So [also] husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. Ephesians 5:28 NABRE Paul speaks of love in this somewhat famous passage about Christ’s love for the community and addresses the love between husband and wife. For Christ, the bond of marriage…
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2 Timothy 4:16 – October 18, 2022
At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them! 2 Timothy 4:16 NABRE Paul writes to Timothy, a fellow worker in Christ, expressing gratitude and expecting a visit from him, so he asks him to bring some items.…
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Although I am free in regard to all, I have made myself a slave to all so as to win over as many as possible. 1 Corinthians 9:19 NABRE Paul begins to speak to the community about his role. He sees himself as a witness to the Gospel, Christ’s message…
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Son of man, you live in the midst of a rebellious house; they have eyes to see, but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear. They are such a rebellious house! Ezekiel 12:2 NABRE Ezekiel the prophet is asked by God to make certain symbolic gestures…
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For thus says the LORD: Shout with joy for Jacob, exult at the head of the nations; proclaim your praise and say: The LORD has saved his people, the remnant of Israel. Jeremiah 31:7 NABRE Jeremiah is prophesying Israel will relive its experiences of earlier times, when they enjoyed the…
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