We ought to thank God always for you, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith flourishes ever more, and the love of every one of you for one another grows ever greater. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 NABRE In this second letter to the community at Thessalonica, Paul opens with a greeting…
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When he said this, all his adversaries were humiliated; and the whole crowd rejoiced at all the splendid deeds done by him. Luke 13:17 NABRE This verse closes a small yet powerful passage written by Luke. A woman is unable to stand and in pain for eighteen years and Jesus…
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The father of a just person will exult greatly; whoever begets a wise son will rejoice in him. Proverbs 23:24 NABRE This is a proverb in the Hebrew book of Proverbs, but many believe it may have come from outside the Hebrew community. This verse and those following appear to…
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Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 NABRE Paul is writing to the community at Rome and in this section speaks about love and peace. He wants to address how Christian’s should interact with others, even if someone is not a member of the community…
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[Love] does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 NABRE Chapter 13 of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, is his great treatise on love. It is probably the most admired and read text of any of the scriptures. Many marriage ceremonies contain the words of…
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