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And you've stuck with me through thick and thin.
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Now I confer on you the royal authority my Father conferred on me
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so you can eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and be strengthened as you take up responsibilities among the congregations of God's people.
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"Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat.
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Simon, I've prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start."
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Peter said, "Master, I'm ready for anything with you. I'd go to jail for you. I'd die for you!"
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Jesus said, "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, Peter, but before the rooster crows you will have three times denied that you know me."
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Then Jesus said, "When I sent you out and told you to travel light, to take only the bare necessities, did you get along all right?" "Certainly," they said, "we got along just fine."
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He said, "This is different. Get ready for trouble. Look to what you'll need; there are difficult times ahead. Pawn your coat and get a sword.
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What was written in Scripture, 'He was lumped in with the criminals,' gets its final meaning in me. Everything written about me is now coming to a conclusion."
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They said, "Look, Master, two swords!" But he said, "Enough of that; no more sword talk!"