For he has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David,

in holiness and righteousness before him for as long as we live.

to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.

Because of our God’s tender mercy the dawn will break upon us from on high

Today your Savior is born in the city of David. He is Christ the Lord.

This will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.”

“Now, according to your word, Sovereign Lord, permit your servant to depart in peace.

Herod added this to them all: He locked up John in prison.

He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by all.

When they heard this, all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage.

They were amazed at his teaching, because he spoke with authority.

Yet Jesus himself frequently withdrew to the wilderness and prayed.

Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”

Now an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest.

Go! I am sending you out like lambs surrounded by wolves.

But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you!

He said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you understand it?”

Therefore see to it that the light in you is not darkness.

“Salt is good, but if salt loses its flavor, how can its flavor be restored?

As he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road.