10 In that day (A)the root of (B)Jesse, who shall stand as (C)a signal for the peoples—of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall be glorious.

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and in order (A)that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,

(B)“Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles,
    and sing to your name.”

10 And again it is said,

(C)“Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.”

11 And again,

(D)“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
    and let all the peoples extol him.”

12 And again Isaiah says,

(E)(F)“The root of Jesse will come,
    even he who arises to rule the Gentiles;
(G)in him will the Gentiles hope.”

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The Righteous Reign of the Branch

11 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of (A)Jesse,
    and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.

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32 (A)a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
    and (B)for glory to (C)your people Israel.”

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The Visit of the Wise Men

Now (A)after Jesus was born in (B)Bethlehem of Judea (C)in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men[a] from (D)the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born (E)king of the Jews? For we saw (F)his star when it rose[b] and have come to (G)worship him.”

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 2:1 Greek magi; also verses 7, 16
  2. Matthew 2:2 Or in the east; also verse 9

32 And I, (A)when I am lifted up from the earth, (B)will draw (C)all people to myself.”

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18 When they heard these things they fell silent. And they (A)glorified God, saying, (B)“Then to the Gentiles also God has (C)granted (D)repentance that leads to life.”

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28 (A)Come to (B)me, all who labor and are (C)heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and (D)learn from me, for I am (E)gentle and lowly in heart, and (F)you will find rest for your souls. 30 For (G)my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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11 I tell you, (A)many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven,

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14 And (A)as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man (B)be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes (C)in him (D)may have eternal life.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. John 3:15 Some interpreters hold that the quotation ends at verse 15

21     (A)and in his name the Gentiles will hope.”

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17 (A)And the effect of righteousness will be peace,
    and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust[a] forever.
18 My people will abide in a peaceful habitation,
    in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 32:17 Or security

16 (A)“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things (B)for the churches. I am (C)the root and (D)the descendant of David, (E)the bright morning star.”

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(A)The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts. And (B)in this place I will give peace, declares the Lord of hosts.’”

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22 Thus says the Lord God:
“Behold, I will lift up my hand to the nations,
    (A)and raise my signal to the peoples;
(B)and they shall bring your sons in their arms,[a]
    and your daughters shall be carried on their shoulders.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 49:22 Hebrew in their bosom

My Refuge and My Fortress

91 He who dwells in (A)the shelter of the Most High
    will abide in (B)the shadow of the Almighty.

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so that (A)the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes (B)though it is tested by (C)fire—may be found to result in (D)praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (E)Though you have not seen him, you love him. (F)Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining (G)the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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and to grant (A)relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when (B)the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven (C)with his mighty angels (D)in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those (E)who do not know God and on those who (F)do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will suffer the punishment of (G)eternal destruction, (H)away from[a] the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, 10 (I)when he comes on (J)that day (K)to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our (L)testimony to you (M)was believed. 11 To this end we (N)always pray for you, that our God may (O)make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every (P)work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus (Q)may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 1:9 Or destruction that comes from

(A)And nations shall come to your light,
    and kings to the brightness of your rising.

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10 The (A)scepter shall not depart from Judah,
    nor the ruler's staff (B)from between his feet,
until tribute comes to him;[a]
    and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 49:10 By a slight revocalization; a slight emendation yields (compare Septuagint, Syriac, Targum) until he comes to whom it belongs; Hebrew until Shiloh comes, or until he comes to Shiloh

10 And (A)after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, (B)who has called you to his (C)eternal glory in Christ, will himself (D)restore, (E)confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

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So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, 10 for whoever has entered God's rest has also (A)rested from his works as God did from his.

11 Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so (B)that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. 12 For (C)the word of God is living and (D)active, (E)sharper than any (F)two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and (G)discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And (H)no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are (I)naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Jesus the Great High Priest

14 Since then we have (J)a great high priest (K)who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, (L)let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest (M)who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been (N)tempted as we are, (O)yet without sin. 16 (P)Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

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Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem (A)to have failed to reach it.

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28 Therefore let it be known to you that (A)this (B)salvation of God (C)has been sent to the Gentiles; (D)they will listen.”[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 28:28 Some manuscripts add verse 29: And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, having much dispute among themselves

10 (A)“Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her,
    all you who love her;
rejoice with her in joy,
    all you who mourn over her;
11 that you may nurse and be satisfied
    from her consoling breast;
that you may drink deeply with delight
    from her glorious abundance.”[a]

12 For thus says the Lord:
(B)“Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river,
    and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream;
and (C)you shall nurse, you shall be carried upon her hip,
    and bounced upon her knees.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 66:11 Or breast

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