Baby Showers

`Before I form thee in the belly, I have known thee; and before thou comest forth from the womb I have separated thee, a prophet to nations I have made thee.'

For Thou--Thou hast possessed my reins, Thou dost cover me in my mother's belly. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe did leap in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, — read the full passage →

every good giving, and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, with whom is no variation, or shadow of turning;

for this youth I prayed, and Jehovah doth give to me my petition which I asked of Him;

Lo, an inheritance of Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> sons, A reward <FI>is<Fi> the fruit of the womb.

Lo, an inheritance of Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> sons, A reward <FI>is<Fi> the fruit of the womb. — read the full passage →

But Jesus said, `Suffer the children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the reign of the heavens;'

Thus said Jehovah, thy Maker, and thy Former, From the womb He doth help thee; Fear not, my servant Jacob, And Jeshurun, whom I have fixed on.

and she brought forth her son--the first-born, and wrapped him up, and laid him down in the manger, because there was not for them a place in the guest-chamber.

for this youth I prayed, and Jehovah doth give to me my petition which I asked of Him; — read the full passage →

and he lifteth up his eyes, and seeth the women and the children, and saith, `What <FI>are<Fi> these to thee?' And he saith, `The children with whom God hath favoured thy servant.'

And they were bringing near also the babes, that he may touch them, and the disciples having seen did rebuke them, — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth, — read the full passage →

Forget doth a woman her suckling, The loved one--the son of her womb? Yea, these forget--but I--I forget not thee.

Thus said Jehovah, thy redeemer, And thy framer from the womb: `I <FI>am<Fi> Jehovah, doing all things, Stretching out the heavens by Myself, Spreading out the earth--who <FI>is<Fi> with Me?

and the woman conceiveth, and beareth a son, and she seeth him that he <FI>is<Fi> fair, and she hideth him three months, — read the full passage →

`Beware! --ye may not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you, that their messengers in the heavens do always behold the face of my Father who is in the heavens,

Sons' sons <FI>are<Fi> the crown of old men, And the glory of sons <FI>are<Fi> their fathers.

Thy hands have taken pains about me, And they make me together round about, And Thou swallowest me up! — read the full passage →

and Sarah saith, `God hath made laughter for me; every one who is hearing laugheth for me.' — read the full passage →

Causing the barren one of the house to sit, A joyful mother of sons; praise ye Jah!

Then were brought near to him children that he might put hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →

and having taken them in his arms, having put <FI>his<Fi> hands upon them, he was blessing them.

Give instruction to a youth about his way, Even when he is old he turneth not from it.

and my God shall supply all your need, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus;

and when God was well pleased--having separated me from the womb of my mother, and having called <FI>me<Fi> through His grace--

let all your things be done in love.

And they were bringing to him children, that he might touch them, and the disciples were rebuking those bringing them, — read the full passage →

For Thou--Thou hast possessed my reins, Thou dost cover me in my mother's belly.

and the children struggle together within her, and she saith, `If <FI>it is<Fi> right--why <FI>am<Fi> I thus?' and she goeth to seek Jehovah. — read the full passage →

And having taken a child, he set him in the midst of them, and having taken him in his arms, said to them, — read the full passage →

for of Him we are workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God did before prepare, that in them we may walk.

and there shall be joy to thee, and gladness, and many at his birth shall joy,

As thou knowest not what <FI>is<Fi> the way of the spirit, How--bones in the womb of the full one, So thou knowest not the work of God who maketh the whole.

From the mouths of infants and sucklings Thou hast founded strength, Because of Thine adversaries, To still an enemy and a self-avenger.

and the messenger said unto him, `Fear not, Zacharias, for thy supplication was heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name John, — read the full passage →

there is not a miscarrying and barren one in thy land; the number of thy days I fulfil:

And the man knew Eve his wife, and she conceiveth and beareth Cain, and saith, `I have gotten a man by Jehovah;'

And I have given them, and the suburbs of my hill, a blessing, And caused the shower to come down in its season, Showers of blessing they are.

For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking towards you--an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope.

And all thy sons are taught of Jehovah, And abundant <FI>is<Fi> the peace of thy sons.

Going unto the south, and turning round unto the north, turning round, turning round, the wind is going, and by its circuits the wind hath returned. — read the full passage →

greater than these things I have no joy, that I may hear of my children in truth walking.

as new-born babes the word's pure milk desire ye, that in it ye may grow, — read the full passage →

in good works being testified to: if she brought up children, if she entertained strangers, if saints' feet she washed, if those in tribulation she relieved, if every good work she followed after;

And we ought--we who are strong--to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves;

Hearken, O isles, unto me, And attend, O peoples, from afar, Jehovah from the womb hath called me, From the bowels of my mother He hath made mention of my name.

Words of a preacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: — read the full passage →

Dost Thou not as milk pour me out? And as cheese curdle me? — read the full passage →

And God remembereth Rachel, and God hearkeneth unto her, and openeth her womb, — read the full passage →

And her days to bear are fulfilled, and lo, twins <FI>are<Fi> in her womb;

And Isaac maketh entreaty to Jehovah before his wife, for she <FI>is<Fi> barren: and Jehovah is entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceiveth, — read the full passage →

and he saith, `returning I return unto thee, about the time of life, and lo, to Sarah thy wife a son.' — read the full passage →

and he saith, `returning I return unto thee, about the time of life, and lo, to Sarah thy wife a son.' — read the full passage →

And there was given to me a reed like to a rod, and the messenger stood, saying, `Rise, and measure the sanctuary of God, and the altar, and those worshipping in it; — read the full passage →

And the fathers! provoke not your children, but nourish them in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.

The children! obey your parents in the Lord, for this is righteous; — read the full passage →

The Spirit himself doth testify with our spirit, that we are children of God;

`The woman, when she may bear, hath sorrow, because her hour did come, and when she may bear the child, no more doth she remember the anguish, because of the joy that a man was born to the world.

and the child grew and was strengthened in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

verily I say to you, whoever may not receive the reign of God, as a child--he may not enter into it;'

For a Child hath been born to us, A Son hath been given to us, And the princely power is on his shoulder, And He doth call his name Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.

I confess Thee, because that <FI>with<Fi> wonders I have been distinguished. Wonderful <FI>are<Fi> Thy works, And my soul is knowing <FI>it<Fi> well.

For Thou--Thou hast possessed my reins, Thou dost cover me in my mother's belly. — read the full passage →

Be not led astray, my brethren beloved; — read the full passage →

for God did so love the world, that His Son--the only begotten--He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during. — read the full passage →

A generation is going, and a generation is coming, and the earth to the age is standing.

and she causeth him to go up with her when she hath weaned him, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and she bringeth him into the house of Jehovah at Shiloh, and the youth <FI>is but<Fi> a youth. — read the full passage →

Beloved, if thus did God love us, we also ought one another to love; — read the full passage →

and, before all things, to one another having the earnest love, because the love shall cover a multitude of sins; — read the full passage →

and Jesus having seen, was much displeased, and he said to them, `Suffer the children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the reign of God; — read the full passage →

For I pour waters on a thirsty one, And floods on a dry land, I pour My Spirit on thy seed, And My blessing on thine offspring. — read the full passage →

And finally, being all of one mind, having fellow-feeling, loving as brethren, compassionate, courteous,

If, indeed, royal law ye complete, according to the Writing, `Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,' --ye do well;

through him, then, we may offer up a sacrifice of praise always to God, that is, the fruit of lips, giving thanks to His name; — read the full passage →

of the hospitality be not forgetful, for through this unawares certain did entertain messengers;

Let brotherly love remain;

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be ready to impart, willing to communicate,

and if any one for his own--and especially for those of the household--doth not provide, the faith he hath denied, and than an unbeliever he is worse.

for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God;

fulfil ye my joy, that ye may mind the same thing--having the same love--of one soul--minding the one thing, — read the full passage →

For ye--to freedom ye were called, brethren, only not the freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through the love serve ye one another, — read the full passage →

and may He who is supplying seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness, — read the full passage →

for who doth make thee to differ? and what hast thou, that thou didst not receive? and if thou didst also receive, why dost thou glory as not having received?

To no one owe anything, except to love one another; for he who is loving the other--law he hath fulfilled,

to rejoice with the rejoicing, and to weep with the weeping,

to the necessities of the saints communicating; the hospitality pursuing.

`This is my command, that ye love one another, according as I did love you;

`Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed, and shaken, and running over, they shall give into your bosom; for with that measure with which ye measure, it shall be measured to you again.'

and if ye do good to those doing good to you, what grace have ye? for also the sinful do the same; — read the full passage →

and as ye wish that men may do to you, do ye also to them in like manner;

And they came, having hasted, and found both Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger,

and this <FI>is<Fi> to you the sign: Ye shall find a babe wrapped up, lying in the manger.' — read the full passage →

And to Elisabeth was the time fulfilled for her bringing forth, and she bare a son, — read the full passage →

And Mary remained with her about three months, and turned back to her house. — read the full passage →

And Mary remained with her about three months, and turned back to her house. — read the full passage →

And Mary said, `My soul doth magnify the Lord, — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe did leap in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe did leap in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,