Book of Common Prayer
Therefore, Clothe Yourself In Love, Christ’s Peace, God’s Word, And Thankfulness
12 Therefore, as chosen[a] ones of God, holy and having been loved, put-on[b] deep-feelings[c] of compassion, kindness, humblemindedness, gentleness, patience, 13 bearing-with one another, and forgiving each other— if anyone has a complaint against anyone. Just as indeed the Lord forgave you, so also you forgive. 14 And over[d] all these things put on love, which is the bond[e] of [f] perfection. 15 And let the peace of [g] Christ be arbitrating[h] in your hearts— into which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ be dwelling in[i] you richly, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing each other with psalms[j], hymns, spiritual songs; with gratitude[k] singing with[l] your hearts to God. 17 And everything, whatever thing you may do in word or in deed, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving-thanks to God the Father through Him.
John The Baptist Asks, Are You The One? Jesus Points Him To His Miraculous Works
18 And his disciples reported to John about all these things. And having summoned a certain two of his disciples, John 19 sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the One coming, or should we be looking-for another one?” 20 And having come to Him, the men said, “John the Baptist sent us forth to You, saying, ‘Are You the One coming[a], or should we be looking for another one?’” 21 At that hour, He cured many from diseases and scourges and evil spirits. And He granted seeing to many blind ones. 22 And having responded, He said to them, “Having gone, report to John the things which you saw[b] and heard— blind ones are seeing-again, lame ones are walking, lepers are being cleansed. And deaf ones are hearing, dead ones are being raised, poor ones are having-good-news-announced[c] to them. 23 And blessed is whoever does not take-offense[d] in Me”.
John Is The One Preparing The Way For The Messiah In Fulfillment of Malachi
24 And the messengers of John having departed, He began to speak to the crowds about John. “What[e] did you go out into the wilderness to look-at? A reed being shaken by the wind? 25 But what did you go out to see? A man having been dressed in soft garments? Behold— the ones being[f] in glorious[g] clothing and luxury are in the royal palaces! 26 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 27 This one is about whom it has been written [in Mal 3:1]: ‘Behold— I am sending forth My messenger ahead of Your presence[h], who will make Your way ready in front of You’. 28 I say to you— no one is greater[i] among ones born of women than John. But the least one in the kingdom of God is greater than he. 29 And all the people having heard him[j], even the tax collectors, vindicated[k] God, having been baptized with the baptism of John. 30 But the Pharisees and the Law-experts rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.
But This Generation Rejects Both The One Preparing And He Who Came
31 “To what then will I liken the people of this generation, and to what are they like? 32 They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, who say ‘We played the flute for you and you did not dance. We lamented[l] and you did not weep’. 33 For John the Baptist has come not eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say ‘He has a demon’. 34 The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say ‘Behold— a man who is a glutton and drunkard[m], a friend of tax-collectors and sinners’. 35 And wisdom was vindicated[n] by all her children”.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing