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“When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.
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When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time.
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The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.”
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It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.”
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But the words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you.
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Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
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Mark my words—I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new with you in my Father’s Kingdom.”
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But this is all happening to fulfill the words of the prophets as recorded in the Scriptures.” At that point, all the disciples deserted him and fled.
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Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he went away, weeping bitterly.
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Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
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And immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he broke down and wept.
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But now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time.”
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Everyone spoke well of him and was amazed by the gracious words that came from his lips. “How can this be?” they asked. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
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Amazed, the people exclaimed, “What authority and power this man’s words possess! Even evil spirits obey him, and they flee at his command!”
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But they didn’t understand any of this. The significance of his words was hidden from them, and they failed to grasp what he was talking about.
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“‘You wicked servant!’ the king roared. ‘Your own words condemn you. If you knew that I’m a hard man who takes what isn’t mine and harvests crops I didn’t plant,
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for I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply or refute you!
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For those will be days of God’s vengeance, and the prophetic words of the Scriptures will be fulfilled.
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Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
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At that moment the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Suddenly, the Lord’s words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.”
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A sign was fastened above him with these words: “This is the King of the Jews.”
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Then Jesus shouted, “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!” And with those words he breathed his last.
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John replied in the words of the prophet Isaiah: “I am a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Clear the way for the Lord’s coming!’”
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For he is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives him the Spirit without limit.
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The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.