Shoes

and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace;

And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!”

The Lord said to him, ‘Take your sandals off of your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground.

John answered them all, “I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.

He preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen.

I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

Carry no purse, nor wallet, nor sandals. Greet no one on the way.

Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

As John was fulfilling his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. But behold, one comes after me the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’

He said to them, “When I sent you out without purse, and wallet, and shoes, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.”

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,

How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher? — read the full passage →

The angel said to him, “Get dressed and put on your sandals.” He did so. He said to him, “Put on your cloak, and follow me.”

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I’m not worthy to loosen.”

but to wear sandals, and not put on two tunics.

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →

that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. — read the full passage →

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;

Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tender hearted, courteous,

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men.”

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; — read the full passage →

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all—

He said, “Brothers and fathers, listen. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,

As they served the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them.”

He came into all the region around the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for remission of sins.

The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!’”

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. — read the full passage →

and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope:

Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I don’t go away, the Counselor won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

John testified about him. He cried out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.’”

not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise:

When I came to you, brothers, I didn’t come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. — read the full passage →

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, — read the full passage →

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. — read the full passage →

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