Birthdays

But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.

Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

One man esteems one day as more important. Another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind.

A woman, when she gives birth, has sorrow, because her time has come. But when she has delivered the child, she doesn’t remember the anguish any more, for the joy that a human being is born into the world.

But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod. — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.

They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

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

I thank my God whenever I remember you, — read the full passage →

You see then that by works, a man is justified, and not only by faith.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

One man esteems one day as more important. Another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind. — read the full passage →

Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

But because you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. — read the full passage →

The angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow. — read the full passage →

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.

For as woman came from man, so a man also comes through a woman; but all things are from God.

Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn’t be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here.”

I said therefore to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I amhe, you will die in your sins.”

He came to his own, and those who were his own didn’t receive him.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

The third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. — read the full passage →

For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

For we know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now. — read the full passage →

Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

This is John’s testimony, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” — read the full passage →