2 Peter 2 8-17

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8 - For as a righteous one living day after day, in a fallen city, he (Lot) was tormented of soul over the lawless deeds he saw and heard. 9 But the Lord knows how to deliver the devout from temptation, and to keep the unrighteous unto ‘day’ of judgment and correction [kolazo - chastise, correct, properly - curtail, punish]. {Punishment being the extreme of curtail/correct.} 10 Especially those who indulge in the lust of defiling [miasmos - contaminating, polluting, corrupting] passion and despise {Christ’s} authority {and instructions?}. Bold and willful, they don’t tremble as they blaspheme,11 whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don’t pronounce a judgment against them before the LORD. 12 But these, like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to come to ruin and to be captured {jailed?} blaspheming/railing about matters of which they are ignorant, will also be ruined in their destruction {earthly} 13 suffering wrong as the wage {result} for their wrongdoing. They count it pleasure to be drunk in the daytime. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions, while they feast with you. 14 They have eyes full of adultery, and are insatiable. They entice unsteady souls. They have hearts trained in avarice. Children of a curse! 15 Forsaking the right way, they’ve gone astray. They have followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved gain and advantage from wrongdoing, 16 but was rebuked by a speechless donkey speaking with human voice and restrained the prophet's madness.

     17 These are waterless springs. Mists driven by a storm. For whom gloom of darkness has been kept [téreó - kept, guarded, observed, watched over, reserved].

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Peter 2:18-3:7

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JOHN 18 3-14 MATTHEW 26 47-57

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Jn.18:3 - So Judas, with a band of soldiers, and officers from the leaders, the chief priests and Pharisees, went there with torches, lanterns and swords. 4 Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said, “Who do you seek?” 5 They answered, “Jesus of Nazareth.” And Jesus said, “I am he.” Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.

     6 When Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. 7 So he asked them again, “Who do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” 8 Jesus answered, “I told you, I am he. So, if you seek me, let these go.” 9 This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken: “Of those whom you gave me I have not lost one.”

     10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, named Malchus, and cut off his right ear. 11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Sheath your sword. Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” {The true Passover sacrifice, strong enough to appease eveRy conscience. Imperfection is an abyss of potential ..and is entropy/this slow gehenna that “does not quit”, thus the resurrection. And the remedy strong enough to appease eveRy conscience and convince every psyche for reconciliation to Life/God.}

     12 So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Hebrew/Jewish leaders arrested Jesus, bound him, 13 led him to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. 14 It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it would be expedient that one man should die for the people. {A prophecy but which he meant on behalf of theiR seats within the Roman Empire occupation.}

     Mt.26:47 - While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders (leaders) of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I kiss in greeting is the one. Seize him.” 49 And he came up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And kissed him. 50 Jesus said, “Friend, do what you came to do.”

     Then they laid hands on him and seized him. 51 And then, one of those who were with Jesus drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear! 52 But Jesus said, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will - perish (earthly) - by the sword. (And Jesus healed the ear, Lk.22:51.) 53 Do you think I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that this must be so?” 55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you didn’t seize me. 56 But all this has taken place that the Scriptures of the prophets be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.

     57 And those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.

     {All eye witness accounts differ in details. Indeed if not, we are suspicious.)

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Tomorrows verses - Mt.26:58-75; Jn.18:15-27

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2 Peter 2 1-7

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(The previous verse - 1:21 For no prophecy ever came by the will of man, but men spoke from God, as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit{/Presence of God}. 1 - But also false prophets arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly bring in destructive teachings, even denying the one who bought them, bringing upon theirselves swift ruin. 2 And many will follow their example, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3 And in their avarice [pleonexia - avarice, lust, aggression, desire for advantage] they will exploit you with false words. Their judgment from long ago isn’t idle, and their ruin doesn’t slumber. 4 For if God didn’t spare angels when they sinned, but cast them to chains of deepest darkness, locked into judgment being kept. 5 If he wasn’t lenient with the ancient world, but preserved Noah - a preacher of righteousness {how Jesus went via the Spirit to preach to those headed to destruction while the ark was being built.. which took a hundred years. Saved Noah} with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly. {Imperfect is an abyss of potential, pre-flood was hands off. Now they await “resurrection” into GWT judgment ‘day’, the aionion kolasis/correction.} 6 And the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, reduced to ashes of destruction, are an example of what is coming upon the ungodly world. {Is.24:20/Rev.10:4} 7 And if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the wanton conduct of the wicked.. (to be continued.. following the schedule.)

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Peter 2:8-17

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MATTHEW 26 30-46

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30 - And when they had sung a hymn, they went out of the city to the mountainside of olives. 31 Then Jesus said, “You will all fall away this night. For it’s written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ 32 But after I’m raised, I will go before you to Galilee.”

     33 Peter said, “Though they all fall away from you, I will never fall away!” 34 Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” 35 Peter said, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.

     36 Then they went to the garden called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here, while I go a little ways to pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee (John and James) he began to be troubled and sorrowful. 38 And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. {I feel like it’s killing me.} Remain here, and watch [grégoreó - watch, be vigilant, stay awake] with me.” 39 And going a little further, he fell upon his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me. But, not as I will, as you will.” {Something strong enough to appease eveRy conscience. After all, imperfection, besides being entropy/gehenna, is an abyss of potential. Already proven many times.} 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Could you not watch with me for one hour? 41 Watch and pray you don’t enter into temptation for the spirit is willing, but human nature is weak.” {And easily led away?} 42 Again, for a second time, he prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, let your will be done.” 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he prayed for a third time, saying the same words. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said, “You’ll have to sleep and take your rest later, see the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going. My betrayer is at hand.”

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Tomorrows verses - Jn.18:3-14; Mt.26:47-57

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2 Peter 1 9-21

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9 - For whoever lacks these qualities is nearsighted and blind, having forgotten that they were cleansed from the former things which dragged them down, captured them and made them miserable.

     10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more determined and diligent to confirm (lock in) your calling and election. For if you reflect these qualities you’ll not fall away. 11 And there’ll be an open entry provided for you. An entrance into the enduring kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. {At his (full) return.}

     12 Therefore I plan to always remind you of all this, even though you know the truth and are established in it. 13 I think it right, to stir you to a lasting remembrance of these things, as long as I am in this body. [When we rise to meet him, we rise in a new body] {likely with the same but higher/perfect dna?} 14 Since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus has made clear to me. 15 So I make every effort, that after I am absent, you may be able at any time to recall these things.

     16 For it wasn‘t cleverly devised myths we were following, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. For we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the kingly glory saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this very voice coming from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 And besides all that, we have the prophetic word fully confirmed (acted out before our eyes) to which we all do well to pay attention, as to a lamp giving its light in a dark place, until the day dawns! And the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is for someone's own interpretation. {Forget about “it’s all about me.”} 21 For no prophecy ever came by the will of man, but men spoke from God, as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit{/Presence of God}.

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Peter 2:1-7

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ACTS 1 1-26

 Universalism in the New Testament

    BooK of Acts of the First Believers

               (Paraphrased)

1 - In the first book, O Theophilus, I (Luke) have dealt with all that Jesus did and taught 2 until the day he was taken up, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit{/Presence of God} to the apostles he had chosen. [Luke is a Greek doctor who met Paul when Paul was traveling. Like the gospel account he wrote, some in this book must have been compiled by interviews. He traveled some with Paul, we can see by where he uses the word “we”.]

     3 Jesus - with proofs - presented himself alive after his suffering (after his execution) having appeared to them over forty days, speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 And while he was still here, he told them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father. “The promise I have told you about” Jesus said [Jn.14:16, Lk.24:49]. 5 “For John baptized with water, but you’ll be baptized with the Holy Spirit (with God’s veRy Presence!) a few days from now.” 6 And they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”7 He answered, “It’s not for you to know the times and seasons that the Father has fixed. 8 But you’ll receive power when the Holy Spirit(/Presence of God with you) has come upon you, and then you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in (neighboring) Samaria, and to the very ends of earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, they saw him lifted up, for a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven watching as he went, behold, two men stood nearby in white (aka, radiant?) robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you, will come in the same way, as you saw him, go up.”

     12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called “of Olives” which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away. 13 And they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James. 14 They were spending their time in prayer, with the women and Mary, mother of Jesus, along with his (birth) brothers.

     15 And during those days Peter stood up among the believers (the number of which was about 120) and said, 16 “Brothers and sisters, the Scripture was fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke in earlier times by (king) David concerning Judas, who is the one who became guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17 For he was numbered among us and allotted his part in this ministry.” 18 Now this man [Judas] acquired a field with the reward (coins) of his wickedness, and then fell upon a sword and 19 all Jerusalem heard of it, and so in their language they named the field Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood — {This is one way it was remembered and thought of by the time of this writing, which was some time later. Paul writes it as occurring differently.) 20 “For it’s written” Peter continued, “in the Book of Psalms, ‘May his place (seat, office) become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it’ and ‘Let another take his place.’ 21 So one of the men who have been with us during all the time when the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up - one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection.”

     23 And so they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed, saying, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen 25 to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” [Topos - place, region, seat, part] (“all the world is a stage”.. Shakespeare.) 26 And then they cast lots, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven. {“Chosen” anybody chosen is by a lucky shake of the heavenly dice? For it’s not according to any sort of worth. He simply decided for his purposes to call/wake up some now, and the rest later - Lev.23:23-36.}

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JOHN 17 12 -18 2

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(Jesus praying aloud after supper on the evening of his arrest.) 12 - “While I was with them, I kept them in your name {in THE God Most High} [onoma - name, reputation, character, cause] which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost. Except the son of destruction [apóleia - destruction, ruin, loss, perdition] that the Scripture be completed. {Kept, and guarded.} {A child of perdition .. “all the world’s a stage” Shakespeare. 13 But now I’m coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, so my joy may be in them. 14 I have given them your word [logos - message, speech, word(s), account, reason; from lego, a word, an expression of a thought; logos - reasoning expressed by words] and ‘the world has hated’ them because they’re not “of the world” just as I’m not of the world.15 I don’t ask that you take them out of the world. But that you keep them from the evil. 16 They’re not of the world, just as I’m not “of the world”.17 Sanctify [hagiazó - sanctify, make holy, consecrate, set apart, purify] {baptize!} them in the Truth. Your word is Truth.

     18 For as you sent me into the world, so I am sending them. 19 And for their sake I sanctify/dedicate myself, that they also may be sanctified in {and dedicated to} truth. 20 I don’t ask for these only, but also for all who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so the world may believe you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them. This is so they may be one, even as we are one. 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. 24 Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you’ve given to me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, even though the world doesn’t know you, I know you, and these know that you sent me. 26 I made known to them your name [onoma - name, character, reputation, cause] and I will continue to make it known, so the love with which you have loved me may be in them. And I in them.”

     18 After this, Jesus went out with his disciples across Kidron brook, where there was a garden (grove of olive trees). 2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often went there with his disciples.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 26:30-46

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2 Peter 1 1-8

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05/20 ~ From New Testament Letters

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(This letter is from) 1 - Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ. To those who have obtained a faith - of equal standing with ours - by the righteousness of our god and savior Jesus Christ. 2 May grace and peace be plentiful toward you in the knowing of God and of Jesus our Lord.

     3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life, through the true knowledge of he who called us by his own glory and excellence. 4 By which he has granted to us his priceless and very great promises, so that through them we may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the world’s corruption [phthora - corruption, destruction, decay, decomposition, dissolution]. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith, virtue [areté - goodness, virtue] and to goodness add knowledge, 6 and to knowledge, self-control, and to self-control, steadfastness, and to steadfastness add godliness, 7 and to godliness add brotherly/genuine affection, and to brotherly affection add love. 8 For if these qualities are yours, and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective, or unfruitful, in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus.

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Peter 1:9-21

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Revelation 4 8-11

 BooK of Revelation

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8 - And the four living creatures, each with six wings, full of eyes all around, and within, day and night never cease to say, “Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD God Almighty! Who was, and is, and is to come!”

     9 And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to he who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before he who is seated on the throne. And they worship he who lives forever and ever.

     And they cast their crowns before the throne, saying, 11 “Worthy are you, our LORD and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all, and by your will they exist and were created.” {The summary of what we learn, via life as we presently know it, this all important contrast, and crucible of imperfection, which alas, is an abyss of potential. And because God iS Life and “is perfect” (mt.5:48) is entropy, a slow gehenna process that “does not quit”. Thus! Christ Crucified, strong enough to convince and appease every conscience and psyche. Because no option to stray in Eden and we would have had to be an ant farm. We inherit enduring Life but which we fully know is His. THUS! the representatives (the waved in the air firstfruits representing the entire harvest) cast their crowns of Life to the feet of LORD God Almighty who is Life, and is the source of all and every good thing oF Life.}

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JOHN 17 1-11

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1 - After Jesus had said these things, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you. 2 You have given him authority over all, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is enduring [aiónios - adjective of aion/eon/age, aionion] Life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. (Aionion life is usually translated eternal life). 4 I glorified you while upon earth, and accomplished the work you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own Presence with the glory that I had with you before the world was.

     6 I have revealed you to the people whom you gave me out of the world {see vs.2. Beginning with the twelve} Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7 Now they know all you have given me is from you. 8 For I have given them the words you gave to me, and they received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you. And they believe you sent me. 9 I am praying for them. I’m not praying for - the world - but for those you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 And I’m no longer in the world, but they’re in the world, and I’m coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name [onoma - name, character, reputation, cause] which you have given to me, that they may be one, as we are one.”

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Tomorrows verses - John 17:12-18:2

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1 Peter 5 8-14

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05/19 ~ From New Testament Letters

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8 - Be sober-minded and watchful, for your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a restless roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith! Knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you’ve suffered a little while, the God of grace - who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ - will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him is the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

     12 By Silvanus (Silas, who worked, and traveled somewhat with Paul) whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written briefly, urging and declaring to you, that this is the true grace of God (we have taught you, and written about in this letter). Stand firm in it. 13 She {the church which is} at Babylon [was code for Rome] who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. [Mark who wrote one of the gospels, likely by interviews. A young man(?) who was a scribe/able to write, and worked for the cause of God, in Jesus.] 14 Greet one another with the kiss of love.

     Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Peter 1:1-8

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JOHN 16 17-33

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17 - So some of the twelve said to one another, “What does he mean, ‘In a little while, you won’t see me, then, in a little while, you will see me, because I’m going to the Father’? 18  And what does he mean by ‘a little while’?”

     19 Jesus knew they wanted to ask him, so he said, “Is this what you are asking among yourselves, what I mean by saying, ‘A little while and you won’t see me, and again, in a little while, you will see me’? 20 Very truly I tell you, you will weep, and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn to joy. 21 When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour’s come, but when she has delivered the child, she no longer remembers the anguish for joy that a human being has come into the world. 22 So also you, you’ll have sorrow now, but I’ll see you again, and your hearts will rejoice. And no one will ever take your joy from you! 23 In that day you’ll ask nothing of me. Truly, I tell you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. 24 Until now you’ve asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you’ll receive, so your joy will be full.

     25 I’ve told you these things in parables and figurative speech. But the hour’s coming when I’ll no longer use figures of speech but will tell you openly and plainly about the Father. 26 In that day you’ll ask in my name, and I don’t say that I’ll ask the Father on your behalf, 27 for the Father himself loves you, and is happy that you have loved me, and have believed that I came from him. 28 I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I’m leaving the world and going to the Father.”

     29 And the disciples said, “Now you’re talking plainly, and not in figurative speech. 30 We know you know all things and don’t need anyone to question you, and so we believe you came from God.” 31 Jesus answered, “Do you believe? 32 Behold, the hour’s coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own house, and will leave me alone. Yet I’m not alone, for the Father’s with me. 33 I have told you all this, so that in me, you will have peace. In the world you’ll have tribulation [thlipsis - pressures, afflictions, troubles, persecutions]. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

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Tomorrows verses - John 17:1-11

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1 Peter 5 1-7

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05/18 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

1 - So I urge the elders among you - as a fellow elder, and as a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed - 2 shepherd the flock of God that’s among you, exercising oversight, not as unpleasant duty, but genuinely, as God would have it. And not for shameful gain, but with genuine interest and concern. 3 Not domineering over those in your charge! But as examples to his flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. {Of Life, not metal.} 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders, but all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another. For “God opposes the proud! But gives grace to the humble.” 6 So humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so at the proper time he may exalt you. 7 And cast all your cares upon him, because he cares for you.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Peter 5:8-14

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JOHN 16 1-16

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     05/18 - GospeL Verses 

1 - “Behold” (listen) “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. 2 They will put you out of the meetings and groups. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think they are offering service to God! 3 And they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But I’ve said these things to you, so when that hour comes you may remember my saying them to you.

     I didn’t say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I’m going to he who sent me, and none of you ask me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 But because I’ve said these things, sorrow has filled your hearts. 7 Yet, I tell you the truth, it’s to your advantage that I go away. Because if I don’t go away, the helper/sustainer will not come to you. {“You must be born again/from above”? The born again breath of Life.} Of which, if I go, I will send to you. 8 And when he” {the Shekinah?} comes, he will convince the world concerning sin [hamartia - missing the mark] and concerning righteousness and judgment. 9 Concerning sin, because they don’t believe in me, 10 concerning righteousness, because I am going to the Father, and you will see me no longer. 11 Concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.

     12 I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When shall come he, the spirit of truth, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak of himself, but whatever to hear, he will speak, and things coming will declare to you. 14 He will honor and bestow glory upon me, and that which is mine, he will make known to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine. That’s why I say he will reveal to you what is mine. 16 A little while now, and you will see me no longer. Then a little while, and you’ll see me again.”

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Tomorrows verses - John 16:17-33

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1 Peter 4 9-19

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05/17 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

9 - Show hospitality to one another without grudging. 10 For as each has received a gift - use it to serve one another! As good stewards of God's varied grace. 11 Whoever speaks, be as one who speaks the oracles of God. Whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God gives. This is in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion age to age. Amen.

     12 Beloved, don’t be surprised at the fieRy trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice, as you share Christ's sufferings, you also will rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, as a thief, or as an evildoer, or a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let them not be ashamed, but let them glorify God in the Lord’s name [onoma - name, character, fame, reputation, cause]. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God. And if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who don’t obey the gospel (good nrws) of God? {Not an ‘eternal’ outcome, but earthly, like the rest of ones life, it being cause and effect.} 18 And “If the righteous are saved [sózó - saved, rescued, delivered, healed, preserved] with difficulty, where will appear the ungodly and sinner?” 19 Therefore let those who suffer according [kata - according to, down, throughout, by, against] God's will, entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Peter 5:1-7

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JOHN 15 18-27

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     05/17 - GospeL Verses 

18 - “If the world hates you, know it has hated me before it hated you. {So we should try not to hate each other/be divided because of issues of “the world”?} 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own. But because you’re not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. 20 Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than their master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours. 21 But all these things they will do to you on account of my name, because they don’t know he who sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have been guilty, but now they have no excuse.

     23 Whoever hates me hates my Father also.

  24 If I had not done among them the works that no one else has done, they would not be guilty, but now they have seen and hated both me and my Father. 25 But the scripture written in The Law must be fulfilled, ‘They hated me without a cause.’

     26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit{/Presence of God} and Truth, which proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. 27 And you disciples of mine will also bear witness [martureó - testify, give evidence, affirm what one has seen, heard, or experienced] because you have been with me from the beginning.”

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Tomorrows verses - John 16:1-16

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Travel note, still at the airport. They sure keep it cold here.

1 Peter 4 1-8

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05/16 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

1 - Since therefore Jesus suffered in this life, arm yourselves with the same thinking, for whoever has suffered in this life, has ceased from habitual wrongdoing, 2 and strives to live for the rest of the time in this life, no longer for human passions but for the will of God. 3 For the time is past and suffices for doing what the nations {natural, imperfect mankind} want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and the lawlessness idolatry results in. 4 So people {especially gentile nations at the time?} think it strange when you don’t run with them in the way of debauchery {gentile rites} and they speak evil of you. 5 But they’ll give account to he who is - ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 And - to this end indeed - even to the dead, the good news is announced. {During second half of millennium 8.} So judged {and discerned} indeed according to mankind in this life {as we presently know it} but alive however in the spirit according to God.

     7 The end of all things is at hand {that age, concluding at 70 CE} therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep genuinely and wholeheartedly loving one another, since love covers a multitude of sins [of hamartia - missing the mark, flaws, shortcomings].

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Peter 4:9-19

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Travel note - weather and flight traffic long delays.. And I have a connecting flight to catch. Oiye.

JOHN 15 1-17

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     05/16 - GospeL Verses 

[Traveling not going to proofread.😲] 1 - “I am (Jesus is) the true vine, and my Father is the vine caretaker. 2 Every branch - in me - that doesn’t bear fruit he takes away {it does noT say ‘forever’ which has come to be assumed, as so many are steeped in the ancient, cruel spiritual propaganda myth} and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes [kathairó - cleanse, purify, prune] {progressively} so it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean [katharo - clean, pure, clear] because of the word that I’ve spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch can’t bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone doesn’t abide in me they are thrown out like a branch and they wither. {Hello?! entropy which “does not quit” is a slow gehenna crucible - imperfection. God is Life (surely?!) aNd “is Perfect” (Mt.5:48). BUT! The thing being, if there’d been no option to stray in Eden, humanity would have to be some sort of ant farm? So (after a biG bang into the universe as is, then set in motion) a millennial WEEK plus ONE for things to run course. There is onLy one solution for entropy! Life. RESURRECTION, number one or two with their corresponding “putting on of perfection (thus) immortality - #1 simultaneous, but #2 aFter GWT judgment and fuLL discernment ‘day’ - the aionion kolasis / eonian korrection / aGe of correction, Mt.25:46, Jn.5:28-29, at the “palin/again-genesis” when Father God says “behold! I make aLL new!” To which translators (due to unbelief?) added the word “things”. Still true, but a downgrade..} And the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. {In a bonfire, likely manmade armageddons, large and small. We do not gather branches to burn in a never ending fire in the center of earth, or elsewhere. Creation will be again “all good”.}  7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments/instructions/sayings/words, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you! And that your joy may be full.

     12 “And this is my commandment - that you love one another (left aNd right!!!! are we listen-inG?? Get our heads out of “the world”. Division is the siren caLL to armageddon(s) large and small) — aS I have loved you! 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down their life for their friends. 14 You are my friends iF you do what I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant doesn’t know what his master is doing. ButI have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. 17 These things I command you - so, you will love one another.”

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Tomorrows verses - John 15:18-27

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1 Peter 3 15-22

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05/15 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

15 - In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason of the hope [hope, expectation, trust, confidence] that’s in you, yet with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so - when - you are slandered, those who insult your good behavior in Christ may be refuted. 17 It’s better to suffer for doing good, if that be God's will, than for doing evil. 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins [harmartia - missing the mark, falling short, imperfection, wrongs] the righteous [dikaios - righteous, just, upright, approved] on behalf of the unrighteous [a-dikos - unjust, unrighteous, wicked, treacherous, unapproved] that he might bring us to God, having put to death flesh {carnal} made alive however in spirit. 19 Same as he went and proclaimed to the spirits under guard {locked into the coming deluge} 20 because in the old time, they didn’t obey, when was waiting God's patience in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through. 21 And baptism, which corresponds to this {perishing of the self centered/self first carnality} now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body {bodily bathing} but as an appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven, and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been made subject to him.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Peter 4:1-8

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JOHN 14 22-31

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     05/15 - GospeL Verses 

22 - Judas (not Iscariot, Jude) said to him, “Lord, how is it that you’ll reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, they’ll keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we’ll come and make our home with them. 24 And whoever doesn’t love me doesn’t keep my words. And the word/message you hear isn’t mine but the Father's who sent me.

     25 “These things I’ve spoken to you while I’m still with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit {/Presence of God} which the Father will send in my name, will teach you all and bring to your remembrance all I’ve said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you, and not as the world gives, so let not your hearts be troubled, nor let them be afraid. 28 You heard me say, ‘I’m going away, and will come to you.’ If you loved me, rejoice. Because I’m going to the Father, and the Father is greater than I. 29 And now, I’ve told you before it happens, so when it does take place you will believe.

     30 I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me. 31 But I do as the Father has instructed me, so the world may know that I love the Father. Rise up, let us go from here.”

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Tomorrows verses - John 15:1-17

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1 Peter 3 7-14

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05/14 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

7 - Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing respect to the woman as the (physically) weaker vessel, so your prayers may not be hindered. After all, they are heirs with you of the grace of life. 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble spirit. 9 Do not repay evil for evil nor insult for insult. But on the contrary! Bless. For to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit! 11 Let them turn away from evil and do good, let them seek peace - and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the countenance of the Lord is against those who DO evil.” {..If we do not seek peace, we do evil?}

     13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them. Nor be troubled.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Peter 3:15-22

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JOHN 14 12-21

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     05/14 - GospeL Verses 

12 - “Truly, I tell you, whoever believes in me will also do the works I do, and greater works than these they will do, because I’m going to the Father. {Greater works, further reach, and don’t forget during his long second advent.} 13 Whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so - the Father may be glorified - in the Son. 14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

     15 If you love me, you’ll keep my commandments/instructions/sayings. 16 And I’ll ask the Father, and he’ll give you another help [paráklētos - from pará - from close-beside, and kaléō - make the call, properly, a legal advocate who makes the right judgment-call because close enough to the situation, someone giving evidence that stands up in court] to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit {Presence (with us)} of Truth (the Father, who is Life), whom the world can’t receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.

     18 “I won’t leave you as orphans, but will come to you. {At the end of that age, at Pentecost, and later, as fully present at the culmination of history, this unavoidable, all important contrast, a slow gehenna crucible, entropy/imperfection.} 19 Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you’ll see me. Because I live, you will live also. 20 In that day you’ll know that I’m in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. 21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, are those who love me. And those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and I will make myself known to them.”

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Tomorrows verses - John 14:22-31

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