Advent

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

But thou, Beth–lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. — read the full passage →

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. — read the full passage →

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, — read the full passage →

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, — read the full passage →

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, — read the full passage →

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. — read the full passage →

But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, — read the full passage →

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. — read the full passage →

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; — read the full passage →

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, — read the full passage →

And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust. — read the full passage →

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. — read the full passage →

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, — read the full passage →

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, — read the full passage →

Moreover the Lord spake again unto Ahaz, saying, — read the full passage →

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. — read the full passage →

The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.

But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, — read the full passage →

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. — read the full passage →

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

The same was in the beginning with God.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. — read the full passage →

And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. — read the full passage →

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. — read the full passage →

And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; — read the full passage →

As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. — read the full passage →

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. — read the full passage →

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. — read the full passage →

And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. — read the full passage →

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: — read the full passage →

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. — read the full passage →

When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. — read the full passage →

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. — read the full passage →

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. — read the full passage →

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. — read the full passage →

Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; — read the full passage →

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →

That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. — read the full passage →

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. — read the full passage →

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. — read the full passage →

And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. — read the full passage →

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. — read the full passage →

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. — read the full passage →

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: — read the full passage →

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. — read the full passage →

In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. — read the full passage →

After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. — read the full passage →

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. — read the full passage →

Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. — read the full passage →

When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. — read the full passage →

Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. — read the full passage →

After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.

Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.