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What's in a name? A name certainly identifies a particular person. But, in Yahweh's case, His Name is the memorial Name of Israel's God. It carries with it present and future components of His will and character. The Name should only be said in recognition of its meaning, and in reverence and fear. There is no need to avoid saying His Name, if those factors are present. Indeed it is a privilege. The Jews have clammed up and to this day refuse to speak His Name. This is false reverence, as their actions largely do not constitute a faithful following.
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2009 Reply to Michael
Verses 1-4 The golden lampstand (Exo 25:31-40) with its seven lamps was to be kept burning continually in the tabernacle, and was to be replenished with fuel consisting of pure oil from beaten olives (2), as prescribed in Exo 27:20-21. The lampstand was put in the holy place, which otherwise would have been completely dark. It was the high priest's daily responsibility to attend to the filling and trimming of the lamps (4), since he was the first person to light it (Num 8:3). In Exo 27:21, however, it is made clear that the duties were to be shared with other members of the priesthood, since the ritual was to extend over many generations. Some interpreters following the vision of Zechariah 4, have seen the lampstand as typical of Israel, which in God's purpose was meant to be a light to the ancient Near Eastern nations. But the true light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to His people Israel, was the Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 2:32). The Christadelphian is bidden to let the light of Christ's salvation shine in daily life, to the glory of God the Father (Matt 5:16, Eph 5:8, Phil 2:15).
Carl Hinton [Bedford (United Kingdom)] Comment added in 2009 Reply to Carl
24:16 Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD shall surely be put to death
** The blasphemer is punished with death (by stoning) (Leviticus 24:16)
** Goliath blasphemed (1 Samuel 17:43, 45)
** Goliath was punished with death (by a stone) (1 Samuel 17:50)
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Bruce
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1. And the LORD <3068> spake <1696>(8762) unto Moses <4872>, saying <559>(8800),
2. Command <6680>(8761) the children <1121> of Israel <3478>, that they bring <3947>(8799) unto thee pure <2134> oil <8081> olive <2132> beaten <3795> for the light <3974>, to cause the lamps <5216> to burn <5927>(8687) continually <8548>.
3. Without <2351> the vail <6532> of the testimony <5715>, in the tabernacle <168> of the congregation <4150>, shall Aaron <175> order <6186>(8799) it from the evening <6153> unto the morning <1242> before <6440> the LORD <3068> continually <8548>: it shall be a statute <2708> for ever <5769> in your generations <1755>.
4. He shall order <6186>(8799) the lamps <5216> upon the pure <2889> candlestick <4501> before <6440> the LORD <3068> continually <8548>.
5. And thou shalt take <3947>(8804) fine flour <5560>, and bake <644>(8804) twelve <6240> cakes <2471> thereof: two <8147> tenth deals <6241> shall be in one <259> cake <2471>.
6. And thou shalt set <7760>(8804) them in two <8147> rows <4634>, six <8337> on a row <4635>, upon the pure <2889> table <7979> before <6440> the LORD <3068>.
7. And thou shalt put <5414>(8804) pure <2134> frankincense <3828> upon each row <4635>, that it may be on the bread <3899> for a memorial <234>, even an offering made by fire <801> unto the LORD <3068>.
8. Every sabbath <7676> he shall set it <3117> in order <6186>(8799) before <6440> the LORD <3068> continually <8548>, being taken from the children <1121> of Israel <3478> by an everlasting <5769> covenant <1285>.
9. And it shall be Aaron's <175> and his sons <1121>'; and they shall eat <398>(8804) it in the holy <6918> place <4725>: for it is most <6944> holy <6944> unto him of the offerings <801> <0> of the LORD <3068> made by fire <801> by a perpetual <5769> statute <2706>.
10. And the son <1121> of an Israelitish <3482> woman <802>, whose father <1121> was an Egyptian <376> <4713>, went out <3318>(8799) among <8432> the children <1121> of Israel <3478> <3481>: and this son <1121> of the Israelitish <3482> woman and a man <376> of Israel <3478> strove together <5327>(8735) in the camp <4264>;
11. And the Israelitish <3482> woman's <802> son <1121> blasphemed <5344>(8799) the name <8034> of the LORD, and cursed <7043>(8762). And they brought <935>(8686) him unto Moses <4872>: (and his mother's <517> name <8034> was Shelomith <8019>, the daughter <1323> of Dibri <1704>, of the tribe <4294> of Dan <1835>:)
12. And they put <3240>(8686) him in ward <4929>, that the mind <6310> of the LORD <3068> might be shewed <6567>(8800) them.
13. And the LORD <3068> spake <1696>(8762) unto Moses <4872>, saying <559>(8800),
14. Bring forth <3318>(8685) him that hath cursed <7043>(8764) without <2351> the camp <4264>; and let all that heard <8085>(8802) him lay <5564>(8804) their hands <3027> upon his head <7218>, and let all the congregation <5712> stone <7275>(8804) him.
15. And thou shalt speak <1696>(8762) unto the children <1121> of Israel <3478>, saying <559>(8800), Whosoever <376> curseth <3588> <7043>(8762) his God <430> shall bear <5375>(8804) his sin <2399>.
16. And he that blasphemeth <5344>(8802) the name <8034> of the LORD <3068>, he shall surely <4191>(8800) be put to death <4191>(8714), and all the congregation <5712> shall certainly <7275>(8800) stone <7275>(8799) him: as well the stranger <1616>, as he that is born in the land <249>, when he blasphemeth <5344>(8800) the name <8034> of the LORD, shall be put to death <4191>(8714).
17. And he <376> that killeth <5221>(8686) any <5315> man <120> shall surely <4191>(8800) be put to death <4191>(8714).
18. And he that killeth <5221>(8688) a beast shall make it good <7999>(8762); beast <5315> for beast <929>.
19. And if a man <376> cause <5414>(8799) a blemish <3971> in his neighbour <5997>; as he hath done <6213>(8804), so shall it be done <6213>(8735) to him;
20. Breach <7667> for breach <7667>, eye <5869> for eye <5869>, tooth <8127> for tooth <8127>: as he hath caused <5414>(8799) a blemish <3971> in a man <120>, so shall it be done <5414>(8735) to him again.
21. And he that killeth <5221>(8688) a beast <929>, he shall restore <7999>(8762) it: and he that killeth <5221>(8688) a man <120>, he shall be put to death <4191>(8714).
22. Ye shall have one <259> manner of law <4941>, as well for the stranger <1616>, as for one of your own country <249>: for I am the LORD <3068> your God <430>.
23. And Moses <4872> spake <1696>(8762) to the children <1121> of Israel <3478>, that they should bring forth <3318>(8686) him that had cursed <7043>(8764) out <2351> of the camp <4264>, and stone <7275>(8799) him with stones <68>. And the children <1121> of Israel <3478> did <6213>(8804) as the LORD <3068> commanded <6680>(8765) Moses <4872>.
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Psalm 133 This is another one of those Psalms which Hezekiah used as an appropriate expression of his own experiences and circumstances. Here we have the blessing of a truly united ecclesia outlined. As well, we see David's trust that God will bless him with life evermore in the Kingdom Age.
John Wilson [Toronto West (Can)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to John
Unity among Brothers and Sisters binds us together. SeePsa 133. Just like the holy anointing oil which joined Aaron’s head to his feet. It flowed down the whole body.
And unity amongst us is also like the dew. The same dew fell on Mt Hermon in the north, and on Mt Zion in the south. Let’s pray for spiritual unity within our Brotherhood.
David Simpson [Worcester (UK)] Comment added in 2005 Reply to David
These four Psalms convey the desire to be in the presence of God, and the joy and satisfaction experienced when the desire is fulfilled.
John Wilson [Toronto West (Can)] Comment added in 2006 Reply to John
The psalmist's humility and mind & spirit
The psalmist aim in life was to be humble, regardless of the situation that was allotted to him. The love of God which was reigning in the heart, subdued the self-love which can easily overtake us. The psalmist was well reconciled to every condition the Lord placed him in.
As a child is at the disposal of his mother's arms, we must become as little children as well (in the arms of God) Matt 18:3
Let us quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord under every condition & trial of life
Peter Dulis [toronto west] Comment added in 2006 Reply to Peter
Unity among brethren is precious in the sight of Yahweh (Psa 133). Paul emphasizes this among brethren who constitute the body of Christ (Eph 4:3-6). Jesus hates any disunity of His body (ecclesia), and will not take too kindly at the judgement to those who have caused divisions. That is the reason for Paul's appeal (Rom 16:17; 1Cor 1:10). Jesus loves those who are peacemakers (Matt 5:9). And so, let us do everything we can to promote unity within His body.
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2008 Reply to Michael
Psalm 131
"LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me."
What does David mean when he says "my heart is not haughty"? The English word "haughty", translated from the Hebrew "gabahh", has its first occurrence in the Bible in 1Sam 10:23, and that's no accident. Here we read about Saul, the newly chosen King:
"And they ran and fetched him thence: and when he stood among the people, he was higher (gabahh) than any of the people from his shoulders and upward."
David is saying that he will not make the same mistakes that Saul did in lifting himself up above the people. David will remain a humble servant. In comparison with Saul, another King called Jehoshaphat was "lifted up in the ways of the LORD" (2Chron 17:6). What about us? Do we lift ourselves up in pride, or are we lifted up by the ways of the LORD?
Rob de Jongh [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2015 Reply to Rob
132:4,5 I will not give sleep to my eyes ... until I find a place for the LORD
David was consumed with a desire to bring the Ark to Jerusalem. Michal, David's wife, did not share his enthusiasm and falsely accused him of lewdness and "despised him in her heart" (2 Samuel 6:16). (Note: people who do not share spiritual goals often perversely take the moral high ground and accuse those who are spiritually motivated of base motives. It is a way of appeasing their conscience).
When married partners do not share the same aspirations and goals, tension will follow. Imagine Michal's anger when the Ark unsuccessfully came to Jerusalem the first time, when Uzzah died. Michal would think "I thought my husband's obsession with the Ark would soon be over and we could be back to playing King and Queen, but now he is back to living day and night with this obsession. When will it end?" Tension abounded.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Bruce
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1. A Song <7892> of degrees <4609> of David <1732>. LORD <3068>, my heart <3820> is not haughty <1361>(8804), nor mine eyes <5869> lofty <7311>(8804): neither do I exercise <1980>(8765) myself in great matters <1419>, or in things too high <6381>(8737) for me.
2. Surely I have behaved <7737>(8765) and quieted <1826>(8776) myself <5315>, as a child that is weaned <1580>(8803) of his mother <517>: my soul <5315> is even as a weaned child <1580>(8803).
3. Let Israel <3478> hope <3176>(8761) in the LORD <3068> from henceforth and for <5704> ever <5769>.
1. A Song <7892> of degrees <4609>. LORD <3068>, remember <2142>(8798) David <1732>, and all his afflictions <6031>(8793):
2. How he sware <7650>(8738) unto the LORD <3068>, and vowed <5087>(8804) unto the mighty <46> God of Jacob <3290>;
3. Surely I will not come <935>(8799) into the tabernacle <168> of my house <1004>, nor go up <5927>(8799) into my bed <6210> <3326>;
4. I will not give <5414>(8799) sleep <8153> to mine eyes <5869>, or slumber <8572> to mine eyelids <6079>,
5. Until I find out <4672>(8799) a place <4725> for the LORD <3068>, an habitation <4908> for the mighty <46> God of Jacob <3290>.
6. Lo, we heard <8085>(8804) of it at Ephratah <672>: we found <4672>(8804) it in the fields <7704> of the wood <3293>.
7. We will go <935>(8799) into his tabernacles <4908>: we will worship <7812>(8691) at his footstool <1916> <7272>.
8. Arise <6965>(8798), O LORD <3068>, into thy rest <4496>; thou, and the ark <727> of thy strength <5797>.
9. Let thy priests <3548> be clothed <3847>(8799) with righteousness <6664>; and let thy saints <2623> shout for joy <7442>(8762).
10. For thy servant <5650> David's <1732> sake turn not away <7725>(8686) the face <6440> of thine anointed <4899>.
11. The LORD <3068> hath sworn <7650>(8738) in truth <571> unto David <1732>; he will not turn <7725>(8799) from it; Of the fruit <6529> of thy body <990> will I set <7896>(8799) upon thy throne <3678>.
12. If thy children <1121> will keep <8104>(8799) my covenant <1285> and my testimony <5713> that <2090>(8675) <2097> I shall teach <3925>(8762) them, their children <1121> shall also sit <3427>(8799) upon thy throne <3678> for evermore <5703>.
13. For the LORD <3068> hath chosen <977>(8804) Zion <6726>; he hath desired <183>(8765) it for his habitation <4186>.
14. This is my rest <4496> for ever <5703>: here will I dwell <3427>(8799); for I have desired <183>(8765) it.
15. I will abundantly <1288>(8763) bless <1288>(8762) her provision <6718>: I will satisfy <7646>(8686) her poor <34> with bread <3899>.
16. I will also clothe <3847>(8686) her priests <3548> with salvation <3468>: and her saints <2623> shall shout aloud <7442>(8762) for joy <7444>(8763).
17. There will I make <6779> <0> the horn <7161> of David <1732> to bud <6779>(8686): I have ordained <6186>(8804) a lamp <5216> for mine anointed <4899>.
18. His enemies <341>(8802) will I clothe <3847>(8686) with shame <1322>: but upon himself shall his crown <5145> flourish <6692>(8686).
1. A Song <7892> of degrees <4609> of David <1732>. Behold, how good <2896> and how pleasant <5273> it is for brethren <251> to dwell <3427>(8800) together <3162> in unity <3162>!
2. It is like the precious <2896> ointment <8081> upon the head <7218>, that ran down <3381>(8802) upon the beard <2206>, even Aaron's <175> beard <2206>: that went down <3381>(8802) to the skirts <6310> of his garments <4060>;
3. As the dew <2919> of Hermon <2768>, and as the dew that descended <3381>(8802) upon the mountains <2042> of Zion <6726>: for there the LORD <3068> commanded <6680>(8765) the blessing <1293>, even life <2416> for evermore <5769>.
1. A Song <7892> of degrees <4609>. Behold, bless <1288>(8761) ye the LORD <3068>, all ye servants <5650> of the LORD <3068>, which by night <3915> stand <5975>(8802) in the house <1004> of the LORD <3068>.
2. Lift up <5375>(8798) your hands <3027> in the sanctuary <6944>, and bless <1288>(8761) the LORD <3068>.
3. The LORD <3068> that made <6213>(8802) heaven <8064> and earth <776> bless <1288>(8762) thee out of Zion <6726>.
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LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
We all owe a debt to God for the wrong we have done. Some of us owe more than others and yet, no matter how many times we have sinned, or how bad our sins have been, or how incurable we think we are, by the love of God we can be forgiven and be saved from sin and death.
We need to do as the sinful woman did when she came to Jesus. She wept and anointed him in an action of love and showing in her actions a new beginning. After her encounter with the Lord Jesus he told her that her sins were forgiven and to go in peace. She had shown a great amount of love and had been forgiven for a great amount of sins.
Forgiveness breeds love, and love helps us to forgive and be forgiven. The more we forgive, the more loving we will become and the more God will forgive us. If we have been forgiven a lot we will love God more and our anguished, guilty lives will be freed from their pain, and we, like the sinful woman, will be able to go in peace.
So let us repent of our sins, show our love for our Lord, forgive each other and enjoy the love, peace and forgiveness that flows from our Lord.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Robert
7:35 Yet wisdom is justified by all her children
Who are wisdom's children?
Answer: Repentant sinners (v34) who respond to God's wisdom by being baptised (v29). Thus the Pharisees and lawyers were not the children of wisdom (v30).
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Bruce
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1. Now <1161> when <1893> he had ended <4137>(5656) all <3956> his <848> sayings <4487> in <1519> the audience <189> of the people <2992>, he entered <1525>(5627) into <1519> Capernaum <2584>.
2. And <1161> a certain <5100> centurion's <1543> servant <1401>, who <3739> was <2258>(5713) dear <1784> unto him <846>, was <2192>(5723) sick <2560>, and ready <3195>(5707) to die <5053>(5721).
3. And <1161> when he heard <191>(5660) of <4012> Jesus <2424>, he sent <649>(5656) unto <4314> him <846> the elders <4245> of the Jews <2453>, beseeching <2065>(5723) him <846> that <3704> he would come <2064>(5631) and heal <1295>(5661) his <848> servant <1401>.
4. And <1161> when they came <3854>(5637) to <4314> Jesus <2424>, they besought <3870>(5707) him <846> instantly <4709>, saying <3004>(5723), That <3754> he was <2076>(5748) worthy <514> for whom <3739> he should do <3930>(5692) this <5124>:
5. For <1063> he loveth <25>(5719) our <2257> nation <1484>, and <2532> he <846> hath built <3618>(5656) us <2254> a synagogue <4864>.
6. Then <1161> Jesus <2424> went <4198>(5711) with <4862> them <846>. And <1161> when he was <568>(5723) now <2235> not <3756> far <3112> from <575> the house <3614>, the centurion <1543> sent <3992>(5656) friends <5384> to <4314> him <846>, saying <3004>(5723) unto him <846>, Lord <2962>, trouble <4660> <0> not <3361> thyself <4660>(5744): for <1063> I am <1510>(5748) not <3756> worthy <2425> that <2443> thou shouldest enter <1525>(5632) under <5259> my <3450> roof <4721>:
7. Wherefore <1352> neither <3761> thought I <515> <0> myself <1683> worthy <515>(5656) to come <2064>(5629) unto <4314> thee <4571>: but <235> say <2036>(5628) in a word <3056>, and <2532> my <3450> servant <3816> shall be healed <2390>(5701).
8. For <1063> I <1473> also <2532> am <1510>(5748) a man <444> set <5021>(5746) under <5259> authority <1849>, having <2192>(5723) under <5259> me <1683> soldiers <4757>, and <2532> I say <3004>(5719) unto one <5129>, Go <4198>(5676), and <2532> he goeth <4198>(5736); and <2532> to another <243>, Come <2064>(5736), and <2532> he cometh <2064>(5736); and <2532> to my <3450> servant <1401>, Do <4160>(5657) this <5124>, and <2532> he doeth <4160>(5719) it.
9. When <1161> Jesus <2424> heard <191>(5660) these things <5023>, he marvelled <2296>(5656) at him <846>, and <2532> turned him about <4762>(5651), and said <2036>(5627) unto the people <3793> that followed <190>(5723) him <846>, I say <3004>(5719) unto you <5213>, I have not found <2147>(5627) so great <5118> faith <4102>, no, not <3761> in <1722> Israel <2474>.
10. And <2532> they that were sent <3992>(5685), returning <5290>(5660) to <1519> the house <3624>, found <2147>(5627) the servant <1401> whole <5198>(5723) that had been sick <770>(5723).
11. And <2532> it came to pass <1096>(5633) <1722> the day after <1836>, that he went <4198>(5711) into <1519> a city <4172> called <2564>(5746) Nain <3484>; and <2532> many <2425> of his <846> disciples <3101> went with <4848>(5711) him <846>, and <2532> much <4183> people <3793>.
12. Now <1161> when <5613> he came nigh <1448>(5656) to the gate <4439> of the city <4172>, behold <2532> <2400>(5628), there was <1580> <0> a dead man <2348>(5761) carried out <1580>(5712), the only <3439> son <5207> of his <848> mother <3384>, and <2532> she <3778> was <2258>(5713) a widow <5503>: and <2532> much <2425> people <3793> of the city <4172> was <2258>(5713) with <4862> her <846>.
13. And <2532> when the Lord <2962> saw <1492>(5631) her <846>, he had compassion <4697>(5675) on <1909> her <846>, and <2532> said <2036>(5627) unto her <846>, Weep <2799>(5720) not <3361>.
14. And <2532> he came <4334>(5631) and touched <680>(5662) the bier <4673>: and <1161> they that bare <941>(5723) him stood still <2476>(5627). And <2532> he said <2036>(5627), Young man <3495>, I say <3004>(5719) unto thee <4671>, Arise <1453>(5682).
15. And <2532> he that was dead <3498> sat up <339>(5656), and <2532> began <756>(5662) to speak <2980>(5721). And <2532> he delivered <1325>(5656) him <846> to his <846> mother <3384>.
16. And <1161> there came <2983>(5627) a fear <5401> on all <537>: and <2532> they glorified <1392>(5707) God <2316>, saying <3004>(5723), That <3754> a great <3173> prophet <4396> is risen up <1453>(5769) among <1722> us <2254>; and <2532>, That <3754> God <2316> hath visited <1980>(5662) his <848> people <2992>.
17. And <2532> this <3778> rumour <3056> of <4012> him <846> went forth <1831>(5627) throughout <1722> all <3650> Judaea <2449>, and <2532> throughout <1722> all <3956> the region round about <4066>.
18. And <2532> the disciples <3101> of John <2491> shewed <518>(5656) him <846> of <4012> all <3956> these things <5130>.
19. And <2532> John <2491> calling <4341>(5666) unto him two <1417> <5100> of his <848> disciples <3101> sent <3992>(5656) them to <4314> Jesus <2424>, saying <3004>(5723), Art <1488>(5748) thou <4771> he that should come <2064>(5740)? or <2228> look we for <4328>(5719)(5725) another <243>?
20. When <1161> the men <435> were come <3854>(5637) unto <4314> him <846>, they said <2036>(5627), John <2491> Baptist <910> hath sent <649>(5758) us <2248> unto <4314> thee <4571>, saying <3004>(5723), Art <1488>(5748) thou <4771> he that should come <2064>(5740)? or <2228> look we for <4328>(5719)(5725) another <243>?
21. And <1161> in <1722> that same <846> hour <5610> he cured <2323>(5656) many <4183> of <575> their infirmities <3554> and <2532> plagues <3148>, and <2532> of evil <4190> spirits <4151>; and <2532> unto many <4183> that were blind <5185> he gave <5483>(5662) sight <991>(5721).
22. Then <2532> Jesus <2424> answering <611>(5679) said <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, Go your way <4198>(5679), and tell <518>(5657) John <2491> what things <3739> ye have seen <1492>(5627) and <2532> heard <191>(5656); how <3754> that the blind <5185> see <308>(5719), the lame <5560> walk <4043>(5719), the lepers <3015> are cleansed <2511>(5743), the deaf <2974> hear <191>(5719), the dead <3498> are raised <1453>(5743), to the poor <4434> the gospel is preached <2097>(5743).
23. And <2532> blessed <3107> is <2076>(5748) he, whosoever <3362> <0> shall <4624> <0> not <3362> be offended <4624>(5686) in <1722> me <1698>.
24. And <1161> when the messengers <32> of John <2491> were departed <565>(5631), he began <756>(5662) to speak <3004>(5721) unto <4314> the people <3793> concerning <4012> John <2491>, What <5101> went ye out <1831>(5758) into <1519> the wilderness <2048> for to see <2300>(5664)? A reed <2563> shaken <4531>(5746) with <5259> the wind <417>?
25. But <235> what <5101> went ye out <1831>(5758) for to see <1492>(5629)? A man <444> clothed <294>(5772) in <1722> soft <3120> raiment <2440>? Behold <2400>(5628), they which are <1722> gorgeously <1741> apparelled <2441>, and <2532> live <5225>(5723) delicately <5172>, are <1526>(5748) in <1722> kings' courts <933>.
26. But <235> what <5101> went ye out <1831>(5758) for to see <1492>(5629)? A prophet <4396>? Yea <3483>, I say <3004>(5719) unto you <5213>, and <2532> much more <4055> than a prophet <4396>.
27. This <3778> is <2076>(5748) he, of <4012> whom <3739> it is written <1125>(5769), Behold <2400>(5628), I <1473> send <649>(5719) my <3450> messenger <32> before <4253> thy <4675> face <4383>, which <3739> shall prepare <2680>(5692) thy <4675> way <3598> before <1715> thee <4675>.
28. For <1063> I say <3004>(5719) unto you <5213>, Among <1722> those that are born <1084> of women <1135> there is <2076>(5748) not <3762> a greater <3187> <0> prophet <4396> than <3187> John <2491> the Baptist <910>: but <1161> he that is least <3398> in <1722> the kingdom <932> of God <2316> is <2076>(5748) greater than <3187> he <846>.
29. And <2532> all <3956> the people <2992> that heard <191>(5660) him, and <2532> the publicans <5057>, justified <1344>(5656) God <2316>, being baptized <907>(5685) with the baptism <908> of John <2491>.
30. But <1161> the Pharisees <5330> and <2532> lawyers <3544> rejected <114>(5656) the counsel <1012> of God <2316> against <1519> themselves <1438>, being <907> <0> not <3361> baptized <907>(5685) of <5259> him <846>.
31. And <1161> the Lord <2962> said <2036>(5627), Whereunto <5101> then <3767> shall I liken <3666>(5692) the men <444> of this <5026> generation <1074>? and <2532> to what <5101> are they <1526>(5748) like <3664>?
32. They are <1526>(5748) like <3664> unto children <3813> sitting <2521>(5740) in <1722> the marketplace <58>, and <2532> calling <4377>(5719)(5723) one to another <240>, and <2532> saying <3004>(5719)(5723), We have piped <832>(5656) unto you <5213>, and <2532> ye have <3738> <0> not <3756> danced <3738>(5662); we have mourned <2354>(5656) to you <5213>, and <2532> ye have <2799> <0> not <3756> wept <2799>(5656).
33. For <1063> John <2491> the Baptist <910> came <2064>(5754) neither <3383> eating <2068>(5723) bread <740> nor <3383> drinking <4095>(5723) wine <3631>; and <2532> ye say <3004>(5719), He hath <2192>(5719) a devil <1140>.
34. The Son <5207> of man <444> is come <2064>(5754) eating <2068>(5723) and <2532> drinking <4095>(5723); and <2532> ye say <3004>(5719), Behold <2400>(5628) a gluttonous <5314> man <444>, and <2532> a winebibber <3630>, a friend <5384> of publicans <5057> and <2532> sinners <268>!
35. But <2532> wisdom <4678> is justified <1344>(5681) of <575> all <3956> her <848> children <5043>.
36. And <1161> one <5100> of the Pharisees <5330> desired <2065>(5707) him <846> that <2443> he would eat <5315>(5632) with <3326> him <846>. And <2532> he went <1525>(5631) into <1519> the Pharisee's <5330> house <3614>, and sat down to meat <347>(5681).
37. And <2532>, behold <2400>(5628), a woman <1135> in <1722> the city <4172>, which <3748> was <2258>(5713) a sinner <268>, when she knew <1921>(5631) that <3754> Jesus sat at meat <345>(5736) in <1722> the Pharisee's <5330> house <3614>, brought <2865>(5660) an alabaster box <211> of ointment <3464>,
38. And <2532> stood <2476>(5631) at <3844> his <846> feet <4228> behind <3694> him weeping <2799>(5723), and began <756>(5662) to wash <1026>(5721) his <846> feet <4228> with tears <1144>, and <2532> did wipe <1591>(5707) them with the hairs <2359> of her <848> head <2776>, and <2532> kissed <2705>(5707) his <846> feet <4228>, and <2532> anointed <218>(5707) them with the ointment <3464>.
39. Now <1161> when the Pharisee <5330> which <3588> had bidden <2564>(5660) him <846> saw <1492>(5631) it, he spake <2036>(5627) within <1722> himself <1438>, saying <3004>(5723), This man <3778>, if <1487> he were <2258>(5713) a prophet <4396>, <302> would have known <1097>(5707) who <5101> and <2532> what manner <4217> of woman <1135> this is that <3748> toucheth <680>(5731) him <846>: for <3754> she is <2076>(5748) a sinner <268>.
40. And <2532> Jesus <2424> answering <611>(5679) said <2036>(5627) unto <4314> him <846>, Simon <4613>, I have <2192>(5719) somewhat <5100> to say <2036>(5629) unto thee <4671>. And <1161> he saith <5346>(5748), Master <1320>, say on <2036>(5628).
41. There was <2258>(5713) a certain <5100> creditor <1157> which had two <1417> debtors <5533>: the one <1520> owed <3784>(5707) five hundred <4001> pence <1220>, and <1161> the other <2087> fifty <4004>.
42. And <1161> when they <846> had <2192>(5723) nothing <3361> to pay <591>(5629), he frankly forgave <5483>(5662) them both <297>. Tell me <2036>(5628) therefore <3767>, which <5101> of them <846> will love <25>(5692) him <846> most <4119>?
43. Simon <4613> answered <611>(5679) and <1161> said <2036>(5627), I suppose <5274>(5719) that <3754> he, to whom <3739> he forgave <5483>(5662) most <4119>. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto him <846>, Thou hast <2919> <0> rightly <3723> judged <2919>(5656).
44. And <2532> he turned <4762>(5651) to <4314> the woman <1135>, and said <5346>(5713) unto Simon <4613>, Seest thou <991>(5719) this <5026> woman <1135>? I entered <1525>(5627) into <1519> thine <4675> house <3614>, thou gavest me <1325>(5656) no <3756> water <5204> for <1909> my <3450> feet <4228>: but <1161> she <3778> hath washed <1026>(5656) my <3450> feet <4228> with tears <1144>, and <2532> wiped <1591>(5656) them with the hairs <2359> of her <848> head <2776>.
45. Thou gavest <1325>(5656) me <3427> no <3756> kiss <5370>: but <1161> this woman <3778> since <575> the time <3739> I came in <1525>(5627) hath <1257> <0> not <3756> ceased <1257>(5627) to kiss <2705>(5723) my <3450> feet <4228>.
46. My <3450> head <2776> with oil <1637> thou didst <218> <0> not <3756> anoint <218>(5656): but <1161> this woman <3778> hath anointed <218>(5656) my <3450> feet <4228> with ointment <3464>.
47. Wherefore <3739> <5484> I say <3004>(5719) unto thee <4671>, Her <846> sins <266>, which <3588> are many <4183>, are forgiven <863>(5769); for <3754> she loved <25>(5656) much <4183>: but <1161> to whom <3739> little <3641> is forgiven <863>(5743), the same loveth <25>(5719) little <3641>.
48. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto her <846>, Thy <4675> sins <266> are forgiven <863>(5769).
49. And <2532> they that sat at meat with him <4873>(5740) began <756>(5662) to say <3004>(5721) within <1722> themselves <1438>, Who <5101> is <2076>(5748) this <3778> that <3739> forgiveth <863>(5719) sins <266> also <2532>?
50. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) to <4314> the woman <1135>, Thy <4675> faith <4102> hath saved <4982>(5758) thee <4571>; go <4198>(5737) in <1519> peace <1515>.