Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)
111 I will praise the LORD with my whole heart in the assembly and the congregation of the Just.
2 The works of the LORD are great and are sought out by all those who love them.
3 His work is beautiful and glorious; and His righteousness endures forever.
4 He has made His wonderful works to be held in remembrance. The LORD is merciful and full of compassion.
5 He has given a portion to those who fear Him. He will be ever-mindful of His Covenant.
6 He has shown the power of His works to His people, in giving to them the heritage of the heathen.
7 The works of His hands are truth and judgment. All His statutes are true.
8 They are established forever and ever and are done in truth and equity.
9 He sent redemption to His people. He has commanded His Covenant forever. Holy and fearful is His Name.
10 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the LORD. All those who observe them have good understanding. His praise endures forever. Praise the LORD
18 Again the LORD appeared to him on the plain of Mamre, as he sat in his tent door in the heat of the day.
2 And he lifted up his eyes and looked. And lo, three men stood by him. And when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door and bowed himself to the ground.
3 And he said, “Lord, if I have now found favor in Your sight, please do not go from Your servant.
4 “Please let a little water be brought; and wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.
5 “And I will bring a morsel of bread, so that you may comfort your hearts. Afterward, you shall go your ways. For therefore have you come to your servant.” And they said, “Do even as you have said.”
6 Then Abraham went quickly into the tent, to Sarah, and said, “Make ready at once three measures of fine meal; knead it and make cakes upon the hearth.”
7 And Abraham ran to the beasts and took a tender and good calf and gave it to the servant, who hurried to make it ready.
8 And he took butter and milk, and the calf which he had prepared, and set them before them, and stood by them under the tree. And they ate.
9 Then they said to him, “Where is Sarah, your wife?” And he answered, “Behold, in the tent.”
10 And he said, “I will certainly come again to you according to the time of life. And lo, Sarah, your wife, shall have a son.” And Sarah heard in the tent door, which was behind him.
11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old and stricken in age. And Sarah was past child-bearing years.
12 Therefore, Sarah laughed within herself, saying, “After I have grown old, and my lord also, shall I have pleasure?”
13 And the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, saying, ‘Shall I, who am old, surely bear a child?’
14 “Shall anything be hard to the LORD? At the time appointed I will return to you—according to the time of life—and Sarah shall have a son.”
15 But Sarah denied, saying, “I did not laugh.” For she was afraid. And he said, “It is not so. For you did laugh.”
10 But, I also rejoice greatly in the Lord that now at last your care for me springs afresh. Though you did care before, you lacked opportunity.
11 I do not speak because of need. For I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.
12 Also, I know how to be brought low and I know how to abound. Everywhere, and in all things, I have learned the secret of being full and of being hungry; of abounding and of having need.
13 I have strength for all things through Christ Who empowers me.
14 Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
15 And you, Philippians, also know that in the beginning of the Gospel (when I departed from Macedonia) no church partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you.
16 For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent once and then again for my needs.
17 Not that I desire a gift. But I desire the fruit which overflows to your account.
18 However, I have received all and have plenty. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus that which came from you - a sweet-smelling sacrifice, acceptable and well-pleasing to God.
19 And my God will fulfill all your needs through His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
20 Now, to God our Father be praise for ever and ever. Amen.
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