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Genesis 50:15-26
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Genesis 50:15-26
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God's Good Purposes
15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” 16 So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: 17 ‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.”’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of (A)the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 His brothers also came and (B)fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for (C)am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but (D)God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people[a] should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; (E)I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
The Death of Joseph
22 So Joseph remained in Egypt, he and his father's house. Joseph lived 110 years. 23 And Joseph saw Ephraim's children (F)of the third generation. The (G)children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were (H)counted as Joseph's own.[b] 24 And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but (I)God will visit you and bring you up out of this land to the land (J)that he swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.” 25 Then (K)Joseph made the sons of Israel swear, saying, “God will surely visit you, and you shall carry up my bones from here.” 26 So Joseph died, being 110 years old. They (L)embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.
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- Genesis 50:20 Or a numerous people
- Genesis 50:23 Hebrew were born on Joseph's knees
Genesis 50:15-26
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Genesis 50:15-26
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Joseph Reassures His Brothers
15 When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph holds a grudge(A) against us and pays us back for all the wrongs we did to him?”(B) 16 So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Your father left these instructions(C) before he died: 17 ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I ask you to forgive your brothers the sins(D) and the wrongs they committed in treating you so badly.’(E) Now please forgive the sins of the servants of the God of your father.(F)” When their message came to him, Joseph wept.(G)
18 His brothers then came and threw themselves down before him.(H) “We are your slaves,”(I) they said.
19 But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?(J) 20 You intended to harm me,(K) but God intended(L) it for good(M) to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.(N) 21 So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.(O)” And he reassured them and spoke kindly(P) to them.
The Death of Joseph
22 Joseph stayed in Egypt, along with all his father’s family. He lived a hundred and ten years(Q) 23 and saw the third generation(R) of Ephraim’s(S) children.(T) Also the children of Makir(U) son of Manasseh(V) were placed at birth on Joseph’s knees.[a](W)
24 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die.(X) But God will surely come to your aid(Y) and take you up out of this land to the land(Z) he promised on oath to Abraham,(AA) Isaac(AB) and Jacob.”(AC) 25 And Joseph made the Israelites swear an oath(AD) and said, “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones(AE) up from this place.”(AF)
26 So Joseph died(AG) at the age of a hundred and ten.(AH) And after they embalmed him,(AI) he was placed in a coffin in Egypt.
Footnotes
- Genesis 50:23 That is, were counted as his
1 Samuel 18:1-16
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1 Samuel 18:1-16
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David and Jonathan's Friendship
18 As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan (A)loved him as his own soul. 2 And Saul took him that day (B)and would not let him return to his father's house. 3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because (C)he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt. 5 And David went out (D)and was successful wherever Saul sent him, so that Saul set him over the men of war. And this was good in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul's servants.
Saul's Jealousy of David
6 As they were coming home, when David returned from striking down the Philistine, (E)the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tambourines, with songs of joy, and with musical instruments.[a] 7 And the women (F)sang to one another as they celebrated,
(G)“Saul has struck down his thousands,
and David his ten thousands.”
8 And Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him. He said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed thousands, and what more can he have but (H)the kingdom?” 9 And Saul eyed David from that day on.
10 The next day (I)a harmful spirit from God rushed upon Saul, and (J)he raved within his house while David was (K)playing the lyre, as he did day by day. (L)Saul had his spear in his hand. 11 And Saul (M)hurled the spear, for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David evaded him twice.
12 (N)Saul was afraid of David because (O)the Lord was with him (P)but had departed from Saul. 13 So Saul removed him from his presence and made him a commander of a thousand. (Q)And he went out and came in before the people. 14 And David (R)had success in all his undertakings, (S)for the Lord was with him. 15 And when Saul saw that (T)he had great success, he stood in fearful awe of him. 16 (U)But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.
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- 1 Samuel 18:6 Or triangles, or three-stringed instruments
1 Samuel 18:1-16
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1 Samuel 18:1-16
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Saul’s Growing Fear of David
18 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan(A) became one in spirit with David, and he loved(B) him as himself.(C) 2 From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return home to his family. 3 And Jonathan made a covenant(D) with David because he loved him as himself. 4 Jonathan took off the robe(E) he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.(F)
5 Whatever mission Saul sent him on, David was so successful(G) that Saul gave him a high rank in the army.(H) This pleased all the troops, and Saul’s officers as well.
6 When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing,(I) with joyful songs and with timbrels(J) and lyres. 7 As they danced, they sang:(K)
“Saul has slain his thousands,
and David his tens(L) of thousands.”
8 Saul was very angry; this refrain displeased him greatly. “They have credited David with tens of thousands,” he thought, “but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?(M)” 9 And from that time on Saul kept a close(N) eye on David.
10 The next day an evil[a] spirit(O) from God came forcefully on Saul. He was prophesying in his house, while David was playing the lyre,(P) as he usually(Q) did. Saul had a spear(R) in his hand 11 and he hurled it, saying to himself,(S) “I’ll pin David to the wall.” But David eluded(T) him twice.(U)
12 Saul was afraid(V) of David, because the Lord(W) was with(X) David but had departed from(Y) Saul. 13 So he sent David away from him and gave him command over a thousand men, and David led(Z) the troops in their campaigns.(AA) 14 In everything he did he had great success,(AB) because the Lord was with(AC) him. 15 When Saul saw how successful he was, he was afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns.(AD)
Footnotes
- 1 Samuel 18:10 Or a harmful
Jeremiah 6:1-10
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Jeremiah 6:1-10
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Impending Disaster for Jerusalem
6 Flee for safety, (A)O people of Benjamin,
from the midst of Jerusalem!
Blow the trumpet in (B)Tekoa,
and raise a signal on (C)Beth-haccherem,
for disaster looms (D)out of the north,
and great destruction.
2 The lovely and delicately bred I will destroy,
(E)the daughter of Zion.[a]
3 (F)Shepherds with their flocks shall come against her;
(G)they shall pitch their tents around her;
they shall pasture, each in his place.
4 (H)“Prepare war against her;
arise, and let us attack (I)at noon!
Woe to us, for the day declines,
for the shadows of evening lengthen!
5 Arise, and let us attack by night
and destroy her palaces!”
6 For thus says the Lord of hosts:
(J)“Cut down her trees;
(K)cast up a siege mound against Jerusalem.
This is the city that must be (L)punished;
there is nothing but oppression within her.
7 (M)As a well keeps its water fresh,
so she keeps fresh her evil;
(N)violence and destruction are heard within her;
sickness and wounds are ever before me.
8 Be warned, O Jerusalem,
(O)lest I turn from you in disgust,
lest I make you (P)a desolation,
an uninhabited land.”
9 Thus says the Lord of hosts:
(Q)“They shall glean thoroughly as a vine
the remnant of Israel;
like a grape gatherer pass your hand again
over its branches.”
10 (R)To whom shall I speak and give warning,
that they may hear?
(S)Behold, their ears are uncircumcised,
(T)they cannot listen;
behold, (U)the word of the Lord is to them an object of scorn;
they take no pleasure in it.
Footnotes
- Jeremiah 6:2 Or I have likened the daughter of Zion to the loveliest pasture
Jeremiah 6:1-10
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Jeremiah 6:1-10
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Jerusalem Under Siege
6 “Flee for safety, people of Benjamin!
Flee from Jerusalem!
Sound the trumpet(A) in Tekoa!(B)
Raise the signal over Beth Hakkerem!(C)
For disaster looms out of the north,(D)
even terrible destruction.
2 I will destroy Daughter Zion,(E)
so beautiful and delicate.(F)
3 Shepherds(G) with their flocks will come against her;
they will pitch their tents around(H) her,
each tending his own portion.”
4 “Prepare for battle against her!
Arise, let us attack at noon!(I)
But, alas, the daylight is fading,
and the shadows of evening grow long.
5 So arise, let us attack at night
and destroy her fortresses!”
6 This is what the Lord Almighty says:
“Cut down the trees(J)
and build siege ramps(K) against Jerusalem.
This city must be punished;
it is filled with oppression.(L)
7 As a well pours out its water,
so she pours out her wickedness.
Violence(M) and destruction(N) resound in her;
her sickness and wounds are ever before me.
8 Take warning, Jerusalem,
or I will turn away(O) from you
and make your land desolate
so no one can live in it.”
9 This is what the Lord Almighty says:
“Let them glean the remnant(P) of Israel
as thoroughly as a vine;
pass your hand over the branches again,
like one gathering grapes.”
Footnotes
- Jeremiah 6:10 Hebrew uncircumcised
Psalm 18:8-20
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Psalm 18:8-20
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8 Smoke went up from his nostrils,[a]
and devouring (A)fire from his mouth;
glowing coals flamed forth from him.
9 He (B)bowed the heavens and (C)came down;
(D)thick darkness was under his feet.
10 He rode on a cherub and flew;
he came swiftly on (E)the wings of the wind.
11 He made darkness his covering, his (F)canopy around him,
thick clouds (G)dark with water.
12 Out of the brightness before him
(H)hailstones and coals of fire broke through his clouds.
13 The Lord also (I)thundered in the heavens,
and the Most High uttered his (J)voice,
hailstones and coals of fire.
14 And he sent out his (K)arrows and scattered them;
he flashed forth lightnings and (L)routed them.
15 Then (M)the channels of the sea were seen,
and the foundations of the world were laid bare
at your (N)rebuke, O Lord,
at the blast of (O)the breath of your nostrils.
16 He (P)sent from on high, he took me;
he (Q)drew me out of (R)many waters.
17 He rescued me from my strong enemy
and from those who hated me,
for they were (S)too mighty for me.
18 They confronted me in the day of my calamity,
but the Lord was my support.
19 He brought me out into (T)a broad place;
he rescued me, because he (U)delighted in me.
20 The Lord dealt with me (V)according to my righteousness;
according to (W)the cleanness of my hands he rewarded me.
Footnotes
- Psalm 18:8 Or in his wrath
Psalm 18:8-20
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Psalm 18:8-20
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8 Smoke rose from his nostrils;(A)
consuming fire(B) came from his mouth,
burning coals(C) blazed out of it.
9 He parted the heavens and came down;(D)
dark clouds(E) were under his feet.
10 He mounted the cherubim(F) and flew;
he soared(G) on the wings of the wind.(H)
11 He made darkness his covering,(I) his canopy(J) around him—
the dark rain clouds of the sky.
12 Out of the brightness of his presence(K) clouds advanced,
with hailstones(L) and bolts of lightning.(M)
13 The Lord thundered(N) from heaven;
the voice of the Most High resounded.[a]
14 He shot his arrows(O) and scattered the enemy,
with great bolts of lightning(P) he routed them.(Q)
15 The valleys of the sea were exposed
and the foundations(R) of the earth laid bare
at your rebuke,(S) Lord,
at the blast of breath from your nostrils.(T)
16 He reached down from on high and took hold of me;
he drew me out of deep waters.(U)
17 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,(V)
from my foes, who were too strong for me.(W)
18 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,(X)
but the Lord was my support.(Y)
19 He brought me out into a spacious place;(Z)
he rescued me because he delighted in me.(AA)
Footnotes
- Psalm 18:13 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint (see also 2 Samuel 22:14); most Hebrew manuscripts resounded, / amid hailstones and bolts of lightning
Matthew 26:69-27:2
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Matthew 26:69-27:2
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Peter Denies Jesus
69 (A)Now Peter was sitting outside (B)in the courtyard. And a servant girl came up to him and said, “You also were with Jesus the Galilean.” 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you mean.” 71 And when he went out to the entrance, another servant girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus (C)of Nazareth.” 72 And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man.” 73 After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “Certainly you too are one of them, for (D)your accent betrays you.” 74 Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know the man.” And immediately the rooster crowed. 75 And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, (E)“Before the rooster crows, you will (F)deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly.
Jesus Delivered to Pilate
27 (G)When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people (H)took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. 2 And they bound him and (I)led him away and (J)delivered him over to (K)Pilate the governor.
Matthew 26:69-27:2
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Matthew 26:69-27:2
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Peter Disowns Jesus(A)
69 Now Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him. “You also were with Jesus of Galilee,” she said.
70 But he denied it before them all. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said.
71 Then he went out to the gateway, where another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This fellow was with Jesus of Nazareth.”
72 He denied it again, with an oath: “I don’t know the man!”
73 After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, “Surely you are one of them; your accent gives you away.”
74 Then he began to call down curses, and he swore to them, “I don’t know the man!”
Immediately a rooster crowed. 75 Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.”(B) And he went outside and wept bitterly.
Judas Hangs Himself
27 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed.(C) 2 So they bound him, led him away and handed him over(D) to Pilate the governor.(E)
James 4:13-5:6
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James 4:13-5:6
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Boasting About Tomorrow
13 Come now, you who say, (A)“Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— 14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For (B)you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. 15 Instead you ought to say, (C)“If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogance. (D)All such boasting is evil. 17 (E)So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.
Warning to the Rich
5 Come now, (F)you rich, weep and howl for the (G)miseries that are coming upon you. 2 (H)Your riches have rotted and (I)your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. (J)You have laid up treasure (K)in the last days. 4 Behold, (L)the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and (M)the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of (N)the Lord of hosts. 5 (O)You have lived on the earth in luxury and (P)in self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in (Q)a day of slaughter. 6 You have condemned and (R)murdered (S)the righteous person. He does not resist you.
James 4:13-5:6
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James 4:13-5:6
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Boasting About Tomorrow
13 Now listen,(A) you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.”(B) 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.(C) 15 Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will,(D) we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil.(E) 17 If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.(F)
Warning to Rich Oppressors
5 Now listen,(G) you rich people,(H) weep and wail(I) because of the misery that is coming on you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes.(J) 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.(K) 4 Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers(L) who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries(M) of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty.(N) 5 You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves(O) in the day of slaughter.[a](P) 6 You have condemned and murdered(Q) the innocent one,(R) who was not opposing you.
Footnotes
- James 5:5 Or yourselves as in a day of feasting
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