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Luke 12:1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.Luke 12:2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.Luke 12:3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.Luke 12:4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.Luke 12:5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.Luke 12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.Luke 12:8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:Luke 12:9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.Luke 12:10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.Luke 12:11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:Luke 12:12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.Luke 12:13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.Luke 12:14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.Luke 12:16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:Luke 12:17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?Luke 12:18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.Luke 12:19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.Luke 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?Luke 12:21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.Luke 12:22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.Luke 12:23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?Luke 12:25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?Luke 12:26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.Luke 12:28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?Luke 12:29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.Luke 12:30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.Luke 12:31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.Luke 12:33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.Luke 12:35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;Luke 12:36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.Luke 12:37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.Luke 12:38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.Luke 12:39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.Luke 12:40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.Luke 12:41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?Luke 12:43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.Luke 12:44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.Luke 12:45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;Luke 12:46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.Luke 12:47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.Luke 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.Luke 12:49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?Luke 12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!Luke 12:51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:Luke 12:52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.Luke 12:53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.Luke 12:54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.Luke 12:55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.Luke 12:56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?Luke 12:57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.Luke 12:59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. 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Luke 12:1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.Luke 12:2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.Luke 12:3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.Luke 12:4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.Luke 12:5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.Luke 12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.Luke 12:8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:Luke 12:9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.Luke 12:10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.Luke 12:11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:Luke 12:12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.Luke 12:13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.Luke 12:14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.Luke 12:16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:Luke 12:17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?Luke 12:18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.Luke 12:19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.Luke 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?Luke 12:21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.Luke 12:22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.Luke 12:23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?Luke 12:25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?Luke 12:26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.Luke 12:28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?Luke 12:29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.Luke 12:30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.Luke 12:31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.Luke 12:33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.Luke 12:35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;Luke 12:36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.Luke 12:37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.Luke 12:38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.Luke 12:39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.Luke 12:40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.Luke 12:41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?Luke 12:43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.Luke 12:44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.Luke 12:45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;Luke 12:46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.Luke 12:47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.Luke 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.Luke 12:49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?Luke 12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!Luke 12:51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:Luke 12:52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.Luke 12:53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.Luke 12:54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.Luke 12:55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.Luke 12:56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?Luke 12:57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.Luke 12:59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 12:1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.Luke 12:2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.Luke 12:3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.Luke 12:4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.Luke 12:5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.Luke 12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.Luke 12:8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:Luke 12:9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.Luke 12:10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.Luke 12:11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:Luke 12:12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.Luke 12:13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.Luke 12:14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.Luke 12:16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:Luke 12:17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?Luke 12:18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.Luke 12:19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.Luke 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?Luke 12:21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.Luke 12:22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.Luke 12:23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?Luke 12:25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?Luke 12:26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.Luke 12:28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?Luke 12:29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.Luke 12:30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.Luke 12:31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.Luke 12:33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.Luke 12:35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;Luke 12:36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.Luke 12:37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.Luke 12:38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.Luke 12:39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.Luke 12:40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.Luke 12:41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?Luke 12:43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.Luke 12:44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.Luke 12:45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;Luke 12:46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.Luke 12:47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.Luke 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.Luke 12:49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?Luke 12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!Luke 12:51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:Luke 12:52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.Luke 12:53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.Luke 12:54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.Luke 12:55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.Luke 12:56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?Luke 12:57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.Luke 12:59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 12:1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.Luke 12:2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.Luke 12:3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.Luke 12:4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.Luke 12:5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.Luke 12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.Luke 12:8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:Luke 12:9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.Luke 12:10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.Luke 12:11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:Luke 12:12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.Luke 12:13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.Luke 12:14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.Luke 12:16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:Luke 12:17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?Luke 12:18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.Luke 12:19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.Luke 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?Luke 12:21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.Luke 12:22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.Luke 12:23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?Luke 12:25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?Luke 12:26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.Luke 12:28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?Luke 12:29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.Luke 12:30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.Luke 12:31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.Luke 12:33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.Luke 12:35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;Luke 12:36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.Luke 12:37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.Luke 12:38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.Luke 12:39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.Luke 12:40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.Luke 12:41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?Luke 12:43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.Luke 12:44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.Luke 12:45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;Luke 12:46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.Luke 12:47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.Luke 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.Luke 12:49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?Luke 12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!Luke 12:51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:Luke 12:52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.Luke 12:53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.Luke 12:54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.Luke 12:55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.Luke 12:56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?Luke 12:57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.Luke 12:59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. 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Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.Luke 11:3 Give us day by day our daily bread.Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.Luke 11:5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;Luke 11:6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?Luke 11:7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.Luke 11:8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.Luke 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.Luke 11:10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.Luke 11:11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?Luke 11:12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?Luke 11:13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?Luke 11:14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.Luke 11:15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.Luke 11:16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.Luke 11:17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.Luke 11:18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.Luke 11:19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.Luke 11:20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.Luke 11:21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:Luke 11:22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.Luke 11:23 He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.Luke 11:24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.Luke 11:25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.Luke 11:26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.Luke 11:27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.Luke 11:28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.Luke 11:29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.Luke 11:30 For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.Luke 11:31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.Luke 11:32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.Luke 11:33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.Luke 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.Luke 11:35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.Luke 11:36 If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.Luke 11:37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.Luke 11:38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.Luke 11:39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.Luke 11:40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?Luke 11:41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.Luke 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.Luke 11:43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.Luke 11:44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.Luke 11:45 Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.Luke 11:46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.Luke 11:47 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.Luke 11:48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.Luke 11:49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:Luke 11:50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;Luke 11:51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.Luke 11:52 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.Luke 11:53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:Luke 11:54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. 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Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.Luke 11:3 Give us day by day our daily bread.Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.Luke 11:5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;Luke 11:6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?Luke 11:7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.Luke 11:8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.Luke 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.Luke 11:10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.Luke 11:11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?Luke 11:12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?Luke 11:13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?Luke 11:14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.Luke 11:15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.Luke 11:16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.Luke 11:17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.Luke 11:18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.Luke 11:19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.Luke 11:20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.Luke 11:21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:Luke 11:22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.Luke 11:23 He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.Luke 11:24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.Luke 11:25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.Luke 11:26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.Luke 11:27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.Luke 11:28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.Luke 11:29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.Luke 11:30 For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.Luke 11:31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.Luke 11:32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.Luke 11:33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.Luke 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.Luke 11:35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.Luke 11:36 If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.Luke 11:37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.Luke 11:38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.Luke 11:39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.Luke 11:40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?Luke 11:41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.Luke 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.Luke 11:43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.Luke 11:44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.Luke 11:45 Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.Luke 11:46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.Luke 11:47 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.Luke 11:48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.Luke 11:49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:Luke 11:50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;Luke 11:51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.Luke 11:52 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.Luke 11:53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:Luke 11:54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. 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Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.Luke 11:3 Give us day by day our daily bread.Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.Luke 11:5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;Luke 11:6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?Luke 11:7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.Luke 11:8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.Luke 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.Luke 11:10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.Luke 11:11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?Luke 11:12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?Luke 11:13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?Luke 11:14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.Luke 11:15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.Luke 11:16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.Luke 11:17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.Luke 11:18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.Luke 11:19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.Luke 11:20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.Luke 11:21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:Luke 11:22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.Luke 11:23 He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.Luke 11:24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.Luke 11:25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.Luke 11:26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.Luke 11:27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.Luke 11:28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.Luke 11:29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.Luke 11:30 For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.Luke 11:31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.Luke 11:32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.Luke 11:33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.Luke 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.Luke 11:35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.Luke 11:36 If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.Luke 11:37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.Luke 11:38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.Luke 11:39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.Luke 11:40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?Luke 11:41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.Luke 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.Luke 11:43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.Luke 11:44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.Luke 11:45 Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.Luke 11:46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.Luke 11:47 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.Luke 11:48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.Luke 11:49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:Luke 11:50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;Luke 11:51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.Luke 11:52 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.Luke 11:53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:Luke 11:54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.Luke 12:1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 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Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.Luke 11:3 Give us day by day our daily bread.Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.Luke 11:5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;Luke 11:6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?Luke 11:7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.Luke 11:8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.Luke 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.Luke 11:10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.Luke 11:11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?Luke 11:12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?Luke 11:13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?Luke 11:14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.Luke 11:15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.Luke 11:16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.Luke 11:17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.Luke 11:18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.Luke 11:19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.Luke 11:20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.Luke 11:21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:Luke 11:22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.Luke 11:23 He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.Luke 11:24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.Luke 11:25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.Luke 11:26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.Luke 11:27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.Luke 11:28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.Luke 11:29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.Luke 11:30 For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.Luke 11:31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.Luke 11:32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.Luke 11:33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.Luke 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.Luke 11:35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.Luke 11:36 If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.Luke 11:37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.Luke 11:38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.Luke 11:39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.Luke 11:40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?Luke 11:41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.Luke 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.Luke 11:43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.Luke 11:44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.Luke 11:45 Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.Luke 11:46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.Luke 11:47 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.Luke 11:48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.Luke 11:49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:Luke 11:50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;Luke 11:51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.Luke 11:52 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.Luke 11:53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:Luke 11:54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. 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Luke 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.Luke 10:3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.Luke 10:4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.Luke 10:5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.Luke 10:6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.Luke 10:7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.Luke 10:8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:Luke 10:9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.Luke 10:10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,Luke 10:11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.Luke 10:12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.Luke 10:13 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.Luke 10:14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.Luke 10:15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.Luke 10:16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.Luke 10:21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.Luke 10:22 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.Luke 10:23 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:Luke 10:24 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?Luke 10:26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?Luke 10:27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.Luke 10:28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.Luke 10:29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?Luke 10:30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.Luke 10:31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.Luke 10:32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.Luke 10:33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,Luke 10:34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.Luke 10:35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.Luke 10:36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?Luke 10:37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.Luke 10:39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.Luke 10:40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.Luke 10:41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:Luke 10:42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.Luke 10:3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.Luke 10:4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.Luke 10:5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.Luke 10:6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.Luke 10:7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.Luke 10:8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:Luke 10:9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.Luke 10:10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,Luke 10:11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.Luke 10:12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.Luke 10:13 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.Luke 10:14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.Luke 10:15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.Luke 10:16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.Luke 10:21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.Luke 10:22 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.Luke 10:23 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:Luke 10:24 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?Luke 10:26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?Luke 10:27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.Luke 10:28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.Luke 10:29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?Luke 10:30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.Luke 10:31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.Luke 10:32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.Luke 10:33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,Luke 10:34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.Luke 10:35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.Luke 10:36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?Luke 10:37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.Luke 10:39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.Luke 10:40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.Luke 10:41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:Luke 10:42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.Luke 10:3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.Luke 10:4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.Luke 10:5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.Luke 10:6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.Luke 10:7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.Luke 10:8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:Luke 10:9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.Luke 10:10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,Luke 10:11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.Luke 10:12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.Luke 10:13 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.Luke 10:14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.Luke 10:15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.Luke 10:16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.Luke 10:21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.Luke 10:22 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.Luke 10:23 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:Luke 10:24 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?Luke 10:26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?Luke 10:27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.Luke 10:28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.Luke 10:29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?Luke 10:30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.Luke 10:31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.Luke 10:32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.Luke 10:33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,Luke 10:34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.Luke 10:35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.Luke 10:36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?Luke 10:37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.Luke 10:39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.Luke 10:40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.Luke 10:41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:Luke 10:42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.Luke 10:3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.Luke 10:4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.Luke 10:5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.Luke 10:6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.Luke 10:7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.Luke 10:8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:Luke 10:9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.Luke 10:10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,Luke 10:11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.Luke 10:12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.Luke 10:13 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.Luke 10:14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.Luke 10:15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.Luke 10:16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.Luke 10:21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.Luke 10:22 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.Luke 10:23 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:Luke 10:24 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?Luke 10:26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?Luke 10:27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.Luke 10:28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.Luke 10:29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?Luke 10:30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.Luke 10:31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.Luke 10:32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.Luke 10:33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,Luke 10:34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.Luke 10:35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.Luke 10:36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?Luke 10:37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.Luke 10:39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.Luke 10:40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.Luke 10:41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:Luke 10:42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 9:1-62(1)  Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.(2)  And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.(3)  And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.(4)  And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.(5)  And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.(6)  And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.(7)  Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;(8)  And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.(9)  And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.(10)  And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.(11)  And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.(12)  And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.(13)  But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.(14)  For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.(15)  And they did so, and made them all sit down.(16)  Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.(17)  And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.(18)  And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?(19)  They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.(20)  He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.(21)  And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;(22)  Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.(23)  And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.(24)  For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.(25)  For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?(26)  For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.(27)  But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.(28)  And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.(29)  And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.(30)  And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:(31)  Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.(32)  But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.(33)  And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.(34)  While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.(35)  And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.(36)  And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.(37)  And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.(38)  And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.(39)  And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.(40)  And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.(41)  And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.(42)  And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.(43)  And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,(44)  Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.(45)  But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.(46)  Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.(47)  And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,(48)  And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.(49)  And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.(50)  And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.(51)  And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,(52)  And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.(53)  And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.(54)  And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?(55)  But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.(56)  For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.(57)  And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.(58)  And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.(59)  And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.(60)  Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.(61)  And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.(62)  And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 9:1-62(1)  Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.(2)  And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.(3)  And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.(4)  And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.(5)  And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.(6)  And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.(7)  Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;(8)  And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.(9)  And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.(10)  And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.(11)  And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.(12)  And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.(13)  But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.(14)  For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.(15)  And they did so, and made them all sit down.(16)  Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.(17)  And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.(18)  And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?(19)  They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.(20)  He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.(21)  And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;(22)  Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.(23)  And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.(24)  For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.(25)  For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?(26)  For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.(27)  But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.(28)  And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.(29)  And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.(30)  And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:(31)  Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.(32)  But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.(33)  And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.(34)  While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.(35)  And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.(36)  And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.(37)  And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.(38)  And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.(39)  And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.(40)  And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.(41)  And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.(42)  And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.(43)  And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,(44)  Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.(45)  But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.(46)  Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.(47)  And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,(48)  And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.(49)  And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.(50)  And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.(51)  And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,(52)  And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.(53)  And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.(54)  And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?(55)  But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.(56)  For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.(57)  And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.(58)  And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.(59)  And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.(60)  Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.(61)  And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.(62)  And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 9:46-62 (3)Luke 9:46-50The natural man compares himself with his peers to see if he is better than others. This is natural human nature. Comparison leads to pride or envy. It leads to strife and division. In God's kingdom there is no strife, or envy, or division. How is this accomplished? The one who is least of all is the greatest. The weak, the base, and those who are nobody are chosen by God.1 Corinthians 1:26-29, "For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence."The natural human desire of wanting to be great caused people to want to exclude others. Whereas the Lord Jesus says "come unto me" it was the attitude of natural man to say "go away" and to exclude people. This is what we see happening in the next verses where the disciples tried to stop someone else from participating in ministry work because they were not part of their group of disciples. This attitude is still with us today. It is why, in my opinion, so many people leave the church and never come back. They find no place where they can participate and express the gifts which God gave them.We need a radical change in our church culture. We need to see things from the perspective of God's kingdom. Those who are least among us are the greatest. We should not seek to exalt the names of men. We should not seek to elevate men with titles and positions. Instead, we should all pull up a chair in a circle and seek to edify and exhort and comfort one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.Luke 9:51-56The Lord Jesus rebuked his disciples for asking if they should call down fire from heaven and destroy a village. The Lord Jesus told them that he did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them. The Lord Jesus saves lives. They did not understand his mission at all. This showed that his own disciples who were with him for those three years of ministry did not really perceive his true mission and goal.The Samaritans resisted the direction which the Lord Jesus headed. They put up a roadblock. His disciples did not understand his mission and they offered alternatives which were contrary to his purpose. However, the Lord Jesus continued to go forward in obedience to his heavenly Father.Underline the phrase "when the time was come that he should be received up". What does this mean? A simple application here is that there is a season for everything in our lives. In the life of the Lord Jesus he had one short season to accomplish all God wanted to accomplish through him. He did God's will. His mission was to save lives. This is still his mission today, and it is the mission of the church as well. We are the hands and feet and mouth of the Lord Jesus on this earth. We are to preach the gospel so that men can be saved.Christ died for our sins, he was buried, and he rose again on the third day. Everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord Jesus will be saved.Luke 9:57-62The Lord Jesus talked to three different people about discipleship. He was approached by two people and one person he approached.In the first case a man offered to follow the Lord, but the Lord told him that he lived like a homeless man. Does the man still want to follow? The Lord challenges us to consider how he lived and count the cost. Are we willing to suffer like he did in order to be his disciple?In the second case the Lord Jesus exhorted someone to follow him. But the person made an excuse related to family obligations. The Lord Jesus told him to let the dead bury the dead but for him to go and preach the kingdom of God. Interesting how the Lord called people "dead" in this verse. I think this is echoed later in Paul's letter when he said that we were dead in our trespasses and sins. In other words, unbelievers in this world system have their place and their job. Let them do what they do. But our goal and purpose is to obey the Lord and preach the gospel.In the third case another person volunteered to follow the Lord Jesus but with certain conditions. He also wanted to fulfill some kind of family issue. The Lord Jesus told him that no man who put his hand to the plough and looked back was fit for the kingdom of God. In this case we see that to serve the Lord we must be whole hearted and not look back. Remember Lot's wife. She looked back and lost out.We should seriously consider each one of these conversations and ask ourselves if this applies to us. Are we making excuses for not following the Lord with our whole heart? Are we truly living as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ?Examine yourselves to see if you are really in the faith or not. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 9:18-45 (2)Luke 9:18-27The Lord Jesus asked his disciples who the people said he was. His disciples replied that some thought he was John the Baptist, or that he was one of the prophets of old returned. The Lord Jesus then asked them who they thought he was. Peter replied that the Lord Jesus was the Christ. When he made this confession the Lord Jesus instructed his disciples not to tell anyone. He then predicted he would be handed over to die and that he would rise again on the third day. He taught his disciples to take up their cross and follow him. He taught them if they wanted to gain life then they should lose their life for his sake. He taught them if anyone was ashamed of him and his words he would be ashamed of them before the heavenly Father and the angels. He concluded by saying that some of the disciples present would see him coming in his kingdom.A man has a choice to worship the Lord or to worship himself. If he worships the Lord then he must deny himself and take up his cross. The Lord Jesus showed us the way to live for God. It is by giving away our life for God. In the Lord's case this literally meant that he would die on the cross. For us, many times this means we live for the Lord Jesus instead of living for ourselves. In the same way that Abraham offered Isaac to God we are to offer our heart and lives to God. We should be willing to go all the way with God and die if that is the will of God. As far as Abraham was concerned Isaac was dead but God raised him from the dead in a figure. He stopped him from offering his son and instead God offered his only begotten Son Jesus Christ in our place. God provided himself as the Lamb.The impact of this upon us was to set us free from living for ourselves. If we only live for self then in the end we will lose everything. We will be castaway. Look at that word "castaway" here.Luke 9:25, "For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?"Men who do not follow the Lord Jesus dedicate their entire lives to gaining the world. They live their entire life according to the principles of the world system, hoping for provision, hoping for protection, hoping for prestige and glory. But what do they get? In the end they lose their life. When they stand before God they will have nothing but vanity to show for themselves.The only way to live is to die to self and instead live for the Lord Jesus Christ. Follow the example of the Lord Jesus Christ. Humble yourself and be obedient to death even the death of the cross.Luke 9:28-36This account of the transfiguration of the Lord Jesus was recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. This was a significant event in the life of the Lord Jesus. Peter later mentioned this again in his epistle. This was a life changing experience for the disciples. The Lord Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him up on the mountain to pray. While he was there he was changed. His face was changed and he glowed with a heavenly white light. While he was there two men appeared in glory with the Lord Jesus. These men were Moses and Elijah. In my opinion, these two men were the same ones there when the Lord Jesus ascended into heaven, and will be the two witnesses in the book of Revelation. I also think they might have been the two men at the tomb of the Lord Jesus when he was resurrected.Peter suggested the creation of three tents, one for the Lord Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. Somehow he knew who these men were without having met them previously. This gives us a clue as to how things will be in the kingdom of God. We will know each other. We will know the Lord and we will know one another. A cloud appeared and the voice of God the Father spoke, proclaiming that the Lord Jesus was God's beloved Son and to hear him. Listen to the Lord Jesus! Listen to the Lord Jesus! This is what we are called to do. We are called to hear the voice of the Lord. This was the advantage of someone like Mary over her sister Martha. She had the spiritual discernment to know what was the most important thing to do. May God give us the discernment to know what is the best thing we can do with the life we have been given. Listen to the Lord Jesus.Christ died for our sins. He was buried. He rose again on the third day. Everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord Jesus will be saved.Luke 9:37-45When the Lord Jesus and his disciples came down from the mountain of transfiguration they were confronted with a father who had a son possessed by devils. This father had already asked the Lord's disciples to help him and they were unable to cast out the devils from this boy.I'm not sure who the Lord Jesus was rebuking when he said "faithless and perverse generation" but I assume this was directed at the disciples who were unable to help the man.Even in the presence of the Lord these devils tried to act up but the Lord Jesus rebuked them, cast them out, and healed the boy completely. He then gave the boy back to his father. Everyone there was amazed at the mighty power of God displayed through the Lord Jesus Christ.Right at that moment the Lord Jesus turned to his disciples and told them that the Son of Man would be delivered into the hands of men. Why did he say this? I think he tried to wake them up to get serious about their spiritual walk. He would only be with them a short season of time. He had a mission to go to Calvary and had only a short time to teach them.He rebuked them to make them humble themselves and get serious about their spiritual life. The Lord Jesus rebuked the churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3 in a similar manner. He said that everyone he loved he chastened and rebuked. We are to be zealous for the Lord and repent.It is possible for a Christian to go a long time without any spiritual power in his life. Instead of living in spiritual defeat the Lord Jesus called us to get rid of all compromise in our life. He wants us to have a red hot burning faith in God and to get rid of all compromise. We may need to fast and pray to build this spiritual fire in our life. In another places where this same story was retold the Lord Jesus told his disciples that some demons can only come out by prayer and fasting.Rid your life of all compromise. Remember to lay aside every weight and every sin which so easily besets you. Do not be like Israel at the foot of the mountain waiting for Moses to come back. Do not give in to the flesh but instead walk in the Spirit as you wait each day upon the Lord. Do not give in to impatience. Do not allow yourselves to give in to discouragement or unbelief. He that will come will come and will not delay. Cast not away your confidence today. Endure until the end. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 9:1-17 (1)Luke 9:1-6The Lord Jesus sent out his twelve apostles to preach, proclaim, drive out devils, and heal sick people. He gave them specific instructions on what equipment to use, where to stay, and how to respond to people who rejected their ministry. The Lord did not leave out any details when he instructed his apostles in their ministry.My take here is that I need to be ready to receive specific instructions from the Lord on how to conduct myself, on how to serve in ministry, and how to live for him. He is my provider, my protection, and my portion forever. Therefore I should listen to his instructions even when it comes to such mundane things as equipment used in ministry and how to conduct myself in ministry.This principle holds for the faith of the Christian. We should live in accordance with God's instructions to us through the Holy Bible. We are to carefully read the instructions in the New Testament on how we should live and then conform our lives to those instructions.The following passages provide some straight forward instructions on Christian living: Romans 12-15, Galatians 5:16-26, Ephesians 4:17-6:9, Philippians 4:4-9, Colossians 3-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, 2 Thessalonian 3:6-15, Titus 2-3, James (the entire book). These are just samples. There is a lot more in the New Testament, including the teachings of the Lord Jesus in the gospel accounts.Luke 9:7-9Herod killed John the Baptist. He heard rumors about the Lord Jesus and was told this might be John the Baptist risen from the dead, or it might be Elijah come back from heaven, or it might be one of the other prophets. Notice how people in those days believed the same kind of things people do today. They believed people could rise from the dead. This was seen clearly in the ministry of the Lord Jesus because he raised people from the dead. The widow's son from Nain, Jairus' daughter, and Lazarus were just three examples I can think of.Herod was perplexed. This is how the world feels about Christians. They are perplexed. This explains the anger, the mocking, the minimizing and unbelief. You can't really put a Christian into a box, but unbelievers do this non-stop. They can't be happy until they have labeled and categorized a Christian. Why? Because Christians perplex them. It causes unbelievers mental anguish to think about Christians. Almost always the world reacts to Christians with a negative response. Rarely do you find someone who does not believe in God who has something positive to say about Christians. When you do, it is because they are trying to pretend they are magnanimous in order to feel good about themselves.Herod was perplexed. I've suffered for a long time with the confusion of other people around me. Unbelievers just do not know what to do with a real Christian. They can feel the spiritual life in the Christian. They can smell the fragrance of the Lord in the Holy Spirit filled Christian. It is not an aroma they like very much. It reminds them that they are going to die. It reminds them they will give an account for all of their sins. It reminds them they have appointment with God to keep.Christ died for our sins. He was buried. He rose again on the third day. Everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord Jesus will be saved.Luke 9:10-17When the apostles returned to the Lord Jesus after their missionary journey he brought them aside privately to a desert place near Bethsaida. However, the general population heard of his location and came out to him. He taught them about the kingdom of God and he healed people. Eventually the disciples came to the Lord Jesus and asked him to send the crowds away so they could get food and shelter. The Lord Jesus turned this around and told the disciples to give the crowd food. They protested and said they only had five loaves and two fishes. The Lord Jesus told the disciples to make the people sit down in groups of fifty. Once this was done the Lord Jesus took the bread and fish, blessed it, and with it he fed all of those five thousand people, and there were twelve baskets of food left over which the disciples collected.There are multiple thoughts and lessons which we can glean from this account of the Lord Jesus feeding the five thousand people. One thought I have, first of all, is a simple fact: God is my Provider. The Lord Jesus is my Provider. Psalm 23:1, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want".The Lord Jesus taught his disciples to pray to the Father and say, "Give us this day our daily bread." God is our provider. He gives us everything we need in order to live on this earth. The Lord Jesus taught his disciples to seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness and all these other things (material things we need for life) would be added to us.Another thought I have is that those who were in the ministry serving the Lord Jesus did not really have much compassion for the people. They wanted them to go away. Perhaps this lack of compassion arises from a lack of faith. They did not see the five loaves and two fish as enough food to feed the multitude of people. However, in the hands of the Lord Jesus, that little bit of food became enough to feed that entire multitude of people. When we give the Lord Jesus what we have then he can take it and multiply it and feed many people. Don't ever feel like you don't have anything to offer the Lord or other people. Sometimes just a word of encouragement or comfort can make all the difference.This account described a miracle of God's provision. Do you need a miracle today? Do you need God to provide a need in your life? Ask the Lord Jesus and see what he will do for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 8:22-56 (2)Luke 8:22-25The Lord Jesus demonstrated his authority over the raging seas. The Lord Jesus is King over all creation. Jesus Christ is God. He is the Savior, and he is the Lord, and he is the King. He demonstrated his authority and power over creation.Notice the Lord Jesus told his disciples they would go to the other side of the lake. If they listened to him then they would not have thought that they would perish. They would have known that no matter what the circumstances appear that they would make it to the other side. Some people teach that the Lord Jesus rebuked them for a lack of faith because he expected them to rebuke the seas. I don't believe that. Instead, I think he rebuked them for not remembering what he said. He said they were going to the other side. The Lord Jesus was the one who rebuked the sea. They did right going to him for help but their attitude of fear had to be corrected. We should go to God in our difficult situations in life, but go to God with faith. Go to the Lord like the shunammite woman, and say, "All is well."God is in control of the raging seas. He reigns as King over the flood. He reigns as King forever.Luke 8:26-39After crossing the sea the Lord Jesus and his disciples landed where they met a man who was possessed by a legion of demons. The Lord Jesus demonstrated his authority over the powers of darkness by driving out this legion of demons. The demons went into a herd of pigs and drowned in the sea. The man was thankful and wanted to follow the Lord Jesus but the Lord told him to go home and tell his family how God had mercy on him.What always stands out to me in this account is how Jesus exposes the system which the powers of darkness use. Jesus demanded to know their name. They said "Legion" because there were great numbers of them. Through this we understand the system the powers of darkness use is based on making a name for themselves and bringing numbers underneath a name they create. This is also seen in the account of the tower of Babel and is also exposed by the Lord Jesus when he said the Antichrist would come "in his own name". This is the basis for how the world system operates. Men exalt their names and bring numbers of men under their name to create satanic power. This satanic power provides them with provision and protection and portion independently from God. The world system is a counterfeit of the attributes of God.I look forward to the day when the Lord Jesus will drive out every demon off this earth. One day all of the powers of darkness in the air will be driven out and the atmosphere will be completely cleansed from their influence. I look forward to God's Kingdom coming on this earth. I look forward to God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven.Luke 8:40-56The Lord Jesus and his disciples returned from across the sea. They were welcomed back and the Lord Jesus was approached by Jairus, the ruler of a synagogue. He asked the Lord Jesus to save his daughter because she was dying. On the way to help Jairus the Lord Jesus encountered a woman who touched the hem of his robe and was healed from a bleeding disease. She was healed immediately. At first the Lord Jesus didn't know exactly who touched him but she came forward and made a full confession. The Lord Jesus said her faith made her whole and to go in peace. He continued on with Jairus and raised the little girl from the dead. The Lord Jesus insisted that she was sleeping and was not dead, but he also said this about Lazarus who was clearly dead. When Jesus spoke to the little girl her spirit returned so it was clear she was dead, even though Jesus said she slept. The early church used this same way of describing physical death as "sleeping". The Lord Jesus raised the little girl from the dead and gave her back to her parents. The Lord requested that they keep this incident quiet and not talk about it.The main idea I get from this passage is that Jesus has authority over life and death. He is the giver of all life. The Lord Jesus said he is the resurrection and the life. There are several examples in the gospels where the Lord Jesus raised someone from the dead. This girl was one example. Lazarus was an example. There was also a young man from Nain whom the Lord raised from the dead. Probably there were other examples that occurred where the Lord Jesus raised people from the dead. In my opinion, I think the Lord still raises some people from the dead. There are a lot of testimonies you can listen to online where people died, had an encounter with the Lord, and then returned to life to tell others about heaven, or hell, or a message from the Lord.The entire Christian faith rests upon the fact of the resurrection from the dead. Read 1 Corinthians 15. Paul made it clear that our faith rested upon the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. If people cannot be raised from the dead, or if there was no after life, then there is no Christian faith. But, hallelujah, Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. There is plenty of evidence in the Bible for this, and there is historical evidence that a person can research if they are interested.Christ died for our sins, he was buried, and he rose again on the third day. Call upon the name of the Lord Jesus and be saved today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 8:1-3Here was an example of when women were included in the ministry of the Lord Jesus. From the beginning the Lord Jesus included men and women in the work of the gospel. The apostle Paul later expounded on this in his letters and it would benefit churches, men, and women greatly to study what Paul says to men, women, and the role we each take in family, work, and in the church. These women accompanied the Lord Jesus and ministered to him out of their resources. However, all of the twelve apostles of the Lord were men. There were different roles. How difficult it would be for those apostles if the women were not there performing their role. The apostles were not better than these women. It was the women the Lord Jesus first appeared to after his resurrection. The Lord honored women many times in the Bible. There were women mentioned in his genealogy. Here were women, mentioned by name, recorded in the gospel account. There was a woman named Mary who anointed the Lord Jesus for his burial and he said her story would always be told anywhere the gospel was proclaimed. My point is this: those in the world who say that Christianity is against women are wrong. Christianity is the greatest thing that ever happened for women. It is the Lord who showed the world the value and the beauty and the importance of women.We all have different roles as men and women. We are different. God created us different. There are men, and there are women, and we are separate, different, and important in each of our own roles.Christ died for our sins. He was buried, and he rose again on the third day. Everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved.Luke 8:4-15It is true that not everyone will benefit from hearing the word of God. The Lord Jesus taught in his parable that people hear the word according to what was already in their heart. In order to hear God's word in such a way that brings fruit our heart must be prepared. We should pray and ask the Lord to give us a heart that can hear his word and can receive and keep the word and that can then produce fruit in our life. The goal of God's word in us is to bear fruit through us to benefit others. God's word is like a seed planted in the ground. The purpose of that seed is to be planted, to die in the earth, and then to resurrect with life in order to bring forth life for others. This is what we see in the life of Jesus. He gave himself upon Calvary so through his death and resurrection we can receive eternal life by faith in him.Not everyone who heard the Lord speak could understand what he said. Some heard the Lord with joy but lost the word because the enemy came and stole it away. Others heard and received but produced nothing because of hardship and suffering. Others did not benefit because they were distracted by the world system. The cares of life choked the word. Others heard God's word in a good heart and produced fruit. There was a one in four chance of bearing fruit when hearing the word. It took a humble and obedient heart to benefit from hearing the word.I think one purpose in telling parables was to actually protect people from being accountable for knowing things they would never believe. The more a person understands about the Bible the more accountable they become. I pray that what I learn from God I will obey and put into practice. I pray I can bear the fruit which God looks for in the life he gave me.Christ died for our sins. He was buried. He rose again on the third day. Everyone who calls upon the name of Jesus will be saved.Luke 8:16-18The Lord wants us to share with others what he gave us. We should share our testimony of how the Lord Jesus Christ saved us. Along with that testimony be careful to share the scriptures which show other people how they can be saved. I always share 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 and also Romans 10:9-13 with people. These are basic scriptures which outline the gospel and how to be saved.The gospel in our hearts is a bright shining light. However, if we never open our mouth and share the word with others then we are hiding the light. At some point we need to be bold and share the Lord Jesus with other people. We need to let other people know we are Christians, we love the Lord, and let other people know how they can be saved. Without the word of God there is no way a person can move from darkness into the light.I had people when I was a young man who were faithful to share God's word with me. I had my mom, a teacher in high school, and several people I worked with in different jobs who were faithful to the Lord and shared the gospel with me.I'm thankful for the years I had when I was a young Christian to share my testimony with people. I had the chance to share my testimony with churches, schools, in jails, in prisons, and on the streets. Those were glorious days for me. I let my light shine day after day.We go through different seasons in life when we are more active letting our light shine. My hope and my prayer is that I may inspire you today to let your light shine for Jesus. Let us make the best use of the opportunity we have to witness, share God's word, and proclaim the good news that Jesus saves!Luke 8:19-21This was also recorded in Matthew 12:46-50 and Mark 3:31-35. The fact that this specific incident was repeated three times in the gospels show there was an important truth here. What was important in this? The natural family of the Lord Jesus was contrasted with the spiritual family of those who hear and obey God.The most painful lesson in my life took place in the context of family. Most of the people in my family do not know the Lord Jesus. Over an extended period of time of many years I shared scripture, the gospel, and my testimony with each one of them. I did this as the occasion arose and also in a systematic fashion.As I've gotten older I realize the best thing I can do is pray for them. I see our roads are slowly but surely separating from one another. A spiritual reality is taking shape in front of my eyes. I can only explain this by putting it into the form of a metaphor. It is like walking down a road. When you are young you walk on the road with people in your family. However, when you are born into the family of God you start walking a different road than people in your natural family. Someone who is truly born again will have an intense desire to bring his natural family into this spiritual road. I remember this was an intense longing for me when I was young. I spent long periods of prayer when I cried and wept and prayed for my family.Over decades I've seen the hardness of unbelief confirm them in the concrete of self worship and turning their back on the living God. It truly gives me pain. I cannot bear to continue to keep up some kind of pretend relationship with them. They refuse to relate to you on the basis of truth and think you hate them because they can't understand why you cannot agree to relate to them on the basis of their delusions and deceit.The Lord Jesus never gave in to this. He refused to relate to his family on the basis of their opinions or thoughts or feelings. His relationship with everyone was based on truth. If anyone rejected the truth he could not reach them. He is the Truth. When Jesus lives in your heart the truth lives in you. You can no longer walk on the same road as those who do not believe in the Bible. It is impossible. It is not because you don't want to or because you hate your family. It is because there is a literal, spiritual wall that is growing thicker and taller and wider and it cannot be crossed.How can two walk together unless they be agreed? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com

Luke 7:36-50The forgiveness of her sins was evident because of the love she showed towards the Lord Jesus. Someone who experiences the forgiveness of their sins will love the Lord Jesus with all their heart. This is an automatic response to the grace of God and the forgiveness of sins. This woman had something which Simon the Pharisee did not have. Her sins were forgiven. Her faith made her whole in Christ Jesus.The Lord Jesus knew the thoughts of these religious men. Even before they said anything he knew what they were thinking. The Lord knows our thoughts. He can see what we are thinking and knows what is in our heart even before we ourselves know.The Lord Jesus forgives our sins. When we receive the Lord our heart overflows with thanksgiving and love and worship. She worshiped the Lord Jesus. This is the desire and the response of every soul who has been in the presence of the Lord Jesus. You cannot touch him and not love him. When he heals you, and forgives you, you will love him forever. He is worthy of all the glory, all the honor, and all the praise. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikekines.substack.com