God's Covenant with Abram

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”

So Abimelech rose early in the morning and called all his servants and told them all these things. And the men were very much afraid.

The Sacrifice of Isaac

After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”

Now after these things it was told to Abraham, “Behold, Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor:

Then the young woman ran and told her mother's household about these things.

As soon as Laban heard the news about Jacob, his sister's son, he ran to meet him and embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban all these things,

And you shall bring the grain offering that is made of these things to the Lord, and when it is presented to the priest, he shall bring it to the altar.

Thus the priest shall make atonement for him for the sin which he has committed in any one of these things, and he shall be forgiven. And the remainder shall be for the priest, as in the grain offering.”

And the priest who cleanses him shall set the man who is to be cleansed and these things before the Lord, at the entrance of the tent of meeting.

And whoever touches these things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes and bathe himself in water and be unclean until the evening.

“Do not make yourselves unclean by any of these things, for by all these the nations I am driving out before you have become unclean,

And you shall not walk in the customs of the nation that I am driving out before you, for they did all these things, and therefore I detested them.

Every native Israelite shall do these things in this way, in offering a food offering, with a pleasing aroma to the Lord.

And these things shall be for a statute and rule for you throughout your generations in all your dwelling places.

When you are in tribulation, and all these things come upon you in the latter days, you will return to the Lord your God and obey his voice.

for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you.

“A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God.

Repentance and Forgiveness

“And when all these things come upon you, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before you, and you call them to mind among all the nations where the Lord your God has driven you,

Joshua's Death and Burial

After these things Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died, being 110 years old.

But his wife said to him, “If the Lord had meant to kill us, he would not have accepted a burnt offering and a grain offering at our hands, or shown us all these things, or now announced to us such things as these.”

And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan reported to him all these things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence as before.

In the morning, when the wine had gone out of Nabal, his wife told him these things, and his heart died within him, and he became as a stone.

When King David heard of all these things, he was very angry.

and said, “Far be it from me, O Lord, that I should do this. Shall I drink the blood of the men who went at the risk of their lives?” Therefore he would not drink it. These things the three mighty men did.

These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and won a name beside the three mighty men.

And at the time of the offering of the oblation, Elijah the prophet came near and said, “O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel, and that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things at your word.

He said to them, “What kind of man was he who came to meet you and told you these things?”

And as Josiah turned, he saw the tombs there on the mount. And he sent and took the bones out of the tombs and burned them on the altar and defiled it, according to the word of the Lord that the man of God proclaimed, who had predicted these things.

Then he said, “What is that monument that I see?” And the men of the city told him, “It is the tomb of the man of God who came from Judah and predicted these things that you have done against the altar at Bethel.”

and said, “Far be it from me before my God that I should do this. Shall I drink the lifeblood of these men? For at the risk of their lives they brought it.” Therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men.

These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada and won a name beside the three mighty men.

I know, my God, that you test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to you.

Solomon made all these things in great quantities, for the weight of the bronze was not sought.

Sennacherib Invades Judah

After these things and these acts of faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah and encamped against the fortified cities, thinking to win them for himself.

Ezra Prays About Intermarriage

After these things had been done, the officials approached me and said, “The people of Israel and the priests and the Levites have not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands with their abominations, from the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites.

Remember Tobiah and Sanballat, O my God, according to these things that they did, and also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who wanted to make me afraid.

Esther Chosen Queen

After these things, when the anger of King Ahasuerus had abated, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and what had been decreed against her.

Haman Plots Against the Jews

After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the Agagite, the son of Hammedatha, and advanced him and set his throne above all the officials who were with him.

The Feast of Purim Inaugurated

And Mordecai recorded these things and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far,

“How long will you say these things, and the words of your mouth be a great wind?

Yet these things you hid in your heart; I know that this was your purpose.

“Behold, God does all these things, twice, three times, with a man,

who does not put out his money at interest and does not take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.

These things I remember, as I pour out my soul: how I would go with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God with glad shouts and songs of praise, a multitude keeping festival.

These things you have done, and I have been silent; you thought that I was one like yourself. But now I rebuke you and lay the charge before you.

Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.

Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these is the life of my spirit. Oh restore me to health and make me live!

The Lord Redeems Israel

Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant; I formed you; you are my servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me.

I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the Lord, who does all these things.

The Idols of Babylon and the One True God

Bel bows down; Nebo stoops; their idols are on beasts and livestock; these things you carry are borne as burdens on weary beasts.

You said, “I shall be mistress forever,” so that you did not lay these things to heart or remember their end.

“Assemble, all of you, and listen! Who among them has declared these things? The Lord loves him; he shall perform his purpose on Babylon, and his arm shall be against the Chaldeans.

Among the smooth stones of the valley is your portion; they, they, are your lot; to them you have poured out a drink offering, you have brought a grain offering. Shall I relent for these things?

Will you restrain yourself at these things, O Lord? Will you keep silent, and afflict us so terribly?

All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.

Also on your skirts is found the lifeblood of the guiltless poor; you did not find them breaking in. Yet in spite of all these things

Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord; and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this?

And when your people say, ‘Why has the Lord our God done all these things to us?’ you shall say to them, ‘As you have forsaken me and served foreign gods in your land, so you shall serve foreigners in a land that is not yours.’”

Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord, and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this?”

And now, because you have done all these things, declares the Lord, and when I spoke to you persistently you did not listen, and when I called you, you did not answer,

Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord, and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this?

but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”

And if you say in your heart, ‘Why have these things come upon me?’ it is for the greatness of your iniquity that your skirts are lifted up and you suffer violence.

Are there any among the false gods of the nations that can bring rain? Or can the heavens give showers? Are you not he, O Lord our God? We set our hope on you, for you do all these things.

Jeremiah Persecuted by Pashhur

Now Pashhur the priest, the son of Immer, who was chief officer in the house of the Lord, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things.

When the officials of Judah heard these things, they came up from the king's house to the house of the Lord and took their seat in the entry of the New Gate of the house of the Lord.

Why do you cry out over your hurt? Your pain is incurable. Because your guilt is great, because your sins are flagrant, I have done these things to you.

He who flees from the terror shall fall into the pit, and he who climbs out of the pit shall be caught in the snare. For I will bring these things upon Moab, the year of their punishment, declares the Lord.

As for the two pillars, the one sea, the twelve bronze bulls that were under the sea, and the stands, which Solomon the king had made for the house of the Lord, the bronze of all these things was beyond weight.

“For these things I weep; my eyes flow with tears; for a comforter is far from me, one to revive my spirit; my children are desolate, for the enemy has prevailed.”

For this our heart has become sick, for these things our eyes have grown dim,

No eye pitied you, to do any of these things to you out of compassion for you, but you were cast out on the open field, for you were abhorred, on the day that you were born.

“How sick is your heart, declares the Lord God, because you did all these things, the deeds of a brazen prostitute,

Because you have not remembered the days of your youth, but have enraged me with all these things, therefore, behold, I have returned your deeds upon your head, declares the Lord God. Have you not committed lewdness in addition to all your abominations?

“Say now to the rebellious house, Do you not know what these things mean? Tell them, behold, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, and took her king and her princes and brought them to him to Babylon.

He despised the oath in breaking the covenant, and behold, he gave his hand and did all these things; he shall not escape.

“If he fathers a son who is violent, a shedder of blood, who does any of these things

(though he himself did none of these things), who even eats upon the mountains, defiles his neighbor's wife,

And the people said to me, “Will you not tell us what these things mean for us, that you are acting thus?”

And I heard the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the stream; he raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven and swore by him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time, and that when the shattering of the power of the holy people comes to an end all these things would be finished.

I heard, but I did not understand. Then I said, “O my lord, what shall be the outcome of these things?”

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the Lord are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them.

For there shall be a sowing of peace. The vine shall give its fruit, and the ground shall give its produce, and the heavens shall give their dew. And I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.

do not devise evil in your hearts against one another, and love no false oath, for all these things I hate, declares the Lord.”

But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed

While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.”

Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest

At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children;

Prophecy and Parables

All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable.

New and Old Treasures

“Have you understood all these things?” They said to him, “Yes.”

And are not all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?”

The Authority of Jesus Challenged

And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?”

Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do these things.

So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Truly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.

Signs of the End of the Age

As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”

So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates.

Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you question these things in your hearts?

And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands?

and they said to him, “By what authority are you doing these things, or who gave you this authority to do them?”

Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question; answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”

“Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?”

So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates.

Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

Jesus Appears to Two Disciples

After these things he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country.

And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.”

And fear came on all their neighbors. And all these things were talked about through all the hill country of Judea,

But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.

And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

When they heard these things, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath.

When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.”

Messengers from John the Baptist

The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John,

And some fell into good soil and grew and yielded a hundredfold.” As he said these things, he called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

Jesus Rejoices in the Father's Will

In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

True Blessedness

As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!”

One of the lawyers answered him, “Teacher, in saying these things you insult us also.”

For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.

As he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame, and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.

And they could not reply to these things.

When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!”

So the servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and crippled and blind and lame.’

And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant.

The Law and the Kingdom of God

The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him.

But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich.

But they understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said.

The Parable of the Ten Minas

As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately.

The Triumphal Entry

And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

and said to him, “Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority.”

And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”

“As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”

And they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?”

And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once.”

Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.

But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

For if they do these things when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

And all his acquaintances and the women who had followed him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things.

and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.

Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles,

and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened.

But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.

Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?”

Jesus Appears to His Disciples

As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!”

You are witnesses of these things.

These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

And he told those who sold the pigeons, “Take these things away; do not make my Father's house a house of trade.”

So the Jews said to him, “What sign do you show us for doing these things?”

Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?”

Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things?

And this was why the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because he was doing these things on the Sabbath.

Not that the testimony that I receive is from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved.

Jesus said these things in the synagogue, as he taught at Capernaum.

For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.”

Officers Sent to Arrest Jesus

The Pharisees heard the crowd muttering these things about him, and the chief priests and Pharisees sent officers to arrest him.

As he was saying these things, many believed in him.

Having said these things, he spit on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man's eyes with the mud

(His parents said these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone should confess Jesus to be Christ, he was to be put out of the synagogue.)

Some of the Pharisees near him heard these things, and said to him, “Are we also blind?”

After saying these things, he said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him.”

When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.”

His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him.

While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”

The Unbelief of the People

When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them.

Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him.

If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.

One of You Will Betray Me

After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.”

“These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you.

These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

These things I command you, so that you will love one another.

But all these things they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me.

“I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.

And they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me.

But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you.

The Work of the Holy Spirit

“I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you.

But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.

I Have Overcome the World

“I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father.

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

When he had said these things, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, “Is that how you answer the high priest?”

so they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be.” This was to fulfill the Scripture which says, “They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.” So the soldiers did these things,

For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken.”

Jesus Is Buried

After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body.

Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—and that he had said these things to her.

This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.

And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.

And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things.

And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

Stephen's Speech

And the high priest said, “Are these things so?”

Did not my hand make all these things?’

The Stoning of Stephen

Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him.

The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles

While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.

When they heard these things they fell silent. And they glorified God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance that leads to life.”

But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, “Tell these things to James and to the brothers.” Then he departed and went to another place.

As they went out, the people begged that these things might be told them the next Sabbath.

“Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.

that the remnant of mankind may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by my name, says the Lord, who makes these things

And the people and the city authorities were disturbed when they heard these things.

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

For you bring some strange things to our ears. We wish to know therefore what these things mean.”

But since it is a matter of questions about words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of these things.”

Seeing then that these things cannot be denied, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rash.

And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.

And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.

So the tribune dismissed the young man, charging him, “Tell no one that you have informed me of these things.”

The Jews also joined in the charge, affirming that all these things were so.

And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.”

For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak boldly. For I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this has not been done in a corner.

And when he had said these things, he took bread, and giving thanks to God in the presence of all he broke it and began to eat.

God's Everlasting Love

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.

I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another.

I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

Do I say these things on human authority? Does not the Law say the same?

But I have made no use of any of these rights, nor am I writing these things to secure any such provision. For I would rather die than have anyone deprive me of my ground for boasting.

Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did.

Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come.

to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things?

For this reason I write these things while I am away from you, that when I come I may not have to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you.

Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things?

The Mystery of Godliness

I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that,

A Good Servant of Christ Jesus

If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.

Command and teach these things.

Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.

Command these things as well, so that they may be without reproach.

Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved.

False Teachers and True Contentment

Teach and urge these things.

Fight the Good Fight of Faith

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

A Worker Approved by God

Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers.

Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.

For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.

Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.

From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.

And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.

Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness,

And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.

Christ Our Advocate

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.

That You May Know

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.

I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me,

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.”

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!