Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)
11 being empowered with all power according-to[a] the might of [b] His glory, toward total[c] endurance and patience; with joy[d] 12 giving-thanks to the Father having qualified you for your part[e] of the share[f] of [g] the saints[h] in the light[i], 13 Who delivered[j] us out of the authority[k] of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of [l] His love, 14 in Whom we have the redemption, the forgiveness of sins—
The Son Is The Preeminent Head of All Creation, Because He Created All Things
15 ... Who is the image[m] of the invisible God, the firstborn[n] of [o] all creation[p], 16 because all things were created by[q] Him in the heavens and on the earth, the visible things and the invisible things— whether thrones or lordships or rulers or authorities. All things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 And He Himself is before all things, and all things have existence[r] in Him. 18 And He Himself is the head of the body, the church.
The Son Is First In Everything, Because God Reconciled All Things Through Him
... Who is the beginning[s], the firstborn from the dead, in order that He Himself might come-to-be holding-first-place in all things, 19 because the Father[t] was well-pleased that all the fullness[u] should dwell in Him 20 and that He should reconcile all things through Him to Himself, having made-peace through the blood of His cross— through Him, whether the things on the earth or the things in the heavens.
33 And when they came to the place being called “The Skull[a]”, there they crucified Him and the criminals— one on the right side, and the other on the left side. 34 But[b] Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing”. And they cast lots, dividing His garments among themselves.
The King of The Jews Is Mocked While Hanging On The Cross
35 And the people were standing there watching. And the rulers were also sneering-at Him, saying “He saved others. Let Him save Himself if this One is the Christ of God, the Chosen One”. 36 And the soldiers also mocked Him, coming to Him, offering Him sour-wine[c], 37 and saying “If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself ”. 38 And there was also an inscription over Him— “This is the King of the Jews”. 39 And one of the criminals having been hung was blaspheming Him, saying “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us”. 40 But having responded, the other, rebuking him, said “Do you not even fear God? Because you are under the same condemnation[d]! 41 And we are suffering justly, for we are receiving-back things worthy of the things which we did— but this One did nothing out-of-place[e]”. 42 And he was saying, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom”. 43 And He said to him, “Truly I say to you, you will be with Me today in paradise”.
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