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22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.
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22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.
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23 Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.
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23 Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.
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24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!
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24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!
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25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ?
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25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ?
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26 Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
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26 Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
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27 "Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
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27 "Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
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28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith!
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28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith!
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29 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.
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29 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.
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30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them.
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30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them.
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31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
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31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
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32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
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32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
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33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
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33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
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34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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35 "Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning,
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35 "Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning,
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36 like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
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36 like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
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37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.
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37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.
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38 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night.
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38 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night.
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39 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
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39 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
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40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
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40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
