Every high priest is taken from among men and made their representative before God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. Hebrews 5:1 NABRE The letter to the Hebrews discusses the priesthood, describing it in the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, which has long, minutely detailed sections devoted to the…
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For as Christ’s sufferings overflow to us, so through Christ does our encouragement also overflow. 2 Corinthians 1:5 NABRE Paul is writing to the community at Corinth, addressing questions and issues in this very lively community. At the opening of the letter Paul is thankful and encouraging for the community.…
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And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 NABRE Paul writing to the community in Colossae warns them about life practices advice they are hearing in the form of a…
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But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. Matthew 6:3-4 NABRE The quoted verse is part of Jesus Sermon on the Mount, here He…
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And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:2 NABRE If you have gone to a church wedding, gotten married or even watched…
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