The Outsiders: The Traveler Luke 10:1-11; 16-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 10 After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. 2 He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord […]
The Outsiders: The Homeless Luke 9:51-62 Common English Bible (CEB) 51 As the time approached when Jesus was to be taken up into heaven, he determined to go to Jerusalem. 52 He sent messengers on ahead of him. Along the way, they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his arrival, 53 but the Samaritan villagers refused to […]
The Outsiders: The Tormented Luke 8:26-39 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 26 Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in […]
The Outsiders: The Humble Luke 7:36-8:3 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 36 One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. 37 And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, […]
The Outsiders: The Lonely Luke 7:11-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 11 Soon afterwards he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. 12 As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she […]
The Outsiders: The Worthy Luke 7:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB) 7 After Jesus finished presenting all his words among the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 A centurion had a servant who was very important to him, but the servant was ill and about to die. 3 When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to […]
Colossians 1:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. 3 In our prayers for you we always thank God, the Father of […]
Galatians 6:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB) Caring and sharing 6 Brothers and sisters, if a person is caught doing something wrong, you who are spiritual should restore someone like this with a spirit of gentleness. Watch out for yourselves so you won’t be tempted too. 2 Carry each other’s burdens and so you will fulfill the law […]
Luke 22:24-27 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Dispute about Greatness 24 A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 But he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 But not […]
Galatians 5:1-6 Common English Bible (CEB) 5 1 Christ has set us free for freedom. Therefore, stand firm and don’t submit to the bondage of slavery again. Arguments against being circumcised 2 Look, I, Paul, am telling you that if you have yourselves circumcised, having Christ won’t help you. 3 Again I swear to every man who has himself […]