Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he captured captives; he gave gifts to men.”

I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my situation has actually turned out to advance the gospel:

And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

These are all destined to perish with use, founded as they are on human commands and teachings.

And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond.

I call on you solemnly in the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.

For we have brought nothing into this world and so we cannot take a single thing out either.

For people swear by something greater than themselves, and the oath serves as a confirmation to end all dispute.

And the others who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them from continuing in office,

Greetings to all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.

For where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is disorder and every evil practice.

Come now, you rich! Weep and cry aloud over the miseries that are coming on you.

My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone turns him back,

Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance,

since I know that my tabernacle will soon be removed, because our Lord Jesus Christ revealed this to me.

She was pregnant and was screaming in labor pains, struggling to give birth.

The armies that are in heaven, dressed in white, clean, fine linen, were following him on white horses.

He seized the dragon – the ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan – and tied him up for a thousand years.

The angel who spoke to me had a golden measuring rod with which to measure the city and its foundation stones and wall.

He waited seven more days and then sent out the dove again from the ark.