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3 John 9
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3 John 9
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9 I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.
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3 John 9
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3 John 9
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9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.
Titus 1:7-16
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Titus 1:7-16
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7 For an overseer,[a] (A)as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not (B)be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent (C)or greedy for gain, 8 but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, (D)and disciplined. 9 He must (E)hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in (F)sound[b] doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
10 For there are many who are insubordinate, (G)empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of (H)the circumcision party.[c] 11 They must be silenced, since (I)they are upsetting whole families by teaching (J)for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. 12 (K)One of the Cretans,[d] a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”[e] 13 This testimony is true. Therefore (L)rebuke them (M)sharply, that they (N)may be sound in the faith, 14 (O)not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and (P)the commands of people (Q)who turn away from the truth. 15 (R)To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and (S)unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both (T)their minds and their consciences are defiled. 16 (U)They profess to know God, but they (V)deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, (W)unfit for any good work.
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- Titus 1:7 Or bishop; Greek episkopos
- Titus 1:9 Or healthy; also verse 13
- Titus 1:10 Or especially those of the circumcision
- Titus 1:12 Greek One of them
- Titus 1:12 Probably from Epimenides of Crete
Titus 1:7-16
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Titus 1:7-16
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7 Since an overseer(A) manages God’s household,(B) he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.(C) 8 Rather, he must be hospitable,(D) one who loves what is good,(E) who is self-controlled,(F) upright, holy and disciplined. 9 He must hold firmly(G) to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine(H) and refute those who oppose it.
Rebuking Those Who Fail to Do Good
10 For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk(I) and deception, especially those of the circumcision group.(J) 11 They must be silenced, because they are disrupting whole households(K) by teaching things they ought not to teach—and that for the sake of dishonest gain. 12 One of Crete’s own prophets(L) has said it: “Cretans(M) are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.”[a] 13 This saying is true. Therefore rebuke(N) them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith(O) 14 and will pay no attention to Jewish myths(P) or to the merely human commands(Q) of those who reject the truth.(R) 15 To the pure, all things are pure,(S) but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure.(T) In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted.(U) 16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him.(V) They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.(W)
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- Titus 1:12 From the Cretan philosopher Epimenides
Luke 22:24-27
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Luke 22:24-27
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Who Is the Greatest?
24 (A)A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 (B)And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles (C)exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 (D)But not so with you. Rather, let (E)the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. 27 For who is the greater, (F)one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But (G)I am among you as the one who serves.
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Luke 22:24-27
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Luke 22:24-27
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24 A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest.(A) 25 Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. 26 But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest,(B) and the one who rules like the one who serves.(C) 27 For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.(D)
Luke 9:48
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Luke 9:48
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48 and said to them, (A)“Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and (B)whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For (C)he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”
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Luke 9:48
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Luke 9:48
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48 Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.(A) For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.”(B)
Mark 9:34
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Mark 9:34
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34 But they kept silent, for on the way (A)they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.
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Mark 9:34
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Mark 9:34
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34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest.(A)
Matthew 23:4-8
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Matthew 23:4-8
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4 (A)They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear,[a] and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger. 5 (B)They do all their deeds (C)to be seen by others. For they make (D)their phylacteries broad and (E)their fringes long, 6 and they (F)love the place of honor at feasts and (G)the best seats in the synagogues 7 and (H)greetings in (I)the marketplaces and being called (J)rabbi[b] by others. 8 (K)But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are (L)all brothers.[c]
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- Matthew 23:4 Some manuscripts omit hard to bear
- Matthew 23:7 Rabbi means my teacher, or my master; also verse 8
- Matthew 23:8 Or brothers and sisters
Matthew 23:4-8
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Matthew 23:4-8
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4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.(A)
5 “Everything they do is done for people to see:(B) They make their phylacteries[a](C) wide and the tassels on their garments(D) long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues;(E) 7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.(F)
8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
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- Matthew 23:5 That is, boxes containing Scripture verses, worn on forehead and arm
Matthew 10:40-42
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Matthew 10:40-42
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Rewards
40 (A)“Whoever receives you receives me, and (B)whoever receives me receives him who sent me. 41 (C)The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a righteous person will receive a righteous person's reward. 42 And (D)whoever gives one of (E)these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.”
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Matthew 10:40-42
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Matthew 10:40-42
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40 “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me,(A) and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.(B) 41 Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. 42 And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”(C)
3 John 8
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3 John 8
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8 Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
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3 John 8
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3 John 8
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8 We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.
Philippians 2:3-5
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Philippians 2:3-5
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3 Do nothing from (A)selfish ambition or (B)conceit, but in (C)humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you (D)look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 (E)Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a]
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- Philippians 2:5 Or which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 2:3-5
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Philippians 2:3-5
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3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.(A) Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,(B) 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.(C)
5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:(D)
Romans 12:10
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Romans 12:10
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10 (A)Love one another with brotherly affection. (B)Outdo one another in showing honor.
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Romans 12:10
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Romans 12:10
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Mark 10:35-45
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Mark 10:35-45
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The Request of James and John
35 (A)And James and John, (B)the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us (C)whatever we ask of you.” 36 And he said to them, (D)“What do you want me to do for you?” 37 And they said to him, “Grant us (E)to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, (F)in your glory.” 38 Jesus said to them, (G)“You do not know what you are asking. Are you able (H)to drink the cup that I drink, or (I)to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” 39 And they said to him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, (J)“The cup that I drink (K)you will drink, and with the baptism with which I am baptized, (L)you will be baptized, 40 but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, (M)but it is for those for whom it has been (N)prepared.” 41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. 42 (O)And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles (P)lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 But (Q)it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,[a] 44 and whoever would be first among you must be (R)slave[b] of all. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but (S)to serve, and (T)to give his life as a ransom for (U)many.”
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- Mark 10:43 Greek diakonos
- Mark 10:44 Or bondservant, or servant (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface)
Mark 10:35-45
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Mark 10:35-45
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The Request of James and John(A)
35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask.”
36 “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked.
37 They replied, “Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory.”(B)
38 “You don’t know what you are asking,”(C) Jesus said. “Can you drink the cup(D) I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?”(E)
39 “We can,” they answered.
Jesus said to them, “You will drink the cup I drink and be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with,(F) 40 but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared.”
41 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,(G) 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,(H) and to give his life as a ransom for many.”(I)
Mark 9:37
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Mark 9:37
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37 (A)“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and (B)whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.”
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Mark 9:37
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Mark 9:37
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37 “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”(A)
Matthew 20:20-28
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Matthew 20:20-28
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A Mother's Request
20 (A)Then (B)the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, and (C)kneeling before him she asked him for something. 21 And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Say that these two sons of mine (D)are to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, (E)in your kingdom.” 22 Jesus answered, (F)“You do not know what you are asking. Are you able (G)to drink the cup that I am to drink?” They said to him, “We are able.” 23 He said to them, (H)“You will drink (I)my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left is not mine to grant, (J)but it is for those for whom it has been (K)prepared by my Father.” 24 And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers. 25 But Jesus called them to him and said, (L)“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles (M)lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26 (N)It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,[a] 27 and whoever would be first among you must be your slave,[b] 28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but (O)to serve, and (P)to give his life as a ransom for (Q)many.”
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- Matthew 20:26 Greek diakonos
- Matthew 20:27 Or bondservant, or servant (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface)
Matthew 20:20-28
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Matthew 20:20-28
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A Mother’s Request(A)
20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons(B) came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down,(C) asked a favor of him.
21 “What is it you want?” he asked.
She said, “Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom.”(D)
22 “You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said to them. “Can you drink the cup(E) I am going to drink?”
“We can,” they answered.
23 Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink from my cup,(F) but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared by my Father.”
24 When the ten heard about this, they were indignant(G) with the two brothers. 25 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,(H) 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man(I) did not come to be served, but to serve,(J) and to give his life as a ransom(K) for many.”
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