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The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?


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Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?


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But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.


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The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Yahshua said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:


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For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.


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Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.


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Yahshua saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.


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But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.


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Elohim <i>is</i> a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship <i>him</i> in spirit and in truth.


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The woman saith unto him, I know that the Anointed cometh, which is called the Messiah: when he is come, he will tell us all things.


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And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?


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Say not ye, There are yet four months, and <i>then</i> cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.


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And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life everlasting: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.


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I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.


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And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.


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So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.


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And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard <i>him</i> ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Messiah, the Saviour of the world.


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Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.


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So Yahshua came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.


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When he heard that Yahshua was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.


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Yahshua saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Yahshua had spoken unto him, and he went his way.


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Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.


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So the father knew that <i>it was</i> at the same hour, in the which Yahshua said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.


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This <i>is</i> again the second miracle <i>that</i> Yahshua did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.


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Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep <i>market</i> a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.


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In these lay a great multitude of frail folk, of blind, lame, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.


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For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.


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When Yahshua saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time <i>in that case,</i> he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?


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The frail man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.


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And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.


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The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry <i>thy</i> bed.


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And he that was healed knew not who it was: for Yahshua had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in <i>that</i> place.


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Afterward Yahshua findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.


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And therefore did the Jews persecute Yahshua, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.


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Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that Elohim was his Father, making himself equal with Elohim.


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Then answered Yahshua and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.


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For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things that himself doeth: and he will show him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.


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For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and <i>maketh them alive;</i> even so the Son <i>maketh alive</i> whom he will.


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That all <i>men</i> should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father which hath sent him.


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Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.


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Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of Elohim: and they that hear shall live.


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Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,


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And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.


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I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.


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There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.


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But I have greater witness than <i>that</i> of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.


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And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.


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Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have everlasting life: and they are they which testify of me.


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I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.


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How can ye believe, which receive honor one of another, and seek not the honor that <i>cometh</i> from Elohim only?


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Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is <i>one</i> that accuseth you, <i>even</i> Moses, in whom ye trust.


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And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.


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When Yahshua then lifted up <i>his</i> eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?


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Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.


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There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?


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And Yahshua said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.


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And Yahshua took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.


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When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.


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Therefore they gathered <i>them</i> together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.


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Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Yahshua did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.


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When Yahshua therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.


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And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Yahshua was not come to them.


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So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Yahshua walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.


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Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.


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The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Yahshua went not with his disciples into the boat, but <i>that</i> his disciples were gone away alone;


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Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Master had given thanks:


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When the people therefore saw that Yahshua was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Yahshua.


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And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?


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Yahshua answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.


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Labour not for the food which perisheth, but for that food which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath Elohim the Father sealed.


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Yahshua answered and said unto them, This is the work of Elohim, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.


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They said therefore unto him, What sign showest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?


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Then Yahshua said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.


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And Yahshua said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.


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All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.


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And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.


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And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.


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And they said, Is not this Yahshua, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?


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No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.


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It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of Yahweh. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.


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I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.


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The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us <i>his</i> flesh to eat?


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Then Yahshua said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.


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Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.


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As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.


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This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.


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Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard <i>this,</i> said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?


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When Yahshua knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?


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It is the spirit that maketh alive; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, <i>they</i> are spirit, and <i>they</i> are life.


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But there are some of you that believe not. For Yahshua knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.


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And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.


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He spoke of Judah Iscariot <i>the son</i> of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.


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After these things Yahshua walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.


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His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.


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For <i>there is</i> no man <i>that</i> doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, show thyself to the world.


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The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.


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But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.


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And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.


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If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, <i>whether</i> it be of Elohim, or whether I speak of myself.


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He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own honor: but he that seeketh his honor that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.


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Did not Moses give you the law, and <i>yet</i> none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?


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Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers; and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man.


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If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day?


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But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Messiah?


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Then cried Yahshua in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.


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And many of the people believed on him, and said, When the Messiah cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this <i>man</i> hath done?


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The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.


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Then said Yahshua unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and <i>then</i> I go unto him that sent me.


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Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?


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What <i>manner of</i> saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find <i>me:</i> and where I am, <i>thither</i> ye cannot come?


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In the last day, that great <i>day</i> of the feast, Yahshua stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.


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He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.


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But this spoke he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Spirit was not yet <i>given;</i> because that Yahshua was not yet esteemed.


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Hath not the scripture said, That the Messiah cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?


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Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?


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They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.


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And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.


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And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,


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This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Yahshua stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, <i>as though he heard them not.</i>


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So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.


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And they which heard it, being convicted by <i>their own</i> conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, <i>even</i> unto the last: and Yahshua was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.


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When Yahshua had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?


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She said, No man, Master. And Yahshua said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.


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Then spoke Yahshua again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.


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Yahshua answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, <i>yet</i> my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.


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Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Yahshua answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.


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These words spoke Yahshua in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.


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Then said Yahshua again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.


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And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.


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I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am <i>he,</i> ye shall die in your sins.


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Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Yahshua saith unto them, Even <i>the same</i> that I said unto you from the beginning.


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I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.


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Then said Yahshua unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am <i>he,</i> and <i>that</i> I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.


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And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.


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Then said Yahshua to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, <i>then</i> are ye my disciples indeed;


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They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?


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Yahshua answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.


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They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Yahshua saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.


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But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of Elohim: this did not Abraham.


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Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, <i>even</i> Elohim.


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Yahshua said unto them, If Elohim were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from Elohim; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.


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Ye are of <i>your</i> father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.


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He that is of Elohim heareth Elohim's words: ye therefore hear <i>them</i> not, because ye are not of Elohim.


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Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?


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Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.


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Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?


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Yahshua answered, If I honor myself, my honor is nothing: it is my Father that honoreth me; of whom ye say, that he is your Elohim:


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Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.


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Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Yahshua hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.


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And his disciples asked him, saying, Rabbi, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?


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Yahshua answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of Elohim should be made manifest in him.


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When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,


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And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, which is by interpretation, Sent. He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.


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The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?


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He answered and said, A man that is called Yahshua made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.


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Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.


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Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of Elohim, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.


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They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet.


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But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight.


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But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.


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These <i>words</i> spoke his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was the Messiah, he should be put out of the synagogue.


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Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give Elohim the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.


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He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner <i>or no,</i> I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.


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He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear <i>it</i> again? will ye also be his disciples?


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We know that Elohim spoke unto Moses: <i>as for</i> this <i>fellow,</i> we know not from whence he is.


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The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and <i>yet</i> he hath opened mine eyes.


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Now we know that Elohim heareth not sinners: but if any man fear Yahweh, and doeth his will, him he heareth.


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They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.


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Yahshua heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of Elohim?


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And Yahshua said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.


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And <i>some</i> of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?


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Yahshua said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.


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Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.


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To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.


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And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.


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And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.


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This parable spoke Yahshua unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spoke unto them.


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I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.


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The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have <i>it</i> more abundantly.


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But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.


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And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, <i>and</i> one shepherd.


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No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.


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Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?


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Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Messiah, tell us plainly.


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Yahshua answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.


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And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any <i>man</i> pluck them out of my hand.


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My Father, which gave <i>them</i> me, is greater than all; and no <i>man</i> is able to pluck <i>them</i> out of my Father's hand.


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Yahshua answered them, Many good works have I showed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?


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The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself Yahweh.


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Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of Elohim?


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But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father <i>is</i> in me, and I in him.


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And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spoke of this man were true.


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Now a certain <i>man</i> was sick, <i>named</i> Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Miriam and her sister Martha.


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It was <i>that</i> Miriam which anointed the Master with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.


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When Yahshua heard <i>that,</i> he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the honor of Elohim, that the Son of Elohim might be honored thereby.


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When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.


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<i>His</i> disciples say unto him, <i>Rabbi,</i> the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?


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Yahshua answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.


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These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.


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And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.


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Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.


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Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Yahshua was coming, went and met him: but Miriam sat <i>still</i> in the house.


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Yahshua said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:


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She saith unto him, Yea, Master: I believe that thou art the Messiah, the Son of Elohim, which should come into the world.


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And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Miriam her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.


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The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Miriam, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.


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Then when Miriam was come where Yahshua was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Master, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.


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When Yahshua therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,


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And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?


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Yahshua therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.


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Yahshua said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Master, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been <i>dead</i> four days.


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Yahshua saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the majesty of Elohim?


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Then they took away the stone <i>from the place</i> where the dead was laid. And Yahshua lifted up <i>his</i> eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.


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And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said <i>it,</i> that they may believe that thou hast sent me.


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And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Yahshua saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.


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Then many of the Jews which came to Miriam, and had seen the things which Yahshua did, believed on him.


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Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.


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If we let him thus alone, all <i>men</i> will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.


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And one of them, <i>named</i> Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,


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Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.


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And this spoke he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Yahshua should die for that nation;


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And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of Elohim that were scattered abroad.


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Yahshua therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.


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And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.


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Then sought they for Yahshua, and spoke among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?


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Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should show <i>it,</i> that they might take him.


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Then Yahshua, six days before the passover, came to Bethany where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.


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There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.


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Then took Miriam a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Yahshua, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.


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This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.


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Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Yahshua's sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.


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On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Yahshua was coming to Jerusalem,


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Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed <i>is</i> the King of Israel that cometh in the name of Yahweh.


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These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Yahshua was esteemed, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and <i>that</i> they had done these things unto him.


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The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.


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The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.


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The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Yahshua.


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Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.


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He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.


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If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will <i>my</i> Father honor.


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Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.


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Father, esteem thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, <i>saying,</i> I have both esteemed <i>it,</i> and will esteem <i>it</i> again.


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The people therefore, that stood by, and heard <i>it,</i> said that it thundered: others said, An angel spoke to him.


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The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that the Messiah abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?


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Then Yahshua said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.


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While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spoke Yahshua, and departed, and did hide himself from them.


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That the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke, Yahweh, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of Yahweh been revealed?


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He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with <i>their</i> eyes, nor understand with <i>their</i> heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.


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Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess <i>him,</i> lest they should be put out of the synagogue:


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And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.


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He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.


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For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.


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And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.


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Now before the feast of the passover, when Yahshua knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.


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And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judah Iscariot, Simon's <i>son,</i> to betray him;


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Yahshua knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from Yahweh, and went to Elohim;


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After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe <i>them</i> with the towel wherewith he was girded.


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Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Yahshua answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.


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Yahshua saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is all clean: and ye are clean, but not all.


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So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?


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If I then, <i>your</i> Master and Teacher, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.


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Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his master; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.


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I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.


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Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.


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When Yahshua had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.


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Yahshua answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped <i>it.</i> And when he had dipped the sop, he gave <i>it</i> to Judah Iscariot, <i>the son</i> of Simon.


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For some <i>of them</i> thought, because Judah had the bag, that Yahshua had said unto him, Buy <i>those things</i> that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.


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Therefore, when he was gone out, Yahshua said, Now is the Son of man esteemed, and Elohim is esteemed in him.


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If Elohim be esteemed in him, Elohim shall also esteem him in himself, and shall straightway esteem him.


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Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.


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A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.


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Simon Peter said unto him, Master, whither goest thou? Yahshua answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.


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Yahshua answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.


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In my Father's house are many mansions: if <i>it were</i> not <i>so,</i> I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.


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And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, <i>there</i> ye may be also.


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Yahshua saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.


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If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.


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Yahshua saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou <i>then,</i> Show us the Father?


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Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.


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Believe me that I <i>am</i> in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.


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Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater <i>works</i> than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.


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And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;


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<i>Even</i> the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.


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Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.


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He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.


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Judah saith unto him, not Iscariot, Master, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?


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Yahshua answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.


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He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.


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But the Comforter, <i>which is</i> the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.


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Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.


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Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come <i>again</i> unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.


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Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.


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But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.


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Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every <i>branch</i> that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.


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Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.


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I am the vine, ye <i>are</i> the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.


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If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast <i>them</i> into the fire, and they are burned.


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If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.


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If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.


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These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and <i>that</i> your joy might be full.


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I no longer call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his master doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.


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Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and <i>that</i> your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.


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If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.


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Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his master. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.


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But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.


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If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.


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If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.


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But <i>this cometh to pass,</i> that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.


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But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, <i>even</i> the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:


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They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth Elohim service.


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But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.


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Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.


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But when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, <i>that</i> shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.


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All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall show <i>it</i> unto you.


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A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.


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Then said <i>some</i> of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?


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Now Yahshua knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?


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Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.


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A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.


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And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.


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And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give <i>it</i> you.


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These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall show you plainly of the Father.


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For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from Elohim.


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I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.


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Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from Yahweh.


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Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.


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These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.


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These words spoke Yahshua, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; esteem thy Son, that thy Son also may esteem thee:


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As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.


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And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true Elohim, and Yahshua the Messiah, whom thou hast sent.


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And now, O Father, honor thou me with thine own self with the majesty which I had with thee before the world was.


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I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.


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For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received <i>them,</i> and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.


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I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.


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And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we <i>are.</i>


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While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.


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And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.


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I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.


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I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.


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That they all may be one; as thou, Father, <i>art</i> in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.


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I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.


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Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my majesty, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.


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O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.


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And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare <i>it:</i> that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.


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When Yahshua had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.


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And Judah also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Yahshua ofttimes resorted there with his disciples.


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Judah then, having received a band <i>of men</i> and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh there with lanterns and torches and weapons.


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Yahshua therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?


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They answered him, Yahshua of Nazareth. Yahshua saith unto them, I am <i>he.</i> And Judah also, which betrayed him, stood with them.


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Yahshua answered, I have told you that I am <i>he:</i> if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:


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Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.


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Then said Yahshua unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?


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And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.


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Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.


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And Simon Peter followed Yahshua, and <i>so did</i> another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Yahshua into the palace of the high priest.


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But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spoke unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.


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Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also <i>one</i> of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.


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And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.


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Yahshua answered him, I spoke openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, where the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.


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Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.


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And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Yahshua with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?


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Yahshua answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?


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And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also <i>one</i> of his disciples? He denied <i>it,</i> and said, I am not.


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One of the servants of the high priest, being <i>his</i> kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?


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Then led they Yahshua from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.


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They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.


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Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:


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Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Yahshua, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?


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Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?


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Yahshua answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.


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Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Yahshua answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.


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Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault <i>at all.</i>


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But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?


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And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put <i>it</i> on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,


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Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.


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Then came Yahshua forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man


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When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, <i>Hang him, hang him.</i> Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and <i>impale him:</i> for I find no fault in him.


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The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of Yahweh.


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And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Yahshua, Whence art thou? But Yahshua gave him no answer.


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Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to <i>impale</i> thee, and have power to release thee?


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Yahshua answered, Thou couldest have no power <i>at all</i> against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.


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And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.


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When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Yahshua forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha.


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And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King


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But they cried out, Away with <i>him,</i> away with <i>him,</i> impale him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I impale your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.


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Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be impaled<i>.</i> And they took Yahshua, and led <i>him</i> away.


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And he bearing his <i>stake</i> went forth into a place called <i>the place</i> of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:


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And Pilate wrote a title, and put <i>it</i> on the <i>stake.</i> And the writing was, YAHSHUA OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.


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This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Yahshua was <i>impaled</i> was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, <i>and</i> Greek, <i>and</i> Latin.


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Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.


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Then the soldiers, when they had impaled Yahshua, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also <i>his</i> coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.


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They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.


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Now there stood by the <i>stake</i> of Yahshua his mother, and his mother's sister, Miriam the <i>wife</i> of Cleopha, and Miriam Magdelena.


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When Yahshua therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son


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Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own <i>home.</i>


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After this, Yahshua knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.


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Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put <i>it</i> to his mouth.


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When Yahshua therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and <i>drew his last breath.</i>


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The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the stake on the sabbath day, for that sabbath day was an high day, besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and <i>that</i> they might be taken away.


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Then came the soldiers, and broke the legs of the first, and of the other which was impaled with him.


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But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.


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And he that saw it testified<i>,</i> and his testimony is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.


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For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.


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And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Yahshua, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Yahshua: and Pilate gave <i>him</i> leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Yahshua.


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And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Yahshua by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound <i>weight.</i>


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Then took they the body of Yahshua, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.


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Now in the place where he was impaled there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.


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There laid they Yahshua therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.


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The first <i>day</i> of the week cometh Miriam Magdelena early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.


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Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Yahshua loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Master out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.


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So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.


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Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,


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And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.


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But Miriam stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, <i>and looked</i> into the sepulchre,


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And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Yahshua had lain.


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And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Master, and I know not where they have laid him.


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And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Yahshua standing, and knew not that it was Yahshua.


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Yahshua saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.


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Yahshua saith unto her, Miriam. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Teacher<i>.</i>


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Yahshua saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and <i>to</i> my Elohim, and your Elohim.


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Miriam Magdelena came and told the disciples that she had seen the Master, <i>and</i> that he had spoken these things unto her.


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Then the same day at evening, being the first <i>day</i> of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Yahshua and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace <i>be</i> unto you.


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And when he had so said, he showed unto them <i>his</i> hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Master.


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Then said Yahshua to them again, Peace <i>be</i> unto you: as <i>my</i> Father hath sent me, even so send I you.


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And when he had said this, he breathed on <i>them,</i> and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Spirit:


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Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; <i>and</i> whose soever <i>sins</i> ye retain, they are retained.


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The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Master. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.


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And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: <i>then</i> came Yahshua, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace <i>be</i> unto you.


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Then saith he to Thomas, Reach here thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach here thy hand, and thrust <i>it</i> into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.


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Yahshua saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed <i>are</i> they that have not seen, and <i>yet</i> have believed.


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And many other signs truly did Yahshua in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:


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But these are written, that ye might believe that Yahshua is the Messiah, the Son of Elohim; and that believing ye might have life through his name.


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After these things Yahshua showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise showed he <i>himself.</i>


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There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the <i>sons</i> of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.


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Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.


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But when the morning was now come, Yahshua stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Yahshua.


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And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.


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Therefore that disciple whom Yahshua loved saith unto Peter, It is the Master. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Master, he girt his fisher's coat <i>unto him,</i> for he was naked, and did cast himself into the sea.


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And the other disciples came in a little ship; for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits, dragging the net with fishes.


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As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.


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Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.


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Yahshua saith unto them, Come <i>and</i> dine. And none of the disciples dared ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Master.


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This is now the third time that Yahshua showed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.


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So when they had dined, Yahshua saith to Simon Peter, Simon, <i>son</i> of Jonah, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Master; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.


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He saith to him again the second time, Simon, <i>son</i> of Jonah, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Master; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.


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He saith unto him the third time, Simon, <i>son</i> of Jonah, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Master, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Yahshua saith unto him, Feed my sheep.


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Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst where thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry <i>thee</i> where thou wouldest not.


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This spoke he, signifying by what death he should esteem Elohim. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.


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Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Yahshua loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Master, which is he that betrayeth thee?


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Yahshua saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what <i>is that</i> to thee? follow thou me.


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Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Yahshua said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what <i>is that</i> to thee?


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This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.


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And there are also many other things which Yahshua did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.


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Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Spirit had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:


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To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of Elohim:


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And, being assembled together with <i>them</i>, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, <i>saith he</i>, ye have heard of me.


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For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence.


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When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Master, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?


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And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.


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But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.


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And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.


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And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;


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Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Yahshua, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.


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Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.


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And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and Jacob, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, Jacob <i>the son</i> of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judah <i>the brother</i> of Jacob.


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These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Miriam the mother of Yahshua, and with his brethren.


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And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,


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Men <i>and</i> brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit by the mouth of David spoke before concerning Judah, which was guide to them that took Yahshua.


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Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.


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And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.


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For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his office let another take.


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Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Master Yahshua went in and out among us,


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Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.


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And they prayed, and said, Thou, Yahweh, which knowest the hearts of all <i>men</i>, show whether of these two thou hast chosen,


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That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judah by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.


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And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthiah; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.


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And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.


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And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.


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Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.


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And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?


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Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,


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Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,


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But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all <i>ye</i> that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:


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And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith Elohim, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:


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And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:


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And I will show wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:


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The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of Yahweh come:


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Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Yahshua of Nazareth, a man approved of Elohim among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which Elohim did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:


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Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of Elohim, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have impaled and slain:


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Whom Elohim hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be held by it.


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For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw Yahweh always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:


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Because thou wilt not leave my soul in the grave, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.


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Men <i>and</i> brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.


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Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that Elohim had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Messiah to sit on his throne;


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He seeing this before spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.


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Therefore being by the right hand of Elohim exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.


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For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, Yahweh said unto my Sovereign, Sit thou on my right hand,


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Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that Elohim hath made that same Yahshua, whom ye have impaled, both Sovereign and Messiah.


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Now when they heard <i>this</i>, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men <i>and</i> brethren, what shall we do?


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Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Yahshua the Messiah for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.


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For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as Yahweh our Elohim shall call.


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And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.


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Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added <i>unto them</i> about three thousand souls.


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And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.


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And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,


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Praising Elohim, and having favour with all the people. And our Sovereign added to the assembly daily such as should be saved.


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Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, <i>being</i> the ninth <i>hour</i>.


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And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;


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Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Yahshua the Messiah of Nazareth rise up and walk.


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And he took him by the right hand, and lifted <i>him</i> up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.


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And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising Elohim.


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And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.


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And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.


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And when Peter saw <i>it</i>, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?


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The Elohim of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the Elohim of our fathers, hath magnified his Son Yahshua; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let <i>him</i> go.


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And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.


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But those things, which Elohim before had showed by the mouth of all his prophets, that the Messiah should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.


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Repent ye therefore, and turn again <i>to Him</i>, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Sovereign;


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Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which Elohim hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.


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For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall Yahweh your Elohim raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.


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And it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.


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Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.


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Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which Elohim made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.


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Unto you first Elohim, having raised up his Son Yahshua, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.


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And as they spoke unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,


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Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Yahshua the resurrection from the dead.


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And they laid hands on them, and put <i>them</i> in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.


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Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.


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And Hanan the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.


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And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?


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Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,


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If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;


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Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Yahshua the Messiah of Nazareth, whom ye impaled, whom Elohim raised from the dead, <i>even</i> by him doth this man stand here before you whole.


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Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.


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Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Yahshua.


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Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them <i>is</i> manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny <i>it</i>.


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But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.


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But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of Elohim to hearken unto you more than unto Elohim, judge ye.


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So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all <i>men</i> praised Elohim for that which was done.


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And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.


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And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to Elohim with one accord, and said, Sovereign, thou <i>art</i> Elohim, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:


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Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?


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The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against Yahweh, and against his Messiah.


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For of a truth against thy holy child Yahshua, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,


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And now, Yahweh, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,


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By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Yahshua.


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And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of Elohim with boldness.


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And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any <i>of them</i> that any of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.


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And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Master Yahshua: and great grace was upon them all.


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Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,


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And laid <i>them</i> down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.


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And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabah, which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation, a Levite, <i>and</i> of the country of Cyprus,


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And kept back <i>part</i> of the price, his wife also consenting <i>to it</i>, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.


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But Peter said, Hananiah, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back <i>part</i> of the price of the land?


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While it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto Elohim.


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And Hananiah hearing these words fell down, and died: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.


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And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.


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Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of Yahweh? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband <i>are</i> at the door, and shall carry thee out.


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Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and died: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying <i>her</i> forth, buried <i>her</i> by her husband.


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And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.


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Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid <i>them</i> on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.


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There came also a multitude <i>out</i> of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.


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Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, which is the sect of the Sadducees, and were filled with indignation,


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And when they heard <i>that</i>, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.


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Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.


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Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they much perplexed because of them wondering what this would come to.


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Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.


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Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.


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And when they had brought them, they set <i>them</i> before the council: and the high priest asked them,


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Saying, Did not we strictly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.


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Then Peter and the <i>other</i> apostles answered and said, We ought to obey Yahweh rather than men.


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Him hath Elohim exalted with his right hand <i>to be</i> a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.


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And we are his witnesses of these things; and <i>so is</i> also the Holy Spirit, whom Elohim hath given to them that obey him.


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Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;


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For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and came to nothing.


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After this man rose up Judah of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, <i>even</i> as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.


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And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will fail:


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But if it be of Elohim, ye cannot overthrow it; lest perhaps ye be found even to fight against Elohim.


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And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten <i>them</i>, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Yahshua, and let them go.


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And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.


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And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Yahshua the Messiah.


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And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.


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Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples <i>unto them</i>, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of Elohim, and serve tables.


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Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.


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And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:


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And the word of Elohim increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.


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Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called <i>the synagogue</i> of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.


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Then they secretly instigated men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and <i>against</i> Elohim.


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And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon <i>him</i>, and caught him, and brought <i>him</i> to the council,


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And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:


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For we have heard him say, that this Yahshua of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.


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And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.


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And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The Elohim of majesty appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran,


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And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which I shall show thee.


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Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Haran: and afterward, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.


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And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not <i>so much as</i> to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when <i>as yet</i> he had no child.


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And Elohim spoke in this manner, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat <i>them</i> evil four hundred years.


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And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, said Elohim: and after that shall they come forth, and serve me in this place.


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And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so <i>Abraham</i> begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac <i>begat</i> Jacob; and Jacob <i>begat</i> the twelve patriarchs.


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And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.


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Now there came a famine over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.


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And at the second <i>time</i> Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.


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Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to <i>him</i>, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.


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And were carried over into Shechem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Hamor <i>the father</i> of Shechem.


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But when the time of the promise drew near, which Elohim had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,


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The same dealt craftily with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.


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In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in his father's house three months:


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And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel.


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And seeing one <i>of them</i> suffer wrong, he defended <i>him</i>, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:


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For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that Elohim by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.


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And the next day he showed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another?


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But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?


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And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sinai an angel of Yahweh in a flame of fire in a bush.


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When Moses saw <i>it</i>, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold <i>it,</i> the voice of Yahweh came unto him,


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<i>Saying,</i> I <i>am</i> the Elohim of thy fathers, the Elohim of Abraham, and the Elohim of Isaac, and the Elohim of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and dared not behold.


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Then said the Sovereign to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground.


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I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.


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This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did Elohim send <i>to be</i> a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush.


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He brought them out, after that he had showed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.


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This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall Yahweh your Elohim raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.


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This is he, that was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel which spoke to him in the mount Sinai, and <i>with</i> our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us:


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To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust <i>him</i> from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt,


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Saying unto Aaron, Make us elohim to go before us: for <i>as for</i> this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not what is become of him.


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And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.


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Then Elohim turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices <i>by the space of</i> forty years in the wilderness?


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Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your elohim Rephan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.


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Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen.


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Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Yahshua into the possession of the Gentiles, whom Elohim drove out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David;


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Heaven <i>is</i> my throne, and earth <i>is</i> my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith Yahweh: or what <i>is</i> the place of my rest?


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Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Spirit: as your fathers <i>did</i>, so <i>do</i> ye.


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Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which showed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:


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But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the splendour of Yahweh, and Yahshua standing on the right hand of Elohim,


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And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of Elohim.


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And cast <i>him</i> out of the city, and stoned <i>him</i>: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.


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And they stoned Stephen, calling upon <i>Elohim</i>, and saying, Sovereign Yahshua, receive my spirit.


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And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Master, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.


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And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the assembly which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.


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As for Saul, he persecuted the assembly, entering into every house, and dragging men and women committed <i>them</i> to prison.


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And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.


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For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed <i>with them</i>: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.


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But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:


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To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of Elohim.


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But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of Elohim, and the name of Yahshua the Messiah, they were baptized, both men and women.


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Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.


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Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of Elohim, they sent unto them Peter and John:


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For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Master Yahshua.


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And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,


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But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of Elohim may be purchased with money.


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Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray Elohim, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.


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Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Sovereign for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.


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And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Sovereign, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the good news in many villages of the Samaritans.


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And the angel of Yahweh spoke unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.


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And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,


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And Philip ran thither to <i>him</i>, and heard him read the prophet Isaiah, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?


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And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.


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The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:


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In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.


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And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?


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And as they went on <i>their</i> way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, <i>here is</i> water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?


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And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Yahshua the Messiah is the Son of Elohim.


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And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.


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And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of Yahweh caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.


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But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.


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And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Master, went unto the high priest,


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And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.


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And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:


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And he said, Who art thou, Master? And the Master said, I am Yahshua whom thou persecutest: <i>it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.</i>


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<i>And he trembling and astonished said, Master, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Master said unto him</i>, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.


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And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought <i>him</i> into Damascus.


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And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Hananiah; and to him said the Master in a vision, Hananiah. And he said, Behold, I <i>am here</i>, Master.


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And the Master <i>said</i> unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for <i>one</i> called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,


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And hath seen in a vision a man named Hananiah coming in, and putting <i>his</i> hand on him, that he might receive his sight.


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Then Hananiah answered, Master, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:


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But the Master said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:


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And Hananiah went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Master, <i>even</i> Yahshua, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.


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And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.


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And when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.


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But all that heard <i>him</i> were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?


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But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Messiah.


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And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.


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But Barnabah took him, and brought <i>him</i> to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Master in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Yahshua.


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And he spoke boldly in the name of the Master Yahshua, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.


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<i>Which</i> when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.


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Then had the assemblies rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Sovereign, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied.


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And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all <i>quarters</i>, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.


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And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.


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And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Yahshua the Messiah maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.


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Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.


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And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid <i>her</i> in an upper chamber.


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And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring <i>him</i> that he would not delay to come to them.


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Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Tabitha made, while she was with them.


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But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning <i>him</i> to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.


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And he gave her <i>his</i> hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.


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There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian <i>band,</i>


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A devout <i>man</i>, and one that feared Elohim with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to Elohim alway.


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He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of Elohim coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.


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And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Master? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before Elohim.


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He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.


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And when the angel which spoke unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;


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On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:


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And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:


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Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.


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And the voice <i>spoke</i> unto him again the second time, What Elohim hath cleansed, <i>that</i> call not thou common.


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Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,


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Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what <i>is</i> the cause wherefore ye are come?


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And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth Elohim, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned <i>from Elohim</i> by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.


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Then called he them in, and lodged <i>them</i>. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.


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And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.


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And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped <i>him</i>.


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And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but Elohim hath showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.


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Therefore came I <i>unto you</i> without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?


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And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,


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And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of Elohim.


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Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of <i>one</i> Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.


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Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before Elohim, to hear all things that are commanded thee of Elohim.


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The word which <i>Elohim</i> sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Yahshua the Messiah: he is Sovereign of all:


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How Elohim anointed Yahshua of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for Elohim was with him.


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And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:


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Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of Elohim, <i>even</i> to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.


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And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of Elohim <i>to be</i> the Judge of quick and dead.


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To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.


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And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit.


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Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?


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And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Yahshua the Messiah. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.


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And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of Elohim.


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But Peter rehearsed <i>the matter</i> from the beginning, and expounded <i>it</i> by order unto them, saying,


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I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:


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Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.


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But the voice answered me again from heaven, What Elohim hath cleansed, <i>that</i> call not thou common.


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And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.


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And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:


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And he showed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;


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Then remembered I the word of the Master, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.


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Forasmuch then as Elohim gave them the like gift as <i>he did</i> unto us, who believed on the Master Yahshua the Messiah; what was I, that I could withstand Elohim?


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When they heard these things, they held their peace, and praised Elohim, saying, Then hath Elohim also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.


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Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.


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And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spoke unto the Grecians, preaching the Master Yahshua.


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Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabah, that he should go as far as Antioch.


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Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of Elohim, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Master.


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For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Master.


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And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the assembly, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.


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And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.


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Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:


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And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. Then were the days of unleavened bread.


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And when he had apprehended him, he put <i>him</i> in prison, and delivered <i>him</i> to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Passover to bring him forth to the people.


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Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the assembly unto Elohim for him.


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And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.


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And, behold, the angel of Yahweh came upon <i>him</i>, and a light shined in the prison: and he struck Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from <i>his</i> hands.


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And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.


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And he went out, and followed him; and knew not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.


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When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.


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And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that Yahweh hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and <i>from</i> all the expectation of the people of the Jews.


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And when he had considered <i>the thing</i>, he came to the house of Miriam the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.


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And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.


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And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.


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But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened <i>the door</i>, and saw him, they were astonished.


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But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Master had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go show these things unto Jacob, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.


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And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that <i>they</i> should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and <i>there</i> abode.


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And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's <i>country</i>.


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And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.


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And the people gave a shout, <i>saying</i>, <i>It is</i> the voice of a mighty one, and not of a man.


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And immediately the angel of Yahweh smote him, because he gave not Elohim the honor: and he was eaten of worms, and died.


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And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled <i>their</i> ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.


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Now there were in the assembly that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabah, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.


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As they ministered to the Master, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabah and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.


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And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid <i>their</i> hands on them, they sent <i>them</i> away.


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So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.


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And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of Elohim in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to assist them.


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And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name <i>was</i> Bar-Yahshua:


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Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabah and Saul, and desired to hear the word of Elohim.


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But Elymas the sorcerer for so is his name by interpretation withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.


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And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, <i>thou</i> child of the devil, <i>thou</i> enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of Yahweh?


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And now, behold, the hand of Yahweh <i>is</i> upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.


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Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Master.


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Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.


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But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.


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And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, <i>Ye</i> men <i>and</i> brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.


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Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with <i>his</i> hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear Elohim, give audience.


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The Elohim of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.


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And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.


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And after that he gave <i>unto them</i> judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.


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And afterward they desired a king: and Elohim gave unto them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.


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And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the <i>son</i> of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.


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Of this man's seed hath Elohim according to <i>his</i> promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Yahshua:


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When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.


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And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not <i>he</i>. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of <i>his</i> feet I am not worthy to loose.


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Men <i>and</i> brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth Elohim, to you is the word of this salvation sent.


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For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled <i>them</i> in condemning <i>him</i>.


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And though they found no cause of death <i>in him</i>, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.


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And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took <i>him</i> down from the tree, and laid <i>him</i> in a sepulchre.


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And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.


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Elohim hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Yahshua again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.


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And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, <i>now</i> no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.


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Wherefore he saith also in another <i>psalm</i>, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.


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For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of Elohim, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:


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Be it known unto you therefore, men <i>and</i> brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:


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And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.


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Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.


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And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.


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Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of Elohim.


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But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spoke against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.


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Then Paul and Barnabah waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of Elohim should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.


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For so hath our Sovereign commanded us, <i>saying</i>, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.


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And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and magnified the word of Elohim: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.


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But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.


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And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.


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But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.


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Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in Yahweh, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.


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And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use <i>them</i> despitefully, and to stone them,


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They were ware of <i>it</i>, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:


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And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked:


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The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,


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And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The mighty ones are come down to us in the likeness of men.


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Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.


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<i>Which</i> when the apostles, Barnabah and Paul, heard <i>of</i>, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,


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And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living Elohim, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:


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Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.


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And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.


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And there came thither <i>certain</i> Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew <i>him</i> out of the city, supposing he had been dead.


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Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabah to Derbe.


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And when they had preached the good news to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and <i>to</i> Iconium, and Antioch,


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Confirming the souls of the disciples, <i>and</i> exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of Elohim.


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And when they had ordained them elders in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Master, on whom they believed.


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And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of Elohim for the work which they fulfilled.


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And when they were come, and had gathered the assembly together, they rehearsed all that Elohim had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.


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And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, <i>and said</i>, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.


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When therefore Paul and Barnabah had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.


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And being brought on their way by the assembly, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.


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And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the assembly, and <i>of</i> the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that Elohim had done with them.


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But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command <i>them</i> to keep the law of Moses.


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And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men <i>and</i> brethren, ye know how that a good while ago Elohim made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the good news, and believe.


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And Elohim, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Spirit, even as <i>he did</i> unto us;


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Now therefore why tempt ye Elohim, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?


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But we believe that through the grace of the Master Yahshua the Messiah we shall be saved, even as they.


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Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders Elohim had wrought among the Gentiles by them.


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And after they had held their peace, Jacob answered, saying, Men <i>and</i> brethren, hearken unto me:


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Simeon hath declared how Elohim at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.


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After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:


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That the residue of men might seek after the Sovereign, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith Yahweh, who doeth all these things.


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Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to Elohim:


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But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and <i>from</i> fornication, and <i>from</i> things strangled, and <i>from</i> blood.


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For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.


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Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole assembly, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabah; <i>namely</i>, Judah surnamed Barsabah, and Silah, chief men among the brethren:


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And they wrote <i>letters</i> by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren <i>send</i> greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:


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Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye <i>must</i> be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no <i>such</i> commandment:


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It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabah and Paul,


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For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;


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That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.


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So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:


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And Judah and Silah, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed <i>them</i>.


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And after they had tarried <i>there</i> a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.


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Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of Elohim, with many others also.


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And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of Elohim, <i>and see</i> how they do.


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But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.


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And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabah took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;


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Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father <i>was</i> a Greek:


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Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.


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And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.


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Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia,


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And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.


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And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Master had called us for to preach the good news unto them.


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Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next <i>day</i> to Neapolis;


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And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, <i>and</i> a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.


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And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spoke unto the women which resorted <i>thither</i>.


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And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped Elohim, heard <i>us</i>: whose heart the Sovereign opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.


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And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought <i>us</i>, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Sovereign, come into my house, and abide <i>there</i>. And she constrained us.


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And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:


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The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high El, which show unto us the way of salvation.


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And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Yahshua the Messiah to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.


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And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silah, and drew <i>them</i> into the marketplace unto the rulers,


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And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,


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And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat <i>them</i>.


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And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast <i>them</i> into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:


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Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.


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And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.


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And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.


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And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed <i>their</i> stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.


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And when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them, and rejoiced, believing in Elohim with all his house.


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And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.


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But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast <i>us</i> into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.


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And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans.


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And they came and besought them, and brought <i>them</i> out, and desired <i>them</i> to depart out of the city.


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And they went out of the prison, and entered into <i>the house</i> of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.


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Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:


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And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,


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Opening and alleging, that the Messiah must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Yahshua, whom I preach unto you, is the Messiah.


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And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silah; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.


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But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.


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And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;


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Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, <i>one</i> Yahshua.


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And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silah by night unto Berea: who coming <i>thither</i> went into the synagogue of the Jews.


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These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.


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But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of Elohim was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.


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And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silah and Timothy abode there still.


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And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silah and Timothy for to come to him with all speed, they departed.


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Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.


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Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.


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Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? others think He seemeth to be a proclaimer of strange demons: because he preached unto them Yahshua, and the resurrection.


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And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, <i>is</i>?


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For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.


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For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.


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For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN THEOS. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.


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Elohim that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Sovereign of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;


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Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;


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And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;


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That they should seek Elohim, if at least they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:


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For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.


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Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of Yahweh, we ought not to think that the Supreme Being is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.


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Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by <i>that</i> man whom he hath ordained; <i>whereof</i> he hath given assurance unto all <i>men</i>, in that he hath raised him from the dead.


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Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which <i>was</i> Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.


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And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome: and came unto them.


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And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.


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And when Silah and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews <i>that</i> Yahshua <i>was</i> the Messiah.


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And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook <i>his</i> raiment, and said unto them, Your blood <i>be</i> upon your own heads; I <i>am</i> clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.


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And he departed thence, and entered into a certain <i>man's</i> house, named Justus, <i>one</i> that worshipped Elohim, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.


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And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Master with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.


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Then spoke the Master to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:


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And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,


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And when Paul was now about to open <i>his</i> mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O <i>ye</i> Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:


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But if it be a question of words and names, and <i>of</i> your law, look ye <i>to it</i>; for I will be no judge of such <i>matters</i>.


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Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat <i>him</i> before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.


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And Paul <i>after this</i> tarried <i>there</i> yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn <i>his</i> head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.


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And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.


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But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if Elohim will. And he sailed from Ephesus.


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And after he had spent some time <i>there</i>, he departed, and went over <i>all</i> the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.


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And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, <i>and</i> mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.


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This man was instructed in the way of the Sovereign; and being fervent in the spirit, he spoke and taught diligently the things of Yahshua, knowing only the baptism of John.


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And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto <i>them</i>, and expounded unto him the way of Elohim more perfectly.


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And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:


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For he mightily convinced the Jews, <i>and that</i> publickly, showing by the scriptures that Yahshua was the Messiah.


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And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,


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He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Spirit since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Spirit.


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Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on the Messiah Yahshua.


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And when Paul had laid <i>his</i> hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied.


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And he went into the synagogue, and spoke boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of Elohim.


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But when certain men were hardened, and believed not, but spoke evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.


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And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Sovereign Yahshua, both Jews and Greeks.


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So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.


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Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Master Yahshua, saying, We adjure you by Yahshua whom Paul preacheth.


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And there were seven sons of <i>one</i> Sceva, a Jew, <i>and</i> chief of the priests, which did so.


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And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.


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And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Master Yahshua was magnified.


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Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all <i>men</i>: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand <i>pieces</i> of silver.


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After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.


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So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timothy and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.


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For a certain <i>man</i> named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Artemis, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;


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Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.


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Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no mighty ones, which are made with hands:


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So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.


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And when they heard <i>these sayings</i>, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.


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And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.


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And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring <i>him</i> that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.


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Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.


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And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.


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But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great <i>is</i> Artemis of the Ephesians.


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And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, <i>Ye</i> men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Artemis, and of the <i>image</i> which fell down from Jupiter?


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Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.


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For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.


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Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.


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For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.


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And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto <i>him</i> the disciples, and embraced <i>them</i>, and departed for to go into Macedonia.


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And <i>there</i> abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.


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And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.


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And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.


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And upon the first of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.


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And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.


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And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing <i>him</i> said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.


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When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.


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And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.


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And we sailed thence, and came the next <i>day</i> over against Chios; and the next <i>day</i> we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next <i>day</i> we came to Miletus.


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For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.


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And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,


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Serving the Master with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:


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<i>And</i> how I kept back nothing that was profitable <i>unto you</i>, but have showed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,


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Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward Elohim, and faith toward our Master Yahshua the Messiah.


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And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:


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But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Master Yahshua, to testify the good news of the grace of Elohim.


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And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom, shall see my face no more.


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Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Spirit hath made you overseers, to feed the Assembly of Yahweh Elohim, which he hath purchased with his own blood.


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For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.


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Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.


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Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.


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And now, brethren, I commend you to Elohim, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.


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Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.


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I have showed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Master Yahshua, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.


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Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.


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And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the <i>day</i> following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:


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Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.


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And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.


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And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till <i>we were</i> out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.


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And when we had finished <i>our</i> course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.


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And the next <i>day</i> we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was <i>one</i> of the seven; and abode with him.


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And as we tarried <i>there</i> many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.


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And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Spirit, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver <i>him</i> into the hands of the Gentiles.


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And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.


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Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Master Yahshua.


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There went with us also <i>certain</i> of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.


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And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things Elohim had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.


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And when they heard <i>it</i>, they praised Elohim, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:


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And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise <i>their</i> children, neither to walk after the customs.


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What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.


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Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave <i>their</i> heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but <i>that</i> thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.


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Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.


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And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,


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Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all <i>men</i> every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.


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For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.


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And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.


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And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.


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Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.


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Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded <i>him</i> to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.


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And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.


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And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people.


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And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?


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Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?


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But Paul said, I am a man <i>which am</i> a Jew of Tarsus, <i>a city</i> in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee permit me to speak unto the people.


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And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spoke unto <i>them</i> in the Hebrew tongue, saying,


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And when they heard that he spoke in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,


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I am verily a man <i>which am</i> a Jew, born in Tarsus, <i>a city</i> in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, <i>and</i> taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward Elohim, as ye all are this day.


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As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.


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And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.


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And I answered, Who art thou, Master? And he said unto me, I am Yahshua of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.


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And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spoke to me.


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And I said, What shall I do, Master? And the Master said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.


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And when I could not see for the brightness of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.


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And one Hananiah, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt <i>there</i>,


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Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.


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And he said, The Elohim of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.


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And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of The Sovereign.


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And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;


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And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.


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And I said, Master, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:


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And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.


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And they gave him audience unto this word, and <i>then</i> lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a <i>fellow</i> from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.


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The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him.


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And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?


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When the centurion heard <i>that</i>, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman.


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And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was <i>free</i> born.


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Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.


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The following day, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from <i>his</i> bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.


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And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men <i>and</i> brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before Elohim until this day.


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Then said Paul unto him, Elohim shall smite thee, <i>thou</i> whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?


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Then said Paul, I knew not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.


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But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men <i>and</i> brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.


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And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.


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For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.


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And there arose a great cry: and the scribes <i>that were</i> of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, [<i>let us not fight against Elohim</i>].


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And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring <i>him</i> into the castle.


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And the night following the Master stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.


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And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.


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And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul.


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Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.


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And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.


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Then Paul called one of the centurions unto <i>him</i>, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.


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So he took him, and brought <i>him</i> to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto <i>him</i>, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee.


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Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went <i>with him</i> aside privately, and asked <i>him</i>, What is that thou hast to tell me?


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And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly.


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But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee.


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So the chief captain <i>then</i> let the young man depart, and charged <i>him, See thou</i> tell no man that thou hast showed these things to me.


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And he called unto <i>him</i> two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night;


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And provide <i>them</i> beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring <i>him</i> safe unto Felix the governor.


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This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman.


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And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council:


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Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.


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And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what <i>they had</i> against him. Farewell.


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Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought <i>him</i> by night to Antipatris.


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Who, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him.


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And when the governor had read <i>the letter</i>, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that <i>he was</i> of Cilicia;


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And after five days Hananiah the high priest descended with the elders, and <i>with</i> a certain orator <i>named</i> Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.


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And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse <i>him</i>, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,


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Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.


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Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.


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But the chief captain Lysias came <i>upon us</i>, and with great violence took <i>him</i> away out of our hands,


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Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.


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Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.


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And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:


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But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the Elohim of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:


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And have hope toward Elohim, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.


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And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward Elohim, and <i>toward</i> men.


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Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.


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Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.


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And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of <i>that</i> way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.


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And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let <i>him</i> have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.


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And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in the Messiah.


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And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.


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He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.


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Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.


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And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.


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But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly <i>thither</i>.


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Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with <i>me</i>, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him.


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And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went down unto Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul to be brought.


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And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.


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While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any thing at all.


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But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?


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Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.


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For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar.


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About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed <i>me</i>, desiring <i>to have</i> judgment against him.


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To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.


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Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth.


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But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Yahshua, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.


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And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked <i>him</i> whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.


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But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar.


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Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.


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And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth.


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And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and <i>also</i> here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.


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But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.


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Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my master. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.


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For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes <i>laid</i> against him.


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Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:


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I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:


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Especially <i>because I know</i> thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.


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My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;


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Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.


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Unto which <i>promise</i> our twelve tribes, instantly serving day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.


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I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Yahshua of Nazareth.


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Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against <i>them</i>.


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And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled <i>them</i> to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted <i>them</i> even unto strange cities.


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At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.


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And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? <i>it is</i> hard for thee to kick against the pricks.


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But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;


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To open their eyes, <i>and</i> to turn <i>them</i> from darkness to light, and <i>from</i> the power of Satan unto Elohim, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.


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But showed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and <i>then</i> to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to Elohim, and do works worthy of repentance.


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Having therefore obtained help of Elohim, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:


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That the Messiah should suffer, <i>and</i> that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should show light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.


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And as he thus spoke for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.


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For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.


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


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And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:


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And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.


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Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar.


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And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto <i>one</i> named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.


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And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; <i>one</i> Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.


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And the next <i>day</i> we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave <i>him</i> liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.


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And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, <i>a city</i> of Lycia.


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And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not permitting us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;


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And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city <i>of</i> Lassa.


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Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished <i>them</i>,


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And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.


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Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.


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And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phoenix, <i>and there to</i> winter; <i>which</i> is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.


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And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained <i>their</i> purpose, loosing <i>thence</i>, they sailed close by Crete.


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Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.


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And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on <i>us</i>, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.


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But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.


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And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of <i>any man's</i> life among you, but of the ship.


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Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, Elohim hath given thee all them that sail with thee.


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But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;


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And sounded, and found <i>it</i> twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.


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Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.


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And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,


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And while the day was coming on, Paul besought <i>them</i> all to take <i>some</i> food, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.


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Wherefore I pray you to take <i>some</i> food: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.


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And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to Elohim in presence of them all: and when he had broken <i>it,</i> he began to eat.


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And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.


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And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed <i>themselves</i> unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoisted up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.


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And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.


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But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from <i>their</i> purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast <i>themselves</i> first <i>into the sea</i>, and get to land:


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And the rest, some on boards, and some on <i>broken pieces</i> of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.


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And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.


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And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid <i>them</i> on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.


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And when the barbarians saw the <i>venomous</i> beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.


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Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a mighty one.


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In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.


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And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of dysentery: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.


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Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded <i>us</i> with such things as were necessary.


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And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.


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And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:


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Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.


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And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked Elohim, and took courage.


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And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.


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And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men <i>and</i> brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.


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Who, when they had examined me, would have let <i>me</i> go, because there was no cause of death in me.


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But when the Jews spoke against <i>it</i>, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.


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For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see <i>you</i>, and to speak with <i>you</i>: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.


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And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came showed or spoke any harm of thee.


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But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.


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And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into <i>his</i> lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of Elohim, persuading them concerning Yahshua, both out of the law of Moses, and <i>out of</i> the prophets, from morning till evening.


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And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spoke the Holy Spirit by Isaiah the prophet unto our fathers,


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Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not under stand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:


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For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with <i>their</i> eyes, and hear with <i>their</i> ears, and understand with <i>their</i> heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.


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Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of Elohim is sent unto the Gentiles, and <i>that</i> they will hear it.


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Preaching the kingdom of Elohim, and teaching those things which concern the Master Yahshua, the Messiah, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.


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Paul, a servant of Yahshua the Messiah, called <i>to be</i> an apostle, separated unto the good news of Yahweh,


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Concerning his Son Yahshua the Messiah our Master, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;


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And declared <i>to be</i> the Son of Yahweh with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:


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By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all Gentiles, for his name:


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To all that be in Rome, beloved of Yahweh, called <i>to be</i> saints: Grace to you and peace from Yahweh our Father, and the Master Yahshua the Messiah.


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First, I thank my Elohim through Yahshua the Messiah for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.


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For Elohim is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the good news of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;


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Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of Elohim to come unto you.


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For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;


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Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, but was let hitherto, that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.


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For I am not ashamed of the good news of the Messiah: for it is the power of Yahweh unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.


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For therein is the righteousness of Yahweh revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.


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For the wrath of Yahweh is revealed from heaven against all wickedness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;


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Because that which may be known of Elohim is manifest in them; for Elohim hath showed <i>it</i> unto them.


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For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, <i>even</i> his eternal power and majesty; so that they are without excuse:


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Because that, when they knew Elohim, they esteemed him not as Yahweh, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.


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And changed the magnificence of the uncorruptible Elohim into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.


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Wherefore Elohim also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves:


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Who changed the truth of Elohim into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.


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For this cause Elohim gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:


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And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was fit.


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And even as they did not like to retain Elohim in <i>their</i> knowledge, Elohim gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fit;


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Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,


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Backbiters, haters of Yahweh, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,


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Who knowing the judgment of Elohim, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.


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Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.


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But we are sure that the judgment of Elohim is according to truth against them which commit such things.


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And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of Elohim?


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Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of Elohim leadeth thee to repentance?


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But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of Elohim;


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To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for dignity and honor and immortality, everlasting life:


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But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,


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Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;


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But dignity, honor, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:


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For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;


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For not the hearers of the law <i>are</i> just before Elohim, but the doers of the law shall be justified.


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For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:


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Which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and <i>their</i> thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;


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In the day when Elohim shall judge the secrets of men by Yahshua the Messiah according to my good news.


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And knowest <i>his</i> will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;


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And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,


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An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.


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Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?


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Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?


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For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.


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Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?


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And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law?


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For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither <i>is that</i> circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:


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But he <i>is</i> a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision <i>is that</i> of the heart, in the spirit, <i>and</i> not in the letter; whose praise <i>is</i> not of men, but of Elohim.


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May that never be so: yea, let Elohim be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.


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But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of Yahweh, what shall we say? <i>Is</i> Elohim unrighteous who taketh vengeance? I speak as a man


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For if the truth of Elohim hath more abounded through my lie unto his honor; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?


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And not <i>rather</i>, as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say, Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.


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What then? are we better <i>than they</i>? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;


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They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.


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Their throat <i>is</i> an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps <i>is</i> under their lips:


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Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before Elohim.


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Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law <i>is</i> the knowledge of sin.


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But now the righteousness of Yahweh without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;


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Even the righteousness of Yahweh <i>which is</i> by faith of Yahshua the Messiah unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:


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Whom Elohim hath set forth <i>to be</i> a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of Elohim;


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To declare, <i>I say</i>, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Yahshua.


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<i>Is he</i> the Elohim of the Jews only? <i>Is he</i> not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:


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Seeing <i>it is</i> one Elohim, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.


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For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed Yahweh, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.


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But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the wicked, his faith is counted for righteousness.


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Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom Elohim imputeth righteousness without works,


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<i>Saying</i>, Blessed <i>are</i> they whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.


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<i>Cometh</i> this blessedness then upon the circumcision <i>only</i>, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.


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How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.


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And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which <i>he had yet</i> being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:


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And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which <i>he had</i> being <i>yet</i> uncircumcised.


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For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, <i>was</i> not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.


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As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations, before him whom he believed, <i>even</i> Yahweh, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.


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Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many Gentiles, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.


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And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb:


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He staggered not at the promise of Elohim through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving honor to Elohim;


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Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with Elohim through our Master Yahshua the Messiah:


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By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the magnificence of Elohim.


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And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of Elohim is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit which is given unto us.


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For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.


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But Elohim commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, the Messiah died for us.


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For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to Elohim by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.


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Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:


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Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.


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But not as the offence, so also <i>is</i> the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of Elohim, and the gift by grace, <i>which is</i> by one man, Yahshua the Messiah, hath abounded unto many.


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For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Yahshua the Messiah.


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Therefore as by the offence of one <i>judgment came</i> upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one <i>the free gift came</i> upon all men unto justification of life.


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For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.


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Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:


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That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto everlasting life by Yahshua the Messiah our Master.


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Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Yahshua the Messiah were baptized into his death?


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Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as the Messiah was raised up from the dead by the majesty of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.


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For if we have been planted together <i>in the likeness</i> of <i>his</i> death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:


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Knowing this, that our old man is impaled with <i>him</i>, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.


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Knowing that the Messiah being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.


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Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto Elohim through Yahshua the Messiah <i>our Master</i>.


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Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto Elohim, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members <i>as</i> instruments of righteousness unto Elohim.


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Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?


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But Elohim be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of teaching which was delivered you.


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I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.


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What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things <i>is</i> death.


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But now being made free from sin, and become servants to Elohim, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.


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For the wages of sin <i>is</i> death; but the gift of Elohim <i>is</i> everlasting life through Yahshua the Messiah our Master.


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Know ye not, brethren, for I speak to them that know the law, how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?


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For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to <i>her</i> husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of <i>her</i> husband.


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So then if, while <i>her</i> husband liveth, she becomes another man's, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she become another man's.


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Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of the Messiah; that ye should be married to another, <i>even</i> to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto Elohim.


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For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.


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But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not <i>in</i> the oldness of the letter.


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What shall we say then? <i>Is</i> the law sin? May that never be so Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.


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But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, did work in me all manner of covetousness. For without the law sin <i>was</i> dead.


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Was then that which is good made death unto me? May that never be so But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.


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For I know that in me that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing: for to desire the good is easy for me; but to perform it, I am not able.


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But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.


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I thank Elohim through Yahshua the Messiah our Master. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of Yahweh; but with the flesh the law of sin.


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<i>There is</i> therefore now no condemnation to them which are in the Messiah Yahshua, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.


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For the law of the Spirit of life in the Messiah Yahshua hath made me free from the law of sin and death.


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For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, Elohim sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:


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That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.


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For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.


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Because the carnal mind <i>is</i> enmity against Yahweh: for it is not subject to the law of Elohim, neither indeed can be.


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But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of Yahweh dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of the Messiah, he is none of his.


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And if the Messiah <i>be</i> in you, the body <i>is</i> dead because of sin; but the Spirit <i>is</i> life because of righteousness.


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But if the Spirit of him that raised up Yahshua from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up the Messiah from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.


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For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.


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For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.


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And if children, then heirs; heirs of Yahweh, and joint-heirs with the Messiah; if so be that we suffer with <i>him</i>, that we may be also approved together.


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For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time <i>are</i> not worthy <i>to be compared</i> with the excellence which shall be revealed in us.


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For the creation was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected <i>the same</i> in hope,


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Because the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the magnificent liberty of the children of Elohim.


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And not only <i>they</i>, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, <i>that is</i>, the redemption of our body.


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For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?


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Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.


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And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what <i>is</i> the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to <i>the will of</i> Yahweh.


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And we know that all things work together for good to them that love Elohim, to them who are the called according to <i>his</i> purpose.


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For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate <i>to be</i> conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.


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Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also honored.


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He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?


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Who <i>is</i> he that condemneth? <i>It is</i> the Messiah that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of Elohim, who also maketh intercession for us.


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Who shall separate us from the love of the Messiah? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?


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As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.


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


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Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of Elohim, which is in the Messiah Yahshua our Master.


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I say the truth in the Messiah, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit,


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For I could wish that myself were accursed from the Messiah for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:


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Who are Israelites; to whom <i>pertaineth</i> the adoption, and the honor, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service <i>of Elohim</i>, and the promises;


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Whose <i>are</i> the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh the Messiah <i>came</i>, who is over all, Yahweh be blessed for ever. Amen.


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Not as though the word of Elohim hath taken none effect. For they <i>are</i> not all Israel, which are of Israel:


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Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, <i>are they</i> all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.


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That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these <i>are</i> not the children of Elohim: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.


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And not only <i>this</i>; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, <i>even</i> by our father Isaac;


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For <i>the children</i> being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of Elohim according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;


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For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.


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So then <i>it is</i> not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of Elohim that showeth mercy.


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For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might show my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.


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Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against Elohim? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed <i>it</i>, Why hast thou made me thus?


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Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?


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<i>What</i> if Elohim, willing to show <i>his</i> wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:


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And that he might make known the riches of his magnificence on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto preeminence,


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As he saith also in Hosea, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved.


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And it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> in the place where it was said unto them, Ye <i>are</i> not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living Elohim.


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Isaiah also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:


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For he will finish the work, and cut <i>it</i> short in righteousness: because a short work will Yahweh make upon the earth.


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And as Isaiah said before, Except Yahweh Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodom, and been made like unto Gomorrha.


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What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.


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But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.


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Why? Because <i>they sought it</i> not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;


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As it is written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.


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For they being ignorant of Elohim's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of Yahweh.


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For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.


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But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? that is, to bring the Messiah down <i>from above</i>:


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But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, <i>even</i> in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;


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That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Master Yahshua, and shalt believe in thine heart that Elohim hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.


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For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.


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For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Sovereign over all is rich unto all that call upon him.


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How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?


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And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the good news of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things


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But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.


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But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by <i>them that are</i> no people, <i>and</i> by a foolish nation I will anger you.


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But Isaiah is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.


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But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.


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I say then, Hath Elohim cast away his people? May that never be so For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, <i>of</i> the tribe of Benjamin.


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Elohim hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Know ye not what the scripture saith of Eliyah? how he maketh intercession to Elohim against Israel, saying,


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Yahweh, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.


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But what saith the answer <i>of Elohim</i> unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to <i>the image of</i> Baal.


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And if by grace, then <i>is it</i> no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if <i>it be</i> of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.


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What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded


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According as it is written, Yahweh hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear; unto this day.


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And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:


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I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? May that never be so: but <i>rather</i> through their fall salvation <i>is come</i> unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.


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Now if the fall of them <i>be</i> the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?


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If by any means I may provoke to emulation <i>them which are</i> my flesh, and might save some of them.


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For if the casting away of them <i>be</i> the reconciling of the world, what <i>shall</i> the receiving <i>of them be</i>, but life from the dead?


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For if the firstfruit <i>be</i> holy, the lump <i>is</i> also <i>holy</i>: and if the root <i>be</i> holy, so <i>are</i> the branches.


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And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;


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Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:


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Behold therefore the goodness and severity of Yahweh: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in <i>his</i> goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.


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And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for Elohim is able to graft them in again.


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For if thou were cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural <i>branches</i>, be grafted into their own olive tree?


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For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in.


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And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer, and shall turn away wickedness from Jacob:


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As concerning the good news, <i>they are</i> enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, <i>they are</i> beloved for the fathers' sakes.


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For as ye in times past have not believed Elohim, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:


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O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of Yahweh how unsearchable <i>are</i> his judgments, and his ways past finding out


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For of him, and through him, and to him, <i>are</i> all things: to whom <i>be</i> majesty for ever. Amen.


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I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of Elohim, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto Elohim, <i>which is</i> your reasonable service.


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And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what <i>is</i> that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of Elohim.


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For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think <i>of himself</i> more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as Elohim hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.


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Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, <i>let us prophesy</i> according to the proportion of faith;


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Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, <i>let him do it</i> with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.


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<i>Be</i> of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.


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Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but <i>rather</i> give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance <i>is</i> mine; I will repay, saith Yahweh.


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Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.


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Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of Yahweh: the powers that be are ordained of Yahweh.


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Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of Elohim: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.


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For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:


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For he is the minister of Yahweh to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of Yahweh, a revenger to <i>execute</i> wrath upon him that doeth evil.


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For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are Yahweh's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.


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Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute <i>is due</i>; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.


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For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if <i>there be</i> any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.


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And that, knowing the time, that now <i>it is</i> high time to awake out of sleep: for now <i>is</i> our salvation nearer than when we believed.


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The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.


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Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.


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But put ye on the Master Yahshua the Messiah, and make not provision for the flesh, to <i>fulfil</i> the lusts <i>thereof</i>.


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Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for Elohim hath received him.


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Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for <i>our</i> Sovereign is able to make him stand.


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One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day <i>alike</i>. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.


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He that regardeth the day, regardeth <i>it</i> unto Yahweh; He that eateth, eateth to Yahweh, for he giveth Elohim thanks; and he that eateth not, to Yahweh he eateth not, and giveth Elohim thanks.


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For whether we live, we live unto the Master; and whether we die, we die unto the Master: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Master's.


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For to this end the Messiah both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Sovereign both of the dead and living.


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But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Elohim.


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For it is written, <i>As</i> I live, saith Yahweh, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to Elohim.


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Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in <i>his</i> brother's way.


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I know, and am persuaded by the Master Yahshua, that <i>there is</i> nothing common of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be common, to him <i>it is</i> common.


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But if thy brother be grieved with <i>thy</i> food, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy food, for whom the Messiah died.


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For the kingdom of Elohim is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.


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For he that in these things serveth the Messiah <i>is</i> acceptable to Elohim, and approved of men.


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Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.


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For food destroy not the work of Elohim. All things indeed <i>are</i> pure; but <i>it is</i> evil for that man who eateth with offence.


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<i>It is</i> good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor <i>any thing</i> whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.


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Hast thou faith? Have <i>it</i> to thyself before Elohim. Blessed <i>is</i> he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.


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And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because <i>he eateth</i> not of faith: for whatsoever <i>is</i> not of faith is sin.


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For even the Messiah pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.


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For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.


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Now the Elohim of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to the Messiah Yahshua:


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That ye may with one mind <i>and</i> one mouth praise Elohim, even the Father of our Master Yahshua the Messiah.


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Now I say that the Messiah was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of Yahweh, to confirm the promises <i>made</i> unto the fathers:


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And that the Gentiles might praise Elohim for <i>his</i> mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.


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And again, Isaiah saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.


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Now the Elohim of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.


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And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.


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Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of Elohim,


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That I should be the minister of Yahshua the Messiah to the Gentiles, ministering the good news of Elohim, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.


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I have, therefore, reason to boast through Yahshua the Messiah in those things which pertain to Elohim.


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For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which the Messiah hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,


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Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of Yahweh; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the good news of the Messiah.


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Yea, so have I strived to preach the good news, not where the Messiah was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:


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But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.


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But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;


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Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way there by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your <i>company</i>.


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For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.


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It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.


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When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.


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And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the good news of the Messiah.


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Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Master Yahshua the Messiah's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in <i>your</i> prayers to Elohim for me;


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That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which <i>I have</i> for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;


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That ye receive her in Yahweh, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a helper of many, and of myself also.


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Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles.


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Likewise <i>greet</i> the assembly that is in their house. Salute my well beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto the Messiah.


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Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in the Messiah before me.


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Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the <i>household</i> of Narcissus, which are in Yahweh.


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Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in Yahweh. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in Yahweh.


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Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.


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Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.


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For they that are such serve not our Master the Messiah, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.


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For your obedience is come abroad unto all <i>men</i>. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.


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And the Elohim of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Master Yahshua the Messiah <i>be</i> with you. Amen.


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Gaius mine host, and of the whole assembly, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.


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Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my good news, and the preaching of Yahshua the Messiah, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,


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But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting Elohim, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:


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To Yahweh <i>who</i> only <i>is</i> wise, <i>be</i> honor through Yahshua the Messiah for ever. Amen.


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Unto the assembly of Elohim which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in the Messiah Yahshua, called <i>to be</i> saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Yahshua the Messiah our Master, both theirs and ours:


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Grace <i>be</i> unto you, and peace, from Yahweh our Father, and <i>from</i> the Master Yahshua the Messiah.


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I thank my Elohim always on your behalf, for the grace of Elohim which is given you by Yahshua the Messiah;


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Who shall also confirm you unto the end, <i>that ye may be</i> blameless in the day of our Master Yahshua the Messiah.


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Elohim is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Yahshua the Messiah our Master.


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Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Master Yahshua the Messiah, that ye all speak the same thing, and <i>that</i> there be no divisions among you; but <i>that</i> ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.


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For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them <i>which are of the house</i> of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.


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Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of the Messiah.


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For the Messiah sent me not to baptize, but to preach the good news: not with wisdom of words, lest the torture stake of the Messiah should be made of none effect.


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For the preaching of the stake is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of Yahweh.


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For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.


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Where <i>is</i> the wise? where <i>is</i> the scribe? where <i>is</i> the disputer of this world? hath not Elohim made foolish the wisdom of this world?


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For after that in the wisdom of Elohim the world by wisdom knew not Elohim, it pleased Elohim by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.


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But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Messiah the power of Yahweh, and the wisdom of Yahweh.


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Because the foolishness of Elohim is wiser than men; and the weakness of Elohim is stronger than men.


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For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, <i>are called:</i>


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But Elohim hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and Elohim hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;


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And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath Elohim chosen, <i>yea,</i> and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:


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But of him are ye in the Messiah Yahshua, who of Yahweh is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:


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And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of Elohim.


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And my speech and my preaching <i>was</i> not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:


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Howbeit 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:


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But we speak the wisdom of Yahweh in a mystery, <i>even</i> the hidden <i>wisdom,</i> which Elohim ordained before the world unto our honour:


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Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known <i>it,</i> they would not have executed the Sovereign of majesty.


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But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which Elohim hath prepared for them that love him.


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But Elohim hath revealed <i>them</i> unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of Elohim.


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For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of Elohim knoweth no man, but the Spirit of Elohim.


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Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of Elohim; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of Elohim.


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Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Spirit teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.


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But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of Elohim: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know <i>them,</i> because they are spiritually discerned.


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For who hath known the mind of Yahweh, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of the Messiah.


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And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, <i>even</i> as unto babes in the Messiah.


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I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to <i>bear it,</i> neither yet now are ye able.


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For ye are yet carnal: for whereas <i>there is</i> among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?


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Who then is Paul, and who <i>is</i> Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Sovereign gave to every man?


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So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but Elohim that giveth the increase.


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Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.


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For we are labourers together with Yahweh: ye are Yahweh's husbandry, <i>ye are</i> Yahweh's building.


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According to the grace of Elohim which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.


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Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.


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If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.


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If any man defile the temple of Elohim, him shall Elohim destroy; for the temple of Elohim is holy, which <i>temple</i> ye are.


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Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.


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For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with Elohim. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.


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Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;


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Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of the Messiah, and stewards of the mysteries of Yahweh.


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But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.


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Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Master come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of Elohim.


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And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and <i>to</i> Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think <i>of men</i> above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.


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For who maketh thee to differ <i>from another</i>? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive <i>it,</i> why dost thou boast, as if thou hadst not received <i>it?</i>


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Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would that ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.


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For I think that Elohim hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.


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We <i>are</i> fools for the Messiah's sake, but ye <i>are</i> wise in the Messiah; we <i>are</i> weak, but ye <i>are</i> strong; ye <i>are</i> honourable, but we <i>are</i> despised.


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Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;


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Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, <i>and are</i> the offscouring of all things unto this day.


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For though ye have ten thousand instructors in the Messiah, yet <i>have ye</i> not many fathers: for in the Messiah Yahshua I have begotten you through the good news.


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For this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, who is my beloved son, and faithful in Yahweh, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in the Messiah, as I teach every where in every assembly.


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But I will come to you shortly, if the Sovereign will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.


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It is reported commonly <i>that there is</i> fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.


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And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you.


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For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, <i>concerning</i> him that hath so done this deed,


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In the name of our Master Yahshua, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Master Yahshua,


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To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Master Yahshua.


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Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even the Messiah our passover is sacrificed for us:


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Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened <i>bread</i> of sincerity and truth.


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Not at all <i>meaning</i> with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.


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But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.


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But them that are without Elohim judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.


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Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?


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Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?


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If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the assembly.


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I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?


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Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather <i>suffer yourselves</i> to be defrauded?


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Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of Yahweh? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,


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Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of Yahweh.


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And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Master Yahshua, and by the Spirit of our Elohim.


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All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.


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Food for the belly, and the belly for food: but Elohim shall destroy both it and them. Now the body <i>is</i> not for fornication, but for the Master; and the Master for the body.


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Know ye not that your bodies are the members of the Messiah? shall I then take the members of the Messiah, and make <i>them</i> the members of an harlot? May it never be so


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What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh.


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Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.


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What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit <i>which is</i> in you, which ye have of Yahweh, and ye are not your own?


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Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: <i>It is</i> good for a man not to touch a woman.


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Nevertheless, <i>to avoid</i> fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.


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The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.


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Defraud ye not one the other, except <i>it be</i> with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.


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For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of Yahweh, one after this manner, and another after that.


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And unto the married I command, <i>yet</i> not I, but the Sovereign, Let not the wife depart from <i>her</i> husband:


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But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to <i>her</i> husband: and let not the husband put away <i>his</i> wife.


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But to the rest speak I, not the Sovereign: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.


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And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.


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For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.


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But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such <i>cases:</i> but Elohim hath called us to peace.


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For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save <i>thy</i> husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save <i>thy</i> wife?


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But as Elohim hath distributed to every man, as the Master hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all assemblies.


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Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.


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Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of Yahweh.


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Art thou called <i>being</i> a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use <i>it</i> rather.


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For he that is called in the Master, <i>being</i> a servant, is Yahweh's freeman: likewise also he that is called, <i>being</i> free, is the Messiah's servant.


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Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of Yahweh: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of Yahweh to be faithful.


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I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, <i>I say,</i> that <i>it is</i> good for a man so to be.


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But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you.


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But this I say, brethren, the time <i>is</i> short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;


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And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;


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But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Master, how he may please the Master:


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But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please <i>his</i> wife.


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There is difference <i>also</i> between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Master, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please <i>her</i> husband.


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And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Master without distraction.


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But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of <i>her</i> age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.


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Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.


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So then he that giveth <i>her</i> in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth <i>her</i> not in marriage doeth better.


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The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in Yahweh.


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But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of Yahweh.


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Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.


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As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol <i>is</i> nothing in the world, and that <i>there is</i> none other Elohim but one.


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For though there be that are called elohim, whether in heaven or in earth, as there be elohim many, and masters many,


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But to us <i>there is but</i> one Elohim, the Father, of whom <i>are</i> all things, and we in him; and one Master Yahshua the Messiah, by whom <i>are</i> all things, and we by him.


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Howbeit <i>there is</i> not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat <i>it</i> as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.


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But meat commendeth us not to Elohim: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.


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But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.


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For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;


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But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against the Messiah.


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Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.


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Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Yahshua the Messiah our Master? are not ye my work in Yahweh?


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If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in Yahweh.


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Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Master, and Cephas?


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Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?


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For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth Elohim take care for oxen?


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Or saith he <i>it</i> altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, <i>this</i> is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.


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If we have sown unto you spiritual things, <i>is it</i> a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?


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If others be partakers of <i>this</i> power over you, <i>are</i> not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but bear all things, lest we should hinder the good news of the Messiah.


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Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live <i>of the things</i> of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?


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But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for <i>it were</i> better for me to die, than that any man should make my boasting void.


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For though I preach the good news, I have nothing to boast of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the good news


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For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a stewardship <i>of the good news</i> is committed unto me.


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What is my reward then? <i>Verily</i> that, when I preach the good news, I may make the good news of the Messiah without charge, that I abuse not my power in the good news.


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For though I be free from all <i>men,</i> yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.


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And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;


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To them that are without law, as without law, being not without law to Yahweh, but under the law to the Messiah, that I might gain them that are without law.


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To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all <i>men,</i> that I might by all means save some.


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Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.


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And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they <i>do it</i> to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.


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But I keep under my body, and bring <i>it</i> into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.


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Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;


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And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was the Messiah.


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Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.


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Neither be ye idolaters, as <i>were</i> some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.


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Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.


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Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.


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There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but Elohim <i>is</i> faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear <i>it.</i>


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The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of the Messiah? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of the Messiah?


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For we <i>being</i> many are one bread, <i>and</i> one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.


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What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?


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But <i>I say,</i> that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to Yahweh: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.


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Ye cannot drink the cup of Yahweh, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of Yahweh's table, and of the table of devils.


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All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.


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If any of them that believe not bid you <i>to a feast,</i> and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.


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But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that showed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is Yahweh's, and the fulness thereof:


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Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another <i>man's</i> conscience?


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Even as I please all <i>men</i> in all <i>things,</i> not seeking mine own profit, but the <i>profit</i> of many, that they may be saved.


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Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered <i>them</i> to you.


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But I would have you know, that the head of every man is the Messiah; and the head of the woman <i>is</i> the man; and the head of the Messiah <i>is</i> Elohim.


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But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with <i>her</i> head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.


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For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.


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For a man indeed ought not to cover <i>his</i> head, forasmuch as he is the image and esteem of Yahweh: but the woman is the esteem of the man.


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For as the woman <i>is</i> of the man, even so <i>is</i> the man also by the woman; but all things of Elohim.


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But if a woman have long hair, it is a honor to her: for <i>her</i> hair is given her for a covering.


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Now in this that I declare <i>unto you</i> I praise <i>you</i> not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.


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For first of all, when ye come together in the assembly, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.


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For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.


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For in eating every one taketh before <i>other</i> his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.


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What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the assembly of Elohim, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise <i>you</i> not.


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For I have received of the Master that which also I delivered unto you, That the Master Yahshua the <i>same</i> night in which he was betrayed took bread:


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And when he had given thanks, he brake <i>it,</i> and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.


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After the same manner also <i>he took</i> the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink <i>it,</i> in remembrance of me.


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For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink <i>this</i> cup, ye do show the Master's death till he come.


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Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Master, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Master.


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But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of <i>that</i> bread, and drink of <i>that</i> cup.


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For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Master's body.


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But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Master, that we should not be condemned with the world.


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And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.


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Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of Yahweh calleth Yahshua accursed: and <i>that</i> no man can say that Yahshua is Sovereign, but by the Holy Spirit.


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For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;


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To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another <i>divers</i> kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:


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For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also <i>is</i> the Messiah.


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For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether <i>we be</i> Jews or Gentiles, whether <i>we be</i> bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.


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If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?


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And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?


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If the whole body <i>were</i> an eye, where <i>were</i> the hearing? If the whole <i>were</i> hearing, where <i>were</i> the smelling?


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And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.


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And those <i>members</i> of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely <i>parts</i> have more abundant comeliness.


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For our comely <i>parts</i> have no need: but Elohim hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that <i>part</i> which lacked:


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That there should be no schism in the body; but <i>that</i> the members should have the same care one for another.


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And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.


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And Elohim hath set some in the assembly, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.


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<i>Are</i> all apostles? <i>are</i> all prophets? <i>are</i> all teachers? <i>are</i> all workers of miracles?


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Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am become <i>as</i> sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.


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And though I have <i>the gift of</i> prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.


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And though I bestow all my goods to feed <i>the poor,</i> and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profiteth me nothing.


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Love suffereth long, <i>and</i> is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,


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Love never faileth: but whether <i>there be</i> prophecies, they shall fail; whether <i>there be</i> tongues, they shall cease; whether <i>there be</i> knowledge, it shall vanish away.


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When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.


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For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.


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For he that speaketh in an <i>unknown</i> tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto Elohim: for no man understandeth <i>him;</i> howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.


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He that speaketh in an <i>unknown</i> tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the assembly.


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I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater <i>is</i> he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the assembly may receive edifying.


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Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?


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And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?


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So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.


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There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them <i>is</i> without signification.


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Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh <i>shall be</i> a barbarian unto me.


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Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual <i>gifts,</i> seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the assembly.


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What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.


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Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?


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Yet in the assembly I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that <i>by my voice</i> I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an <i>unknown</i> tongue.


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Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.


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In the law it is written, With <i>men</i> of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith Yahweh.


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Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying <i>serveth</i> not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.


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If therefore the whole assembly be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in <i>those that are</i> unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?


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But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or <i>one</i> unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:


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And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on <i>his</i> face he will worship Elohim, and report that Elohim is in you of a truth.


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How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.


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If any man speak in an <i>unknown</i> tongue, <i>let it be</i> by two, or at the most <i>by</i> three, and <i>that</i> by course; and let one interpret.


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But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the assembly; and let him speak to himself, and to Elohim.


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Let your women keep silence in the assemblies: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but <i>they are commanded</i> to be under obedience, as also saith the law.


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And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the assembly.


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If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of Yahweh.


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Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the good news which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;


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By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.


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For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that the Messiah died for our sins according to the scriptures;


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After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.


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For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the assembly of Elohim.


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But by the grace of Yahweh I am what I am: and his grace which <i>was bestowed</i> upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of Elohim which was with me.


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Now if the Messiah be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?


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And if the Messiah be not risen, then <i>is</i> our preaching vain, and your faith <i>is</i> also vain.


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Yea, and we are found false witnesses of Elohim; because we have testified of Elohim that he raised up the Messiah: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.


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But every man in his own order: the Messiah the firstfruits; afterward they that are the Messiah's at his coming.


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Then <i>cometh</i> the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to Elohim, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.


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For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under <i>him, it is</i> manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.


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And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that Elohim may be all in all.


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Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?


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If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for tomorrow we die.


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Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of Yahweh: I speak <i>this</i> to your shame.


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And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:


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All flesh is not the same flesh: but <i>there is</i> one <i>kind of</i> flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, <i>and</i> another of birds.


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<i>There are</i> also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the esteem of the celestial <i>is</i> one, and the esteem of the terrestrial <i>is</i> another.


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<i>There is</i> one esteem of the sun, and another esteem of the moon, and another esteem of the stars: for <i>one</i> star differeth from <i>another</i> star in esteem.


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So also <i>is</i> the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:


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It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.


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And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam <i>was made</i> a quickening spirit.


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Howbeit that <i>was</i> not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.


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As <i>is</i> the earthy, such <i>are</i> they also that are earthy: and as <i>is</i> the heavenly, such <i>are</i> they also that are heavenly.


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Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of Yahweh; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.


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In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.


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So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.


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Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Master, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Master.


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Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the assemblies of Galatia, even so do ye.


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Upon the first of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, whatever he may be prospered in, that there be no gatherings when I come.


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And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by <i>your</i> letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.


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And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.


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For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Sovereign permit.


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Now if Timothy come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of Yahweh, as I also <i>do.</i>


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Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.


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As touching <i>our</i> brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.


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I beseech you, brethren, ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and <i>that</i> they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,


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I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.


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The assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in Yahweh, with the assembly that is in their house.


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Paul, an apostle of Yahshua the Messiah by the will of Yahweh, and Timothy our brother, unto the assembly of Yahweh which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:


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Blessed be Elohim, even the Father of our Master Yahshua the Messiah, the Father of mercies, and the Elohim of all comfort;


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Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of Elohim.


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For as the sufferings of the Messiah abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by the Messiah.


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And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.


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And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.


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For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:


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But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in Elohim which raiseth the dead:


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Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;


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Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.


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For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and sincerity of Yahweh, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of Yahweh, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.


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For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;


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As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Master Yahshua.


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And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea.


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When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I consider, do I consider according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?


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For the Son of Elohim, Yahshua the Messiah, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.


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For all the promises of Yahweh in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the magnificence of Elohim by us.


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For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?


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And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.


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For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.


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But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.


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So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.


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For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.


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To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of the Messiah;


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Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach the Messiah's good news, and a door was opened unto me of Yahweh,


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I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.


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Now thanks be unto Elohim, which always causeth us to triumph in the Messiah, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.


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For we are unto Elohim a sweet savour of the Messiah, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:


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To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?


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For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of Elohim: but as of sincerity, but as of Yahweh, in the sight of Elohim speak we in the Messiah.


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Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?


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Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of the Messiah ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living Elohim; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.


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Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of Elohim;


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Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.


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But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was in splendor, so that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses for the brightness of his countenance; which was being done away:


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For if the ministration of condemnation be splendorous, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in splendor.


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For even that which was made splendorous had no splendor in this respect, by reason of the splendor that excelleth.


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And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not steadfastly look to the end of that which is being done away:


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But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail unremoved in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in the Messiah.


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But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a glass the splendor of Yahweh, are changed into the same image from splendor to splendor, even as by the Spirit of Yahweh.


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But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of Elohim deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of Elohim.


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In whom the mighty one of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the magnificent good news of the Messiah, who is the image of Elohim, should shine unto them.


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For we preach not ourselves, but the Messiah Yahshua the Sovereign; and ourselves your servants for Yahshua's sake.


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For Elohim, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the majesty of Elohim in the face of Yahshua the Messiah.


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But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of Elohim, and not of us.


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Always bearing about in the body the dying of Yahshua, that the life also of Yahshua might be made manifest in our body.


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For we which live are always delivered unto death for Yahshua's sake, that the life also of Yahshua might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.


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We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;


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Knowing that he which raised up the Master Yahshua shall raise up us also by Yahshua, and shall present us with you.


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For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many excel to the honour of Elohim.


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For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.


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For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of honour;


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While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.


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For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of Yahweh, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.


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For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.


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Now he that hath fashioned us for the selfsame thing is Yahweh, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.


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Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Master:


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We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Master.


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For we must all appear before the judgment seat of the Messiah; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.


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Knowing therefore the terror of the Master, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto Yahweh; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.


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For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to boast on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which boast in appearance, and not in heart.


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For the love of the Messiah constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:


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And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.


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Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known the Messiah after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.


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Therefore if any man be in the Messiah, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.


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And all things are of Elohim, who hath reconciled us to himself by Yahshua the Messiah, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;


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Which is that Yahweh was in the Messiah, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.


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Now then we are ambassadors for the Messiah, as though Elohim did beseech you by us: we pray you in the Messiah's stead, be ye reconciled to Elohim.


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For the one who did not know sin was made to be sin for us; that we might be made the righteousness of Yahweh in him.


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We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of Elohim in vain.


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For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I helped thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.


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But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of Yahweh, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,


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By the word of truth, by the power of Yahweh, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,


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As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.


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Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?


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And what agreement hath the temple of Yahweh with idols? for ye are the temple of the living Elohim; as Elohim hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their Elohim, and they shall be my people.


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Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith Yahweh, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,


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Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of Yahweh.


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I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.


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Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my boasting of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.


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For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.


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And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.


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For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.


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Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry according to Yahweh, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.


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For sorrow according to Yahweh worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.


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For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed according to Yahweh, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.


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Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of Elohim might appear unto you.


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Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.


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For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.


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And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.


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Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of Elohim bestowed on the assemblies of Macedonia;


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How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.


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Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.


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And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Master, and unto us by the will of Yahweh.


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Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.


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Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.


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I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.


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For ye know the grace of our Master Yahshua the Messiah, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.


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And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.


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Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.


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For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.


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But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:


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As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.


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And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the good news throughout all the assemblies;


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And not that only, but who was also chosen of the assemblies to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the honour of the same Master, and declaration of your ready mind:


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And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.


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Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the assemblies, and the majesty of the Messiah.


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Wherefore show ye to them, and before the assemblies, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.


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For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.


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Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:


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Lest perhaps if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we that we say not, ye should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.


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Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.


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But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.


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Every man according to what he has decided in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for Elohim loveth a cheerful giver.


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And Elohim is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:


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As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.


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Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;


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Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to Elohim.


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For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto Elohim;


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Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they magnify Elohim for your professed subjection unto the good news of the Messiah, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;


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Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of the Messiah, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:


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But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.


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For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through Elohim to the pulling down of strong holds;


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Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of Elohim, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of the Messiah;


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Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is the Messiah's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is the Messiah's, even so are we the Messiah's.


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For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Master hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:


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For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.


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Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.


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For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.


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But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which Elohim hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.


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For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the good news of the Messiah:


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Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,


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To preach the good news in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand.


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For I am jealous over you with a jealousy of Yahweh: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to the Messiah.


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But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in the Messiah.


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For if he that comes preaches another Yahshua, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another good news, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.


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But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been in every way made manifest among you in all things.


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Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the good news of Elohim freely?


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And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.


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As the truth of the Messiah is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.


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But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off the opportunity from them which desire an opportunity; that wherein they boast, they may be found even as we.


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For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of the Messiah.


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Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.


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I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.


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That which I speak, I speak it not after Yahweh, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.


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For ye endure, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face.


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I speak according to dishonor, as though we had been weak. But in whatever anyone is bold, I speak foolishly, I am bold also.


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Are they ministers of the Messiah? I speak as a fool I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths many times.


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Three times was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, three times I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;


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In travels often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;


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In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.


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Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the assemblies.


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The Elohim and Father of our Master Yahshua the Messiah, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.


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In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:


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I knew a man in the Messiah above fourteen years ago, whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: Elohim knoweth; such an one caught up to the third heaven.


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How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.


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For though I would desire to boast, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.


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And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.


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And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Messiah may rest upon me.


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Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in insults, in persecutions, in distresses for the Messiah's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.


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I am become a fool in boasting; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.


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Truly the signs of an apostle were worked out among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.


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For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other assemblies, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.


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Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.


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And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.


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I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?


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Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before Elohim in the Messiah: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.


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For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:


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And lest, when I come again, my Elohim will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.


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This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.


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I told you before, and tell you beforehand, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which have sinned before, and to all others, that, if I come again, I will not spare:


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Since ye seek a proof of the Messiah speaking in me, which toward you is not weak, but is mighty in you.


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For even if he was executed through weakness, yet he lives by the power of Yahweh. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of Yahweh toward you.


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Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Yahshua the Messiah is in you, except ye be reprobates?


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Now I pray to Elohim that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.


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Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Master hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.


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Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the Elohim of love and peace shall be with you.


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The grace of the Master Yahshua the Messiah, and the love of Elohim, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen.


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Paul, an apostle, not of men, neither by man, but by Yahshua the Messiah, and Yahweh the Father, who raised him from the dead;


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Grace <i>be</i> to you and peace from Yahweh the Father, and <i>from</i> our Master Yahshua the Messiah,


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Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of Elohim and our Father:


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I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of the Messiah unto another proclamation:


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Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the good news of the Messiah.


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But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other good news unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.


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As we said before, so say I now again, If any <i>man</i> preach any other good news unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.


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For do I now persuade men, or Elohim? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of the Messiah.


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For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught <i>it,</i> but by the revelation of Yahshua the Messiah.


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For ye have heard of my manner of life in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the Assembly of Yahweh, and wasted it:


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And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.


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But when it pleased Elohim, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called <i>me</i> by his grace,


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To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:


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Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.


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But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preaches the faith which once he destroyed.


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Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with <i>me</i> also.


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And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that good news which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.


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And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in the Messiah Yahshua, that they might bring us into bondage:


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To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the good news might continue with you.


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But of these who seemed to be somewhat, whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: Elohim accepteth no man's person: for they who seemed <i>to be somewhat</i> in conference added nothing to me:


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But contrariwise, when they saw that the evangel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the evangel of the circumcision <i>was</i> unto Peter;


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For he working in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:


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And when Jacob, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we <i>should go</i> unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.


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For before some came from Jacob, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.


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And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissembling.


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But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the good news, I said unto Peter before <i>them</i> all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?


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Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Yahshua the Messiah, even we have believed in Yahshua the Messiah, that we might be justified by the faith of the Messiah, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.


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But if, while we seek to be justified by the Messiah, we ourselves also are found sinners, <i>is</i> therefore the Messiah the minister of sin? May that never be so


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I am executed with the Messiah: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but the Messiah liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of Elohim, who loved me, and gave himself for me.


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I do not frustrate the grace of Elohim: for if righteousness <i>come</i> by the law, then the Messiah is dead in vain.


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O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Yahshua the Messiah hath been evidently set forth, executed among you?


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This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?


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He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, <i>doeth he it</i> by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?


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And the scripture, foreseeing that Elohim would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the good news unto Abraham, <i>saying,</i> In thee shall all nations be blessed.


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For as many as are out of apart from the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed <i>is</i> every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.


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But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of Elohim, <i>it is</i> evident: for, The just shall live by faith.


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The Messiah hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed <i>is</i> every one that hangeth on a tree:


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That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Yahshua the Messiah; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.


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Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though <i>it be</i> but a man's covenant, yet <i>if it be</i> confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.


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Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is the Messiah.


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And this I say, <i>that</i> the covenant, that was confirmed before of Elohim in the Messiah, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.


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For if the inheritance <i>be</i> of the law, <i>it is</i> no more of promise: but Elohim gave <i>it</i> to Abraham by promise.


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Why the law then? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; <i>and it was</i> ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.


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<i>Is</i> the law then against the promises of Elohim? May it never be so: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.


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But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Yahshua the Messiah might be given to them that believe.


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But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.


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Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster <i>to bring us</i> unto the Messiah, that we might be justified by faith.


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There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in the Messiah Yahshua.


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Now I say, <i>That</i> the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be master of all;


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But when the fullness of the time was come, Elohim sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,


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And because ye are sons, Elohim hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.


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So that thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of Yahweh through the Messiah.


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But now, after that ye have known Yahweh, or rather are known of Yahweh, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which ye desire again to be in bondage?


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Brethren, I beseech you, be as I <i>am;</i> for I <i>am</i> as ye <i>are:</i> ye have not injured me at all.


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And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of Yahweh, <i>even</i> as the Messiah Yahshua.


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Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if <i>it had been</i> possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.


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They are zealous for you, <i>but</i> not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might be zealous to them.


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But <i>it is</i> good to be zealously affected always in <i>a good thing,</i> and not only when I am present with you.


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But he <i>who was</i> of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the free woman <i>was</i> by promise.


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Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, bringing forth to bondage, which is Hagar.


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For this Hagar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answers to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.


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For it is written, Rejoice, <i>thou</i> barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.


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But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him <i>that was born</i> after the Spirit, even so <i>it is</i> now.


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Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the free woman.


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Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith the Messiah hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.


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The Messiah is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.


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For in Yahshua the Messiah neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.


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I have confidence in you through Yahweh, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.


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And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the [<i>torture</i>]stake ceased.


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For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only <i>use</i> not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.


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For all the law is fulfilled in one word, <i>even</i> in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.


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For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.


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Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which <i>are</i> these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,


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Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told <i>you</i> in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of Yahweh.


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Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.


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But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.


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For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.


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As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all <i>men,</i> especially unto them who are of the household of faith.


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As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the [<i>torture</i>] stake of the Messiah.


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For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh.


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But may it not be so that I should boast, save in the stake of our Master Yahshua the Messiah, by whom the world [has been put to death on the stake] unto me, and I unto the world.


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For in the Messiah Yahshua neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.


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And as many as walk according to this rule, peace <i>be</i> on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of Elohim.


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Paul, an apostle of Yahshua the Messiah by the will of Yahweh, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in the Messiah Yahshua:


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Grace <i>be</i> to you, and peace, from Yahweh our Father, and <i>from</i> the Master Yahshua the Messiah.


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Blessed <i>be</i> the Elohim and Father of our Master Yahshua the Messiah, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <i>places</i> in the Messiah:


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According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:


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Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Yahshua the Messiah to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,


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In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;


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Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:


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That in the administration of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in the Messiah, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; <i>even</i> in him:


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In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:


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In whom ye also <i>trusted</i>, after that ye heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,


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Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his majesty.


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That the Elohim of our Master Yahshua the Messiah, the Father of majesty, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:


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The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the majesty of his inheritance in the saints,


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And what <i>is</i> the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,


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Which he wrought in the Messiah, when he raised him from the dead, and set <i>him</i> at his own right hand in the heavenly <i>places</i>,


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Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:


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And hath put all <i>things</i> under his feet, and gave him <i>to be</i> the head over all <i>things</i> to the assembly,


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Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:


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Among whom also we all behaved in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.


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And hath raised <i>us</i> up together, and made <i>us</i> sit together in heavenly <i>places</i> in the Messiah Yahshua:


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That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in <i>his</i> kindness toward us through the Messiah Yahshua.


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For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: <i>it is</i> the gift of Yahweh:


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For we are his workmanship, created in the Messiah Yahshua unto good works, which Elohim hath before ordained that we should walk in them.


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Wherefore remember, that ye <i>being</i> in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;


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That at that time ye were without the Messiah, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without Yahweh in the world:


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But now in the Messiah Yahshua ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of the Messiah.


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For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition <i>between us</i>;


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Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, <i>even</i> the law of commandments <i>contained</i> in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, <i>so</i> making peace;


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And that he might reconcile both unto Elohim in one body by the [<i>torture</i>] stake, having slain the enmity thereby:


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Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of Elohim;


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And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Yahshua the Messiah himself being the chief corner <i>stone</i>;


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Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;


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That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in the Messiah by the good news:


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Of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of Elohim given unto me by the effectual working of his power.


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Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of the Messiah;


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And to make all <i>men</i> see what <i>is</i> the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in Elohim, who created all things by Yahshua the Messiah:


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To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly <i>places</i> might be known by the assembly the manifold wisdom of Elohim


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That he would grant you, according to the riches of his majesty, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;


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May be able to comprehend with all saints what <i>is</i> the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;


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And to know the love of the Messiah, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of Elohim.


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Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,


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Unto him <i>be</i> honor in the assembly by the Messiah Yahshua throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.


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I therefore, the prisoner of Yahweh, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,


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Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?


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He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.


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And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;


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For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of the Messiah:


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Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of Elohim, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of the Messiah:


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That we <i>henceforth</i> be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, <i>and</i> cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;


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But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, <i>even</i> the Messiah:


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From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.


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This I say therefore, and testify in Yahweh, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,


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Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of Elohim through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:


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Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.


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That ye put off concerning the former manner of life the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;


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Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.


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Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with <i>his</i> hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.


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Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.


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Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:


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And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as Elohim for the Messiah's sake hath forgiven you.


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And walk in love, as the Messiah also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to Elohim for a sweet smelling savour.


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But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;


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Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not fitting: but rather giving of thanks.


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For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah and of Yahweh.


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Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of Elohim upon the children of disobedience.


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But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.


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Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and the Messiah shall give thee light.


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Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Sovereign;


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Giving thanks always for all things unto Elohim the Father in the name of our Master Yahshua the Messiah;


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For the husband is the head of the wife, even as the Messiah is the head of the assembly: and he is the saviour of the body.


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Therefore as the assembly is subject unto the Messiah, so <i>let</i> the wives <i>be</i> to their own husbands in every thing.


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That he might present it to himself an honorable assembly, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.


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For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Messiah the assembly:


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For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.


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Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife <i>see</i> that she reverence <i>her</i> husband.


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And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of Yahweh.


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Servants, be obedient to them that are <i>your</i> masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto the Messiah;


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Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of the Messiah, doing the will of Elohim from the heart;


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Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of Yahweh, whether <i>he be</i> bond or free.


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And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.


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For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high <i>places</i>.


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Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of Elohim, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.


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Stand therefore, having your loins girded about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;


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Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.


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Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;


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And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the good news,


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But that ye also may know my affairs, <i>and</i> how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in Yahweh, shall make known to you all things:


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Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and <i>that</i> he might comfort your hearts.


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Peace <i>be</i> to the brethren, and love with faith, from Yahweh the Father and the Master Yahshua the Messiah.


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Paul and Timothy, the servants of Yahshua the Messiah, to all the saints in the Messiah Yahshua which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:


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Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform <i>it</i> until the day of Yahshua the Messiah:


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Even as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the good news, ye all are partakers of my grace.


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And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and <i>in</i> all judgment;


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That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of the Messiah;


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Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Yahshua the Messiah, unto the honor and praise of Yahweh.


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But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things <i>which happened</i> unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the good news;


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And many of the brethren in Yahweh, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word of Elohim without fear.


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What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, the Messiah is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.


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For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Yahshua the Messiah,


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According to my earnest expectation and <i>my</i> hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but <i>that</i> with all boldness, as always, <i>so</i> now also the Messiah shall be magnified in my body, whether <i>it be</i> by life, or by death.


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But if I live in the flesh, this <i>is</i> the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I know not.


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For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with the Messiah; which is far better:


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And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;


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Only exercise your citizenship as it becometh the good news of the Messiah: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the good news;


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And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of Yahweh.


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For unto you it is given in the behalf of the Messiah, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;


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If <i>there be</i> therefore any consolation in the Messiah, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,


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Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, <i>being</i> of one accord, of one mind.


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<i>Let</i> nothing <i>be done</i> through strife or vain boasting; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.


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But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:


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And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the [<i>torture</i>] stake.


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That at the name of Yahshua every knee should bow, of <i>things</i> in heaven, and <i>things</i> in earth, and <i>things</i> under the earth;


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And <i>that</i> every tongue should confess that Yahshua the Messiah <i>is</i> Sovereign, to the praise of Yahweh the Father.


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Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.


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That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of Yahweh, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;


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Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of the Messiah, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.


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Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.


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But I trust in the Master Yahshua to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.


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But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the good news.


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Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.


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For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.


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For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but Elohim had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.


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I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.


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Because for the work of the Messiah he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.


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Finally, my brethren, rejoice in Yahweh. To write the same things to you, to me indeed <i>is</i> not grievous, but for you <i>it is</i> safe.


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For we are the circumcision, which worship Yahweh in the spirit, and rejoice in the Messiah Yahshua, and have no confidence in the flesh.


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Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:


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Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, <i>of</i> the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;


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Concerning zeal, persecuting the assembly; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.


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Yea doubtless, and I count all things <i>but</i> loss for the excellency of the knowledge of the Messiah Yahshua my Master: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them <i>but</i> dung, that I may win the Messiah,


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And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of the Messiah, the righteousness which is of Yahweh by faith:


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That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;


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Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of the Messiah Yahshua.


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Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but <i>this</i> one thing <i>I do</i>, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,


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Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, Elohim shall reveal even this unto you.


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Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.


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For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, <i>that they are</i> the enemies of the stake of the Messiah:


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Whose end <i>is</i> destruction, whose elohim <i>is their</i> belly, and <i>whose</i> dignity <i>is</i> in their shame, who mind earthly things.


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For our citizenship is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Master Yahshua the Messiah:


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Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his honorable body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.


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Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in Yahweh, <i>my</i> dearly beloved.


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And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the good news, with Clement also, and <i>with</i> other my fellow labourers, whose names <i>are</i> in the book of life.


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Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto Elohim.


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And the peace of Elohim, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through the Messiah Yahshua.


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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things <i>are</i> true, whatsoever things <i>are</i> honest, whatsoever things <i>are</i> just, whatsoever things <i>are</i> pure, whatsoever things <i>are</i> lovely, whatsoever things <i>are</i> of good report; if <i>there be</i> any virtue, and if <i>there be</i> any praise, think on these things.


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Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the Elohim of peace shall be with you.


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But I rejoiced in Yahweh greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.


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Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, <i>therewith</i> to be content.


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I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.


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Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the good news, when I departed from Macedonia, no assembly communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.


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But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things <i>which were sent</i> from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to Elohim.


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To the saints and faithful brethren in the Messiah which are at Colosse: Grace <i>be</i> unto you, and peace, from Yahweh our Father.


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Since we heard of your faith in the Messiah Yahshua, and of the love <i>which ye have</i> to all the saints,


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For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the good news;


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Which is come unto you, as <i>it is</i> in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as <i>it doth</i> also in you, since the day ye heard <i>of it</i>, and knew the grace of Elohim in truth:


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As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of the Messiah;


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For this cause we also, since the day we heard <i>it</i>, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;


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That ye might walk worthy of the Master unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of Elohim;


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Strengthened with all might, according to his majestic power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;


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Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:


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Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated <i>us</i> into the kingdom of his dear Son:


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For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether <i>they be</i> thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:


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And he is the head of the body, the assembly: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all <i>things</i> he might have the preeminence.


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And, having made peace through the blood of his stake, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, <i>I say</i>, whether <i>they be</i> things in earth, or things in heaven.


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And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in <i>your</i> mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled


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In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:


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If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and <i>be</i> not moved away from the hope of the good news, which ye have heard, <i>and</i> which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;


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Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of the Messiah in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the assembly:


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Whereof I am made a minister, according to the stewardship of Elohim which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of Elohim;


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<i>Even</i> the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:


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To whom Elohim would make known what <i>is</i> the riches of the honor of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is the Messiah in you, the hope of majesty:


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Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in the Messiah Yahshua:


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For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, <i>and</i> for them at Laodicea, and <i>for</i> as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;


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That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of Elohim, even the Messiah;


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For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in the Messiah.


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Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.


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Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after the Messiah.


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In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of the Messiah:


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Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with <i>him</i> through the faith of the operation of Elohim, who hath raised him from the dead.


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And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;


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Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his stake;


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<i>And</i> having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.


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Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath <i>days</i>:


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Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,


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And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of Elohim.


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Wherefore if ye be dead with the Messiah from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,


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Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.


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If ye then be risen with the Messiah, seek those things which are above, where the Messiah sitteth on the right hand of Elohim.


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When the Messiah, <i>who is</i> our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in splendor.


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Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:


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But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.


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And have put on the new <i>man</i>, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:


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Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond <i>nor</i> free: but the Messiah <i>is</i> all, and in all.


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Put on therefore, as the elect of Elohim, holy and beloved, tender mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;


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Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as the Master forgave you, so also <i>do</i> ye.


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And let the peace of the Messiah rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.


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Let the word of the Messiah dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to Elohim.


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And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, <i>do</i> all in the name of the Master Yahshua, giving thanks to Elohim and the Father by him.


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Servants, obey in all things <i>your</i> masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing the Sovereign:


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Knowing that of the Master ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Sovereign Messiah.


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But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.


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Masters, give unto <i>your</i> servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.


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Withal praying also for us, that Elohim would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of the Messiah, for which I am also in bonds:


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Let your speech <i>be</i> always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.


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All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, <i>who is</i> a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow servant in Yahweh:


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Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;


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With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is <i>one</i> of you. They shall make known unto you all things which <i>are done</i> here.


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Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;


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And Yahshua, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only <i>are my</i> fellow workers unto the kingdom of Elohim, which have been a comfort unto me.


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Epaphras, who is <i>one</i> of you, a servant of the Messiah, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of Elohim.


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For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them <i>that are</i> in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.


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And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the <i>letter</i> from Laodicea.


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And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in Yahweh, that thou fulfil it.


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Paul, and Silas, and Timothy, unto the assembly of the Thessalonians <i>which is</i> in Yahweh the Father and <i>in</i> the Master Yahshua the Messiah: Grace <i>be</i> unto you, and peace, from Yahweh our Father, and the Master Yahshua the Messiah.


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Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Master Yahshua the Messiah, in the sight of our Elohim and Father;


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For our good news came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.


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And ye became followers of us, and of the Master, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit:


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For from you sounded out the word of the Sovereign not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward Elohim is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.


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For they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to Elohim from idols to serve the living and true Elohim;


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And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, <i>even</i> Yahshua, which delivered us from the wrath to come.


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But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our Elohim to speak unto you the good news of Elohim with much contention.


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But as we were allowed of Elohim to be put in trust with the good news, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but Yahweh, which trieth our hearts.


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For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; Yahweh <i>is</i> witness:


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Nor of men sought we praise, neither of you, nor <i>yet</i> of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of the Messiah.


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So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the good news of Elohim only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.


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For ye remember, brethren, our labor and travail: for laboring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the good news of Elohim.


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Ye <i>are</i> witnesses, and Elohim <i>also</i>, how set-apart and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:


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As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father <i>doth</i> his children,


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For this cause also thank we Elohim without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of Elohim which ye heard of us, ye received <i>it</i> not <i>as</i> the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of Yahweh, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.


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For ye, brethren, became followers of the assemblies of Elohim which in Judaea are in the Messiah Yahshua: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they <i>have</i> of the Jews:


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Who both killed the Master Yahshua, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not Yahweh, and are contrary to all men:


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Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins always: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.


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But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.


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For what <i>is</i> our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? <i>Are</i> not even ye in the presence of our Master Yahshua the Messiah at his coming?


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And sent Timothy, our brother, and minister of Elohim, and our fellow laborer in the good news of the Messiah, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:


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That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.


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For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.


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For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labor be in vain.


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But now when Timothy came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also <i>to see</i> you:


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For what thanks can we render to Elohim again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our Elohim;


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Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?


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And the Sovereign make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all <i>men</i>, even as we <i>do</i> toward you:


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To the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in moral purity before Elohim, even our Father, at the coming of our Master Yahshua the Messiah with all his saints.


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Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Master Yahshua, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please Yahweh, <i>so</i> ye would abound more and more.


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For this is the will of Elohim, <i>even</i> your purification, that ye should abstain from fornication:


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That no <i>man</i> go beyond and defraud his brother in <i>any</i> matter: because that Yahweh <i>is</i> the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.


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He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but Elohim, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.


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But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of Yahweh to love one another.


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And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;


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And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;


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That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and <i>that</i> ye may have lack of nothing.


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But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.


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For if we believe that Yahshua died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Yahshua will Elohim bring with him.


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For this we say unto you by the word of Yahweh, that we which are alive <i>and</i> remain unto the coming of the Master shall not prevent them which are asleep.


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For the Master himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of Yahweh: and the dead in the Messiah shall rise first:


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Then we which are alive <i>and</i> remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Master in the air: and so shall we ever be with Yahweh.


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For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.


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Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.


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But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.


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For Elohim hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Master Yahshua the Messiah,


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And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in Yahweh, and admonish you;


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And to regard them very highly in love for their work's sake. <i>And</i> be at peace among yourselves.


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Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all <i>men</i>.


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See that none render evil for evil unto any <i>man</i>; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all <i>men</i>.


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And the very Elohim of peace purify you completely; and your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Master Yahshua the Messiah.


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Paul, and Silas, and Timothy, unto the assembly of the Thessalonians in Yahweh our Father and the Master Yahshua the Messiah:


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We are bound to thank Elohim always for you, brethren, as it is proper, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;


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So that we ourselves boast of you in the assemblies of Elohim for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:


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<i>Which is</i> a manifest token of the righteous judgment of Elohim, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of Elohim, for which ye also suffer:


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Seeing <i>it is</i> a righteous thing with Yahweh to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;


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And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Master Yahshua shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,


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In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not Yahweh, and that obey not the good news of our Master Yahshua the Messiah:


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Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Sovereign, and from the preeminence of his power;


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When he shall come to be honored in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe because our testimony among you was believed in that day.


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Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our Elohim would count you worthy of <i>this</i> calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of <i>his</i> goodness, and the work of faith with power:


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That the name of our Master Yahshua the Messiah may be honored in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our Elohim and the Master Yahshua the Messiah.


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Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Master Yahshua the Messiah, and <i>by</i> our gathering together unto him,


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That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of the Messiah is at hand.


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Let no man deceive you by any means: for <i>that day shall not come</i>, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;


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Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called Elohim, or that is worshipped; so that he sitteth in the temple of Elohim, showing himself that he is Yahweh.


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For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth <i>will let</i>, until he be taken out of the way.


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And then shall that lawless one be revealed, whom the Master shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:


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<i>Even him</i>, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,


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And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.


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But we are bound to give thanks always to Elohim for you, brethren beloved of Yahweh, because Elohim hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:


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Whereunto he called you by our good news, to the obtaining of the honour of our Master Yahshua the Messiah.


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Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.


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Now our Master Yahshua the Messiah himself, and Elohim, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given <i>us</i> everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,


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Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Master may have <i>free</i> course, and be magnified, even as <i>it is</i> with you:


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And we have confidence in Yahweh touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.


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And the Master direct your hearts into the love of Elohim, and into the patient waiting for the Messiah.


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Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Master Yahshua the Messiah, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.


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Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:


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For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.


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For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.


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Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Master Yahshua the Messiah, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.


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And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.


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Now the Sovereign of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Master <i>be</i> with you all.


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Paul, an apostle of Yahshua the Messiah by the commandment of Yahweh our Saviour, and Master Yahshua the Messiah, <i>which is</i> our hope;


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Unto Timothy, <i>my</i> own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, <i>and</i> peace, from Yahweh our Father and Yahshua the Messiah our Master.


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As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,


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Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than Yahweh's edifying which is in faith: <i>so do</i>.


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Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and <i>of</i> a good conscience, and <i>of</i> faith unfeigned:


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Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the wicked and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,


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For whoremongers, for homosexuals, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;


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And I thank the Messiah Yahshua our Master, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;


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Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did <i>it</i> ignorantly in unbelief.


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And the grace of our Sovereign was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in the Messiah Yahshua.


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This <i>is</i> a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that the Messiah Yahshua came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.


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Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Yahshua the Messiah might show forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.


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Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise Yahweh, <i>be</i> honour and praise for ever and ever. Amen.


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This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;


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Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:


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Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.


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I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, <i>and</i> giving of thanks, be made for all men;


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For kings, and <i>for</i> all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life with all holiness and honesty.


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Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, I speak the truth in the Messiah, <i>and</i> lie not; a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.


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In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;


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Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.


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A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;


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Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;


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Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.


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Likewise <i>must</i> the deacons <i>be</i> grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;


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And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being <i>found</i> blameless.


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For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in the Messiah Yahshua.


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But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of Yahweh, which is the assembly of the living Elohim, the pillar and ground of the truth.


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And without controversy great is the mystery of holiness: He who was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into majesty.


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Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;


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Forbidding to marry, <i>and commanding</i> to abstain from meats, which Elohim hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.


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For every creature of Yahweh <i>is</i> good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:


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If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Yahshua the Messiah, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.


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For bodily exercise profiteth little: but holiness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.


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For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living Yahweh, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.


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Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in behaviour, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.


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Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the body of elders.


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Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.


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But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show reverence at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before Elohim.


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Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in Elohim, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.


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But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.


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Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.


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But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against the Messiah, they will marry;


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And withal they learn <i>to be</i> idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.


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I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.


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If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the assembly be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.


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Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.


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For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer <i>is</i> worthy of his reward.


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I charge <i>thee</i> before Elohim, and the Master Yahshua the Messiah, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.


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Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some <i>men</i> they follow after.


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Likewise also the good works <i>of some</i> are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.


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Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of Elohim and <i>his</i> doctrine be not blasphemed.


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And they that have believing masters, let them not despise <i>them</i>, because they are brethren; but rather do <i>them</i> service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.


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If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, <i>even</i> the words of our Master Yahshua the Messiah, and to the doctrine which is according to holiness;


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He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,


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Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is holiness: from such withdraw thyself.


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But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and <i>into</i> many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.


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For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.


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But thou, O man of Elohim, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, holiness, faith, love, patience, meekness.


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Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on life everlasting, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.


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I give thee charge in the sight of Elohim, who quickeneth all things, and <i>before</i> the Messiah Yahshua, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;


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That thou keep <i>this</i> commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Master Yahshua the Messiah:


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Which in his times he shall show, the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Sovereign of masters;


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Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom <i>be</i> honour and power everlasting. Amen.


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Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living Yahweh, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;


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Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on everlasting life.


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O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane <i>and</i> vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:


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To Timothy, <i>my</i> dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, <i>and</i> peace, from Yahweh the Father and the Messiah Yahshua our Master.


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I thank Elohim, whom I serve from <i>my</i> forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;


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When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.


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Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of Elohim, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.


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Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Master, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the good news according to the power of Yahweh;


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Who hath saved us, and called <i>us</i> with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in the Messiah Yahshua before the world began,


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But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Yahshua the Messiah, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the good news:


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For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.


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Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in the Messiah Yahshua.


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This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.


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The Sovereign give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:


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The Master grant unto him that he may find mercy of Yahweh in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.


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And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.


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No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of <i>this</i> life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.


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Remember that Yahshua the Messiah of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my good news:


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Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, <i>even</i> unto bonds; but the word of Elohim is not bound.


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Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in the Messiah Yahshua with eternal esteem.


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<i>It is</i> a faithful saying: For if we be dead with <i>him</i>, we shall also live with <i>him</i>:


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Of these things put <i>them</i> in remembrance, charging <i>them</i> before the Master that they strive not about words to no profit, <i>but</i> to the subverting of the hearers.


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Study to show thyself approved unto Elohim, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.


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Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.


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Nevertheless the foundation of Elohim standeth sure, having this seal, Yahweh knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Yahweh depart from iniquity.


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But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.


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If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, <i>and</i> prepared unto every good work.


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Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Sovereign out of a pure heart.


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And the servant of Yahweh must not strive; but be gentle unto all <i>men</i>, apt to teach, patient,


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In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if Elohim perhaps will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;


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And <i>that</i> they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.


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For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,


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Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,


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For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,


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Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.


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But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all <i>men</i>, as theirs also was.


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But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,


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Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of <i>them</i> all the Sovereign delivered me.


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But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned <i>them</i>;


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And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in the Messiah Yahshua.


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All scripture given by inspiration of Yahweh, indeed <i>is</i> profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:


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I charge <i>thee</i> therefore before Elohim, and the Messiah Yahshua, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;


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Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.


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For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;


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But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.


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Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Master, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.


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For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.


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Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.


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The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring <i>with thee</i>, and the books, <i>but</i> especially the parchments.


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At my first answer no man stood with me, but all <i>men</i> forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge.


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Notwithstanding the Master stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and <i>that</i> all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.


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And the Sovereign shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve <i>me</i> unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom <i>be</i> praise for ever and ever. Amen.


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Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.


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Paul, a servant of Yahweh, and an apostle of Yahshua the Messiah, according to the faith of Yahweh's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after holiness;


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But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of Yahweh our Saviour;


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To Titus, <i>mine</i> own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, <i>and</i> peace, from Yahweh the Father and Yahshua the Messiah our Saviour.


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For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:


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If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.


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For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of Yahweh; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;


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Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.


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Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.


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One of themselves, <i>even</i> a prophet of their own, said, The Cretans <i>are</i> always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.


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Unto the pure all things <i>are</i> pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving <i>is</i> nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.


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They profess that they know Yahweh; but in works they deny <i>him</i>, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.


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The aged women likewise, that <i>they be</i> in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;


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<i>To be</i> discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of Elohim be not blasphemed.


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In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine <i>showing</i> uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,


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Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.


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<i>Exhort</i> servants to be obedient unto their own masters, <i>and</i> to please <i>them</i> well in all <i>things</i>; not answering again;


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Not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of Yahweh our Saviour in all things.


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Teaching us that, denying unrighteousness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and reverently in this present world;


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Looking for that blessed hope, and the esteemed appearance of the great Elohim and our Saviour Yahshua the Messiah;


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Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.


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Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,


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For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, <i>and</i> hating one another.


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Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;


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<i>This is</i> a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in Yahweh might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.


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But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.


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When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.


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All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace <i>be</i> with you all.


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Paul, a prisoner of Yahshua the Messiah, and Timothy <i>our</i> brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow labourer,


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And to <i>our</i> beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the assembly in thy house:


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That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in the Messiah.


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For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the affections of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.


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Yet for love's sake I rather beseech <i>thee</i>, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Yahshua the Messiah.


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Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the good news:


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But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.


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Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in Yahweh?


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I Paul have written <i>it</i> with mine own hand, I will repay <i>it</i>: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.


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Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.


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But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.


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Elohim, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,


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Hath in these last days spoken unto us by <i>his</i> Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;


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Who being the brightness of <i>his</i> splendour, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;


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Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.


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For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?


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And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of Yahweh worship him.


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But unto the Son <i>he saith</i>, Thy throne, O Elohim, <i>is</i> for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness <i>is</i> the sceptre of thy kingdom.


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Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore Elohim, <i>even</i> thy Elohim, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.


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And, Thou, Yahweh, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:


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And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.


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But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?


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Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?


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Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let <i>them</i> slip.


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For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;


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How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Master, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard <i>him</i>;


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Elohim also bearing <i>them</i> witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?


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But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?


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Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with dignity and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:


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Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing <i>that is</i> not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.


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But we see Yahshua, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with dignity and honour; that he by the grace of Yahweh should taste death for every man.


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For it became him, for whom <i>are</i> all things, and by whom <i>are</i> all things, in bringing many sons unto honour, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.


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For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified <i>are</i> all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,


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Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the assembly will I sing praise unto thee.


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And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which Yahweh hath given me.


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Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;


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For verily he took not on <i>him the nature of</i> angels; but he took on <i>him</i> the seed of Abraham.


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Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto <i>his</i> brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things <i>pertaining</i> to Elohim, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.


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Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, the Messiah Yahshua;


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For this <i>man</i> was counted worthy of more honour than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.


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And Moses verily <i>was</i> faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;


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But the Messiah as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.


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Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do always err in <i>their</i> heart; and they have not known my ways.


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Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living Yahweh.


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But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.


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For we are made partakers of the Messiah, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end;


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But with whom was he grieved forty years? <i>was it</i> not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness?


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Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left <i>us</i> of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.


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For unto us was the good news preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard <i>it</i>.


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For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.


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For he spake in a certain place of the seventh <i>day</i> on this wise, And Elohim did rest the seventh day from all his works.


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Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:


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Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, Today, after so long a time; as it is said, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.


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For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as Elohim <i>did</i> from his.


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Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.


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For the word of Elohim <i>is</i> quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and <i>is</i> a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.


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Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things <i>are</i> naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.


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Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Yahshua the Son of Elohim, let us hold fast <i>our</i> profession.


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For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as <i>we are, yet</i> without sin.


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Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.


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For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things <i>pertaining</i> to Elohim, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:


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Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.


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So also the Messiah extolled not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, today have I begotten thee.


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As he saith also in another <i>place</i>, Thou <i>art</i> a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.


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Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;


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For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which <i>be</i> the first principles of the oracles of Elohim; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.


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But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, <i>even</i> those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.


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Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of the Messiah, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward Yahweh,


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Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.


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For <i>it is</i> impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,


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If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they impale to themselves the Son of Elohim afresh, and put <i>him</i> to an open shame.


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For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from Elohim:


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But that which beareth thorns and briers <i>is</i> rejected, and <i>is</i> nigh unto cursing; whose end <i>is</i> to be burned.


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But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.


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For Elohim <i>is</i> not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.


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And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:


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For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation <i>is</i> to them an end of all strife.


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Wherein Elohim, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed <i>it</i> by an oath:


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That by two immutable things, in which <i>it was</i> impossible for Yahweh to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:


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Which <i>hope</i> we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;


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Where the forerunner is for us entered, <i>even</i> Yahshua, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.


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For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high Elohim, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;


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To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;


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Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of Elohim; abideth a priest continually.


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Now consider how great this man <i>was</i>, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.


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And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:


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But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.


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And here men that die receive tithes; but there he <i>receiveth them</i>, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.


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If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, for under it the people received the law, what further need <i>was there</i> that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?


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For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.


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For <i>it is</i> evident that our Master sprang out of Judah; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.


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And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,


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For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.


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For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope <i>did</i>; by the which we draw nigh unto Elohim.


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For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, Yahweh sware and will not repent, Thou <i>art</i> a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:


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Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto Elohim by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.


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For such an high priest became us, <i>who is</i> holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;


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Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.


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For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, <i>maketh</i> the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.


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Now of the things which we have spoken <i>this is</i> the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;


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For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore <i>it is</i> of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.


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For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:


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Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as it was revealed to Moses when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, <i>that</i> thou make all things according to the pattern showed to thee in the mount.


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But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.


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For if that first <i>covenant</i> had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.


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For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith Yahweh, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:


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Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith Yahweh.


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For this <i>is</i> the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Yahweh; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them an Elohim, and they shall be to me a people:


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And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know Yahweh: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.


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For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.


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In that he saith, A new <i>covenant</i>, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old <i>is</i> ready to vanish away.


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Then verily the first <i>covenant</i> had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.


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For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein <i>was</i> the candlestick, and the table, and the showbread; which is called the sanctuary.


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Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein <i>was</i> the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;


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And over it the cherubim of majesty shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.


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Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the services.


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But into the second <i>went</i> the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and <i>for</i> the errors of the people:


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The Holy Spirit this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:


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Which <i>was</i> a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;


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<i>Which stood</i> only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed <i>on them</i> until the time of reformation.


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But the Messiah being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;


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Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption <i>for us</i>.


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For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:


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How much more shall the blood of the Messiah, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to Elohim, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living Elohim?


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And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions <i>that were</i> under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.


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For a testament <i>is</i> of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.


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For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,


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And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.


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<i>It was</i> therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.


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For the Messiah is not entered into the holy places made with hands, <i>which are</i> the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of Elohim for us:


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Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others;


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For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.


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So the Messiah was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.


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For the law having a shadow of good things to come, <i>and</i> not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.


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For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.


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Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:


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Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and <i>offering</i> for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure <i>therein</i>; which are offered by the law;


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Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.


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By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Yahshua the Messiah once <i>for all</i>.


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And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:


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But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of Elohim;


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This <i>is</i> the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith Yahweh, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;


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By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;


