1 Timothy 6 9-21

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04/30 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

     Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

9 - Believers who want to be rich fall into a snare. And into many senseless and harmful temptations that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 10 For - the love of - money is a root of all kinds of evils. It’s through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains and sufferings. 11 But as for you, oh person of God! Flee those things. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. 12 And so fight the good fight of the faith. {Overcome.} Take firm hold of the eternal life to which you were called. And about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I charge you before God - who gives life to all, and Christ Jesus, the one who testified the good profession before Pontius Pilate - to 14 keep the commandment [entolé - commandment, order, instruction] unstained, not corrupted, and free from reproach until the appearing [epiphaneia - appearing, manifestation, glorious display] of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Which in its season, will be made known the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone has immortality, and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen, nor can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.

     17 As for those believers who are rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but upon God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.18 They are to do good. To be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truLy life.

     20 Yes Timothy, guard the deposit [parathéké - deposit, trust, commitment] entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble, and contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge” [gnosis] 21 for by professing it, some have swerved from the faith.

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Tomorrows verses - Titus 1:1-9

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MATTHEW 24 36-44

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     04/30 - GospeL Verses 

36 - (Jesus continues.) “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven or the Son. Only the Father knows. 37 For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” [Coming is “parousia” - “coming, presence, arrival, literally means - the being beside, personal presence, from parōn - be present, arrive to enter into a situation, properly - coming, especially the arrival of the owner who alone can deal with a situation, visit of a king or other official, a royal visit, presence of one coming hence - coming, arrival, advent”.]

     38 “For as in those days, before the flood, the people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered into the ark. 39 And they were unaware, until the flood came and swept them all away.” {Pre flood was hands off. Imperfection is an “abyss” (rev.9:2-3) of potential.]

     “So will be the coming [parousia] of the Son of Man. 40 Then two will be in the field, one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two will be grinding at the mill, one will be taken and the other left. 42 Therefore, stay awake! For you don’t know on what day your Lord is coming” [erchomai - walk, to go, to come; movement from one place to another; can denote both the act of coming and the state of having arrived]. [Zechariah 14:4] 43 “But know this - as the master of the house, knowing in what part of the night the thief is coming [erchomai - to come, go, walk] he would stay awake and not let his house be broken into. {The thief in this verse is not the Lord?💡But is simultaneous!? Imo.} 44 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man comes in an hour you don’t expect.”

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 24:45-51

iMy own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing is a great way to study. I was told you can only quote so much scripture before being accused of plagiarism. Copyright law doesn’t understand the scripture is God’s message and its earthly ownership is all of ours. So I feel I am forced to paraphrase, and have found out putting things in my own words is a fantastic way to really absorb what’s being said.

     I’ve also found out (more so) that translators paraphrased! And took the liberty to do so, sometimes quite a bit of liberty. In most cases harmless and helpful. But sometimes glaring disbelief shines through.  I use the English Standard Version (ESV) because to me it seems to come up the closest to matching the original words (as far as I can tell using online language tools). And of course they had to paraphrase as well. Even Young’s Literal Version (or other literal versions) are not completely word for word literal, or they would often make little sense to us.

     Psalm 49:5 is an interesting example, the ESV says:

But the biblehub dot com interlinear, reading right to left of course:

Being forced to paraphrase, and following the number links of words I wonder about, the verse makes more sense to me as - Why fear days of evil when wickedness and evil surround? Or - Why fear day/days of evil [ra' - evil, bad, wicked, harmful, unpleasantness] (and) wickedness [avon - iniquity, guilt, punishment, sin] at my heels encircles {“me” may very well be implied? Or is wickedness and evil simply prevalent and a day of evil}. 🤷🏼‍♀️(These study posts on my Facebook page, don’t have tons of followers, lol. Don’t know if anyone at all ever reads them. But, this is my own daily studies, and I have found out that having to more or less put things in my own words, is a great tool to understanding.

     “Why fear days of evil when wickedness and evil surround?” Are prevailing? Whether an individual or a collective days of evil.. why fear? God is on his throne.. Everything progressing toward his perfect blueprint. (But first the culmination of straying/imperfection, this unavoidable, all important contrast ..the dis-ease as part of the cure ..and immunity. “Though” or better, “even if the mountains should fall into the sea, I will not be afraid” Ps.46:2.

1 Timothy 6 1-8

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04/29 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

      Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

1 - Let all who owe as bondservants regard the mister (of the loan of land or money) as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be accused. {Today employees.} 2 Those who have believing misters mustn’t be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers. They should serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these things, Timothy. 3 If anyone teaches differently what doesn’t agree with the words of our Lord Jesus and with the teaching that accords with godliness, 4 they are puffed up with conceit and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy craving for controversy and quarrels about words. Which produce envy, division, abusive speaking, evil accusations, 5 and constant friction among those who are corrupt in mind and destitute of the truth, imagining that the way is a means of gain [porismós - from poros - a way, means (route) that brings gain or profit] {centered upon self}. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. 8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 6:9-21

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MATTHEW 24 29-35

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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      04/29 - GospeL Verses 

29 - “Immediately after those days of tribulation, the sun will darken, and the moon will not give its light. The stars will fall and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. {Shaken, in Revelation it adds “the stars ..like figs blown by a strong wind” {Rev.16:14-15-16 -> Is.24:20/Rev.10:4.}

     30 Then, will appear the sign of the Son of Man in the heavens/sky, and all the tribes of earth will mourn {mortal survivors} when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with great power and glory.

     31 And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet sounding, and they will gather his elect from the four directions, from one end under the heavens to the other. {Mt.25:1-13(10), Zech.14:4}

     32 So consider the lesson from the fig tree. As soon as its branch is tender and puts out its leaves, you know summer’s near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know he’s near, at the very gate. 34 Truly, I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away. But my words will not pass away.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 24:36-44

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1 Timothy 5 16-25

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04/28 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

     Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

16 -  If a believing woman has relatives who are widows, she should care for them, so the church needn’t be burdened, so it can care for those who are truly widows needing our help.

     17 Let elders who serve well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”19 Don’t accept a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or more witnesses. 20 As for those who persist in sinning, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that all may learn caution. 21 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without prejudice, doing nothing from partiality.

    22 Don’t be in a hurry about appointing leaders. Don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself unpolluted. 23 Don’t drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments. 24 The sins of some people are obvious, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others show up later. 25 So also good works are clearly seen, and even those that aren’t, cannot remain hidden forever.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 6:1-8

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MATTHEW 24 23-28

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     04/28 - GospeL Verses 

23 - Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ - Don’t believe it. 24 For pseudo christs [pseudochristos - pretended messiahs] and pseudo prophets [false messengers] will arise and perform great signs and wonders” {not excluding modern wonders?} “so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect/genuine. 25 See, I have told you beforehand. 26 So, if they say to you, ‘Look, he’s in the wilderness,’ do not go out. If they say, ‘Look, he’s in the inner rooms [tameion - a store-chamber, secret chamber, closet; a granary, barn,’ don’t believe it. 27 Because, as the lightning is seen from the east, and flashes all the way to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. 28 Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather.” {Where a dead or a pseudo faith is? Is a cross reference to Armageddon? Where both corpses and the higher flying birds are mentioned — NoT God’s doing! Mankind’s ..though God did create a cause and effect universe ..Coded as God’s wrath/orge/passion, as opposed to creation as a mere ant farm? And as Life, God lives through all that ever occurs! And endowed thinking and reasoning ability anyway! And I believe the fire the tares/still weeds are gathered to is armageddon battle.. Rev.16:14-15-16 / Mt.25:1-13(10). And about the (ultimately overflowing grape harvest is - noT to be confused with the much earlier form of them as grapes of wrath, in this unavoidable drama - 1Cor.15:22-24,28 with Mt.13:33, key word 3. Three harvests, barley, wheat, aNd grape.}

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 24:29-35

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1 Timothy 5 8-15

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04/27 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

      Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

8 - But if anyone doesn’t provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 9 Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, 10 and having a reputation for good works, has brought up children, shown hospitality, has washed the feet of saints, cared for the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work. 11 But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry 12 and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. 13 Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not. 14 So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander. 15 For some have already strayed after Satan. {Personally I think there’s been more skirt chasing male believers than loose women believers.. js. And men can be idlers and gossipers as well? And different sort of interferers in other’s affairs. Humans are evenly flawed, imo, both genders and all ethnicities, all of us flawed. I much value Paul’s gospel insights and building of churches! Beyond value! Very much so!! But no human - other than Jesus as human - is perfect in thought and views.}

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 5:16-25

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ACTS 28 16-31

 Universalism in the New Testament

       BooK of Acts of the First Believers

                             (Paraphrased)

1 - And when we came into Rome itself, Paul was allowed to stay in his own house, with a soldier to guard him. 17 After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jewish faith, and when they had gathered, he said, “Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18 When they had questioned me, they would have set me at liberty, because there was no good reason for a death penalty in my case. 19 But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge I wanted to bring against my nation. 20 But for this reason, I have asked to see you and speak to you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am in these chains.” 21 And they said, “We’ve not received any letters from Judea about you. And none of the brothers coming here has reported anything or spoken any evil of you. 22 But we would like to hear what your views are, in regard to this sect, which everywhere is spoken against.”

     23 On another day they came to him at the house in larger numbers, and from morning until evening he talked, testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. 24 And some were convinced by what he said, but others weren’t. 25 After disagreeing among theirselves, but not before Paul said, “The Holy Spirit was right in saying through Isaiah the prophet, 26 ‘Go to this people, and say - You will hear but not understand, and you will see but not understand or perceive.’” (Human condition.) 27 “‘For this people's heart has grown dull, with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes, hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.’ 28 Therefore (for this reason) this salvation of God will be sent to the Gentiles (the nations) and they will listen.” (And thus begins the “time of the nations”.)

     30 Then Paul lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus with all boldness with no one bothering him.

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An ‘Enter the Story’ Reading & Study

MATTHEW 24 15-22

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15 - “So - when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand) — [DANIEL 9:27 ..”a strong treaty (berith - covenant, league, treaty) with many for one week (of years) but in the middle of the week will cause sacrifices to cease” {or place of? Hebrews 13:15 “..let us offer the sacrifice of praise” - Luke 19:41,44? “share your hopes and prayers at the Western Wall” - Jewish learning dot com, article - what is the western wall}. DANIEL 11:31 - Forces from him shall appear and defile the holy place and refuge, and shall take away the continual (tamid - perpetual, continual) sacrifices and place (there) the abomination that desolates” - during the Maccabees, the Syrian Antiochus Epiphanes offered a pig upon the temple altar, in 70 CE the razing Roman army under Titus hung Roman standards on the ramparts of the temple, at the completion/end of the age is surely? the misleading modern miracle of the triple six, this time upon the human temple meant for God’s Spirit/Presence (1Corinthians 3:16).. DANIEL 12:11,12 - “And from the time the continual is taken away (sur - turned aside, departed, taken away or removed) and the abomination that makes desolate is set up will be 1,290 days” - which is 3 hebrew years plus 30 days. “And happy is the one/those who wait, and come to the days 1,335” — {Summary? — “In the middle of the week” lauded treaty only lasts a week of years and in the middle of it, the {place of} continual sacrifice is taken away or removed, then 1,290 days later is “set up” the final abomination which desolates/makes ‘empty’. Happy those who come to the days 1,335. - The last “ten days” of, escalating to most critical? Rev.2:10.]

     15 - “So - when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand) 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let the one who is on the housetop (an Old Israel practice) not go down to take what is in the house, 18 and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take their coat. 19 Alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! 20 Pray that your flight may not be in winter or on a Sabbath. 21 For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again. 22 And if not shortened, those days no flesh would be preserved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 24:23-28

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1 Timothy 5 1-7

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04/26 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

     Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

1 - Don’t scold or upbraid an older man, but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with all purity.

     3 Honor widows who are truly widows. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them show godliness to their own household and make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. 5 She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her expectation [elpis - expectation, trust, hope] upon God and continues in praise and prayers night and day. 6 But one who is self-indulgent is fading away even while she lives. {An example of certain things that may be as natural inclination, but are overcome in Jesus. But! the morning gospel verses mentioned pseudo prophets that would lead many astray.} 7 Command these things as well, so they (the believers Paul had left Timothy with to complete the building of them into a group faithfully, thus fruitfully in Christ) may be without reproach.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 5:8-15

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MATTHEW 24 7-14

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     04/26 - GospeL Verses 

(Jesus continues, answering “what will be the sign of your coming and the consummation/completion/end of the age?”) 24:7 - For nation will rise against nation, kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in different places. 8 But all this is the beginning of birth pains.

     9 Then, they’ll deliver you up to tribulation [thlipsis - trouble, distress, affliction, persecution, from thlibō - to press, squeeze] and even put you to death. For you will be hated by all nations because of my name. 10 And then many will fall away {from the way} and will betray one another, and hate one another. 11 And many pseudo {misled} prophets will rise and mislead many. {Of all stripes?} 12 And as lawlessness increases, the love of many will grow cold. {Don’t get caught in gears of thAt! Starts as division? Suspicion.. accusation.. division.. even hate.. Kind of easy for the adversary in this modern digital age?} 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved [sózó - saved, rescued, delivered, healed, preserved, from a primary word σώος (sóos) - safe, sound]. 14 And this GOOD news {huge understatement} of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations. And then the end will come. {Armageddon? Where occurs the first mention of a lake of fire.. Mt.13:30/Rev.16:14-15-16 and, or Mt.25:1-13(10) …Six millennia down (things running their course versus humanity as an ant farm?) On the “8th ‘day’” all imperfection and self as first and foremost will be completely removed from off of humanity. Instead of total ant farm, God opted for total ‘herd’ immunity? The dis-ease, this slow gehenna crucible we call entropy - as part of the cure? Which “doesn’t quit”/reverse, so “God is savior of all” 1Tim.4:10.

     Ps.33:9 - “God spoke and it was done” ..into the universe as is - no billions of years of a still occurring steady state explosion -  done right up to totaL finish. Yes done, totally free.. so might as well respond.. go with HiS flow.. because he’s going to have his total way.. “The lion will eat straw like the ox” (Is.11:7) There’s TWO (collective) resurrections. Jesus is “Forever First/Proto” and the prototype.. At the “end of the age” occurs Mt.13:30 as either Rev.16:14-15-16 {the wolf voice of division via accusation as siren call} or Mt.25:1-13(10) to serve called reigning during Jesus’ long second advent of the 7th and 8th millennial days.. A full scope version of his first so brief one.. The rich man and Lazarus and the outside of the vision narrative of Rev.22 portray initiaL conditions of some who rise “still in their sins/hamartia - “missing the mark”/imperfection/entropy. The partner “made new” event, by “putting on perfection and immortality” isn’t until aFter the GWT judgment ‘day’ — second half of the “8th ‘day’”/millennium. (Rev.20 is told like describing the crests of waves but not much of the in between. ..Well I sure rambled on today.. I could write quite a bit more. (I attempt to summarize so as to keep it brief, but full.)

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 24:15-22

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1 Timothy 4 9-16

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04/25 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

      Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

9 - The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, 10 because to this end we toil and strive, our expectation and trust [elpizó - to hope, to expect, to trust] is set upon the living God! Who is the Savior of all people, especially [málista - from mala - very much – very much the case; particularly so; especially] of those who believe.

     11 Instruct [paraggéllō - originally meant to pass on or transmit, hence, used as a military term, of passing a watchword or command] and teach these things. 12 Let no one despise you because you’re young, but set an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. 13 And until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14 Don’t neglect the gift you have, which was given by prophecy when the elder believers prayed for and laid hands on you. 15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them. So all may see your progress. 16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this! For by so doing you will keep safe both yourself and your hearers.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 5:1-7

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MATTHEW 24 1-6

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     04/25 - GospeL Verses 

1 - Jesus left the temple and was going away from it, when his disciples came up to him to point out the glory of the structures of the temple [hieron - refers to the entire temple complex]. 2 But he answered them, “You see all this? Truly - I tell you - there will not be left here, one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” {Dan.12:11, hello?}

     3 A little later, as he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will this be? And what will be the sign of your coming and consummation [sunteleia - completion, consummation, end] of the age?”

     4 Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. 5 For many will come in my name {even?) saying I am Christ, and they will lead many astray. 6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, don’t be alarmed, for this is necessary to take place. But the end is not yet.”

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 24:7-14

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

1 Timothy 4 1-8

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04/24 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

      Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

1 - Now the Spirit has clearly said in times to come some will depart from the faith by devoting theirselves to misleading spirits and the teachings of demons, 2 through fraudulent liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who deny marriage and require laws about foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy - by the word of God and prayer.

     6 If you put these things before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Avoid silly myths. Rather pursue godliness 8 for while bodily training is of some value, training in godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life  {life as we presently know it} and for the coming life {life as it shall be}.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 4:9-16

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Revelation 3 14-22

 BooK of Revelation

                a paraphrased study                       

14 - “And to the angel (messenger) of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning [arché - beginning, origin, ruler, authority, principality] of God's creation.

15 ‘I know your works. You’re neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. 16 So, because you’re lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will” [melló - intend to, to be destined, am about to] “spit you out of my mouth. 17 For you say, ‘I’m rich, I’ve prospered, and I need nothing’. And you don’t realize you’re wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked! 18 Acquire from me gold refined by fire, so you’ll be rich, and white garments so you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness {imperfection} may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so you can see. 19 Those whom I love, I discipline and correct” [elégxō – properly, to convince with solid, compelling evidence, especially to prove wrong, correct] “so be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to them and eat with them, and they with me. 21 The one who conquers, I will grant to sit with me on my throne {during 7th and 8th millennial days?} as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 Whosoever has an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”

                         ~*~

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Logic of things allowed to run their course..

MATTHEW 23 29-39

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     04/24 - GospeL Verses 

29 - “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders! For you build the tombs of the prophets and you decorate the monuments of the righteous, 30 saying, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have joined them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ 31 Thus you witness against yourselves, that you’re sons of those who murdered the prophets. 32 Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers. 33 You serpents and brood of vipers, how are you to escape the sentence of gehenna? {This slow gehenna crucible - entropy, “which does noT quit”.} 34 Therefore I send you prophets and wise men and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog and persecute from town to town.” {Like Saul/Paul did!!} 35 “So that on you may come all the righteous blood shed upon earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah, who you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar. 36 Truly, I tell you, all will come upon this generation {70 CE}.

     37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it!” {‘Micro’ example of the macro Truth.’Micro’ fulfillment of prophecy/effects of cause and effect, God’s wrath/orge/passion ..as opposed to humanity as a mere ant farm?} “How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing! 38 See, your house is left to you desolate. 39 For I tell you - you will not see me again - untiL you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’” {Cross references: Rev.7:9,4 and 12:17, chapter 12 as the middle of three tellings of the revelation vision, which rejoin at the sounding of the 7th trumpet.}

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 24:1-6

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

1 Timothy 2 5 - 3 16

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04/23 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

     Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

5 - For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. {If they added “things” to the word all - greek pas - here, it would sound a little goofy. “A ransom for all..”} 7 For this I (Paul) was appointed a preacher and an apostle, and I’m telling the truth, I’m not lying, a teacher of the Gentiles (non Judean people) in faith and truth.

8 I desire then that in every place men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling. 9 And women should adorn theirselves in modesty and self-control, not with fancy hair and gold or pearls and costly attire, 10 but with what is good for professing godliness—with kindness. 11 If a woman needs to learn, let it be quietly with respect. 12 I don’t think a woman should teach or exercise authority over a man, but rather remain quiet. {I think Paul had a poor opinion and impression of women of his day.} 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve.14 And Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed. 15 Yet she will be kept safe through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.

    3:1 - This saying is trustworthy - If anyone aspires to the office of an overseer, they desire a noble thing. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity his children well behaved, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage their own household, how will they care for God's church? 6 They mustn’t be a recent convert, or they may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the adversary. 7 Moreover, they must be well thought of by outsiders, so that they may not fall into disgrace, and the snare of the devil.

     8 Deacons [diakonos - servant, attendant, administrator] likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tempered {by life and faith} first. Then let them serve as deacons if they prove theirselves able. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers [diabolos - devil, accuser, slanderer] but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for theirselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

     14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so 15 if I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness! — He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and was taken up in glory.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 4:1-8

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 23 23-28

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      04/23 - GospeL Verses 

23 - “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders! For you tithe mint, dill and cumin, but neglect the weightier matters of the law, justice, mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to do, without neglecting the others. 24 You blind guides, straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel!

     25 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 You blind Pharisee! Clean the inside of the cup and plate, then the outside will be clean as well.

     27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all defilement [akatharsía - from A - not, and katharós, unmixed]. 28 So also you, you appear outwardly righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 23:29-39

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

1 Timothy 1 16 - 2 4

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04/22 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

     Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

16 - But I (Paul) received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the worst, Jesus displays his perfect patience. This is an example to all who are looking to him for eternal life. 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.

     18 This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you! That by them you may wage the good fight. 19 Holding faith and a good conscience, for by rejecting this, some have made a shipwreck of their faith! 20 Among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I’ve handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme. (Commentaries suggest this is a quiet excommunication/expulsion usually for a time.)

     2:1 - First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made for all, 2 and for kings and all who are in high positions (anti-division) that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires [theló - wills, wishes, desires, intends] all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 2:5-3:16

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 23 13-22

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     04/22 - GospeL Verses 

13 - “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders [hupokrités - stage players, hypocrites]! You shut the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. For you neither enter yourselves, nor do you allow those who would enter to go in. 15 Woe to you! Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel across sea and land to make a single convert, and when they become a convert, you make them twice as much a child of hell {condition noT place} as yourselves {are}. [Eccles.9:5,10; Ro.6:23, Mt.5:48, 1Tim.4:10, Jn.12:32.]

     16 “Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it’s nothing, but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, they are bound by the oath.’ 17 You blind fools! What is greater, the gold? Or the temple that has made the gold sacred? 18 And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it’s nothing, but if anyone swears by the gift that is on the altar, they are bound by the oath.’ 19 You blind! Which is greater, the gift? Or the altar that makes the gift sacred? 20 Whoever swears by the altar, swears by it, plus everything on it. 21 And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and by He who dwells in it. 22 And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by He who sits upon it.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 23:23-28

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

1 Timothy 1 9-15

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04/21 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

      Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

(Verse 8, Paul against other doctrine — We know the law is good, if one uses it lawfully) 9 understanding this, that the law isn’t scribed/written for the just but for the lawless and disobedient. For the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike fathers and mothers, for murderers,10 for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for enslavers, and liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching. 11 This is in accordance with the gospel/message/good news, of the {radiant, undeniable}GL0RY of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

     12 I thank he who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, and appointed me to his service. 13 Though formerly I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent opponent! But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly and in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that is found in Christ Jesus. 15 And this saying is true and trustworthy, and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners [hamartólos - from hamartanō - to miss the mark] {to save hamartians, the imperfect, all of us}. And I (Paul) am the worst of them all.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 1:16-2:4

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 23 1-12

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     04/21 - GospeL Verses 

1 - Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not as they do. For they preach, but don’t practice. 4 They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them upon people's shoulders, but they themselves do not have to carry them. 5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others, making their phylacteries broad and their fringes long. 6 They love the places of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, 7 and to be greeted in the marketplaces and called rabbi. 8 But you should not be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you’re all brothers and sisters. 9 And call no one Father, for you have one Father, who’s in heaven. 10 Neither be called teachers, for you have one teacher, the Christ. 11 The greatest among you shall be as a servant. 12 Whoever exalts theirself will be humbled, and whoever humbles theirself will be exalted.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 23:13-22

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

1 Timothy 1 1-8

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04/20 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

     Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command [epitagé - command, order, directive, injunction; from epí, "suitably on," {up close?} intensifying tássō - arrange(ment) a command "fitting" to the situation, i.e. an order that arranges things so they build on (Gk epi) each other to achieve the needed goal. Thus epitagḗ - a structured command, also stresses the authority of the command] (by command) of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus our expectation,

       2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.

     3 As I urged you when I was leaving to go to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so you may charge certain ones not to teach different doctrine. 4 Nor to devote their time to myths and endless genealogies {today myths and many ideas ..that say follow me?} which only promote speculations rather than the stewardship and training from God that is by faith. 5 The aim being love that issues from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. 6 Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, 7 desiring to be teachers, but neither understanding what they are saying or the things about which they make such confident assertions. 8 For instance, we know the law is good, if one uses it lawfully.. {But not endless debates over, we do not and cannot “earn” Life.. as if God would owe us. Paul interpreted “saved by faith”. From what? Death, its cause, and the entropy leading to its conclusion, transplanted into receiving the enduring Life, which is of course, God Himself. 🎺🎉} (See today’s gospel verses.)

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 1:9-15

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 22 34-46

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     04/20 - GospeL Verses 

34 - Now when the Pharisees heard Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered around him, 35 and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, trying to test him. 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And Jesus answered, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it, you shall love your fellow person as yourself. 40 On these two hang all the Law and Prophets.”

     41 Now while they were gathered around him, he asked them a question, 42 “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” 43 So he asked them, “How is it then that David, in the Spirit, calls him Lord, saying, 44 “‘The LORD said to my Lord,

“Sit at my right hand, until I set your enemies under your feet”’? 45 If then David calls him Lord, how is he his son?” 46 None were able to give him an answer, and from that day, no one dared to ask him any more questions.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 23:1-12

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Philippians 4 14-23

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04/19 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

   Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

14 - It was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of this good news, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in regard to the matter of giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in (neighboring) Thessalonica you sent me aid twice. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit! 18 Now I am full, I have enough and more. I’m well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. A fragrant offering! - A sacrifice - acceptable and pleasing to God {Ps.40:6}. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches through the glory that’s in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

     21 Greet every saint (believers/followers) in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit!

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 1:1-8

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 22 23-33

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     04/19 - GospeL Verses 

23 - Later that same day some Sadducees came to him, who say there’s no rising from the dead, and they asked him a question, 24 “Teacher, Moses said, ‘If a man dies having no children, his brother should marry the widow and raise up offspring for his brother.’ 25 Now there were seven brothers and the first married and died, having no children and left his wife to his brother. 26 So too the second and third, down to the seventh. 27 And after them all, the woman died. 28 In the resurrection, therefore, of the seven, whose wife will she be? For they all had her.”

     29 Jesus answered them, “You are wrong. You know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God. 30 For in the resurrection they are not given in marriage nor wed, but are like the angels in heaven. 31 And as for the resurrection of the dead, have you never read what was said to you by God, 32 ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He’s not God of the dead, but of the living.” 33 And when the crowd heard it, they were astonished at his teaching. {“Brothers and sisters, we don’t want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so you don’t grieve..” 1Thes.4:13}

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 22:34-46

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Philippians 4 8-13

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04/18 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

   Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

8 - Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, or honorable, whatever is just, or pure, whatever is lovely, and commendable, if there’s any excellence, or anything worthy of praise, think about such things. 9 What you have learned and received, heard and seen in me—practice those things, and the God of peace will be with you.

     10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at long last your concern for me was made known. You were concerned for me, and you had no opportunity. 11 Not however, that I’m saying I was in need, for I’ve learned in whatever situation I’m in, to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In all circumstances, I’ve learned the secret, of when there is plenty, and when there is hunger, when there’s abundance, and when there’s need. 13 I can do all things through he who strengthens me.

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Tomorrows verses - Philippians 4:14-23

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 22 11-22

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     04/18 - GospeL Verses 

(Yesterday was the invitation - “come to the banquet!” of Life, reciprocal - accept the invitation, show up.) 11 - “Now when the king came in to greet the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. 12 And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And the man had no answer. 13 So the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot” [deó - bind, tie, fasten, declare to be prohibited and unlawful] {we must “put on perfection, and (thus) put on immortality} “and cast him into the outer darkness”. {The inner, outside of the light darkness, gnashing of teeth, portrayed in the rich man and Lazarus parable, and in the outside of the vision narrative of Rev.22, which because Jesus “will draw all” (Jn.12:32) will progress to weeping.. remorse, beating self up over things (think cruel despots, etc. the sure to occur gut wrenching remorse, as it should be, and no easy ticket) even beating self “with many stripes” until realizing Christ Crucified, strong enough to appease every conscience, during GWT judgment ‘day’.} “In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.” {Chosen for “1st Resurrection” into “the” millennium, a Sabbath rest from enmity and evil, first half of the Lord’s long second advent, a full scope version of His first one? But with helpers serving, called reigning.. “crowns of Life” not metal.}

     15 After this the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. 16 And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians (family of leaders who were Greek philosophy and myth believing Hebrews) saying, “Teacher, we know you are genuine, and teach the - way of God - truthfully. And you don’t care about other’s opinions, for you’re not swayed by appearances” {worldly positions, etc, so called importance}. 17 “Tell us what you think, is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar?” 18 Jesus, aware of their bad intent, said, “Why do you put me to the test, you fakers? 19 Show me a coin for the tax.” And they brought him a silver coin. 20 And Jesus said, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” 21 They said, “Caesar's.” So he said, “Render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. And give to God what belongs to God”. {Reciprocal.} 22 When they heard it, they marveled and went on their way.

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 22:23-33

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Philippians 4 1-7

a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/17 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

   Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

1 - Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stay firm in the Lord, my beloved.

     2 I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

     4 Rejoice in the Lord always! Yes, rejoice! 5 Let your reasonableness [epieikés - to be moderate, reasonable, forbearing, mild, fair, gentle(ness)] be evident to everyone. The Lord is at hand 6 so don’t worry about anything! But in everything by prayer with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which is above all understanding, will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

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Tomorrows verses - Philippians 4:8-13

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 22 1-10

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/17 - GospeL Verses 

1 - And again Jesus spoke to them using a parable, 2 “The kingdom of heaven can be compared to a king who gave a great WEDDING banquet for his Son. 3 He sent his servants to call those who had been invited to the feast, but they wouldn’t come. 4 Again he sent other messengers, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I’ve prepared my dinner, the table is overflowing, everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast!’” 5 But they paid no mind and went off to their own concerns, one to his farm, another to his business {or politics}, 6 while still others seized his messengers, treated them shamefully, and killed them. {Thinking they did God a service?} 7 The king became angry, and sent his troops to destroy those murderers and to burn their city. {70 CE, ‘smaller’ scope, city; full scope at the culmination of history, empire.} 8 Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy. 9 Go therefore to the main roads and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find!’ 10 And those servants went out into the roads, paths and byways and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good. And the wedding hall was filled with guests!”

     {“There are none good” ..“only One is good” He “is Perfect” “He alone is immortal..” Ro.3:10, Mk.10:18, Mt.5:48, 1Tim.6:16. The opposite/straying/imperfect is this slow gehenna crucible, entropy “which does not quit” an unavoidable, all important contrast. “Come to the Feast” the Banquet of God’s Presence/Spirit, for surely(?) God iS Life.}

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 22:11-22

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Philippians 3 15-21

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/16 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

   Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

15 - Let those of us who are mature remember these things. {It’s not easy to stay anchored in the solid onward Truth. There are many distractions, many doctrines, teachings and attitudes. But! 2Tim.3:16 says “all scripture is for training”. Training for what? Do we want to miss it.. be a trainee later, when we could’ve served during the Lord’s long second advent.. also during this life if possible. (One of the times the word all wasn’t changed to all things.) What if that advent is a longer, full scope version of his first so brief one? Isn’t that more logical? Sure, initial conditions during GWT judgment ‘day’ for some (few?) may be as portrayed in the rich man and Lazarus parable, and the outside of the vision narrative of Revelation 22 ..as inner conditions, tongue parched for the water of life, gnashing of teeth.. Why not? Progresses to weeping, beating self up with many stripes.. But Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32, even the Hitlers, the Idi Ahmins, serial killers, child sex traffickers... But logically, they won’t get off easy. Not by a long shot. Can we imagine eventually, and for a long time, the totally gut wrenching remorse?? Which is exactly how it should be. And does anything work upon the heart as well as heartfelt remorse?

     So how do we stay on course? The course set by God our Father? Should we wash our minds with the words of the world? Do we think the world cannot put on sheep’s clothing, and speak out of both sides of its mouth? Speak like the wolf at the same time.. What is the “washing of the word”? Some believers scoff at that idea.. so be it. Won’t last forever. ..Paul says hang onto what you learned, the message of and about Christ, which he likely taught them.}

    If in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal it to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained.

      17 Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is ruin, their god is their passions and they glory in their shame. Their minds are set on worldly things. {Things of the world and worldly issues.} 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him to subject all to himself. [Pas - all, in this verse and many others, is usually changed to read “all things”.]

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

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Tomorrows verses - Philippians 4:1-7

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 21 33-46

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/16 - GospeL Verses 

33 - “Listen to another parable,” Jesus said. “There was a master/mister of a house who planted a vineyard. He put a fence around it, dug a winepress, and built a tower. Then he leased it to caretaker tenants, and traveled to another country. 34 And when the season for fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to get his share of the fruit. 35 But the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned yet another. 36 A little later he sent other servants, more than the first. But they did the same to them. 37 Finally he sent his son, saying, ‘They’ll respect my son!’ 38 But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him and we’ll have his inheritance.’ 39 So they took him, threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. 40 So when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?” 41 The leaders (Pharisees, and chief priests) said to him, “He will put those wretches to a miserable death! And will let out the vineyard to other tenants, who will give him the fruits in their season.”

     42 Jesus said, “Have you never read in the Scriptures - ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the chief stone. This was the LORD’s doing, and it’s marvelous in our eyes’? 43 Therefore I’m telling you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and given to a people producing its fruits. 44 And whoever falls upon this stone will be broken, but when it falls upon someone, it will crush them.” {70 CE. judgment, cause and effect.}

     45 When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he was speaking about them. 46 And although they were seeking to arrest him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet. (Afraid the crowd would stone them, Lk.20:6. They had powerful seats, and sought to retain those seats, but they couldn’t get too out of hand/iron fisted. Why Jesus’ arrest would be under cover of night.}

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 22:1-10

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Philippians 3 8-14

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/15 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

   Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

8 - Indeed, I (Paul) count everything else {worldly standing and acceptance} as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as refuse, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith {“your faith has made you whole” from the inside, not the law that works upon one from without and implies God could ‘owe us’ life, which life is his gift} 10 that I may know him and the POWER of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means I may arrive at the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained or am already perfected, but I press on to make it mine, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers and sisters, I don’t consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal. The goal of the prize, which is the upward call of God, that is in Christ Jesus.

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Tomorrows verses - Philippians 3:15-21

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

ACTS 28 1-15

 Universalism in the New Testament

       BooK of Acts of the First Believers

                      (Paraphrased)

1 - After we were brought safely through (the weeks long storm at sea and the shipwreck) we then learned the island was called Malta. 2 The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they welcomed us all, and because it had begun to rain and was cold, they built up a fire. 3 When Paul gathered a bundle of sticks and put them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand. 4 And when the native people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer. Though he has escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.” 5 However, he shook it off into the fire and suffered no harm. 6 They were waiting for him to swell up or to suddenly fall down dead. But when they had waited a long while and saw no misfortune come upon him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.

     7 Now in the neighborhood of where we were, there was much land belonging to the chief man of the island, a man named Publius, who received us and entertained us hospitably for three days. 8 Then it happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. So Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him, healed him. 9 And when this had taken place, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases or infirmity also came and were cured. 10 They also honored us greatly, and when we were about to sail, they supplied us with everything we needed.

     11 It was after three months that we set sail in a ship that had wintered on the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods as a figurehead. [The twin gods were Castor and Pollux, who were considered divine figures in Greek and Roman mythology. They were believed to be the sons of Zeus (Jupiter) and Leda, and were associated with protection of sailors and ships.]

     12 Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days, 13 and from there we made a circuit and arrived at Rhegium. On the next day a south wind rose, and on the second day to Puteoli. 14 There we found some brothers and were invited to stay with them for a week. After which we came to Rome,15 and the believers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. And upon seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage.

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An ‘Enter the Story’ Reading & Study

MATTHEW 21 23-32

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/15 - GospeL Verses 

23 - When he entered the temple (on the morning of the fig tree withering) the leaders - the chief priests and elders of the people - came up to him as he was teaching, and said to him, “By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus answered, “I also will ask you a question, and if you tell me the answer, then I’ll tell you by what authority I’m doing these things. 25 The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from man?”

     They discussed it among theirselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he’ll say to us, ‘Why then didn’t you believe?’ 26 But if we say, ‘From man,’ we’re afraid of the crowd here, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” 27 So they answered, “We don’t know.” And he said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.

      28 What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in my vineyard today.’ 29 And he answered, ‘No, I won’t go,’ but afterward he changed his mind and went. 30 And he went to the other son and said the same. And that son answered, ‘I’ll go,’ but he didn’t go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They answered him, “The first.” Jesus said, “Truly, I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God before you! 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn’t believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed. And even when you saw that, you still didn’t change your minds and believe.”

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 21:33-46

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Revelation 3 7-13

 BooK of Revelation

                a paraphrased study  

(The Greek word Philadelphia means “brotherly love” sisterly too!) 7 -  “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of he who is holy and true, he who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut. And what he shuts no one can open. 8 I know your deeds. And I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know you have but little strength, yet you’ve kept my word, and you’ve not denied my name.

     9 I’ll make those who are of the seat of Satan, who claim to be chosen {and elite} though they’re not, but are liars.. {Such as maneuvered Jesus’ execution. Was politics. Not spiritual/religious. Neither were the inquisitions or even the crusades which were perhaps partially religious.} I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you. 10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently {being of LOVE? brotherly/sisterly love} I will-keep-you-from the hour of trial that is coming upon all the world to test the inhabitants of earth. (Rev.7:15b-17)

     11 I am coming quickly. [Literally, the sentence has two words - erchomai - to come or go; and tachu - quickly, swiftly, oR soon.] Hold on to what you have, so no one will take your crown. {Of Life, not metal.} 12 The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will they leave it. {Overcome what? The lower self centered self. Yes?} I will write on them the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God [to the earth!] and I will also write on them my new name. 13 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. {And to all believers …called the church or churches. Not the buildings. Though those in the buildings, yes. Philadelphia believers (aka, of Love) are the only ones the Lord says he will keep safe from “the hour” of trial -> Rev.17:12,16; Dn.12:11-11 w/ Lk.19:41,44 and 1Cor.3:16? As the last “ten days tribulation”?}

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   📜🍞+🍷🕊️(+Logic)

Logic of things allowed to run their course..

Philippians 3 1-7

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/14 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

   Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

1 - Finally, my brethren! Rejoice in the Lord!

To repeat these things to you is no trouble to me! And it’s safety for you.

     2 Look out for the dog eat dogs {don’t be like them} look out for the evildoers, for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus and we put no confidence in our own efforts {to save us out from death}. 4 Though I actually could boast and have confidence in those things that are esteemed among man, I could boast more than others! 5 I was circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews. As to the law, a Pharisee. 6 As to zeal, a persecutor of the church!  {“The world” dislikes Christianity and Christians, also Hebrews/Jewish people.} As to righteousness under the law, blameless. 7 But whatever standing I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.

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Tomorrows verses - Philippians 3:8-14

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 21 10-22

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/14 - GospeL Verses 

10 - And when Jesus entered Jerusalem (riding a donkey with a crowd before and behind crying “Hosanna!” and waving palm branches) the whole city (people from all over for Passover) was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?!” 11 And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee!”

     12 Jesus entered into the temple, and drove out all who were selling and buying, by overturning the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. 13 He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer’! But you have made it a den of thieves!”

     14 Then the blind, and the lame, came to him in the temple, and he healed them. 15 But when the chief priests and the scribes (leaders of the nation) saw the wonderful things he was doing, and the children crying out in the temple, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant and offended. 16 And they said to him, “Do you hear what these children are saying?” And Jesus answered, “Yes. Have you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies you have prepared praise’?”

     17 And leaving them, he went out of the city to Bethany and lodged there. 18 Then in the morning, as he was returning to the city, he became hungry. 19 And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, he went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves.  {No fruit.} And he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” {“Fear God!” if you are abusing others “Who cAn destroy body and soul/psyche in gehenna”/this slow fading away/entropy/crucible of imperfection, but who doesn’t! Being “savior of aLL” 1Tim.4:10.} And the fig tree withered at once.

     20 When the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How did the fig tree wither at once like that!?” 21 And Jesus answered, “Truly, I tell you, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you’ll not only do what’s been done to this fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. 22 And whatever you ask for in prayer, you will receive. If you have faith.” {Faith will pray God’s will, love.}

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 21:23-32

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Philippians 2 17-30

  a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/13 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

   Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

17 - Even if I’m being poured out like a sacrificial offering in faith and service, I’m glad and rejoice! 18 And so should you.

     19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of how you are doing. 20 For I’ve no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know Timothy's proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel. 23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me. 24 And I trust in the Lord that shortly I too may come to see you. 25 I’ve thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and soldier, your messenger you sent to help me. 26 For he has been missing you all and has been distressed because you heard he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, near to death even. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also! Lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and I too will be less anxious. 29 Receive him in the Lord with all joy! And honor such men as he, 30 for he nearly died for the work of Christ. And he risked his life to complete what you were unable do yourselves.

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Tomorrows verses - Philippians 3:1-7

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 21 1-9

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/13 - GospeL Verses 

(Eyewitness accounts always differ. We are suspicious if they don’t.) 1 - Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples ahead, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of us, and immediately you’ll find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone asks you about it, say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he’ll send them at once.”

     4 This fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet, 5 “Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your king is coming to you! Humble, and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”

     6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had told them. 7 And they brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them. 8 Most of the crowd of people spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 And the crowds that went before him, and that followed him, were shouting, “Hosanna! To the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! Hosanna in the highest!”

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 21:10-22

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Philippians 2 12-16

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/12 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

    Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

[Paul’s first time at Philippi - Acts 16:9-40. They developed a strong bond] 12 - Therefore, my beloved, as you have always listened to my instructions for us, so now, not only when I’m there but much more so when I’m not. {For it’s all for and as toward the Lord, not a show to put on. For a happy creation there must be character. The greek root word of catharsis is something like, well katharsis, and it means “to be free of admixture.. no impurity” nothing noxious mixed in.} Work out {and ‘worry’ about} your - own - salvation [sótéria - welfare, prosperity, deliverance, preservation, salvation, safety] with fear [phobos - fear, terror, alarm, reverence, respect] {from fear, terror, to alarm to reverence, to respect.. I was going to put a question mark right there.. but I became convinced not to while writing it} and trembling [tromos - trembling or quaking, with fear or reverence; a metaphorical trembling that reflects a deep sense of awe especially in the presence of God] {which Presence is his Spirit (with us)}. 13 For it is God who works in you, to bring about the good pleasure of his will. {His perfect and profound blueprint. Profound in its simplicity and logic. All of it, perfect. God is Life and “is perfect” (Mt.5:48).

     14 Do everything you have to do {in life} without grumbling or disputing, 15 so you may be blameless and innocent, children of God unmarred in the midst of a crooked and perverse age, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 as you hold fast to the word {message} of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be happy and proud that I did not run nor labor in vain. (In building these groups of believers. Jesus said, “make disciples in my name”.)

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

      {  } - thots

Tomorrows verses - Philippians 2:17-30

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

JOHN 12 9-19

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/12 - GospeL Verses 

9 - When the large crowd heard Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, who he had raised from the dead. 10 So the leaders (chief priests) made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, 11 because on account of him, many were going away and believing in Jesus.

     12 The next day the crowds who had come to the feast heard Jesus was approaching Jerusalem again. 13 So they took palm branches and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD, the King of Israel!” 14 And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it’s written, 15 “Fear not, daughter of Zion, behold, your king is coming! He’ll be sitting on a donkey's colt!”

     16 His disciples didn’t understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him, and had been done to him. {Coronation Day, King and Priest forever!} 17 The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to tell of it. 18 And this is why so many went to meet him because they heard he had done this miracle. 19 So those of the Pharisee party said to one another, “You see! You are gaining nothing. Look! The world has gone after him.”

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

      {  } - thots

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 21:1-9

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Philippians 2 4-11

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/11 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

  Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

4 - Let each of you look not only to their own interests, but also to the interests of the others. 5 Have this mind among you, which is yours in Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form [morphé - form, appearance, nature] of God, didn’t count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, and was born in the likeness of mankind. 8 And being found as human, he fully humbled himself by becoming obedient even to the point of death, even death on a (Roman) cross. {Sacrificed on the altar of empire.} 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed upon him the name that is above every other name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, all those who are in heaven and all upon earth and all under [katachthonios - from kata - down, under, and chthōn - earth, ground], 11 for every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

      {  } - thots

Tomorrows verses - Philippians 2:12-16

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

JOHN 11 55-12:8

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/11 - GospeL Verses 

55 - Now the Passover was approaching, and many were going to Jerusalem to purify theirselves and offer sacrifices beforehand. {Became big business by leaders and moneylenders, today it’s offerings of praise and thanksgiving. I think something to consider in the study of prophecy.} 56 The people were looking for Jesus and saying to one another as they were standing around in the temple, “What do you think? Will he come to the feast at all?” 57 For the leaders, the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that if anyone knew where he was, they should report it to them, so they might arrest him.

     12 It was six days before Passover, and Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. 2 So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha was serving, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. 3 Mary took a pound of some expensive ointment made from pure nard, and she was anointing the feet of Jesus and she wiping his feet with her hair. And the house became filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

     4 But Judas Iscariot, one of the disciples, the one who was about to betray him {can’t trust thieves} said, 5 “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and had charge of the moneybag {isn’t thAt usually the way}. And he used to help himself to what was put in. 7 Jesus said, “Why bother her, she does it for the day of my burial. 8 The poor you have always with you, but you don’t always have me with you.”

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

      {  } - thots

Tomorrows verses - John 12:9-19

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Philippians 1 27 to 2 3

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/10 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

  Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

27 - Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the truth of the gospel, 28 and not frightened or intimidated by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their ruin, but of your salvation life from God. 29 For it’s been granted to you, for the sake of Christ, that you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake. 30 For you have been having the same conflict that you saw me have, and hear I still have.

     2:1 - So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others as better than yourselves.

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

      {  } - thots

Tomorrows verses - Philippians 2:4-11

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.