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John 1:1-18 English Standard Version (ESV) The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and … Read More

John 1:19-28 English Standard Version (ESV) The Testimony of John the Baptist 19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not … Read More

John 1:29-34 English Standard Version (ESV) Behold, the Lamb of God 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom … Read More

John 1:35-42 English Standard Version (ESV) Jesus Calls the First Disciples 35 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of … Read More

John 1:43-51 English Standard Version (ESV) Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael 43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip … Read More

John 2:1-12 English Standard Version (ESV) The Wedding at Cana 2 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the … Read More

John 2:13-22 Jesus Cleanses the Temple 13 The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and … Read More

John 2: 23-25 Jesus Knows What Is in Man 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing. 24 … Read More

John 3: 1-15 You Must Be Born Again 3 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus[a] by night and said to … Read More

John 3:16-21 For God So Loved the World 16 “For God so loved the world,[a] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For … Read More

John the Baptist Exalts Christ 22 After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained there with them and was baptizing. 23 John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, … Read More

John 3:31-36 31 He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all. … Read More

John 4 1-15 4 Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples), 3 … Read More

John 4:16-26 English Standard Version (ESV) 16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” 17 The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right in … Read More

John 4:27-45 English Standard Version (ESV) 27 Just then his disciples came back. They marveled that he was talking with a woman, but no one said, “What do you seek?” or, “Why are you talking … Read More

John 4:46-54 English Standard Version (ESV) 46 So he came again to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And at Capernaum there was an official whose son was ill. 47 When … Read More

John 5:1-18 English Standard Version (ESV) 5 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in … Read More

John 5:19-29 English Standard Version (ESV) The Authority of the Son 19 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what … Read More

John 5:30-47 English Standard Version (ESV) 30 “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of … Read More

John 6:1-21 English Standard Version (ESV) 6 After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a large crowd was following him, … Read More

John 6:22-34 English Standard Version (ESV) 22 On the next day the crowd that remained on the other side of the sea saw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had … Read More

John 6:35-59 English Standard Version (ESV) 35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. 36 But I … Read More

John 6:60-71 English Standard Version (ESV) 60 When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” 61 But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples … Read More

John 7:1-24 English Standard Version (ESV) Jesus at the Feast of Booths 7 After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He would not go about in Judea, because the Jews[a] were seeking to kill him. … Read More

John 7:25-39 English Standard Version (ESV) 25 Some of the people of Jerusalem therefore said, “Is not this the man whom they seek to kill? 26 And here he is, speaking openly, and they say … Read More

John 7:40-52 English Standard Version (ESV) 40 When they heard these words, some of the people said, “This really is the Prophet.” 41 Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ … Read More

John 7:53-8:11 English Standard Version (ESV) 53 [[They went each to his own house, 8 1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All … Read More

John 8:12-30 English Standard Version (ESV) 12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” … Read More

John 8:31-38 English Standard Version (ESV) 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, … Read More

John 8:39-47 English Standard Version (ESV) 39 They answered him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would be doing the works Abraham did, 40 but now you … Read More

John 8:48-59 English Standard Version (ESV) 48 The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” 49 Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, … Read More

John 9:1-23 English Standard Version (ESV) Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind 9 As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man … Read More

John 9:24-41 English Standard Version (ESV) 24 So for the second time they called the man who had been blind and said to him, “Give glory to God. We know that this man is a … Read More

John 10:1-21 English Standard Version (ESV) I Am the Good Shepherd 10 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that … Read More

John 10:22-42 English Standard Version (ESV) I and the Father Are One 22 At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter,23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in … Read More

John 11:1-16 English Standard Version (ESV) The Death of Lazarus 11 Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was Mary who anointed the … Read More

John 11:17-27 English Standard Version (ESV) I Am the Resurrection and the Life 17 Now when Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, … Read More

John 11: 28-37 28 When she had said this, she went and called her sister Mary, saying in private, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” 29 And when she heard it, she … Read More

John 11: 38-44 38 Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the … Read More

John 11: 45-57 Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, 46 but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what … Read More

John 12:1-11  Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus … Read More

John 12: 12-26 12 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to … Read More

 John 12: 27-36 “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name.” Then … Read More

John 12: 37-50 When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them. 37 Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him, 38 so … Read More

John 13: 1-20 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the … Read More

John 13:21-30  After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” 22 The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of … Read More

John 13:31-38 31 When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him … Read More

John  14:1-14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God;[m] believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I … Read More

John 14:15-31 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper,[r] to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of … Read More

John 15:1-17  “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, … Read More

John 15:18-16:4 18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because … Read More

John 16:5-15 “I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, … Read More

John 16:16-24 16 “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me.” 17 So some of his disciples said to one another, “What is … Read More

John 16:25-33 25 “I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly … Read More

John 17:1-19 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have … Read More

John 17:20-26  “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, … Read More

John 18:1-11 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. 2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, … Read More

John 18:12-18 So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews[d] arrested Jesus and bound him. 13 First they led him to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, … Read More

John 18:19-24 The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20 Jesus answered him, “I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, … Read More

John 18:25-32 25 Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You also are not one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” 26 … Read More

John 18: 33-40  So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or … Read More

John 19:17-30 So they took Jesus, 17 and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha. 18 There they crucified him, … Read More

John 19: 1-16 Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged him. 2 And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head and arrayed him in a purple robe. 3 They … Read More

John 19:31-42 31 Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate … Read More

John 20:1-10 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 … Read More

John 20:11-31 11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus … Read More

John  21:1-14 After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, … Read More

John 21: 15-25 15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I … Read More

Col. 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother Psalm 38:9-16 O Lord, all my longing is before you;     my sighing is not hidden from you. 10  … Read More

Col. 1:2 To the saints and faithful brothers[a] in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. Psalm 38:17-22 For I am ready to fall,     and my pain is ever before … Read More

Col. 1:3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you Psalm 39:1-5 I said, “I will guard my ways,     that I may not sin with my tongue; … Read More

Col. 1:4  since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints Psalm 39:6-13 Surely a man goes about as a shadow! Surely for nothing[a] … Read More

Col. 1:5 because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel Psalm 40:1-10 I waited patiently for the Lord;     he … Read More

Col. 1:6 which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and increasing—as it also does among you, since the day you heard it and understood the grace of … Read More

Col. 1:7 just as you learned it from Epaphras our beloved fellow servant.[b] He is a faithful minister of Christ on your[c] behalf Psalm 41:1-9 Blessed is the one who considers the poor![a]     In the … Read More

Col. 1:8 and has made known to us your love in the Spirit Psalm 41:10-13 But you, O Lord, be gracious to me,     and raise me up, that I may repay them! 11  By this … Read More

Col. 1:9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding … Read More

Col. 1:10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; Psalm 43 Vindicate me, O … Read More

Col. 1:11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy Psalm 44:1-8 O God, we have heard with our ears,     our fathers have told us, what … Read More

Col. 1:12 giving thanks[d] to the Father, who has qualified you[e] to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. Psalm 44:9-16 But you have rejected us and disgraced us     and have not gone … Read More

Col. 1:13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son Psalm 44:17-26 All this has come upon us,     though we have not forgotten you, … Read More

Col. 1:14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Psalm 45:1-9 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme;     I address my verses to the king;     my tongue is like the pen of a … Read More

Col. 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Psalm 45:10-17 Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear:     forget your people and your father’s house, 11      and … Read More

Col. 1:16 For by[f] him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. Psalm 46 … Read More

Col. 1:17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Psalm 47 Clap your hands, all peoples!     Shout to God with loud songs of joy! 2  For the Lord, the … Read More

Col. 1:18  And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.  Psalm 48:1-8 Great is the Lord and … Read More

Col. 1:19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell Psalm 48:9-14 We have thought on your steadfast love, O God,     in the midst of your temple. 10  As your name, … Read More

Col. 1:20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Psalm 49:1-12 Hear this, all peoples!     Give ear, all inhabitants … Read More

Col. 1:21  And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds Psalm 49:13-20 This is the path of those who have foolish confidence;     yet after them people approve of their boasts.[b] … Read More

Col. 1:22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him Psalm 50:1-6 The Mighty One, God the Lord, … Read More

Col. 1:23 if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation[g] under heaven, and of which … Read More

Col. 1:24  Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church … Read More

Col. 1:25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, Psalm 51:1-6 Have mercy on me,[a] … Read More

Col. 1:26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints Psalm 51:7-19 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;     wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. … Read More

Col. 1:27 o them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.  Psalm 52 Why … Read More

Col. 1:28-29 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. 29 For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works … Read More

Col. 2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face Psalm 54 O … Read More

Col. 2:2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ Psalm 55:1-11 Give … Read More

Col 2 11-12 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him … Read More

Coll 2:13  And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses,  Psalm 56  Be gracious to me, O … Read More

Coll 2:14-15  by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities[b] and put them … Read More

Col 2:16-17 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. 17 These are a shadow of … Read More

Col 2:18-19  Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions,[d]puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, … Read More

Col 2:20-23 If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations— 21 “Do not handle, Do not … Read More

Col 3:1-2  If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, … Read More

Col 3: 3-4 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your[a] life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Psalm 60  … Read More

Col 3: 5-6 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you:[b] sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming Psalm … Read More

Col 3: 7-8  In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. 8 But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Psalm … Read More

Col 3 9-10  9 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self[d] with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in … Read More

Col 3:11 Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave,[e] free; but Christ is all, and in all. Psalm 64 Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;     preserve my … Read More

Col 3:12 12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, Psalm 65 1-8  Praise is due to you,[a] O God, in Zion,     and to you … Read More