁰ He answered, It is your privilege to know the secrets of the Reign of God, which, to others, are couched in parables; that, though they look, they may not perceive; that though they hear, they may not understand.

²⁴ For I assure you, that many prophets and kings have wished to see the things which you see; but have not seen them: and to hear the things which you hear; but have not heard them.

¹² But, before all this, you shall be apprehended and prosecuted, and delivered to synagogues, and imprisoned, and dragged before kings and governors, because of my name:

⁴¹ Then, being withdrawn from them about a stone's cast; he kneeled down and prayed,

⁴⁷ and that reformation and the remission of sins should be proclaimed, in his name, among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

¹ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ² This was in the beginning with God. ³ All things were made by him, and without him not a single creature was made.

¹⁶ Of his fulness we all have received, even favor for favor's sake;

¹⁷ But Jesus answered them, My Father works until now; I also work.

¹⁹ Then Jesus addressed them, saying, Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of himself, but as he sees the Father do: for what things soever he does, such does the Son, likewise.

⁵⁶ He who eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, abides in me, and I abide in him.

¹⁰ The thief comes in only to steal, to slay, and to destroy. I am come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

²⁹ My Father, who gave them me, is greater than all; and none can wrest them out of my Father's hand. ³⁰ I and the Father are one.

³⁰ I and the Father are one.

⁶ Jesus answered, I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no man comes to the Father, but by me.

¹⁷ even the Spirit of Truth, whom the world can not receive, because it neither sees him, nor knows him; but you shall know him, because he will abide with you, and be in you.

²³ Jesus answering, said to him, If a man love me, he will observe my word; and my Father will love him; and we will come to him, and dwell with him.

²⁶ But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I have told you.

¹³ No man has greater love than this, to lay down his life for his friends.

¹³ But when the Spirit of Truth is come, he will conduct you into all the truth: for his words will not proceed from himself: but whatsoever he shall have heard, he will speak, and show you things to come.

³ Now this is the life eternal, to know thee the only true God, and Jesus, the Messiah, thy Apostle.

⁴¹ And they departed from the presence of the Sanhedrim. rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be exposed to infamy for the sake of his name.

⁶⁰ And bending his knees, he cried with a loud voice, O Lord, charge not this sin to their account. And when he had said this he fell asleep.

¹⁵ But the Lord said to him, Go your way; for this man is to me a chosen vessel, to bear my name before nations, and kings, and the children of Israel:

⁴⁰ And Peter putting them all out, kneeled down, and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise! And she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, sat up.

¹⁹ Now, as Peter was reflecting on this vision; the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men are inquiring for you: ²⁰ arise, therefore, go down, and go with them without hesitation; for I have sent them.

²⁸ And he said to them, You know that it is unlawful for a man that is a Jew to join with, or to come into the house of, one of another nation; nevertheless, God has shown me that I am to call no man common or unclean.

²⁶ and finding him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that they assembled with the congregation, for a whole year, and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first named Christians at Antioch.

² And as they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Separate to me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them.

⁴⁶ Then Paul and Barnabas, with great freedom of speech, said, It was necessary, that the word of God should first be spoken to you; but since you thrust it away from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life; behold, we turn to the Gentiles.

²² confirming the souls of the disciples; exhorting them to continue in the faith, and testifying that it is necessary we should enter into the kingdom of God through many tribulations.

¹⁸ says the Lord," who does all these things, known to him from the beginning.

³⁶ And having said these things, he kneeled down and prayed with them all.

⁵ But when we had finished these seven days, we departed, and went our way, and they all attended us out of the city, with their wives and children; and, kneeling down on the seashore, we prayed.

³³ Then the commander drew near, and took him; and ordered him to be bound with two chains, and inquired who he was, and what he had done.

¹⁷ And it came to pass, that when I was returned to Jerusalem, and was praying in the temple, I was in a trance:

²¹ And he said to me, Go your way, for I will send you afar off to the Gentiles-

⁹ And there was a great clamor; and the scribes who were on the side of the Pharisees, arose and contended, saying, We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit, or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

¹⁸ He, therefore, took and led him to the commander, and said, Paul, the prisoner, calling me to him, desired that I would bring to you this young man, who has something to tell you.

¹⁵ And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus, whom you persecute. ¹⁶ But arise, and stand upon your feet, for to this purpose I have appeared to you, to ordain you a minister and a witness, both of the things which you have seen, and of those which I will hereafter show you: ¹⁷ delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles; to whom I now send you-

¹⁷ delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles; to whom I now send you- ¹⁸ to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light, and from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God; that they may receive forgiveness of sons, and an inheritance amongst the sanctified, through faith in me.

¹⁸ to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light, and from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God; that they may receive forgiveness of sons, and an inheritance amongst the sanctified, through faith in me. ¹⁹ From that time, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:

²⁹ And Paul said, I would to God that, not only you, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost and altogether such as I am, except these chains.

¹⁷ And it came to pass, that, after three days, Paul called together those that were the chief of the Jews. And when they were come together, he said to them, Brethren, though I have done nothing contrary to the people, nor to our paternal customs, yet I was delivered a prisoner, from Jerusalem, into the hands of the Romans; ¹⁸ who, having examined me, were willing to have set me at liberty, as there was no cause of death in me. ¹⁹ But when the Jews opposed, I was obliged to appeal to Cesar; not as having anything of which to accuse my own nation. ²⁰ For this reason, therefore, I entreated, that I might see and speak with you; for on account of the hope of Israel, I am bound with this chain.

⁵ by whom we have received favor, even the apostolic office, for the obedience of faith among all nations, for his name's sake:

⁴ Or do you despise the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering; not acknowledging that the goodness of God invites you to a reformation?

²⁹ but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, in the spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men, but from God.

²¹ And was fully persuaded that what was promised, he was able to perform.

² through whom we have had introduction, also, by faith, into this favor in which we stand, and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God:

⁵ And this hope makes not ashamed: because the love of God is diffused in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, that is given us.

²² For I take pleasure in the law of God, as to the inner man:

⁹ Now, you are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit; because the Spirit of God dwells in you. But, if any one have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. ¹⁰ And if Christ be in you, the body, indeed, is dead, with respect to sin; but the Spirit is life, with respect to righteousness. ¹¹ For, if the Spirit of him, who raised up Jesus from the dead, dwell in you; he who raised up Christ from the dead, will make even your mortal bodies alive, through his Spirit, who dwells in you.

¹⁵ For you have not received the spirit of bondage, again, to fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father. ¹⁶ Also this spirit bears witness, together with our spirit, that we are children of God. ¹⁷ And if children, then heirs; heirs, indeed, of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if, indeed, we suffer with him, that with him also we may be glorified.

²⁸ Besides, we know, that all things work together for good, to them who love God; to them, who are called according to his purpose. ²⁹ For, whom he foreknew, he also predestinated to be conformed to the image of his Son; that he might be the first born among many brethren. ³⁰ Moreover, whom he predestinated, them he also called; and whom he called, them he also justified; and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

³⁸ For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life; neither angels, nor principalities; nor powers; neither things present, nor to come;

¹¹ (they, indeed, not being yet born; neither having done any good or evil; that the purpose of God might stand, by an election; not on account of works, but of him who calls:)

²³ And that he might make known the riches of his glory, on the vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared for glory:

³ for being ignorant of God's justification, and seeking to establish their own, they have not submitted to the justification which is of God.

¹¹ For the scripture says, "No one, who believes on him, shall be ashamed." ¹² Indeed, there is no distinction either of Jew or of Greek: for the same Lord of all, is right toward all who call upon him.

¹³ Now, I speak to you, Gentiles, (and inasmuch as I am the Apostle to the Gentiles, I do honor to my ministry,)

²⁵ For, brethren, that you may not be, wise in your own conceits, I would not have you ignorant of this secret, that blindness, in part, has happened to Israel, till the fullness of the Gentiles come in.

³³ Oh that depth of the riches and of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

³⁶ For, from him, and by him, and to him, are all things: to him be the glory forever. Amen.

³ Also, by the favor which is given to me, I charge every one of you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think modestly, as God has distributed to every one a portion of his faith. ⁴ For, as in one body we have many members, but all the members have not the same office; ⁵ so we, the many, are one body under Christ, and individually members of one another.

¹⁰ In brotherly love, be tenderly affectionate to one another-in honor, prefer one another.

¹⁵ But, I have written the more boldly to you, brethren; partly, as calling things to your remembrance through the favor which is given me of God.

¹⁵ But, I have written the more boldly to you, brethren; partly, as calling things to your remembrance through the favor which is given me of God. ¹⁶ In order to my being a minister of Jesus Christ, among the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that there might be an offering of the Gentiles most acceptable; being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

¹⁶ In order to my being a minister of Jesus Christ, among the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that there might be an offering of the Gentiles most acceptable; being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

¹⁶ In order to my being a minister of Jesus Christ, among the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that there might be an offering of the Gentiles most acceptable; being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. ¹⁷ I have, therefore, glorifying, through Christ Jesus, with respect to things pertaining to God. ¹⁸ But, I will not dare to speak anything of what Christ has not wrought; but, of what he has wrought, by me, in order to the obedience of the Gentiles in word and deed; ¹⁹ by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Holy Spirit: so that from Jerusalem, and round about, as far as Illyricum, I have fully declared the gospel of Christ;

²⁵ Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the secret, concealed in the times of the ages,

²⁵ Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the secret, concealed in the times of the ages, ²⁶ (but is now made manifest by the prophetic writings, and by the commandment of the eternal God is made known to all the Gentiles, in order to the obedience of faith:) ²⁷ to the wise God alone, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever. Amen.

²⁴ but to them who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God.

³⁰ Of him, therefore, you are in Christ Jesus, who is become to us wisdom from God, justification, also, and sanctification, and redemption.

⁶ However, we speak wisdom among the perfect: but not the wisdom of this world; neither of the rulers of this world, who are to be brought to nothing. ⁷ But we speak the mysterious wisdom of God, which has been till now concealed; which God declared before the time of the ages, should be spoken to our glory.

⁷ But we speak the mysterious wisdom of God, which has been till now concealed; which God declared before the time of the ages, should be spoken to our glory.

⁹ For, as it is written, "Those things eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and into the heart of man have not entered, which God has prepared for them who love him."

⁹ For, as it is written, "Those things eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and into the heart of man have not entered, which God has prepared for them who love him." ¹⁰ But God has revealed them to us by his Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

⁵ For who is Paul, and who is Apollos; but ministers, by whom you have believed, even as the Lord has given to each?

¹ So, then, let a man consider us as servants only of Christ, and stewards of the secrets of God.

¹ Now, concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know, (for we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

¹⁷ Now, if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but, if against my will, still I am entrusted with the stewardship. ¹⁸ What, then, is my reward? that, when declaring the gospel, I shall exhibit the gospel of Christ without charge, in order that I may not abuse my power in the gospel. ¹⁹ For, though I be a freeman, with respect to all; I have made myself a servant to all, that I might gain the more. ²⁰ So, to the Jews, I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: to those under the law, (though not under the law) as under the law, that I might gain those under the law: ²¹ to those without law, as without law, (not being without law to God, but under law to Christ,) that I might gain those that are without law. ²² To the weak, I became as weak, that I might gain the weak. To all, I have become all things, that, by all means, I might same some.

⁸ For to one, indeed, is given, by the Spirit, the word of wisdom: and to another, the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit. ⁹ And to another, faith, by the same Spirit: and to another, healing, by the same Spirit: ¹⁰ and to another, the operations of powers: and to another, prophecy: and to another, diverse kinds of foreign tongues: and to another, the interpretation of foreign tongues.

¹² For, as the body is one, although it have many members; and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ.

²⁷ Now, you are Christ's body, and members in particular. ²⁸ And these, indeed, God has placed in the congregation: first, Apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers; next, powers; then, gifts of healing; helpers, directors, kinds of foreign languages. ²⁹ Are all Apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? have all powers?

² And though I have prophecy, and know all secrets, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

⁹ For I am the least of the Apostles; who am not worthy to be called an Apostle, because I persecuted the congregation of God. ¹⁰ But, by the favor of God, I am what I am: and his favor which was bestowed on me, was not vain; for I have labored more abundantly than all of them; yet not I, but the favor of God, which is with me.

⁶ Now, whether we are afflicted, it is for your comfort, and salvation; or whether we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which is effected by enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer.

⁴ Now we have such confidence through Christ, toward God;

⁶ who has made us competent ministers of a new institution; not of letter, but of spirit: for the letter kills; but the spirit makes alive.

¹ Wherefore, having this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not falter;

¹⁶ Wherefore, we do not faint; but, though, indeed, out outward man is impaired, yet the inward man is renewed, day by day.

¹⁴ For the love of Christ constrains us, having judged thus- that if one has died, certainly all have died;

¹⁴ For the love of Christ constrains us, having judged thus- that if one has died, certainly all have died; ¹⁵ and that he has died for all, that they who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who has died and rose again for them.

¹⁶ And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? for you are the temple of the living God; as God has said, "Assuredly I will dwell among them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be to me a people.

⁸ And God is able to make every blessing abound to you; that in everything, always having all sufficiency, you may abound in every good work.

¹ Now, I (the same Paul who, when present, indeed, am humble among you; but when absent, am bold toward you,)

⁴ (for the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but exceeding powerful for the overturning of strongholds;) ⁵ overturning reasonings, and every high thing raised up against the knowledge of God; and leading captive every thought to the obedience of Christ;

⁶ And even though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge. But upon the whole, we have been made manifest to you in all things.

²³ Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool,) I am above them: in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often;

⁹ But he said to me, My favor is sufficient for you, besides, my power is perfected in weakness: most gladly, therefore, I will boast rather of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell upon me.

¹³ All the saints salute you.

⁵ to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

¹² For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, except by the revelation of Jesus Christ. ¹³ You have certainly heard of my behavior formerly in Judaism; that I exceedingly persecuted the congregation of God, and laid it waste;

¹⁵ But when God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his favor, was pleased ¹⁶ to reveal his Son to me, that I might declare the good news concerning him to the Gentiles; immediately I did not consult flesh and blood:

¹⁶ to reveal his Son to me, that I might declare the good news concerning him to the Gentiles; immediately I did not consult flesh and blood:

¹⁶ to reveal his Son to me, that I might declare the good news concerning him to the Gentiles; immediately I did not consult flesh and blood: ¹⁷ neither did I go up to Jerusalem, to them who were Apostles before me; but I went away in Arabia, and again returned to Damascus. ¹⁸ Then, after three years, I went up to Jerusalem, to become acquainted with Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. ¹⁹ But I saw no other of the Apostles, except James, the Lord's brother.

⁸ (for he who wrought effectually in Peter for the apostleship of the circumcision, also wrought effectually in me for the Gentiles):

⁸ (for he who wrought effectually in Peter for the apostleship of the circumcision, also wrought effectually in me for the Gentiles): ⁹ even James, and Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, having perceived the favor granted to me, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we, indeed, should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision;

²⁰ I am crucified together with Christ. Nevertheless, I live; yet not longer I, but Christ lives in me: for the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith which is of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

¹³ Christ has bought us off from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us: (for it is written, "Accursed is every one who is hanged on a tree":) ¹⁴ that the blessing of Abraham might come on the nations through Christ Jesus; and that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

²⁶ For you are all the sons of God through the faith by Christ Jesus. ²⁷ Besides, as many of you have been immersed into Christ, have put on Christ. ²⁸ There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bondman nor freeman, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. ²⁹ And if you are Christ's, certainly you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

⁵ that he might redeem those under law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. ⁶ And because you are sons, God has sent forth the spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. ⁷ So that you are no more a bondman, but a son, and if a son, then heir of God through Christ.

¹⁷ that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;

¹⁷ that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him; ¹⁸ that the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance among the saints;

¹⁸ that the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance among the saints;

¹⁸ that the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance among the saints; ¹⁹ and what the exceeding greatness of his power, in relation to us who believe according to the working of his mighty power,

¹⁹ and what the exceeding greatness of his power, in relation to us who believe according to the working of his mighty power,

¹⁹ and what the exceeding greatness of his power, in relation to us who believe according to the working of his mighty power, ²⁰ which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places; ²¹ far above all government, and power, and might, and lordship, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come;

²¹ far above all government, and power, and might, and lordship, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come; ²² and subjected all things under his feet, and appointed him head over all things to the congregation, ²³ which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all;

²³ which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all;

⁷ that he might show, in the ages to come, the exceeding riches of his favor in his kindness toward us by Christ Jesus.

¹¹ Wherefore, remember that you, formerly Gentiles in the flesh, (those called the uncircumcision, by them called the circumcision in the flesh, made by hands,) ¹² were in the world at that time, without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the institutions of promise; having no hope, and without God: ¹³ but now, in Christ Jesus, you were formerly far off, are brought nigh by the blood of Christ. ¹⁴ For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation; ¹⁵ having abolished, by his flesh, the enmity, (the law of the commandments concerning ordinances,) that he might make the two into one new man, under himself, making peace: ¹⁶ and might reconcile both to God, in one body, through the cross; having slain the enmity by it. ¹⁷ And, having come, he brought good news of peace to you, the far off-to us, the nigh: ¹⁸ that, through him, we both have introduction to the Father, by one Spirit.

¹⁸ that, through him, we both have introduction to the Father, by one Spirit. ¹⁹ Now, then, you are no longer strangers and sojourners; but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God: ²⁰ having been built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the foundation corner stone;

²⁰ having been built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the foundation corner stone; ²¹ by which the whole building, being fitly compacted together, rises into a holy temple of the Lord; ²² in which you, also, are builded together, for a habitation of God by the Spirit.

¹ For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, ² if, indeed, you have heard of the administration of the favor of God, which was given me for you, ³ that by revelation the secret was made known to me, (as I wrote before in a few words; ⁴ by which, when you read, you may perceive my knowledge of the secret of Christ,)

⁴ by which, when you read, you may perceive my knowledge of the secret of Christ,) ⁵ which in former ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy Apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

⁷ of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the favor of God which was given to me, according to the energy of his power;- ⁸ to me, the least of saints, was this favor given, to publish among the Gentiles, the unsearchable riches of Christ; ⁹ and to make all see what is the administration of the secret, which has been hid from the ages by God, who created all things.

¹³ Wherefore, I request that you faint not at my afflictions for you, which is your glory.

¹⁶ praying that, according to the riches of his glory, he would grant you to be mightily strengthened by his Spirit in the inward man:

¹⁸ may be completely able to apprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height,- ¹⁹ even to know the love of Christ; which surpasses knowledge; that you might be filled with all the fullness of God. ²⁰ Now, to him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power which works effectually in us,-

¹ I, then, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling, by which you are called,

⁷ But to every one of us is given favor, according to the measure of the gift of Christ;

¹¹ And he gave some, indeed, Apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; ¹² for the adapting of these saints to the work of the ministry, for the edification of the body of Christ:

¹⁵ but speaking the truth in love, we may all grow into him, who is the Head, even Christ; ¹⁶ from whom, the whole body, fitly joined together, and compacted by the service of every joint, according to the energy, in the proportion of each particular part, effects the increase of the body, for the edification of itself in love.

¹⁶ from whom, the whole body, fitly joined together, and compacted by the service of every joint, according to the energy, in the proportion of each particular part, effects the increase of the body, for the edification of itself in love.

²¹ if, indeed, you have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus;

² and walk in love, even as Christ has loved us, and has given himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God, for a sweet smelling savor.

⁷ Be not, therefore, participants with them.

²⁵ Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ, also, loved the congregation, and gave himself for it;

³⁰ because we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

³² This is a great mystery; but I speak concerning Christ and the congregation.

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

¹² For we wrestle not with flesh and blood, but with governments, with powers, with the rulers of this darkness: with spiritual wickedness in the heavenly regions.

¹⁹ especially for me, that eloquence may be given me in opening my mouth with boldness, to make known the secret of the gospel; ²⁰ for which I execute the office of an ambassador in a chain; that I may speak boldly concerning it, as it becomes me to speak.

⁷ As it is just for me to think this concerning you all, because you have me at heart, both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. You are all partakers of my gratitude;

¹¹ filled with the fruit of righteousness, which is through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. ¹² Now I wish you to know, brethren that the things which have befallen me, have turned out rather to the advancement of the gospel. ¹³ So that my bonds are manifested to be on account of Christ, through the whole palace, and in all the other places.

¹³ So that my bonds are manifested to be on account of Christ, through the whole palace, and in all the other places. ¹⁴ And the greater number of the brethren in the Lord, made confident by my bonds, have become much more bold to speak the word without fear.

¹⁴ And the greater number of the brethren in the Lord, made confident by my bonds, have become much more bold to speak the word without fear. ¹⁵ Some, indeed, preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some, also, of good will. ¹⁶ The latter, indeed, from love; knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel;

³ Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but, in humbleness of mind esteem each other better that yourselves:

⁵ Now let this disposition be in you which was also in Christ Jesus;

⁵ Now let this disposition be in you which was also in Christ Jesus; ⁶ who, though he was in the form of God, did not affect to appear in divine majesty;

⁶ who, though he was in the form of God, did not affect to appear in divine majesty; ⁷ but divested himself, taking upon him the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;

⁷ but divested himself, taking upon him the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; ⁸ and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even the death of the cross.

⁸ and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even the death of the cross. ⁹ And for this reason, God has exceedingly exalted him, and has bestowed on him a name which is above every name;

⁹ And for this reason, God has exceedingly exalted him, and has bestowed on him a name which is above every name; ¹⁰ that, at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow; of those in heaven, and upon the earth, and under the earth;

¹⁰ that, at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow; of those in heaven, and upon the earth, and under the earth;

¹⁰ that, at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow; of those in heaven, and upon the earth, and under the earth; ¹¹ and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

¹¹ and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

¹¹ and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. ¹² Wherefore, my beloved, since you have always obeyed, not in my presence only, but now much more in my absence; effectually work out your own salvation, with fear and trembling;

⁸ Yes, indeed, on this account, also, I count all things loss, for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord; (for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do account them mere refuse, that I may gain Christ, ⁹ and be found in him, not having my righteousness by law, but that which is through the faith of Christ-the righteousness which is from God on account of this faith)- ¹⁰ that I might know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death;

⁷ and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds, through Christ Jesus.

¹³ I can do all things, through him who strengthens me.

¹⁹ But my God will fully supply all your wants, according to his riches in glory, through Christ Jesus. ²⁰ Now, to God, even our Father, be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

⁴ having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have to all the saints-

⁶ which is present among you, as it is also in the world, and is bringing forth fruit and prevailing, even as among you, from that day you heard and knew the favor of God in truth-

¹⁰ that you may walk worthy of the Lord to all pleasing, bringing forth fruit by every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; ¹¹ being strengthened with all strength, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joy:

¹⁶ Because, by him were created all things which are in the heavens, and which are upon the earth; things visible, and things invisible; whether thrones, or lordships, or governments, or powers; all things were created by him and for him.

¹⁶ Because, by him were created all things which are in the heavens, and which are upon the earth; things visible, and things invisible; whether thrones, or lordships, or governments, or powers; all things were created by him and for him. ¹⁷ And he is before all things; and by him all things consist.

²⁰ and by him to reconcile all things to himself, having made peace by the blood of his cross; I say, by him, whether they be things on the earth, or things in the heavens.

²³ if, indeed, you continue in the faith founded and stable, and not removed from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature which is under heaven; of which I, Paul, am made a minister.

²³ if, indeed, you continue in the faith founded and stable, and not removed from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature which is under heaven; of which I, Paul, am made a minister. ²⁴ I now rejoice in sufferings for you, and fill up the remainder of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for his body, which is the congregation;

²⁴ I now rejoice in sufferings for you, and fill up the remainder of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for his body, which is the congregation; ²⁵ of which I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God, which was given to me on your account, fully to declare the word of God-

²⁵ of which I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God, which was given to me on your account, fully to declare the word of God- ²⁶ the secret which had been kept hid from the ages, and from the generations, but now has been made manifest to his saints;

²⁶ the secret which had been kept hid from the ages, and from the generations, but now has been made manifest to his saints; ²⁷ to whom God has pleased to make known what is the riches of the glory of this secret among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

²⁷ to whom God has pleased to make known what is the riches of the glory of this secret among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

²⁹ For which I also labor, combating vigorously, according to the effectual working of him who works effectually in me with power.

¹ Wherefore, I wish you to know how great a combat I have for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; ² that being compacted together in love, their hearts may be comforted, even by all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the secret of God,

² that being compacted together in love, their hearts may be comforted, even by all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the secret of God, ³ in whom are laid up all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

⁷ rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

⁹ For all the fullness of the Deity resides substantially in him. ¹⁰ And you are complete in him, who is the head of all government and power.

¹⁹ and not holding firmly the head, by whom the whole body, through the joints and ligaments, being served and compacted, increases with the increase of God.

³ For you are dead; but your life is hid with Christ in God.

³ at the same time, also, praying for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to speak the secret of Christ, for which, indeed, I am in bonds;

¹⁸ The salutation of Paul, with my own hand. Remember my bonds. Favor be with you.

¹³ On this account, also, we give thanks to God, without ceasing, that when you received from us this message of God, you embraced not the word of men; but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which, indeed, works effectually in you who believe.

¹⁵ who both killed the Lord, and the prophets, and have greatly persecuted us, and do not please God, and are contrary to all men; ¹⁶ hindering us to speak to the Gentiles, that they may be saved; so that they fill up their iniquities always: but the wrath of God is coming upon them at length.

² and sent Timothy, our brother, and a minister of God, and our fellow-laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to exhort you concerning your faith: ³ that no one should be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that we are appointed to them. ⁴ For even when we were with you, we foretold you that we were to be afflicted; which also happened as you know.

¹³ But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God has, from the beginning, chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of spirit, and belief of truth;

¹³ And you, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

⁴ nor to give heed to fables, and endless genealogies, which occasion disputes rather than godly edification, which is through faith;

¹¹ according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I am entrusted.

¹³ who was formerly a defamer, and a persecutor, and an injurious person. But I received mercy, because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; ¹⁴ and the favor of the Lord has superabounded, with the faith and love which is by Christ Jesus.

¹⁴ and the favor of the Lord has superabounded, with the faith and love which is by Christ Jesus.

¹⁴ and the favor of the Lord has superabounded, with the faith and love which is by Christ Jesus. ¹⁵ This saying is true, and worthy of all reception, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

¹⁵ This saying is true, and worthy of all reception, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

¹⁵ This saying is true, and worthy of all reception, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. ¹⁶ However, for this cause I received mercy, that in me, the chief of sinners, Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to them who should believe on him, in order to everlasting life.

⁷ for which I was appointed a herald and an Apostle, (I speak the truth, I do not falsify,) a teacher to the Gentiles in faith and truth.

⁹ holding fast the secret of the faith with a pure conscience.

¹⁶ And, confessedly, great is the secret of godliness; -he who has manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit; seen of messengers, proclaimed to the Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

⁸ Wherefore, be not ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but jointly suffer evil for the gospel, according to the power of God; ⁹ who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, -not on account of our works; but on account of his own purpose and favor, which was given us through Christ Jesus, before the times of the ages, ¹⁰ and is now manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ; who has, indeed, vanquished death, and brought life and incorruptibility to light by the gospel: ¹¹ of which I am appointed a herald, and an Apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles:

¹¹ of which I am appointed a herald, and an Apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles:

¹⁶ May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:

⁹ for which I suffer evil as a malefactor, even to bonds; but the word of God is not bound. ¹⁰ For this cause I patiently bear all things on account of the elect; that they, indeed, may obtain the salvation which is by Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

¹⁷ However, the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me, the proclamation might be fully declared, and all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. ¹⁸ And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and preserve me to his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

¹ Paul, a servant of God, and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, (according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledgment of the truth, which is according to godliness; ² in hope of eternal life, which God, who can not lie, promised before the times of the ages-

² in hope of eternal life, which God, who can not lie, promised before the times of the ages- ³ who has now manifested his word, at the proper season, by the proclamation with which I am entrusted, according to the appointment of God our Saviour;)

¹³ expecting the blessed hope; namely, the appearing of the glory of the great God, and of our Saviour Jesus Christ; ¹⁴ who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

¹ Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy, the brother, to Philemon, the beloved, and our fellow-laborer;

⁹ yet, for love's sake, I rather beseech, being such a one as Paul, an old man, and now, also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

²³ These salute you, Epaphras, my fellow prisoner for Christ Jesus;

² has, in these last days, spoken to us by a Son, whom he has constituted Lord of all things, by whom, also, he made the universe: ³ who, being in effulgence of his glory, and an exact representation of his character, and controlling all things by his own powerful word, after he had, by himself, made expiation for our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high;

³ Indeed, he has been accounted worthy of glory, as far superior to Moses, as that of the builder is superior to the house. ⁴ Now every house is built by some one; but he, the builder of all things, is God.

¹⁴ Now, having a great High Priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. ¹⁵ For we have not a High Priest who can not sympathize with our weaknesses; but one who was tried in all points, according to the likeness of his nature to our ours, without sin. ¹⁶ Let us, therefore, approach, with boldness, to the throne of favor, that we may receive mercy, and obtain favor for the purpose of seasonable help.

²⁵ Hence, also, he is for able to save them who come to God through him; always living to make intercession for them.

¹⁹ Having, therefore, brethren, free access to the most holy place, by the blood of Jesus- ²⁰ a new and living way, which he has consecrated for us through the vail, (that is, his flesh,) ²¹ and-a great High Priest over the house of God, ²² let us draw near, with a true heart, in full assurance of faith-having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water,

¹⁹ reasoning that God was able to raise him even from the dead; from whence, indeed, he received him in a figure.

³⁴ quenched the strength of fire, escaped the edges of the sword, grew strong from sickness, became valiant in battle, overturned the camps of the aliens.

³⁹ Now, all these, though commanded on account of faith, did not receive the promise, ⁴⁰ God having provided something better for us, that they, without us, should not be made perfect.

³ Consider him who, from sinners, endured such opposition against himself, lest, becoming discouraged in your minds, you grow weary; ⁴ you have not yet resisted to blood, struggling against this sin. ⁵ Besides, have you forgotten the exhortation which reasons with you as with children, "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's chastisement, neither faint when you are rebuked by him:

¹⁵ Through him, therefore, let us offer up continually, the sacrifice of praise to God; namely, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name. ¹⁶ But to do good, and to communicate, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

²⁰ Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting institution, ²¹ make you fit for every good work, to do his will, producing in you what is acceptable in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom we the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

²¹ make you fit for every good work, to do his will, producing in you what is acceptable in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom we the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

¹² There is one lawgiver, who is able to save, and to destroy. Who are you, that condemn another?

¹⁰ Concerning which salvation, the prophets inquired accurately, and searched diligently, who have prophesied concerning the favor bestowed on you; ¹¹ searching diligently of what things, and what kind of time, the Spirit of Christ, who was in them, did signify, when he testified before the sufferings of Christ, and the glories following these- ¹² to whom it was revealed, that, not for themselves, but for us, they ministered these things; which have now been reported to you, by them who have declared the glad tidings to you, with the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven: into which things, angels earnestly desire to look attentively.

¹² to whom it was revealed, that, not for themselves, but for us, they ministered these things; which have now been reported to you, by them who have declared the glad tidings to you, with the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven: into which things, angels earnestly desire to look attentively.

²⁰ predetermined, indeed, before the foundation of the world, but manifested in these last times for you;

⁵ you, also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual temple, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, most acceptable to God, through Jesus Christ.

¹¹ to him be the glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

¹¹ and thus there shall be richly ministered to you, an entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

² to be mindful of the words before spoken by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the Apostles of the Lord and Saviour.

¹⁸ But grow in favor, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

³ that which we have seen and heard, we declare to you; that you also may have fellowship with us: and our fellowship truly is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ.

²⁵ and this is the promise which he has promised to us, even eternal life.

⁴ You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because he is greater, who is with you, than he who is with the world.

⁹ By this the love of God was manifested to us, that God sent forth his Son, the only begotten, into the world, that we might live through him. ¹⁰ In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent forth his Son to be a propitiation for our sins. ¹¹ Beloved, if God so loved us, we, also, ought to love one another. ¹² No one has seen God, at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and his love is made perfect in us. ¹³ By this, we know that we abide in him, and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. ¹⁴ Now we have seen, and bear testimony, that the Father has sent forth his Son, to be the Saviour of the world.

¹⁶ And we have known, and believed the love which God has in us. God is love; wherefore, he who abides in love, abides in God, and God in him.

¹⁷ But, beloved, remember the words which were spoken by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;

²⁴ Now to him who is able to guard you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory, with exceeding joy; ²⁵ to God, alone our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now, and throughout all ages. Amen.

¹⁰ Fear none of the things which you shall suffer; behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be you faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.

¹⁷ Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the congregations: To the conqueror I will give of the hidden manna; and I will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows except he who receives it.

¹² As for the conqueror, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: and I will inscribe upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the New Jerusalem, which is to come down from heaven, from my God; and my new name.

¹⁸ I counsel you to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white apparel, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness may not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye-salve, that you may see.

²⁰ Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any one hear my voice, and open the door, I will enter into his house, and will sup with him, and he with me. ²¹ As for the conqueror, I will give him to sit down with me upon my throne; as I also have conquered, and sat down with my Father upon his throne.

⁹ And while the living creatures are giving glory, and honor, and thanks to him who sits upon the throne, who lives for ever and ever, ¹⁰ the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits upon the throne, who lives for ever and ever; and they cast down their crowns before the throne, saying, ¹¹ Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor, and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are, and were created.

¹¹ Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor, and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are, and were created.

⁸ And when he received the scroll, the four living creatures, and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one harps, and golden vials full of perfumes, which are the prayers of the saints. ⁹ And they sung a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the scroll, and to open the seals of it; for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and language, and people, and nation; ¹⁰ and hast made us, to our God, kings and priests: and we shall reign on earth. ¹¹ And I beheld, and heard the voice of many angels round about the throne, and of the living creatures, and of the elders: and the number of them was myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands; ¹² saying, with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power and riches, and wisdom, and might, and honor, and glory, and blessing! ¹³ And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, even all things that are in them, I heard saying, To him who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb be blessing, and honor, and glory, and strength, for ever and ever! ¹⁴ And the four living creatures said, Amen: and the elders fell down and worshiped him.

⁴ And I heard the number of those that were sealed: one hundred and forty-four thousand, who were sealed out of every tribe of the children of Israel. ⁵ Of the tribe of Judah, were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben, were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad, were sealed twelve thousand. ⁶ Of the tribe of Asher, were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Naphtali, were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasseh, were sealed twelve thousand. ⁷ Of the tribe of Simeon, were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi, were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar, were sealed twelve thousand. ⁸ Of the tribe of Zebulon, were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph, were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin, were sealed twelve thousand. ⁹ After this, I saw, and beheld a great multitude, which no one could number, out of every nation, and tribe, and people, and language, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palms in their hands; ¹⁰ and they cry with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb! ¹¹ And all the messengers stood round about the throne, and about the elders, and the four living creatures; and they fell down on their faces, before the throne, and worshiped God; ¹² saying, Amen: the blessing, and the glory, and the wisdom, and the thanksgiving, and the honor, and the power, and the strength, be to our God for ever and ever: Amen.

¹² saying, Amen: the blessing, and the glory, and the wisdom, and the thanksgiving, and the honor, and the power, and the strength, be to our God for ever and ever: Amen. ¹³ And one of the elders answered, saying to me, As for those who are clothed with white apparel, who are they, and whence do they come? ¹⁴ And I said to him, Sir, you know. And he said to me, These are they who have come out of much tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb: ¹⁵ therefore, they are before the throne of God, and serve him, day and night, in his temple; and he who sits upon the throne, pitches his tabernacle over them. ¹⁶ They shall hunger no more, neither shall they thirst any more; nor shall the sun fall upon them, nor any heat: ¹⁷ for the Lamb, who is in the midst of the throne, shall feed them, and he shall lead them to fountains of living water; and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.

⁸ And all the inhabitants of the earth shall worship it, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb, that was slain from the beginning of the world.

⁶ And I saw another angel flying through the midst of heaven, having everlasting good news to proclaim to the inhabitants of the earth, even to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people;

⁸ The beast which you saw, was, and is not; and he will ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go to destruction; and the inhabitants of the earth (whose names are not written in the book of life, from the foundation of the world) shall wonder, seeing the beast who was, and is not, yet shall be.

²² And I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty, and the Lamb, are the temple of it. ²³ And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it; for the glory of the Lord enlightened it, and the Lamb is the light of it. ²⁴ And the nations of the saved shall walk in its light; and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and their honor into it.

³ And every curse shall cease. And the throne of God, and of the Lamb, shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him. ⁴ And they shall see his face: and his name shall be borne upon their foreheads. ⁵ And there shall be no more night; and they have no need of a lamp, nor of the light of the sun; because the Lord God shall enlighten them: and they shall reign for ever and ever.