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God saw to it that Pharaoh didn't give in. Who stood to gain from this delaying tactic? The Israelites did. We all learn by what we suffer. There are many examples of individuals and of Israel at a national level, where a long period of suffering is required to help them to see their dependence on their Lord God. We too should be pleased when we suffer (James 1:2-4), knowing that this is God's way of preparing us for eternal life.
Peter [UK] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Peter
v 20 says that some of the Egyptians were by this time acknowledging the word of God. Is this why a mixed multitude went up also with them Exo 12:38 out of Egypt?
David Simpson [Worcester (UK)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to David
The plagues are now intensifying. Let's overview what's happening.
The ten plagues can be aligned in three groups of three, the tenth standing alone. These plagues would have taken place over several months. Notice the way that the plagues were announced in each section.
1st Group: Challenging specific Egyptian gods (magicians could mimic)
Plague # 1: The Nile represented an important Egyptian deity, the source of life. Yahweh took life from it thus asserting himself as the giver, taker, and controller of life. Plague announced in the morning, and in advance
Plague #2: Frogs were worshipped as sacred animals, but their inundation became a curse. Plague announced in advance.
Plague #3: The land was worshipped, but when it became dust it became a curse. Plague not announced in advance.
2nd. Group: Challenging specific Egyptian gods (magicians not able to mimic)
Plague #4: Flies were probably scarab beetles, common idols of worship. What was worshipped became a curse. Plague announced in the morning, and in advance.
Plague #5: Murrain aimed at the Egyptian cattle-worship. Plague announced in advance.
Plague #6: Casting ashes skyward was an Egyptian rite invoking the sun-god for blessing, but Moses' action brought disease. Plague not announced in advance.
3rd. Group: Demonstration of Yahweh over the elements. His power contrasted the ineffectiveness of Egyptian gods
Plague #7: Hail. Plague announce in the morning, and in a advance
Plague #8: Locusts. Plague announced in advance
Plague #9: Darkness. Plague not announced in advance
Plague #10: Death of the firstborn. This cut at the very heart of Egyptian idolatrous belief. The power of the firstborn, whether of sons or animals, was central to the Egyptians. Their gods were powerless to stop the God of heaven. The contest was over - Yahweh had demonstrated His supremacy to His people. Now they were ready to leave the land of idolatry to worship Him, the living God.
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to Michael
The Royal Law
"love is the fulfilling of the law" Rom 13:10 and James calls this "the Royal law" James 2:8
Why is it called the "Royal law"?
The word "royal" is the Greek word “basilikos” and signifies belonging to a king. The term describes an imperial mandate and as a royal law, it expressed a chief governing principle of a life in the Truth. In otherwords, this law of love over-rules all other laws. That's why Peter declares "And above all things have fervent charity (love) among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."
Not that love should not be balanced with truth, but love is the over-ruling factor that should be considered at all times.
When we let the word of God umpire our hearts & minds, when feelings clash and we are pulled in 2 directions at a time, the decision of God’s word will keep us in the way of love and His ecclesia will remain united, as it is meant to be.
Peter Dulis [toronto west] Comment added in 2012 Reply to Peter
LAST CHANCE
Ananias and Sapphira lied just the one time and they both fell dead at Peter's feet. Uzzah only touched the Ark of the Covenant one time and he was instantly struck dead. Pharaoh rebelled time after time and was given ten chances to repent and obey the Lord during the period of the ten plagues.
It's not our job to wonder why God chose to treat different people in different ways, apart from knowing that, whatever He does, He has the personal best for all His people in mind. But the question that makes me wonder is this: How many more chances have I got? Or, like Pharaoh, will I get more and more warnings before the book closes at the end of the final chapter?
None of us knows what the future holds. We don't know whether this opportunity to serve the Lord right now might be our last. Neither do we know if He might keep us going for another ninety years, filled with opportunity.
If we knew that today was our last chance at anything, today would probably look a bit different to the way we have used or will use it. God may have more directions and time in store for us, but let's not count on it. Let's do His will now, while we can, and not leave honouring Him or repenting to later.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2016 Reply to Robert
Exo 9:1 We see the continuing evidence of the “division” (<6304>meaning redemption) of Israel promised by the LORD (Exo :8:23) which began when the plagues only fell upon the Egyptians.
Pharaoh was given notice that all the plagues from this time on would fall only on the Egyptians. “For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth.”(Exo 9:14)
Plagues of Division or Redemption for Israelites
These plagues were a sign to Pharaoh and his people that the LORD God of the Hebrews (Exo 9:18-23) that the earth is the LORD’s. (Exo 9:29).
Peter Moore [Erith, UK] Comment added in 2019 Reply to Peter
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1. Then the LORD <3068> said <559>(8799) unto Moses <4872>, Go <935>(8798) in unto Pharaoh <6547>, and tell <1696>(8765) him, Thus saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> God <430> of the Hebrews <5680>, Let my people <5971> go <7971>(8761), that they may serve <5647>(8799) me.
2. For if thou refuse <3986> to let them go <7971>(8763), and wilt hold <2388>(8688) them still,
3. Behold, the hand <3027> of the LORD <3068> is <1961>(8802) upon thy cattle <4735> which is in the field <7704>, upon the horses <5483>, upon the asses <2543>, upon the camels <1581>, upon the oxen <1241>, and upon the sheep <6629>: there shall be a very <3966> grievous <3515> murrain <1698>.
4. And the LORD <3068> shall sever <6395>(8689) between the cattle <4735> of Israel <3478> and the cattle <4735> of Egypt <4714>: and there shall nothing <1697> die <4191>(8799) of all that is the children's <1121> of Israel <3478>.
5. And the LORD <3068> appointed <7760>(8799) a set time <4150>, saying <559>(8800), To morrow <4279> the LORD <3068> shall do <6213>(8799) this thing <1697> in the land <776>.
6. And the LORD <3068> did <6213>(8799) that thing <1697> on the morrow <4283>, and all the cattle <4735> of Egypt <4714> died <4191>(8799): but of the cattle <4735> of the children <1121> of Israel <3478> died <4191>(8804) not one <259>.
7. And Pharaoh <6547> sent <7971>(8799), and, behold, there was not one <259> of the cattle <4735> of the Israelites <3478> dead <4191>(8804). And the heart <3820> of Pharaoh <6547> was hardened <3513>(8799), and he did not let the people <5971> go <7971>(8765).
8. And the LORD <3068> said <559>(8799) unto Moses <4872> and unto Aaron <175>, Take <3947>(8798) to you handfuls <2651> <4393> of ashes <6368> of the furnace <3536>, and let Moses <4872> sprinkle <2236>(8804) it toward the heaven <8064> in the sight <5869> of Pharaoh <6547>.
9. And it shall become small dust <80> in all the land <776> of Egypt <4714>, and shall be a boil <7822> breaking forth <6524>(8802) with blains <76> upon man <120>, and upon beast <929>, throughout all the land <776> of Egypt <4714>.
10. And they took <3947>(8799) ashes <6368> of the furnace <3536>, and stood <5975>(8799) before <6440> Pharaoh <6547>; and Moses <4872> sprinkled <2236>(8799) it up toward heaven <8064>; and it became a boil <7822> breaking forth <6524>(8802) with blains <76> upon man <120>, and upon beast <929>.
11. And the magicians <2748> could <3201>(8804) not stand <5975>(8800) before <6440> Moses <4872> because <6440> of the boils <7822>; for the boil <7822> was upon the magicians <2748>, and upon all the Egyptians <4714>.
12. And the LORD <3068> hardened <2388>(8762) the heart <3820> of Pharaoh <6547>, and he hearkened <8085>(8804) not unto them; as the LORD <3068> had spoken <1696>(8765) unto Moses <4872>.
13. And the LORD <3068> said <559>(8799) unto Moses <4872>, Rise up early <7925>(8685) in the morning <1242>, and stand <3320>(8690) before <6440> Pharaoh <6547>, and say <559>(8804) unto him, Thus saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> God <430> of the Hebrews <5680>, Let my people <5971> go <7971>(8761), that they may serve <5647>(8799) me.
14. For I will at this time <6471> send <7971>(8802) all my plagues <4046> upon thine heart <3820>, and upon thy servants <5650>, and upon thy people <5971>; that thou mayest know <3045>(8799) that there is none like me in all the earth <776>.
15. For now I will stretch out <7971>(8804) my hand <3027>, that I may smite <5221>(8686) thee and thy people <5971> with pestilence <1698>; and thou shalt be cut off <3582>(8735) from the earth <776>.
16. And in very <199> deed <5668> for this cause have I raised thee up <5975>(8689), for to shew <7200>(8687) in thee my power <3581>; and that my name <8034> may be declared <5608>(8763) throughout all the earth <776>.
17. As yet exaltest <5549>(8706) thou thyself against my people <5971>, that thou wilt not let them go <7971>(8763)?
18. Behold, to morrow <4279> about this time <6256> I will cause it to rain <4305>(8688) a very <3966> grievous <3515> hail <1259>, such as hath not been <3644> in Egypt <4714> since <7760>(8804) <4480> the foundation <3117> <3245>(8736) thereof even until now.
19. Send <7971>(8798) therefore now, and gather <5756>(8685) thy cattle <4735>, and all that thou hast in the field <7704>; for upon every man <120> and beast <929> which shall be found <4672>(8735) in the field <7704>, and shall not be brought <622>(8735) home <1004>, the hail <1259> shall come down <3381>(8804) upon them, and they shall die <4191>(8804).
20. He that feared <3373> the word <1697> of the LORD <3068> among the servants <5650> of Pharaoh <6547> made his servants <5650> and his cattle <4735> flee <5127>(8689) into the houses <1004>:
21. And he that regarded <7760>(8804) <3820> not the word <1697> of the LORD <3068> left <5800>(8799) his servants <5650> and his cattle <4735> in the field <7704>.
22. And the LORD <3068> said <559>(8799) unto Moses <4872>, Stretch forth <5186>(8798) thine hand <3027> toward heaven <8064>, that there may be hail <1259> in all the land <776> of Egypt <4714>, upon man <120>, and upon beast <929>, and upon every herb <6212> of the field <7704>, throughout the land <776> of Egypt <4714>.
23. And Moses <4872> stretched forth <5186>(8799) his rod <4294> toward heaven <8064>: and the LORD <3068> sent <5414>(8804) thunder <6963> and hail <1259>, and the fire <784> ran along <1980>(8799) upon the ground <776>; and the LORD <3068> rained <4305>(8686) hail <1259> upon the land <776> of Egypt <4714>.
24. So there was hail <1259>, and fire <784> <3947>(8693) mingled <8432> with the hail <1259>, very <3966> grievous <3515>, such as there was none <3808> like it in all the land <776> of Egypt <4714> since it became a nation <1471>.
25. And the hail <1259> smote <5221>(8686) throughout all the land <776> of Egypt <4714> all that was in the field <7704>, both man <120> and beast <929>; and the hail <1259> smote <5221>(8689) every herb <6212> of the field <7704>, and brake <7665>(8765) every tree <6086> of the field <7704>.
26. Only in the land <776> of Goshen <1657>, where the children <1121> of Israel <3478> were, was there no hail <1259>.
27. And Pharaoh <6547> sent <7971>(8799), and called <7121>(8799) for Moses <4872> and Aaron <175>, and said <559>(8799) unto them, I have sinned <2398>(8804) this time <6471>: the LORD <3068> is righteous <6662>, and I and my people <5971> are wicked <7563>.
28. Intreat <6279>(8685) the LORD <3068> (for it is enough <7227>) that there be no more mighty <430> thunderings <6963> and hail <1259>; and I will let you go <7971>(8762), and ye shall stay <5975>(8800) no longer <3254>(8686).
29. And Moses <4872> said <559>(8799) unto him, As soon as I am gone out <3318>(8800) of the city <5892>, I will spread abroad <6566>(8799) my hands <3709> unto the LORD <3068>; and the thunder <6963> shall cease <2308>(8799), neither shall there be any more hail <1259>; that thou mayest know <3045>(8799) how that the earth <776> is the LORD'S <3068>.
30. But as for thee and thy servants <5650>, I know <3045>(8804) that ye will not yet fear <3372>(8799) <6440> the LORD <3068> God <430>.
31. And the flax <6594> and the barley <8184> was smitten <5221>(8795): for the barley <8184> was in the ear <24>, and the flax <6594> was bolled <1392>.
32. But the wheat <2406> and the rie <3698> were not smitten <5221>(8795): for they <2007> were not grown up <648>.
33. And Moses <4872> went out <3318>(8799) of the city <5892> from Pharaoh <6547>, and spread abroad <6566>(8799) his hands <3709> unto the LORD <3068>: and the thunders <6963> and hail <1259> ceased <2308>(8799), and the rain <4306> was not poured <5413>(8738) upon the earth <776>.
34. And when Pharaoh <6547> saw <7200>(8799) that the rain <4306> and the hail <1259> and the thunders <6963> were ceased <2308>(8804), he sinned <2398>(8800) yet more <3254>(8686), and hardened <3513>(8686) his heart <3820>, he and his servants <5650>.
35. And the heart <3820> of Pharaoh <6547> was hardened <2388>(8799), neither would he let the children <1121> of Israel <3478> go <7971>(8765); as the LORD <3068> had spoken <1696>(8765) by <3027> Moses <4872>.
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Psa 63 we can imagine Jesus expressing similar sentiments when he is in the wilderness and resisting the temptations of the flesh.
Wendy Johnsen [Nanaimo, BC, Canada] Comment added in 2006 Reply to Wendy
OUR REFUGE
God is the God of all times and all that is. Seek Him not only in the morning quietness but consistently throughout the day. Do not let unexpected problems distract you from seeking God. Instead, talk with Him about everything, and watch confidently to see what He will do. Adversity need not interrupt your communication with God. When things go wrong (which they often do) we tend to react as if we are being punished. That's not right. Instead of this negative response, try to view difficulties as blessings in disguise. Make God your refuge by pouring out your heart to Him, and trusting in Him at all times.
Lord, I thank You that You are the God of the impossible
Psalm 62:8 Trust in God at all times, pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Peter Dulis [toronto west] Comment added in 2018 Reply to Peter
62:1,2,5,6 God alone ... He alone ... God alone ... He only
Notice the repetition of God alone being our strength. If we really believed that God alone is our strength we would "trust in Him at all times and pour out our heart before Him" (62:8) more often. Too often we substitute other people, ideologies, blind loyalties to others, our spouse, superstition, our pets, as the source of our strength, and God gets a lower place.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Bruce
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1. To the chief Musician <5329>(8764), to Jeduthun <3038>, A Psalm <4210> of David <1732>. Truly my soul <5315> waiteth <1747> upon God <430>: from him cometh my salvation <3444>.
2. He only is my rock <6697> and my salvation <3444>; he is my defence <4869>; I shall not be greatly <7227> moved <4131>(8735).
3. How long will ye imagine mischief <2050>(8779) against a man <376>? ye shall be slain <7523>(8792) all of you: as a bowing <5186>(8803) wall <7023> shall ye be, and as a tottering <1760>(8803) fence <1447>.
4. They only consult <3289>(8804) to cast him down <5080>(8687) from his excellency <7613>: they delight <7521>(8799) in lies <3577>: they bless <1288>(8762) with their mouth <6310>, but they curse <7043>(8762) inwardly <7130>. Selah <5542>.
5. My soul <5315>, wait <1826>(8798) thou only upon God <430>; for my expectation <8615> is from him.
6. He only is my rock <6697> and my salvation <3444>: he is my defence <4869>; I shall not be moved <4131>(8735).
7. In God <430> is my salvation <3468> and my glory <3519>: the rock <6697> of my strength <5797>, and my refuge <4268>, is in God <430>.
8. Trust <982>(8798) in him at all times <6256>; ye people <5971>, pour out <8210>(8798) your heart <3824> before <6440> him: God <430> is a refuge <4268> for us. Selah <5542>.
9. Surely men <120> <1121> of low degree are vanity <1892>, and men <376> of high degree are a lie <3577>: to be laid <5927>(8800) in the balance <3976>, they are altogether <3162> lighter than vanity <1892>.
10. Trust <982>(8799) not in oppression <6233>, and become not vain <1891>(8799) in robbery <1498>: if riches <2428> increase <5107>(8799), set <7896>(8799) not your heart <3820> upon them.
11. God <430> hath spoken <1696>(8765) once <259>; twice <8147> have I heard <8085>(8804) this <2098>; that power <5797> belongeth unto God <430>.
12. Also unto thee, O Lord <136>, belongeth mercy <2617>: for thou renderest <7999>(8762) to every man <376> according to his work <4639>.
1. A Psalm <4210> of David <1732>, when he was in the wilderness <4057> of Judah <3063>. O God <430>, thou art my God <410>; early will I seek <7836>(8762) thee: my soul <5315> thirsteth <6770>(8804) for thee, my flesh <1320> longeth <3642>(8804) for thee in a dry <6723> and thirsty <5889> land <776>, where no <1097> water <4325> is;
2. To see <7200>(8800) thy power <5797> and thy glory <3519>, so as I have seen <2372>(8804) thee in the sanctuary <6944>.
3. Because thy lovingkindness <2617> is better <2896> than life <2416>, my lips <8193> shall praise <7623>(8762) thee.
4. Thus will I bless <1288>(8762) thee while I live <2416>: I will lift up <5375>(8799) my hands <3709> in thy name <8034>.
5. My soul <5315> shall be satisfied <7646>(8799) as with marrow <2459> and fatness <1880>; and my mouth <6310> shall praise <1984>(8762) thee with joyful <7445> lips <8193>:
6. When I remember <2142>(8804) thee upon my bed <3326>, and meditate <1897>(8799) on thee in the night watches <821>.
7. Because thou hast been my help <5833>, therefore in the shadow <6738> of thy wings <3671> will I rejoice <7442>(8762).
8. My soul <5315> followeth hard <1692>(8804) after <310> thee: thy right hand <3225> upholdeth <8551>(8804) me.
9. But those that seek <1245>(8762) my soul <5315>, to destroy <7722> it, shall go <935>(8799) into the lower parts <8482> of the earth <776>.
10. They shall fall <5064>(8686) by the sword <3027> <2719>: they shall be a portion <4521> for foxes <7776>.
11. But the king <4428> shall rejoice <8055>(8799) in God <430>; every one that sweareth <7650>(8737) by him shall glory <1984>(8691): but the mouth <6310> of them that speak <1696>(8802) lies <8267> shall be stopped <5534>(8735).
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ch. 14 - DO ALL FOR THE LORD
Whatever we do is between us and God. Everything we do must be for the glory of God.
Rich Mullins wrote a song called "If I Stand," and the chorus goes like this:
"So if I stand let me stand on the promise
That you will pull me through.
And if I can't, let me fall on the grace
That first brought me to you.
If I sing let me sing for the joy
That has borne in me these songs.
But if I weep let it be as a man
Who is longing for his home."
No matter what our action, it must be done for God. God must be part of every action we take, he must be the motive, the centre and the reason for everything we do. Paul said, "He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord. He who eats meat, eats it to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains, does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord."
So let us take stock of our actions and see whether all we do is done to the Lord, or whether we have ulterior motives, idols or other priorities that take his place. In the end each one of us will give an account of himself to God. How does he fill your life today?
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2003 Reply to Robert
Two threads run through these readings: love and judgement. We should remember that we cannot love God without loving our brethren (1John 4:21). We all face a final judgement - how well we have treated others will determine how well we are treated (Matt 7:2).
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to Michael
13:8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other
This is a debt that we can never repay in full, and then stop paying - so love each other on time, every time, for all time.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Bruce
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1. Let every <3956> soul <5590> be subject <5293>(5732) unto the higher <5242>(5723) powers <1849>. For <1063> there is <2076>(5748) no <3756> power <1849> but <1508> of <575> God <2316>: <1161> the powers <1849> that be <5607>(5752) are <1526>(5748) ordained <5021>(5772) of <5259> God <2316>.
2. Whosoever therefore <5620> resisteth <498>(5734) the power <1849>, resisteth <436>(5758) the ordinance <1296> of God <2316>: and <1161> they that resist <436>(5761) shall receive <2983>(5695) to themselves <1438> damnation <2917>.
3. For <1063> rulers <758> are <1526>(5748) not <3756> a terror <5401> to good <18> works <2041>, but <235> to the evil <2556>. Wilt thou <2309>(5719) then <1161> not <3361> be afraid <5399>(5738) of the power <1849>? do <4160>(5720) that which is good <18>, and <2532> thou shalt have <2192>(5692) praise <1868> of <1537> the same <846>:
4. For <1063> he is <2076>(5748) the minister <1249> of God <2316> to thee <4671> for <1519> good <18>. But <1161> if <1437> thou do <4160>(5725) that which is evil <2556>, be afraid <5399>(5732)(5737); for <1063> he beareth <5409>(5719) not <3756> the sword <3162> in vain <1500>: for <1063> he is <2076>(5748) the minister <1249> of God <2316>, a revenger <1558> to execute wrath <3709> upon <1519> him that doeth <4238>(5723) evil <2556>.
5. Wherefore <1352> ye must needs <318> be subject <5293>(5733), not <3756> only <3440> for <1223> wrath <3709>, but <235> also <2532> for conscience <4893> sake <1223>.
6. For <1063> for <1223> <0> this <5124> cause <1223> pay ye <5055>(5719) tribute <5411> also <2532>: for <1063> they are <1526>(5748) God's <2316> ministers <3011>, attending continually <4342>(5723) upon <1519> this <5124> very thing <846>.
7. Render <591>(5628) therefore <3767> to all <3956> their dues <3782>: tribute <5411> to whom <3588> tribute <5411> is due; custom <5056> to whom <3588> custom <5056>; fear <5401> to whom <3588> fear <5401>; honour <5092> to whom <3588> honour <5092>.
8. Owe <3784>(5720) no man <3367> any thing <3367>, but <1508> to love <25>(5721) one another <240>: for <1063> he that loveth <25>(5723) another <2087> hath fulfilled <4137>(5758) the law <3551>.
9. For <1063> this, Thou shalt <3431> <0> not <3756> commit adultery <3431>(5692), Thou shalt <5407> <0> not <3756> kill <5407>(5692), Thou shalt <2813> <0> not <3756> steal <2813>(5692), Thou shalt <5576> <0> not <3756> bear false witness <5576>(5692), Thou shalt <1937> <0> not <3756> covet <1937>(5692); and <2532> if there be any <1536> other <2087> commandment <1785>, it is briefly comprehended <346>(5743) in <1722> this <5129> saying <3056>, namely <1722>, Thou shalt love <25>(5692) thy <4675> neighbour <4139> as <5613> thyself <1438>.
10. Love <26> worketh <2038>(5736) no <3756> ill <2556> to his neighbour <4139>: therefore <3767> love <26> is the fulfilling <4138> of the law <3551>.
11. And <2532> that <5124>, knowing <1492>(5761) the time <2540>, that <3754> now <2235> it is high time <5610> to awake <2248> <1453>(5683) out of <1537> sleep <5258>: for <1063> now <3568> is our <2257> salvation <4991> nearer <1452> than <2228> when <3753> we believed <4100>(5656).
12. The night <3571> is far spent <4298>(5656), <1161> the day <2250> is at hand <1448>(5758): let us <659> <0> therefore <3767> cast off <659>(5643) the works <2041> of darkness <4655>, and <2532> let us put on <1746>(5672) the armour <3696> of light <5457>.
13. Let us walk <4043>(5661) honestly <2156>, as <5613> in <1722> the day <2250>; not <3361> in rioting <2970> and <2532> drunkenness <3178>, not <3361> in chambering <2845> and <2532> wantonness <766>, not <3361> in strife <2054> and <2532> envying <2205>.
14. But <235> put ye on <1746>(5669) the Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, and <2532> make <4160>(5732) not <3361> provision <4307> for <1519> the flesh <4561>, to fulfil the lusts <1939> thereof.
1. Him that is weak <770>(5723) in the faith <4102> receive ye <4355>(5732), but <1161> not <3361> to <1519> doubtful <1261> disputations <1253>.
2. For <3303> one <3739> believeth <4100>(5719) that he may eat <5315>(5629) all things <3956>: another <1161>, who is weak <770>(5723), eateth <2068>(5719) herbs <3001>.
3. Let <1848> <0> not <3361> him that eateth <2068>(5723) despise <1848>(5720) him that eateth <2068>(5723) not <3361>; and <2532> let <2068> <0> not <3361> him which eateth <2068>(5723) not <3361> judge <2919>(5720) him that eateth <2068>(5723): for <1063> God <2316> hath received <4355>(5639) him <846>.
4. Who <5101> art <1488>(5748) thou <4771> that judgest <2919>(5723) another man's <245> servant <3610>? to his own <2398> master <2962> he standeth <4739>(5719) or <2228> falleth <4098>(5719). Yea <1161>, he shall be holden up <2476>(5701): for <1063> God <2316> is <2076>(5748) able <1415> to make <2476> <0> him <846> stand <2476>(5658).
5. One <3303> man <3739> esteemeth <2919>(5719) one day <2250> above <3844> another <2250>: <1161> another <3739> esteemeth <2919>(5719) every <3956> day <2250> alike. Let <4135> <0> every man <1538> be fully persuaded <4135>(5744) in <1722> his own <2398> mind <3563>.
6. He that regardeth <5426>(5723) the day <2250>, regardeth <5426>(5719) it unto the Lord <2962>; and <2532> he that regardeth <5426>(5723) not <3361> the day <2250>, to the Lord <2962> he doth <5426> <0> not <3756> regard <5426>(5719) it. He that eateth <2068>(5723), eateth <2068>(5719) to the Lord <2962>, for <1063> he giveth God <2316> thanks <2168>(5719); and <2532> he that eateth <2068>(5723) not <3361>, to the Lord <2962> he eateth <2068>(5719) not <3756>, and <2532> giveth God <2316> thanks <2168>(5719).
7. For <1063> none <3762> of us <2257> liveth <2198>(5719) to himself <1438>, and <2532> no man <3762> dieth <599>(5719) to himself <1438>.
8. For <1063> whether <1437> <5037> we live <2198>(5725), we live <2198>(5719) unto the Lord <2962>; and whether <1437> <5037> we die <599>(5725), we die <599>(5719) unto the Lord <2962>: whether <1437> <5037> we live <2198>(5725) therefore <3767>, or <1437> <5037> die <599>(5725), we are <2070>(5748) the Lord's <2962>.
9. For <1063> to <1519> this <5124> end Christ <5547> both <2532> died <599>(5627), and <2532> rose <450>(5627), and <2532> revived <326>(5656), that <2443> he might be Lord <2961>(5661) both <2532> of the dead <3498> and <2532> living <2198>(5723).
10. But <1161> why <5101> dost <2919> <0> thou <4771> judge <2919>(5719) thy <4675> brother <80>? or <2228> <2532> why <5101> dost <1848> <0> thou <4771> set at nought <1848>(5719) thy <4675> brother <80>? for <1063> we shall <3936> <0> all <3956> stand before <3936>(5695) the judgment seat <968> of Christ <5547>.
11. For <1063> it is written <1125>(5769), As I <1473> live <2198>(5719), saith <3004>(5719) the Lord <2962>, <3754> every <3956> knee <1119> shall bow <2578>(5692) to me <1698>, and <2532> every <3956> tongue <1100> shall confess <1843>(5698) to God <2316>.
12. So <3767> then <686> every one <1538> of us <2257> shall give <1325>(5692) account <3056> of <4012> himself <1438> to God <2316>.
13. Let us <2919> <0> not therefore <3767> judge <2919>(5725) one another <240> any more <3371>: but <235> judge <2919>(5657) this <5124> rather <3123>, that no man <3361> put <5087>(5721) a stumblingblock <4348> or <2228> an occasion to fall <4625> in his brother's way <80>.
14. I know <1492>(5758), and <2532> am persuaded <3982>(5769) by <1722> the Lord <2962> Jesus <2424>, that <3754> there is nothing <3762> unclean <2839> of <1223> itself <1438>: but <1508> to him that esteemeth <3049>(5740) any thing <5100> to be <1511>(5750) unclean <2839>, to him <1565> it is unclean <2839>.
15. But <1161> if <1487> thy <4675> brother <80> be grieved <3076>(5743) with <1223> thy meat <1033>, now <2089> <3765> <0> walkest thou <4043>(5719) not <3765> charitably <26> <2596>. Destroy <622>(5720) not <3361> him <1565> with thy <4675> meat <1033>, for <5228> whom <3739> Christ <5547> died <599>(5627).
16. Let <987> <0> not <3361> then <3767> your <5216> good <18> be evil spoken of <987>(5744):
17. For <1063> the kingdom <932> of God <2316> is <2076>(5748) not <3756> meat <1035> and <2532> drink <4213>; but <235> righteousness <1343>, and <2532> peace <1515>, and <2532> joy <5479> in <1722> the Holy <40> Ghost <4151>.
18. For <1063> he that in <1722> these things <5125> serveth <1398>(5723) Christ <5547> is acceptable <2101> to God <2316>, and <2532> approved <1384> of men <444>.
19. Let us <1377> <0> therefore <686> <3767> follow after <1377>(5725) the things which make for <3588> peace <1515>, and <2532> things wherewith <1519> one <240> <0> may edify <3619> another <240>.
20. For <1752> meat <1033> destroy <2647>(5720) not <3361> the work <2041> of God <2316>. All things <3956> indeed <3303> are pure <2513>; but <235> it is evil <2556> for that man <444> who eateth <2068>(5723) with <1223> offence <4348>.
21. It is good <2570> neither <3361> to eat <5315>(5629) flesh <2907>, nor <3366> to drink <4095>(5629) wine <3631>, nor <3366> any thing whereby <1722> <3739> thy <4675> brother <80> stumbleth <4350>(5719), or <2228> is offended <4624>(5743), or <2228> is made weak <770>(5719).
22. Hast <2192>(5719) thou <4771> faith <4102>? have <2192>(5720) it to <2596> thyself <4572> before <1799> God <2316>. Happy <3107> is he that condemneth <2919>(5723) not <3361> himself <1438> in <1722> that thing which <3739> he alloweth <1381>(5719).
23. And <1161> he that doubteth <1252>(5734) is damned <2632>(5769) if <1437> he eat <5315>(5632), because <3754> he eateth not <3756> of <1537> faith <4102>: for <1161> whatsoever <3956> is not <3756> of <1537> faith <4102> is <2076>(5748) sin <266>.