Now when his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were deeply disturbed, and went to their master and reported the whole affair. Matthew 18:31 NABRE Jesus shares a parable about forgiveness. Jesus tells those listening that they must forgive infinitely, there is never a reason not to forgive. As…
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Matthew 18:19 – August 11, 2021
Again, [amen,] I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. Matthew 18:19 NABRE Jesus is teaching His disciples about how to work with a brother or sister who sins…
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Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 NABRE The text comes from Paul’s letter to the community at Corinth, he is speaking to them about giving generously for a collection that will be taking to another Christian…
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“… and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.” And they were overwhelmed with grief. Matthew 17:23 NABRE Matthew has a second prediction of Jesus’ passion. Jesus tells His disciples the Son of Man will be handed over to men, and they will kill…
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Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. John 6:47 NABRE Jesus claims to be the bread sent down from heaven and those listening object to this claim because they know His earthly family. Jesus hears this as grumbling similar to the Jews in the desert during…
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