I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me but had no opportunity to show it. Not that I am referring to being in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what it is to have little,Continue reading “a verse out of context”
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What?!?!?
Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls spoke with me. “Come,” he said, “I will show you the judgment upon the great prostitute, who is seated on deep waters. 2 The kings of the earth have committed sexual immorality with her, and those who live on earth have become drunk with the wineContinue reading “What?!?!?”
Paul Defends Himself
Just as Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he said to the tribune, “May I say something to you?” The tribune replied, “Do you know Greek? Then you are not the Egyptian who recently stirred up a revolt and led the four thousand assassins out into the wilderness?” Paul replied, “I am a Jew,Continue reading “Paul Defends Himself”
Jesus goes to Capernaum
After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples; and they remained there a few days. (John 2:12, NRSV) Why did Jesus go to Capernaum? From this verse, we don’t know. We would need to read before this verse or after it to know for sure, and they may notContinue reading “Jesus goes to Capernaum”
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