Christmas Tree

And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him; and opening their treasures they offered unto him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

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

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

One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, — read the full passage →

but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, — read the full passage →

He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord: and he that eateth, eateth unto the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, unto the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.

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

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. — 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 →

Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have the right to come to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief: — read the full passage →

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day or a new moon or a sabbath day:

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for such doth the Father seek to be his worshippers. — read the full passage →

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

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

And Mary arose in these days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah; — read the full passage →

And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, — read the full passage →

And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.

in the midst of the street thereof. And on this side of the river and on that was the tree of life, bearing twelve manner of fruits, yielding its fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come forth, my people, out of her, that ye have no fellowship with her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues:

And the witness is this, that God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth.

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

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the Wise-men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had exactly learned of the Wise-men.

Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God with us.

And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world; he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vainglory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples. — read the full passage →

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

Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.

And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.

for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.

And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angelsgoing forthto war with the dragon; and the dragon warred and his angels; — read the full passage →

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

Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

because if thou shalt confess with thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and shalt believe in thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved:

Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.

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

And he said unto them, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition.

But in vain do they worship me, Teachingas theirdoctrines the precepts of men.

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

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.

For being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God.

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

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.

And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:

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

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is begotten shall be called the Son of God.

And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.

And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you he shall in no wise lose his reward.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.