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3 John 9
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3 John 9
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Diotrephes and Demetrius
9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us.
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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 a [a]bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, (A)not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, 8 but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, 9 holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.
The Elders’ Task
10 For there are many insubordinate, both idle (B)talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11 whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought not, (C)for the sake of dishonest gain. 12 (D)One of them, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” 13 This testimony is true. (E)Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and (F)commandments of men who turn from the truth. 15 (G)To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled. 16 They profess to (H)know God, but (I)in works they deny Him, being [b]abominable, disobedient, (J)and disqualified for every good work.
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- Titus 1:7 Lit. overseer
- Titus 1:16 detestable
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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The Disciples Argue About Greatness
24 (A)Now there was also a dispute among them, as to which of them should be considered the greatest. 25 (B)And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ 26 (C)But not so among you; on the contrary, (D)he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves. 27 (E)For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet (F)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 little child in My name receives Me; and (B)whoever receives Me (C)receives Him who sent Me. (D)For he who is least among you all will be 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 road they had (A)disputed among themselves who would be the (B)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)For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do to (B)be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. 6 (C)They love the [a]best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, 7 greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’ 8 (D)But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your [b]Teacher, [c]the Christ, and you are all brethren.
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- Matthew 23:6 Or place of honor
- Matthew 23:8 Leader
- Matthew 23:8 NU omits the Christ
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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A Cup of Cold Water(A)
40 (B)“He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me. 41 (C)He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward. And he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward. 42 (D)And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall 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 We therefore ought to (A)receive[a] such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.
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- 3 John 1:8 NU support
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 (A)Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but (B)in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 (C)Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of (D)others.
The Humbled and Exalted Christ
5 (E)Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,
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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)Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, (B)in honor giving preference to one another;
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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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Greatness Is Serving(A)
35 (B)Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.”
36 And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?”
37 They said to Him, “Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory.”
38 But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the (C)cup that I drink, and be baptized with the (D)baptism that I am baptized with?”
39 They said to Him, “We are able.”
So Jesus said to them, (E)“You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized; 40 but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those (F)for whom it is prepared.”
41 (G)And when the ten heard it, they began to be greatly displeased with James and John. 42 But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, (H)“You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 (I)Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. 44 And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. 45 For even (J)the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and (K)to give His life a ransom for many.”
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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(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 “Whoever receives one of these little children in My name receives Me; and (A)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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Greatness Is Serving(A)
20 (B)Then the mother of (C)Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him.
21 And He said to her, “What do you wish?”
She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine (D)may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.”
22 But Jesus answered and said, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink (E)the cup that I am about to drink, [a]and be baptized with (F)the baptism that I am baptized with?”
They said to Him, “We are able.”
23 So He said to them, (G)“You will indeed drink My cup, [b]and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared by My Father.”
24 (H)And when the ten heard it, they were greatly displeased with the two brothers. 25 But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. 26 Yet (I)it shall not be so among you; but (J)whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. 27 (K)And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave— 28 (L)just as the (M)Son of Man did not come to be served, (N)but to serve, and (O)to give His life a ransom (P)for many.”
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- Matthew 20:22 NU omits and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with
- Matthew 20:23 NU omits and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with
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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