Luke 9: 51 - 56
51
When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
52
And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him;
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but the people would not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem.
54
And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to bid fire come down from heaven and consume them?"
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But he turned and rebuked them.
56
And they went on to another village.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
The Gospel For Today
John 1: 47 - 51
47
Jesus saw Nathan'a-el coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!"
48
Nathan'a-el said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you."
49
Nathan'a-el answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!"
50
Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these."
51
And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."
47
Jesus saw Nathan'a-el coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!"
48
Nathan'a-el said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you."
49
Nathan'a-el answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!"
50
Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these."
51
And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Sunday Gospel
Matthew 21: 28 - 32
28
"What do you think? A man had two sons; and he went to the first and said, `Son, go and work in the vineyard today.'
29
And he answered, `I will not'; but afterward he repented and went.
30
And he went to the second and said the same; and he answered, `I go, sir,' but did not go.
31
Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
32
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the harlots believed him; and even when you saw it, you did not afterward repent and believe him.
28
"What do you think? A man had two sons; and he went to the first and said, `Son, go and work in the vineyard today.'
29
And he answered, `I will not'; but afterward he repented and went.
30
And he went to the second and said the same; and he answered, `I go, sir,' but did not go.
31
Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
32
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the harlots believed him; and even when you saw it, you did not afterward repent and believe him.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 9: 43 - 45
43
And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he did, he said to his disciples,
44
"Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men."
45
But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
43
And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he did, he said to his disciples,
44
"Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men."
45
But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 9: 18 - 22
18
Now it happened that as he was praying alone the disciples were with him; and he asked them, "Who do the people say that I am?"
19
And they answered, "John the Baptist; but others say, Eli'jah; and others, that one of the old prophets has risen."
20
And he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered, "The Christ of God."
21
But he charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,
22
saying, "The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised."
18
Now it happened that as he was praying alone the disciples were with him; and he asked them, "Who do the people say that I am?"
19
And they answered, "John the Baptist; but others say, Eli'jah; and others, that one of the old prophets has risen."
20
And he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered, "The Christ of God."
21
But he charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,
22
saying, "The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised."
Thursday, September 25, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 9: 7 - 9
7
Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,
8
by some that Eli'jah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen.
9
Herod said, "John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.
7
Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,
8
by some that Eli'jah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen.
9
Herod said, "John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 9: 1 - 6
1
And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
2
and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal.
3
And he said to them, "Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.
4
And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart.
5
And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them."
6
And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere
1
And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
2
and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal.
3
And he said to them, "Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.
4
And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart.
5
And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them."
6
And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 8: 19 - 21
19
Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him for the crowd.
20
And he was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you."
21
But he said to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
19
Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him for the crowd.
20
And he was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you."
21
But he said to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
Monday, September 22, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 8: 16 - 18
16
"No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, that those who enter may see the light.
17
For nothing is hid that shall not be made manifest, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come to light.
18
Take heed then how you hear; for to him who has will more be given, and from him who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away."
16
"No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, that those who enter may see the light.
17
For nothing is hid that shall not be made manifest, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come to light.
18
Take heed then how you hear; for to him who has will more be given, and from him who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away."
Sunday, September 21, 2008
The Gospel For Today (Sunday, September 21, 2008)
Matthew 20: 1 - 16
1
"For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.
2
After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
3
And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the market place;
4
and to them he said, `You go into the vineyard too, and whatever is right I will give you.' So they went.
5
Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same.
6
And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing; and he said to them, `Why do you stand here idle all day?'
7
They said to him, `Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, `You go into the vineyard too.'
8
And when evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his steward, `Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last, up to the first.'
9
And when those hired about the eleventh hour came, each of them received a denarius.
10
Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received a denarius.
11
And on receiving it they grumbled at the householder,
12
saying, `These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.'
13
But he replied to one of them, `Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for a denarius?
14
Take what belongs to you, and go; I choose to give to this last as I give to you.
15
Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?'
16
So the last will be first, and the first last."
1
"For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.
2
After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
3
And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the market place;
4
and to them he said, `You go into the vineyard too, and whatever is right I will give you.' So they went.
5
Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same.
6
And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing; and he said to them, `Why do you stand here idle all day?'
7
They said to him, `Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, `You go into the vineyard too.'
8
And when evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his steward, `Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last, up to the first.'
9
And when those hired about the eleventh hour came, each of them received a denarius.
10
Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received a denarius.
11
And on receiving it they grumbled at the householder,
12
saying, `These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.'
13
But he replied to one of them, `Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for a denarius?
14
Take what belongs to you, and go; I choose to give to this last as I give to you.
15
Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?'
16
So the last will be first, and the first last."
Saturday, September 20, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 8: 4 - 15
4
And when a great crowd came together and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable:
5
"A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it.
6
And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
7
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it.
8
And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." As he said this, he called out, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
9
And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant,
10
he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
11
Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
12
The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved.
13
And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.
14
And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.
15
And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.
4
And when a great crowd came together and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable:
5
"A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it.
6
And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
7
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it.
8
And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." As he said this, he called out, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
9
And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant,
10
he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
11
Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
12
The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved.
13
And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.
14
And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.
15
And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Friday, September 19, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 8: 1 - 3
1
Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him,
2
and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Mag'dalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
3
and Joan'na, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means.
1
Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him,
2
and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Mag'dalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
3
and Joan'na, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Matthew 11: 25 - 30
25
At that time Jesus declared, "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes;
26
yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will.
27
All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
28
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
25
At that time Jesus declared, "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes;
26
yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will.
27
All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
28
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 9: 23 - 26
23
And he said to all, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
24
For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake, he will save it.
25
For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
26
For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
23
And he said to all, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
24
For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake, he will save it.
25
For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
26
For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 7: 11 - 17
11
Soon afterward he went to a city called Na'in, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him.
12
As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her.
13
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep."
14
And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise."
15
And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.
16
Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"
17
And this report concerning him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.
11
Soon afterward he went to a city called Na'in, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him.
12
As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her.
13
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep."
14
And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise."
15
And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.
16
Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"
17
And this report concerning him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.
Monday, September 15, 2008
The Gospel For Today
John 19: 25 - 27
25
So the soldiers did this. But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Mag'dalene.
26
When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!"
27
Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home
25
So the soldiers did this. But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Mag'dalene.
26
When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!"
27
Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home
Sunday, September 14, 2008
The Gospel For Today (Sunday, September 14, 2008)
John 3: 13 - 17
13
No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man.
14
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up,
15
that whoever believes in him may have eternal life."
16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
17
For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
13
No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man.
14
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up,
15
that whoever believes in him may have eternal life."
16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
17
For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 6: 43 - 49
43
"For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit;
44
for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.
45
The good man out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil man out of his evil treasure produces evil; for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
46
"Why do you call me `Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?
47
Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:
48
he is like a man building a house, who dug deep, and laid the foundation upon rock; and when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it had been well built.
49
But he who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation; against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great."
43
"For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit;
44
for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.
45
The good man out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil man out of his evil treasure produces evil; for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
46
"Why do you call me `Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?
47
Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:
48
he is like a man building a house, who dug deep, and laid the foundation upon rock; and when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it had been well built.
49
But he who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation; against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great."
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 6: 20 - 26
20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 6: 12 - 19
12 In these days he went out to the mountain to pray; and all night he continued in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, he called his disciples, and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles; 14 Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew, 15 and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot, 16 and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. 17 And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; 18 and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. 19 And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came forth from him and healed them all.
Monday, September 8, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Matthew 1: 18 - 23
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; 19 and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; 21 she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." 22 All this took place to fulfil what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 "Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel" (which means, God with us).
Sunday, September 7, 2008
The Gospel For Today (Sunday, September 7, 2008)
Matthew 18: 15 - 20
Saturday, September 6, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 6: 1 - 5
1 On a sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands. 2 But some of the Pharisees said, "Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the sabbath?" 3And Jesus answered, "Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him: 4 how he entered the house of God, and took and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those with him?" 5 And he said to them, "The Son of man is lord of the sabbath."
Friday, September 5, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 5: 33 - 39
33 And they said to him, "The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink." 34 And Jesus said to them, "Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? 35 The days will come, when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days." 36He told them a parable also: "No one tears a piece from a new garment and puts it upon an old garment; if he does, he will tear the new, and the piece from the new will not match the old. 37 And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; if he does, the new wine will burst the skins and it will be spilled, and the skins will be destroyed. 38 But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins. 39 And no one after drinking old wine desires new; for he says, `The old is good.'"
Thursday, September 4, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 5: 1 - 11
1 While the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 4: 38 - 44
38 And he arose and left the synagogue, and entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they besought him for her. 39 And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her; and immediately she rose and served them. 40 Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. 41 And demons also came out of many, crying, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them, and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ. 42 And when it was day he departed and went into a lonely place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them; 43 but he said to them, "I must preach the good news of the
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Luke 4: 31 - 37
31 And he went down to Caper'na-um, a city of
Monday, September 1, 2008
The Gospel For Today
Matthew 6: 31 - 34
31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, `What shall we eat?' or `What shall we drink?' or `What shall we wear?' 32 For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well. 34 "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day.
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