Contemplative Bible Reading

Colossians 2:15 (New Living Translation) 15 In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross. Paul continues to write to the Christians in Colosse. Paul reminds them of how Jesus Christ died via execution on a cross. The spiritual rulers of the […]

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1 Timothy 6:9-10 (New Living Translation) 9 But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from […]

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1 John 2:16 (New Living Translation) 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. This is, or used to be, a well-known verse and often-taught theme. The older […]

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Colossians 2:14 (New Living Translation) 14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. Paul is writing to Christians at Colosse. In this sentence, Paul is reminding the Christians what Jesus Christ did for them. Jesus took the record of charges against them (and […]

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2 John 1:5-6 (New Living Translation) 5 I am writing to remind you, dear friends, that we should love one another. This is not a new commandment, but one we have had from the beginning. 6 Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as […]

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Colossians 1:6 (New Living Translation) 6 This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God’s wonderful grace. Paul is writing to Christians in […]

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Jude 1:24 (New Living Translation) 24 Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. There is much in this short letter from a man named Jude. In this sentence, Jude praises God for some […]

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Philippians 2:13 (New Living Translation) 13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Paul and Timothy are writing to the Christians at Philippi. The writers are encouraging the Christians to do things that show they are Christians and to enjoy the blessings of Jesus […]

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Jude 1:22-23 (New Living Translation) 22 And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. 23 Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives. Jude writes an open letter to all Christians and […]

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1 Corinthians 5:10 (New Living Translation) 10 But I wasn’t talking about unbelievers who indulge in sexual sin, or are greedy, or cheat people, or worship idols. You would have to leave this world to avoid people like that. Paul is writing to the Christians in the city of Corinth. Paul tells the Christians there […]

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