This temple is not a literal temple that John is to measure as there never will be a third one built as the temple mount will never be given back to the Jews and here is the reason why. Jerusalem has been destroyed twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times all because Israel never repented of their sin of idolatry when they were allowed back into their land again in 538 BC after their seventy year Babylonian exile and the land fell under the leader of the Roman Empire that still has diplomatic ties with Jerusalem today.
When the second temple was destroyed in 70 A.D. by the Romans other Roman temples were built there and destroyed during various revolts up to the fourth century. From the fourth century the temple mount laid undeveloped until the Muslim Siege of Jerusalem in 637 CE. Between 689-691 CE the Muslims built the Dome of the Rock which stands today, but now under renovations that have to do with the prophecy of the son of perdition in 2 Thessalonians 2:2-4 and the great falling away before the return of Jesus.
John was to measure the Spiritual temple of God as being those who are truly in Christ through the Spiritual rebirth that worship Him in all truths, John 3:3-7, which make up the temple of God as being the body of Christ. The symbolic here represents God separating and protecting His people. The temple of God is no longer made by hand since the veil of the temple was torn from top to bottom, Matthew 27:50, 51; Acts 7:48-51. The temple of God is within man that has the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that keeps himself undefiled before the Lord, Matthew 27:51; Mark 7:15-23; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 17.
The outer court represents that of the control the Gentiles (Revived Roman Empire) will once again have over the Holy city like that of 70AD as they take full control over Jerusalem and trampled it for 3 ½ years at the sounding of the seventh trumpet as we will see history repeat itself. Matthew 24:21 Jesus said this will be the worst tribulation there has ever been nor will ever be again.
During this time once again the Roman Empire will take control of the temple mount in Jerusalem as a New World Order is even now being set up that will be one single world government of economic, political and religious power. They will bring back the sacrifices in the last part of the three and a half years or at the end of Daniels seventy week vision in Daniel chapter 9.
This sacrifice they make is not the sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin, but will be a sacrifice in that of persecuting Christians to death as they refuse to bow down to this Nebuchadnezzar type system. It’s like that of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in Daniel Chapter 3 as they refused to bow down and worship the idols of Baal and God rescued them from the fire. The fulfillment of the times of the Gentile is that of the Gentiles that will not repent as they fulfill the prophecy of the beast and the false prophet that are thrown into the lake of fire with Satan at Gods final judgment.
Daniels first half of the 70 weeks:
First Advent of Messiah:
From rebuilding the Temple to Messiah birth. This was Ezra rebuilding the literal Temple, but also prophetic of the Spiritual Temple making it ready for Messiah to return.
Daniels sixty nine weeks are four hundred and eighty three Solar years (Daniel 9:25). Seven weeks of years was forty nine years rebuilding Jerusalem around 457B.C. (Ezra 7:11-26; 9:9). Sixty two weeks of years was the period of time leading up to Messiah the Prince in the beginning of his ministry in 27A.D. up to the crucifixion in 31A.D, (Daniel 9:26). From the cross to the second advent of Messiah’s return was a prophetic gap being the present Church age (Gentiles) which was a mystery not revealed to Daniel, Ephesians 3:4-10.
Daniel’s second half of the 70th week:
The second advent of Messiah is from the time of Christ ministry to the cross. There are seven Lunar years of great tribulations as described in Daniel 7:13, 14; 9:26, 27;
12:1 and the outline of Matthew Chapter 24. A peace treaty between Israel and the one who is to come (son of perdition) will fall in the last week of Daniels seventy weeks.
This is just a small summary that explains the temple and the holy city. It’s an in-depth study that is very relevant to the end times before Christ returns.
Daniel gives six major events that characterize the four hundred ninety years.
1. To finish the transgression – Israel’s rejection of Messiah (Jesus) as Israel is brought to restoration at the time of the second coming.
2. To put an end to sin – The sins of National Israel will not be forgiven until the deliver comes out of Zion and a new covenant is given to them.
3. Made reconciliation for iniquity – Life, death an Resurrection we are now reconciled through the blood of Christ as the final sacrifice
4. To bring in everlasting righteousness – This is when the Lord Jesus Christ returns to the earth and set up His kingdom.
5. Seal up the vision and prophecy – This will be the time when all prophecy is fulfilled and the Lord Jesus Christ will be Lord of Lord and King of Kings.
6. Anoint the Most Holy – The Lord Jesus Christ will be anointed when the temple is cleansed at the end of the 2520 days when He returns.
Daniel 8:14 and he said unto me, unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed. This is the full 70 weeks which end with the return of Christ when the kingdoms of this world will finally be the kingdoms of our Lord, Revelation 11:14, 15. (Notice the second woe is past and all events that take place during the seventh trumpet come quickly)
Zechariah 4:1-6; 4:11-14 explains that these two witnesses are the word of God in all power and might and the Holy Spirit which is the oil that is poured out on those who God anoints with His Holy Spirit. There are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit that are one and three that bear witness in earth as being the Holy Spirit, the word and the blood of Jesus and these three agree in one, 1 John 5:7, 8. Only God can give power to act on His word as the Holy Spirit and Jesus bare witness to Gods power and authority especially through signs and wonders.
God exercises His power and authority through those of His great commission of Matthew 28:18-20 who are sealed by the Holy Spirit, 2 Corinthians 1:22, who have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. The sackcloth represents the anguish of Gods servants as they remain humbled before the Lord while baring witness to Gods wrath on the unrighteous as these witnesses go forth continuing to preach to the nations.
Zechariah speaks of two olive trees, but only one candlestick in the Old Testament. In this study we read there are two candlesticks. The two olive trees are the two anointed ones as being the two witnesses that are the Holy Spirit whom discerns and confirms the word of God in us by teaching us all truths, John 14:26, and Jesus being the light that shines in darkness as being the word made flesh to walk amongst us, John 1:1-5.
John is given the understanding that the two witnesses are in comparison to the two candlesticks and two olive trees, which if you read Zechariah Chapter 4 it explains that the golden candlestick is God. The seven lamps with the seven pipes that holds the oil (anointing) is that of the seven Spirits of God given to His Church: wisdom, understanding, counsel, knowledge, reverence, might and Spirit of the Lord, Isaiah 11:2.
The two olive trees are to groups of people. One group being natural Israel (Old Testament) as a remnant according to the election of grace have been saved as in the 144,000 taken from the twelve tribes of Israel that remained faithful to God up to a thousand generations thereafter that remain faithful, 1 Chronicles 16:13-17. The other being Gentiles (New Testament) grafted into the branch by that same grace of God that have been washed in the blood of the Lamb and sealed by His Holy Spirit, John 3:3-7; Romans 10:9, 10; 2 Corinthians 1:22; Romans Chapter 11. The two witnesses have always been those who have stood by God and His law in the Old Testament and those who stand by God and Jesus under the dispensation of grace in the New Testament. Jews were only sent to preach to the lost sheep of Israel and Paul was sent to preach to the Gentiles, Matthew 10:5-7; Acts 22:21, so will it be during the seventh trumpet sounding.
There is a theory that the two witnesses could either be Moses, Elijah or Enoch, but scripture disputes this theory. Deuteronomy 34:5, 6 says Moses died in the land of Moab. Elijah was carried away in a whirlwind as described in 2 Kings 2:11 and lifted up to the first heaven meaning the firmament as in the atmosphere that surrounds the earth. He was only translated to an unknown area on earth as several years after he was taken away King Jehoram received a letter from him, 2 Chronicles 21:12. Paul says Enoch died in faith just as Abel, Noah, Abraham and their wives, Hebrews 11:5, 6, 13, but had not yet received the promise of eternal life as they also sleep in the grave until the coming of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Hebrews 11:13 Paul said Enoch was only translated and never said he was taken to heaven and lived to be around three hundred and sixty five.
In John 3:13 Jesus said that no one has ever ascended up to heaven so this proves that the two witnesses are not Moses, Elijah or Enoch. God said in Malachi 4:5 He would send Elijah (Elias) before the great and terrible day of the Lord. John the Baptist is a type of Elijah as a forerunner for Jesus, John 1:15-17, just as Jesus was speaking about John the Baptist in Matthew 17:12 those who carry the witness and testimony of Jesus throughout the nations from the time of the cross to that of the great and terrible day of the Lord are also types of Elijah. The two witnesses are the word of God and the Holy Spirit that confirms His word
God says in 1 Chronicles 16:22 to not touch His anointed or else His wrath will fall against their enemies like we see in many scriptures throughout the Old Testament as nations came against the anointed of Israel. God will allow His anointed servants to call down fire from heaven to kill the enemy during the time of the seven trumpets like Elijah did in 2 Kings 1:10, but also forbade James and John in Luke 9:54 for they were not yet anointed with the Holy Spirit and it was not Gods will that this should be done at this particular time.
If any man comes against Gods witnesses during His final wrath on earth God gives them their authority to call down fire from heaven to literally consume those who try to kill them for their purpose of God is not finished yet as the time of the Gentiles has not been fulfilled yet, Romans 11:17-25. This same authority includes them to ask God to stop the rain from falling, to turn water into blood and to call on God to bring plagues against those who come against them when God sees fit for the purpose of protecting His witnesses during this time as their purpose of witnessing is not yet final, 1 Kings 17:1; Exodus 7:17-21; Exodus 8:1; 11:10.
God gives the power unto his two witnesses as being that power of the Holy Spirit in Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; 2:1-21. The early Church (body of Christ) walked in great power of the Holy Spirit working in them and through them as the anointing of the Holy Spirit empowered them, but the empowerment has become less and less as the Church has either become lukewarm in what they preach as a feel good message, but leaves the spirit empty inside or have compromised the anointing they once had and have sold out to the pleasures of the world quenching the Holy Spirit they were once empowered with as they allow a Jezebel spirit preach from their pulpits.
Joel 2:28-32 speaks about a greater outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the latter days before the great and terrible day of the Lord. God will revive a Spiritual revival in the end of days as He would that none should perish as He works through the Church (body of Christ) who has the witness and testimony of Jesus. During the time of these witnesses that go about preaching in all nations many will see the Spirit of God moving through the land in a great Spiritual awaking of the Church. It never occurs to some people how much they need to repent of their sin until reality sets in as God starts shaking not only the earth, but the heavens also as He sends His final wrath down on earth, Hebrews 12:25-29.
The vessel of gold and silver are those of Jew and Gentile that have always stood by God as they walk in great faith no matter how this world tries to come against them, Hosea 6:1-4; Joel 2:28-32; Haggai 2:7-9; Zechariah 10:1.
We have to remember when studying anything in the Bible that scripture speaks mainly about Israel and her enemies coming against her as many other nations had not existed yet when all these letters were written. We who are Gentile are also part of Israel being grafted in as a branch. Focus has always been on Jerusalem being the Holy City of God no matter how many times this city has been taken captive by the enemy. The preaching of the Gospel will be finished when the true Church of God being Jew and Gentile that are anointed by God to preach amongst the people all over the world sees Jerusalem being encompassed by the enemy as the Gentiles will take its final siege in Jerusalem trampling the city for the last time.
Jew and Gentile alike as being one body of Christ are always given signs from God to look out for the coming of the Lord even though none knows the day or hour this will occur, Matthew 24:33-37. One very important sign is to keep a watchful eye on events that will unfold in Jerusalem, especially what happens to the temple mount as this is the abomination of desolations Daniel spoke of and Jesus gave warning to flee from. When you see the son of perdition, meaning the man of sin or the lawless one taking his seat on the throne in Jerusalem claiming he is God then the sign of the return of Christ is very near.
The beast that overcomes and kills the two witnesses will be revealed in Chapter Thirteen, but for now I will just say it is a corrupt political power much like the one who had Jesus crucified and thought they had silenced Him forever. These witnesses lie dead in the street of the great city which means many nations outside that gate of Gods Holy sanctuary being symbolic of the actual gate Jesus was outside of in Jerusalem as He was lead up the hill to Golgotha were He suffered and died, Hebrews 13:12, and God had raised Him again on the third day, Matthew 28:1-8.
These great cities are spiritually compared to Sodom and Egypt and exist in every nation around the world who are found guilty of Idolatry, Exodus 20:1-8; Roman 1:18-25. Idolatry is nothing more than blind adoration for the thoughts of the mind and the intents of the heart that draws one away from God as they bow down to and worship the materialistic things of the word like we see today in the love of money and power over others that is the root of all evil, 1 Timothy 6:9-11.
These great cities full of idolatry and adultery are the type of nations and people that still exist today even until the end of days. They have backslidden away from God as they have fallen short of His glory defiling themselves before the Father, Jeremiah 3:1-25, but yet God calls them to repentance. God has always sent these nations a witness, but they continue to persecute and put them to death just like Israel as they persecuted and put to death the very Messiah that was sent to them.
The witnesses that are spoken of in Revelation 11 will also suffer and die as they have picked up their cross to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and deny their own self for the witness and testimony of Jesus, John 15:13; Matthew 16:24-28, 10:28; 24:9. They like those who died a martyr’s death before them will be killed by the hands of those who will persecute them to death in order to silence the torment of their preaching. Unlike those before them these witnesses will lay in the street of every nation around the world as no one has compassion on them to bury their bodies. Instead they will make fun of them and rejoice that they are dead as they will no longer be troubled by them.
Many saw these dead bodies lie in the street, but none would bother burial for them, but rejoiced instead that they would no longer be tormented by their preaching. This is also seen in Papal Rome rule around 538 AD with Emperor Justinian’s decree and under the military protection of Belisarius and the beast until the deadly wound came in 1798 by General Berthier who made his entrance into Rome and abolished the papal government and established a secular one. There were approximately 500 million Christians killed during Emperor Justinian’s reign. Revelation chapter 13 will see this deadly wound healed once again.
After three and a half days it’s not the witnesses being taken up to heaven in a cloud here as we will see later when this great event takes place. What is going back to heaven is Gods power and authority that gives His servants the anointing to the preaching of His word that returns back to Him, Isaiah 55:11. The time of the Gentiles will be fulfilled at this time as the time of preaching is ended and that the kingdoms of this world are soon to be made the Kingdoms of the Lord once again.
The Church has life again as God has breathed life back into her and she once again stands on her feet grounded in all faith and trust in the Lord as she prepares to flee the soon coming abomination that causes the final desolation on earth. Their enemies beheld the strengthening of Gods Church once again as they have been completely strengthened throughout the nations, Isaiah 26:13-21; 27:13; Ezekiel 37:1-14. The enemy fears loss of control over these people in all nations that the kingdoms of this world will become the Kingdoms of their Lord unless they silence the Church once again as they did in the past and continue to do so until the great and terrible day of the Lord.
The earthquake represents Gods final shaking or judgment on man as many more will fall as now Gods Church has come out of exile meaning that of a Jezebel false teaching that has lead them captive for years. The final remnant of those who walked in blindness of truth being taken over by this Jezebel spirit have become afraid as they have finally seen truth and repent of their sin and come back to God and give Him glory.
Notice this verse says the third woe comes quickly. The seventh trumpet is the announcement that all the kingdoms of the world will come under Jesus authority, but there is much more to come first before He returns as in the war in heaven, the mark of the beast and then the harvest judgment when at that time Jesus returns in the clouds to gather His Bride, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and reserves them until the final judgments are completed, the earth is purified and then God ushers down the New Jerusalem where we will be with the Lord forever.
The first four seals are the beginning of sorrows described in Matthew 24:4-26 before that of Christ return. There are three woes to come after the beginning of sorrows. The first woe is found in Chapter 8-9 with the first six trumpets. The second woe is that of the two witnesses in Chapter 11:1-14 as the preaching of Gods word has come to an end as the time of the Gentiles has been fulfilled in the last person repenting and turning back to God. The third woe begins with the seventh trumpet in 11:15 and it comes quickly.
Here we see much rejoicing in heaven for the time is now that the mystery of God will be finished as he declared this to the prophets, Revelation 10:7. God will make an end to all sinful abominations here on earth against His people as His mighty power will reign as now the blood of the martyred saints will be avenged. God is about to destroy the enemy for eternity and all the kingdoms or nations of the world will now have become the Kingdoms and nations of God and no man will ever be able to take them out of Gods hands again, John 10:27, 28. The time of Gods longsuffering in His patience for those who need to repent, 2 Peter 3:9, has now come to an end and all glory and honor is given to His name.
The nations are angry because of Gods wrath that torments them day and night as it is a mystery to those Pharisee types that think themselves pious as they follow false religions and beliefs, even making themselves gods and have caused others to stray away from truth. All they see is Gods chastisements, but neglect seeing the warning of them to repent. The ignorance of these people is what will cause them to perish as they stand before God in judgment, Hosea 4:6, 7.
The reward unto the servants of God is that of being delivered from all the persecutions against them, those alive and asleep in the grave as when the temple is opened in heaven the ark of the covenant is seen as this is Gods covenant promise of His blessings to those who have been faithful to Him as being part of the covenant God made with Abraham and every generation after him, Genesis 12:1-3. The covenant promise is now to be fulfilled in that all Gods faithful children will have eternal life with Him as He completes the final purification of heaven and earth in order to usher down the New Jerusalem where we will be with the Lord forever.
Lightning is a strong force of power as in Gods power in heaven. The thunder is the voice of Gods power when He speaks. When God speaks even the earth quakes at His voice. The great hail is that of Gods seventh vial judgment that is about to be made on those who refuse to repent and the weight of each hail stone is the weight of a talent which is around 75 pounds each, Revelation 16:21.
Genesis 12:1-3 (LEB)
The Call of AbramAnd Adonai said to Abram, “Go out from your land and from your relatives, and from the house of your father, to the land that I will show you.The Call of AbramAnd Adonai said to Abram, “Go out from your land and from your relatives, and from the house of your father, to the land that I will show you.2And I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you, and I will make your name great. And you will be a blessing.2And I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you, and I will make your name great. And you will be a blessing.3And I will bless those who bless you, and those who curse you I will curse. And all families of the earth will be blessed in you.”3And I will bless those who bless you, and those who curse you I will curse. And all families of the earth will be blessed in you.”
Exodus 7:17-21 (LEB)
Thus says Adonai, “By this you will know that I am Adonai. Look, I am about to strike with the staff that is in my hand the water that is in the Nile, and it will be changed to blood.17Thus says Adonai, “By this you will know that I am Adonai. Look, I am about to strike with the staff that is in my hand the water that is in the Nile, and it will be changed to blood.18And the fish that are in the Nile will die, and the Nile will stink, and the Egyptians will be unable to drink water from the Nile.”’”18And the fish that are in the Nile will die, and the Nile will stink, and the Egyptians will be unable to drink water from the Nile.”’”19And Adonai said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Take your staff and stretch your hand out over the waters of Egypt and over their rivers, over their canals, and over their pools and over all of their reservoirs of water, so that they become blood,’ and blood will be in all the land of Egypt and in vessels of wood and of stone.”19And Adonai said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Take your staff and stretch your hand out over the waters of Egypt and over their rivers, over their canals, and over their pools and over all of their reservoirs of water, so that they become blood,’ and blood will be in all the land of Egypt and in vessels of wood and of stone.”20And Moses and Aaron did so, as Adonai had commanded, and he raised the staff and struck the water that was in the Nile before the eyes of Pharaoh and before the eyes of his servants, and all of the water that was in the Nile was changed to blood.20And Moses and Aaron did so, as Adonai had commanded, and he raised the staff and struck the water that was in the Nile before the eyes of Pharaoh and before the eyes of his servants, and all of the water that was in the Nile was changed to blood.21And the fish that were in the Nile died, and the Nile stank, and the Egyptians were not able to drink water from the Nile, and the blood was in all the land of Egypt.21And the fish that were in the Nile died, and the Nile stank, and the Egyptians were not able to drink water from the Nile, and the blood was in all the land of Egypt.
Exodus 20:1-8 (LEB)
Ten CommandmentsAnd God spoke all these words, saying,Ten CommandmentsAnd God spoke all these words, saying,2“I am Adonai, your God, who brought you out from the land of Egypt, from the house of slaves.2“I am Adonai, your God, who brought you out from the land of Egypt, from the house of slaves.3“There shall be for you no other gods before me.3“There shall be for you no other gods before me.4“You shall not make for yourself a divine image with any form that is in the heavens above or that is in the earth below or that is in the water below the earth.4“You shall not make for yourself a divine image with any form that is in the heavens above or that is in the earth below or that is in the water below the earth.5You will not bow down to them, and you will not serve them, because I am Adonai your God, a jealous God, punishing the guilt of the parents on the children on the third and on the fourth generations“Generations” is understood from comparison with parallel verses (compare Exod 34:6–7; Deut 7:9) of those hating me,5You will not bow down to them, and you will not serve them, because I am Adonai your God, a jealous God, punishing the guilt of the parents on the children on the third and on the fourth generations“Generations” is understood from comparison with parallel verses (compare Exod 34:6–7; Deut 7:9) of those hating me,6and showing loyal love to thousands of generations“Generations” is understood from comparison with parallel verses ( compare Exod 34:6–7; Deut 7:9) of those loving me and of those keeping my commandments.6and showing loyal love to thousands of generations“Generations” is understood from comparison with parallel verses ( compare Exod 34:6–7; Deut 7:9) of those loving me and of those keeping my commandments.7“You shall not misuse the name of Adonai your God,“take up/bear/carry the name of Adonai your God for what is worthless/false/empty” because Adonai will not leave unpunished anyone who misuses his name.“bears his name for what is false”7“You shall not misuse the name of Adonai your God,“take up/bear/carry the name of Adonai your God for what is worthless/false/empty” because Adonai will not leave unpunished anyone who misuses his name.“bears his name for what is false”8“Remember the day of the Sabbath, to consecrate it.8“Remember the day of the Sabbath, to consecrate it.
Exodus 8:1 (LEB)
Plague Two: FrogsExodus 8:1–32 in the English Bible is 7:26–8:28 in the Hebrew Bible And Adonai said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, and say to him, ‘Thus says Adonai, “Release my people so that they may serve me.”Plague Two: FrogsExodus 8:1–32 in the English Bible is 7:26–8:28 in the Hebrew Bible And Adonai said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, and say to him, ‘Thus says Adonai, “Release my people so that they may serve me.”
Deuteronomy 34:5 (LEB)
Then Moses, the servant of Adonai, died there in the land of Moab according to the command of Adonai.“at the mouth of Adonai”5Then Moses, the servant of Adonai, died there in the land of Moab according to the command of Adonai.“at the mouth of Adonai”
1 Kings 17:1 (LEB)
The Prophet Elijah ArisesElijah the Tishbite from Tishbe of Gilead said to Ahab, “As Adonai lives,“The life of Adonai” the God of Israel before whom I stand, there shall surely not be dew nor rain these years except by my command.”“except at the word of my mouth”The Prophet Elijah ArisesElijah the Tishbite from Tishbe of Gilead said to Ahab, “As Adonai lives,“The life of Adonai” the God of Israel before whom I stand, there shall surely not be dew nor rain these years except by my command.”“except at the word of my mouth”
2 Kings 2:11 (LEB)
Then they were walking, talking as they went. Suddenly a fiery chariot with horses of fire appeared and separated between the two of them. Elijah went up in the storm to the heavens11Then they were walking, talking as they went. Suddenly a fiery chariot with horses of fire appeared and separated between the two of them. Elijah went up in the storm to the heavens
2 Kings 1:10 (LEB)
Then Elijah answered and said to the commander of the fifty, “If I am a man of God, let fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty!” Then fire came down from heaven and consumed him and his fifty.10Then Elijah answered and said to the commander of the fifty, “If I am a man of God, let fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty!” Then fire came down from heaven and consumed him and his fifty.
1 Chronicles 16:13-17 (LEB)
O offspring of Israel, his servant, O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones!13O offspring of Israel, his servant, O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones!14He is Adonai our God; his judgments are in all the earth.14He is Adonai our God; his judgments are in all the earth.15Remember his covenant forever, the word he commanded for a thousand generations,15Remember his covenant forever, the word he commanded for a thousand generations,16that he made“cut” with Abraham, his sworn oath to Isaac.16that he made“cut” with Abraham, his sworn oath to Isaac.17And he confirmed it to Jacob as a statute, an everlasting covenant to Israel,17And he confirmed it to Jacob as a statute, an everlasting covenant to Israel,
1 Chronicles 16:22 (LEB)
saying, “You must not touch my anointed nor do harm to my prophets!”22saying, “You must not touch my anointed nor do harm to my prophets!”
2 Chronicles 21:12 (LEB)
And a letter from Elijah the prophet came to him, saying, “Thus says Adonai, the God of David your father: ‘Because you have not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father or in the ways of Asa, the king of Judah,12And a letter from Elijah the prophet came to him, saying, “Thus says Adonai, the God of David your father: ‘Because you have not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father or in the ways of Asa, the king of Judah,
Ezra 7:11-26 (LEB)
Artaxerxes’ Letter to EzraThis is the copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe of the scroll of the words of the commands of Adonai and his statutes for Israel:11Artaxerxes’ Letter to EzraThis is the copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe of the scroll of the words of the commands of Adonai and his statutes for Israel:12“Artaxerxes, the king of kings, to Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of the heavens. Peace. And now12“Artaxerxes, the king of kings, to Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of the heavens. Peace. And now13I issue forth a decree that any of the people of Israel, their priests, or their Levites in my kingdom who are willing to go to Jerusalem may go with you.13I issue forth a decree that any of the people of Israel, their priests, or their Levites in my kingdom who are willing to go to Jerusalem may go with you.14For you are sent from the king and his seven counselors to enquire about Judah and Jerusalem concerning the law of your God, which is in your hand.14For you are sent from the king and his seven counselors to enquire about Judah and Jerusalem concerning the law of your God, which is in your hand.15Also, bring the silver and gold that the king and his advisors have freely offered to the God of Israel whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,15Also, bring the silver and gold that the king and his advisors have freely offered to the God of Israel whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,16and all of the silver and gold that you will find in the whole province of Babylonia, with the freewill offerings of the people and the priests giving willingly for the house of their God in Jerusalem.16and all of the silver and gold that you will find in the whole province of Babylonia, with the freewill offerings of the people and the priests giving willingly for the house of their God in Jerusalem.17With this money, then, with diligence you must buy young bulls, young rams, lambs, and their offerings and libations. You must offer them on the altar that is in the house of your God in Jerusalem.17With this money, then, with diligence you must buy young bulls, young rams, lambs, and their offerings and libations. You must offer them on the altar that is in the house of your God in Jerusalem.18You may do whatever seems best to you and your brothers to do with the remainder of the silver and gold according to the desire of your God.18You may do whatever seems best to you and your brothers to do with the remainder of the silver and gold according to the desire of your God.19And the vessels that were given to you for the service of the house of your God you shall deliver before the God of Jerusalem.19And the vessels that were given to you for the service of the house of your God you shall deliver before the God of Jerusalem.20And the remainder of the needs for the house of your God that falls to you to provide, you may provide from the house of the king’s treasury.”20And the remainder of the needs for the house of your God that falls to you to provide, you may provide from the house of the king’s treasury.”21“I, even I, King Artaxerxes, issue forth a decree to all the treasurers who are in the province Beyond the River. Whatever the priest Ezra, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, may ask of you, let it be done with diligence,21“I, even I, King Artaxerxes, issue forth a decree to all the treasurers who are in the province Beyond the River. Whatever the priest Ezra, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, may ask of you, let it be done with diligence,22up to one hundred talents of silver, one hundred measures of wheat, one hundred baths of wine, one hundred baths of oil, and unlimited salt.Literally, “salt that is not specified”22up to one hundred talents of silver, one hundred measures of wheat, one hundred baths of wine, one hundred baths of oil, and unlimited salt.Literally, “salt that is not specified”23All that is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be done with diligence for the house of the God of heaven, otherwise wrath will come on the kingdom of the king and his sons.23All that is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be done with diligence for the house of the God of heaven, otherwise wrath will come on the kingdom of the king and his sons.24You also should be aware that it is not permitted to place tax, tribute, or duty upon all of the priests, the Levites, the singers, the doorkeepers, the temple servants, and other servants of the house of God.24You also should be aware that it is not permitted to place tax, tribute, or duty upon all of the priests, the Levites, the singers, the doorkeepers, the temple servants, and other servants of the house of God.25“You, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that you possess, appoint magistrates and judges who can judge all of the people in the province Beyond the River who know the laws of your God. And you will teach those who do not know.25“You, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that you possess, appoint magistrates and judges who can judge all of the people in the province Beyond the River who know the laws of your God. And you will teach those who do not know.26All who do not obey the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed on him with diligence, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation of goods and for imprisonment.”26All who do not obey the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed on him with diligence, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation of goods and for imprisonment.”
Isaiah 26:13-21 (LEB)
Adonai, our God, lords besides you ruled over us, but we praise your name alone.“alone in you we praise name you”13Adonai, our God, lords besides you ruled over us, but we praise your name alone.“alone in you we praise name you”14The dead do not live; dead spirits do not rise because you have punished and destroyed them, and you have destroyed all memory of them.14The dead do not live; dead spirits do not rise because you have punished and destroyed them, and you have destroyed all memory of them.15You have added to the nation, Adonai. You have added to the nation; you are honored. You have extended all the ends of the land.15You have added to the nation, Adonai. You have added to the nation; you are honored. You have extended all the ends of the land.16Adonai, in distress they have visited you; they poured out an incantation;“whispering” your discipline was on them.16Adonai, in distress they have visited you; they poured out an incantation;“whispering” your discipline was on them.17Like a pregnant woman on the point of giving birth, she writhes; she cries in her labor pains. So we were because of your presence, Adonai.17Like a pregnant woman on the point of giving birth, she writhes; she cries in her labor pains. So we were because of your presence, Adonai.18We became pregnant, we writhed; we gave birth to wind. We cannot bring about deliverance on the earth, and no inhabitants of the world are born.18We became pregnant, we writhed; we gave birth to wind. We cannot bring about deliverance on the earth, and no inhabitants of the world are born.19Your dead shall live; their corpses“my corpse;” some manuscripts propose an emendation to the suffix to change it to third person masculine plural (“their corpses”), which makes better sense shall rise. Wake up and sing for joy, dwellers of the dust, for your dew is celestial dew,“dew of light” and the earth will give birth to dead spirits.Or “you make the land of Rephaim fall”19Your dead shall live; their corpses“my corpse;” some manuscripts propose an emendation to the suffix to change it to third person masculine plural (“their corpses”), which makes better sense shall rise. Wake up and sing for joy, dwellers of the dust, for your dew is celestial dew,“dew of light” and the earth will give birth to dead spirits.Or “you make the land of Rephaim fall”20Go, my people, enter into your chambers and shut your doorsThe reading tradition (Qere) is singular behind you; hide for a very little“a little a little” while, until the wrath has passed over.20Go, my people, enter into your chambers and shut your doorsThe reading tradition (Qere) is singular behind you; hide for a very little“a little a little” while, until the wrath has passed over.21For look! Adonai is about to come out from his place to punish the iniquity of the inhabitantsHebrew “inhabitant” of the earth against him, and the earth will disclose her blood and will no longer cover her slain.21For look! Adonai is about to come out from his place to punish the iniquity of the inhabitantsHebrew “inhabitant” of the earth against him, and the earth will disclose her blood and will no longer cover her slain.
Isaiah 55:11 (LEB)
so shall be my word that goes out from my mouth. It shall not return to me without success, but shall accomplishOr “do” what I desire and be successful in the thing for which I sent it.11so shall be my word that goes out from my mouth. It shall not return to me without success, but shall accomplishOr “do” what I desire and be successful in the thing for which I sent it.
Isaiah 11:2 (LEB)
And the spirit of Adonai shall rest on him — a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of counsel and might, a spirit of knowledge and the fear of Adonai.2And the spirit of Adonai shall rest on him — a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of counsel and might, a spirit of knowledge and the fear of Adonai.
Jeremiah 3:1-25 (LEB)
A saying:“to say” ‘Look, if a man divorces his wife, and she goes from him and she becomes another man’s wife,“and she becomes to a man another” will he return to her again?’ Will not that land be greatly defiled? And you have prostituted yourself with many lovers, would you now return to me?” declares“a declaration of” Adonai.A saying:“to say” ‘Look, if a man divorces his wife, and she goes from him and she becomes another man’s wife,“and she becomes to a man another” will he return to her again?’ Will not that land be greatly defiled? And you have prostituted yourself with many lovers, would you now return to me?” declares“a declaration of” Adonai.2“Lift up your eyes at the barren heights, and see where you have not been ravished. Beside the roads you sat for them like an Arab in the desert,Or “wilderness” and you have defiled the land with your fornication and with your wickedness.2“Lift up your eyes at the barren heights, and see where you have not been ravished. Beside the roads you sat for them like an Arab in the desert,Or “wilderness” and you have defiled the land with your fornication and with your wickedness.3Therefore rain showers have been withheld, and the spring rain has not come. Yet you have“it is for you” the forehead of a woman prostitute, you refuse to be ashamed.3Therefore rain showers have been withheld, and the spring rain has not come. Yet you have“it is for you” the forehead of a woman prostitute, you refuse to be ashamed.4Have you not just now called to me, ‘My father, you are the close friend of my youth?4Have you not just now called to me, ‘My father, you are the close friend of my youth?5Will he be angry forever?“to eternity” Will he maintain it always’?“to duration” Look, you have spoken, but you have done all the evil that you could.”“you have done the evil and you were able”5Will he be angry forever?“to eternity” Will he maintain it always’?“to duration” Look, you have spoken, but you have done all the evil that you could.”“you have done the evil and you were able”6Adonai Gives Israel a Letter of DivorceThen Adonai said to me in the days of Josiah, the king, “Have you seen what apostateOr “unfaithful” Israel has done? She has gone on every high hill and under every leafy tree and she has prostituted herself there.6Adonai Gives Israel a Letter of DivorceThen Adonai said to me in the days of Josiah, the king, “Have you seen what apostateOr “unfaithful” Israel has done? She has gone on every high hill and under every leafy tree and she has prostituted herself there.7And I thought, ‘After her doing all these things to me she will return,’ but she did not return. And her treacherous sister Judah saw it.supplied from English context7And I thought, ‘After her doing all these things to me she will return,’ but she did not return. And her treacherous sister Judah saw it.supplied from English context8And I saw that for this very reason, that“because of all” on account of apostateOr “unfaithful” Israel committing adultery I divorced her and gave the letter of divorce to her. Yet her treacherous sister Judah was not afraid and she went and prostituted herself also.8And I saw that for this very reason, that“because of all” on account of apostateOr “unfaithful” Israel committing adultery I divorced her and gave the letter of divorce to her. Yet her treacherous sister Judah was not afraid and she went and prostituted herself also.9And it was because of the frivolity of her fornication that she defiled the land and committed adultery with the stone and with the tree.9And it was because of the frivolity of her fornication that she defiled the land and committed adultery with the stone and with the tree.10Yet even in all this her treacherous sister Judah did not return to me with all her heart, but only“but if” in pretense,”Or “deception” declares“a declaration of” Adonai.10Yet even in all this her treacherous sister Judah did not return to me with all her heart, but only“but if” in pretense,”Or “deception” declares“a declaration of” Adonai.11A Call for RepentanceThen Adonai said to me, “ApostateOr “unfaithful” Israel has proved herself more uprightOr “righteous” than treacherous Judah.11A Call for RepentanceThen Adonai said to me, “ApostateOr “unfaithful” Israel has proved herself more uprightOr “righteous” than treacherous Judah.12Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, ‘Return, apostateOr “unfaithful” Israel,’ declares“a declaration of” Adonai. ‘I will not cause my anger“faces” to fall on you. For I am loyal,’ declares“a declaration of” Adonai. ‘I will not be angry forever.“to eternity”12Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, ‘Return, apostateOr “unfaithful” Israel,’ declares“a declaration of” Adonai. ‘I will not cause my anger“faces” to fall on you. For I am loyal,’ declares“a declaration of” Adonai. ‘I will not be angry forever.“to eternity”13Only acknowledge your guilt, that against Adonai your God you have rebelled, and have scattered your ways to the strangers under every leafy tree, and you have not obeyed my voice,’ declares“a declaration of” Adonai.”13Only acknowledge your guilt, that against Adonai your God you have rebelled, and have scattered your ways to the strangers under every leafy tree, and you have not obeyed my voice,’ declares“a declaration of” Adonai.”14“Return, apostateOr “unfaithful” children,” declares“a declaration of” Adonai. “For I am your master,“I rule over among you” and I will take you one from a city and two from a clan,Or “family” and I will bring you to Zion.14“Return, apostateOr “unfaithful” children,” declares“a declaration of” Adonai. “For I am your master,“I rule over among you” and I will take you one from a city and two from a clan,Or “family” and I will bring you to Zion.15Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart and they will feed you knowledge and insight.15Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart and they will feed you knowledge and insight.16And it will be when you have multiplied and become fruitful in the land in those days,” declares“a declaration of” Adonai, “they will no longer say, ‘The ark of the covenant of Adonai.’ And it will not come to mind,“it shall not go up on heart” nor will they remember it, nor will they miss it,supplied from English context nor will it be made again.16And it will be when you have multiplied and become fruitful in the land in those days,” declares“a declaration of” Adonai, “they will no longer say, ‘The ark of the covenant of Adonai.’ And it will not come to mind,“it shall not go up on heart” nor will they remember it, nor will they miss it,supplied from English context nor will it be made again.17At that time they will call Jerusalem ‘The Throne of Adonai,’ and all the nations will be gathered to it, to the name of Adonai, to Jerusalem, and they will no longer go after the stubbornness of their evil heart.17At that time they will call Jerusalem ‘The Throne of Adonai,’ and all the nations will be gathered to it, to the name of Adonai, to Jerusalem, and they will no longer go after the stubbornness of their evil heart.18In those days the house of Judah will walk along with the house of Israel and they will come together from the land of the north to the land that I gave as an inheritance to your ancestors.Or “fathers”18In those days the house of Judah will walk along with the house of Israel and they will come together from the land of the north to the land that I gave as an inheritance to your ancestors.Or “fathers”19Then I thought, ‘How I would set you among the children, and I would give you a land of desire, an inheritance of the glory of the hosts of nations.’ And I thought, ‘You would call me, “My father,” and you would not turn back from behindOr “following” me.’19Then I thought, ‘How I would set you among the children, and I would give you a land of desire, an inheritance of the glory of the hosts of nations.’ And I thought, ‘You would call me, “My father,” and you would not turn back from behindOr “following” me.’20However, as a wife departs treacherously from her lover, so you have dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel,” declares“a declaration of” Adonai.20However, as a wife departs treacherously from her lover, so you have dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel,” declares“a declaration of” Adonai.21“A voice is heard on the barren heights, the weeping of the pleas for mercy of the children of Israel, because they have perverted their way, they have forgotten Adonai their God.21“A voice is heard on the barren heights, the weeping of the pleas for mercy of the children of Israel, because they have perverted their way, they have forgotten Adonai their God.22Return, O apostateOr “unfaithful” children, I will heal your backsliding. ‘Look, we come to you, for you are Adonai our God.22Return, O apostateOr “unfaithful” children, I will heal your backsliding. ‘Look, we come to you, for you are Adonai our God.23Surely, an illusion comes from the hills, the turmoil on the mountains. Surely, in Adonai our God is the salvation of Israel.23Surely, an illusion comes from the hills, the turmoil on the mountains. Surely, in Adonai our God is the salvation of Israel.24But the shameful thing has devoured the labor of our ancestorsOr “fathers” from our youth, their flocks, and their cattle, their sons and their daughters.24But the shameful thing has devoured the labor of our ancestorsOr “fathers” from our youth, their flocks, and their cattle, their sons and their daughters.25Let us lie down in our shame, and let our disgrace cover us. For against Adonai our God we have sinned, we and our ancestors,Or “fathers” from our youth and until this day. and we have not obeyed the voice of Adonai our God.’25Let us lie down in our shame, and let our disgrace cover us. For against Adonai our God we have sinned, we and our ancestors,Or “fathers” from our youth and until this day. and we have not obeyed the voice of Adonai our God.’
Ezekiel 37:1-14 (LEB)
A Valley of Dried Bones; A Renewed Nation of IsraelThe hand of Adonai was upon me, and he brought me by the Spirit of Adonai, and he let me restOr “placed me”; literally “set me” in the midst of the valley, and it was full of bones.A Valley of Dried Bones; A Renewed Nation of IsraelThe hand of Adonai was upon me, and he brought me by the Spirit of Adonai, and he let me restOr “placed me”; literally “set me” in the midst of the valley, and it was full of bones.2And he led me all around“all around, all around” over them, and look, very many on the surface of the valley, and look, very dry.2And he led me all around“all around, all around” over them, and look, very many on the surface of the valley, and look, very dry.3And he said to me, “Son of man,Or “mortal,” or “son of humankind” can these bones live?” And I said, “Lord Adonai, you know.”3And he said to me, “Son of man,Or “mortal,” or “son of humankind” can these bones live?” And I said, “Lord Adonai, you know.”4And he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and you must say to them, to the dry bones, ‘Hear the word of Adonai!4And he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and you must say to them, to the dry bones, ‘Hear the word of Adonai!5Thus says the Lord Adonai to these bones: “Look! I am bringing into you breath, and you will live!5Thus says the Lord Adonai to these bones: “Look! I am bringing into you breath, and you will live!6And I will lay on you sinews, and I will let flesh come upon you, and I will cover you over with skin, and I will put breath into you, and you will live, and you will know that I am Adonai.”’”6And I will lay on you sinews, and I will let flesh come upon you, and I will cover you over with skin, and I will put breath into you, and you will live, and you will know that I am Adonai.”’”7And I prophesied just as“as that” I had been commanded, and there was a sound at my prophesying, and look! A rattling, and they came together — the bones! Bone to its bone!7And I prophesied just as“as that” I had been commanded, and there was a sound at my prophesying, and look! A rattling, and they came together — the bones! Bone to its bone!8And I looked, and indeed, sinews were on them, and flesh went up,Or “appeared” and skin covered overOr “on” them upward,“from to above” but breath was not in them.8And I looked, and indeed, sinews were on them, and flesh went up,Or “appeared” and skin covered overOr “on” them upward,“from to above” but breath was not in them.9And he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man,Or “mortal,” or “son of humankind” and you must say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord Adonai from the four winds,“from four winds” “Come, O spirit and breath, on these dead ones, so that they may live!”’”9And he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man,Or “mortal,” or “son of humankind” and you must say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord Adonai from the four winds,“from four winds” “Come, O spirit and breath, on these dead ones, so that they may live!”’”10And I prophesied as“like what” he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they became alive, and they stood on their feet, a very, very large group.10And I prophesied as“like what” he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they became alive, and they stood on their feet, a very, very large group.11And he said to me, “Son of man,Or “mortal,” or “son of humankind” these bones are all of the house of Israel; look! they are saying, ‘Our bones are dried up, and our hope is destroyed; we are cut off as far as we are concerned.’“we are cut in two for us”11And he said to me, “Son of man,Or “mortal,” or “son of humankind” these bones are all of the house of Israel; look! they are saying, ‘Our bones are dried up, and our hope is destroyed; we are cut off as far as we are concerned.’“we are cut in two for us”12Therefore prophesy, and you must say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord Adonai: “Look! I am opening your graves, and I will bring you up from your graves, my people, and I will bring you to the land of Israel!12Therefore prophesy, and you must say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord Adonai: “Look! I am opening your graves, and I will bring you up from your graves, my people, and I will bring you to the land of Israel!13And you will know that I am Adonai when I open your graves when I bring you up from your graves, my people!13And you will know that I am Adonai when I open your graves when I bring you up from your graves, my people!14And I will put my breath into you so that you may live, and I will cause you to rest on your soil, and you will know that I, Adonai, I have spoken, and I will act!”’ declares“declaration of” Adonai.”14And I will put my breath into you so that you may live, and I will cause you to rest on your soil, and you will know that I, Adonai, I have spoken, and I will act!”’ declares“declaration of” Adonai.”
Daniel 9:25 (LEB)
And you must know and you must understandOr “so you are to know and discern” (NASB), or “know then and understand” (e.g. NEB) that from the time of the going out of the word to restore and build Jerusalem until an anointedOr “messiah” one — a leader — will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks;“weeks seven and weeks sixty and two” it will be restored and will be built with streets and a moat, but in a time of oppression.“in distress/oppression of the times/time”25And you must know and you must understandOr “so you are to know and discern” (NASB), or “know then and understand” (e.g. NEB) that from the time of the going out of the word to restore and build Jerusalem until an anointedOr “messiah” one — a leader — will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks;“weeks seven and weeks sixty and two” it will be restored and will be built with streets and a moat, but in a time of oppression.“in distress/oppression of the times/time”
Daniel 9:26 (LEB)
“And after the sixty and two weeks an anointed oneOr “messiah” shall be cut off, and he shall have nothing,“there is not for him” and the people of the coming leader will destroy the city and the sanctuary,Or “holy place” and its end will be with the flood and on to the end there shall be war; these desolations are determined.26“And after the sixty and two weeks an anointed oneOr “messiah” shall be cut off, and he shall have nothing,“there is not for him” and the people of the coming leader will destroy the city and the sanctuary,Or “holy place” and its end will be with the flood and on to the end there shall be war; these desolations are determined.
Daniel 7:13 (LEB)
“I continued watching“I was watching” in the visions of the night, and look, with the clouds of heaven one like a son of manOr “mortal,” or “son of humankind” was coming, and he came to the Ancient of Days, and was presented“they presented him” before him.13“I continued watching“I was watching” in the visions of the night, and look, with the clouds of heaven one like a son of manOr “mortal,” or “son of humankind” was coming, and he came to the Ancient of Days, and was presented“they presented him” before him.
Daniel 8:14 (LEB)
And he said to me, “For two thousand three hundred evenings and mornings, then the sanctuary will be restored.”14And he said to me, “For two thousand three hundred evenings and mornings, then the sanctuary will be restored.”
Hosea 6:1-4 (LEB)
A Call to AdonaiCome, let us return to Adonai; because it is he who has torn, and he will heal us; he has struck us down and will bind us up.A Call to AdonaiCome, let us return to Adonai; because it is he who has torn, and he will heal us; he has struck us down and will bind us up.2He will revive us after two days; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live in his presence.Or “before his face”2He will revive us after two days; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live in his presence.Or “before his face”3Let us know, let us press on to know Adonai; his rising is sure like the dawn. He will come like the showers to us, like the spring rain that waters the earth.3Let us know, let us press on to know Adonai; his rising is sure like the dawn. He will come like the showers to us, like the spring rain that waters the earth.4What will I do with you, O Ephraim? What will I do with you, O Judah? Your love is like a morning cloud, like the dew that goes away early in the morning.4What will I do with you, O Ephraim? What will I do with you, O Judah? Your love is like a morning cloud, like the dew that goes away early in the morning.
Hosea 4:6 (LEB)
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from acting as a priest for me.Or “to me” And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.Hebrew “sons”6My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from acting as a priest for me.Or “to me” And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.Hebrew “sons”
Joel 2:28-32 (LEB)
Adonai’s Spirit Poured OutJoel 2:28–32 in the English Bible is 3:1–5 in the Hebrew Bible And it will happen afterward thus: I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters will prophesy, and your elders will dream dreams; your young men shall see visions.28Adonai’s Spirit Poured OutJoel 2:28–32 in the English Bible is 3:1–5 in the Hebrew Bible And it will happen afterward thus: I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters will prophesy, and your elders will dream dreams; your young men shall see visions.29And also on the male slaves and on the female slaves, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.29And also on the male slaves and on the female slaves, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.30And I will set“give” wonders in the heavens, and on earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke.30And I will set“give” wonders in the heavens, and on earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke.31The sun will be changed to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and awesome day of Adonai.31The sun will be changed to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and awesome day of Adonai.32And it will happen — everyone who calls on the name of Adonai will be rescued, because on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be those who escape,Literally, “an escape” as Adonai said, and among the survivors whom Adonai is calling.32And it will happen — everyone who calls on the name of Adonai will be rescued, because on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be those who escape,Literally, “an escape” as Adonai said, and among the survivors whom Adonai is calling.
Haggai 2:7-9 (LEB)
I will shake all the nations so that the treasure of all the nations will come, and I will fill this houseThat is, the temple with glory,’ says Adonai of hosts.7I will shake all the nations so that the treasure of all the nations will come, and I will fill this houseThat is, the temple with glory,’ says Adonai of hosts.8‘The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares“a declaration of” Adonai of hosts.8‘The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares“a declaration of” Adonai of hosts.9‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says Adonai of hosts, ‘and in this place I will give peace’ declares“a declaration of” Adonai of hosts.’”9‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says Adonai of hosts, ‘and in this place I will give peace’ declares“a declaration of” Adonai of hosts.’”
Zechariah 4:1-6 (LEB)
Zechariah’s Fifth VisionAnd the angel who was talking with me returned, and he wakened me as one who is wakened from his sleep.Zechariah’s Fifth VisionAnd the angel who was talking with me returned, and he wakened me as one who is wakened from his sleep.2And he said to me, “What do you see?” And I said, “I see, and look, a lampstand all of gold,“a lampstand of gold in its totality” and a bowl was on its top, and its seven lamps on it, and seven lips on each of the lamps that are on its top.2And he said to me, “What do you see?” And I said, “I see, and look, a lampstand all of gold,“a lampstand of gold in its totality” and a bowl was on its top, and its seven lamps on it, and seven lips on each of the lamps that are on its top.3And there are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.”3And there are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.”4And I answered and said to the angel who was talking to me, “What are these, my lord?”4And I answered and said to the angel who was talking to me, “What are these, my lord?”5And the angel who was talking with me answered and said to me, “Do you not know what these are?” And I said, “No, my lord.”5And the angel who was talking with me answered and said to me, “Do you not know what these are?” And I said, “No, my lord.”6And he answered and said to me, “This is the word of Adonai to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by strength and not by power, but only by my Spirit,’ says Adonai of hosts.6And he answered and said to me, “This is the word of Adonai to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by strength and not by power, but only by my Spirit,’ says Adonai of hosts.
Zechariah 10:1 (LEB)
Adonai Gives RainAsk rain from Adonai in the season of the spring rain — Adonai, who makes storm clouds, and he gives showers of rain to them, to everyone vegetation in the field.Adonai Gives RainAsk rain from Adonai in the season of the spring rain — Adonai, who makes storm clouds, and he gives showers of rain to them, to everyone vegetation in the field.
Malachi 4:5 (LEB)
Look! I am going to send to you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome day of Adonai!5Look! I am going to send to you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome day of Adonai!
1 John 5:7 (LEB)
For there are three that testify,Later Latin manuscripts add the following words to v. 7 and v. 8: “in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one. (8 ) And there are three that testify on earth”7For there are three that testify,Later Latin manuscripts add the following words to v. 7 and v. 8: “in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one. (8 ) And there are three that testify on earth”
Matthew 28:18-20 (LEB)
And Jesus approached andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“approached”) has been translated as a finite verb spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.18And Jesus approached andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“approached”) has been translated as a finite verb spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.19Therefore, goAs a participle of attendant circumstance this participle carries imperatival force picked up from the main verb (“make disciples”) andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,19Therefore, goAs a participle of attendant circumstance this participle carries imperatival force picked up from the main verb (“make disciples”) andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the age.”20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the age.”
Matthew 24:33-37 (LEB)
So also you, when you see all these things, knowOr “you know” that he is near, at the door.33So also you, when you see all these things, knowOr “you know” that he is near, at the door.34Truly I say to you that this generation will never pass away until all these things take place!34Truly I say to you that this generation will never pass away until all these things take place!35Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.35Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.36The Unknown Day and Hour“But concerning that day and hour no one knows — not even the angels of heaven nor the Son — except the Father alone.36The Unknown Day and Hour“But concerning that day and hour no one knows — not even the angels of heaven nor the Son — except the Father alone.37For just as the days of Noah were, so the coming of the Son of Man will be.37For just as the days of Noah were, so the coming of the Son of Man will be.
Matthew 16:24-28 (LEB)
Taking Up One’s Cross to Follow JesusThen Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.24Taking Up One’s Cross to Follow JesusThen Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.25For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life on account of me will find it.25For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life on account of me will find it.26For what will a person be benefited if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what will a person give in exchange for his life?26For what will a person be benefited if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what will a person give in exchange for his life?27For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and at that time he will reward each one according to what he has done.“his activity”27For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and at that time he will reward each one according to what he has done.“his activity”28Truly I say to you, that there are some of those standing here who will never experience death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”28Truly I say to you, that there are some of those standing here who will never experience death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”
Matthew 10:5-7 (LEB)
Jesus sent out these twelve, instructing them saying, “Do not go on the road to the Gentiles, and do not enter into a city of the Samaritans,5Jesus sent out these twelve, instructing them saying, “Do not go on the road to the Gentiles, and do not enter into a city of the Samaritans,6but go instead to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.6but go instead to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.7And as youHere “as” is supplied as a component of the participle (“are going”) which is understood as temporal are going, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near!’7And as youHere “as” is supplied as a component of the participle (“are going”) which is understood as temporal are going, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near!’
Matthew 24:4-26 (LEB)
And Jesus answered andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb said to them, “Watch out that no one deceives you!4And Jesus answered andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb said to them, “Watch out that no one deceives you!5For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will deceive many.5For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will deceive many.6And you are going to hear about wars and rumors of wars. See to it that you are not alarmed, for this must happen, but the end is not yet.6And you are going to hear about wars and rumors of wars. See to it that you are not alarmed, for this must happen, but the end is not yet.7For nation will rise up against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.Or “in place after place”7For nation will rise up against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.Or “in place after place”8But all these things are the beginning of birth pains.8But all these things are the beginning of birth pains.9Persecution of Disciples Predicted“Then they will hand you over to persecution and will kill you, and you will be hated by all the nationsOr “Gentiles”; the same Greek word can be translated “nations” or “Gentiles” depending on the context because of my name.9Persecution of Disciples Predicted“Then they will hand you over to persecution and will kill you, and you will be hated by all the nationsOr “Gentiles”; the same Greek word can be translated “nations” or “Gentiles” depending on the context because of my name.10And then many will be led into sin and will betray one another and will hate one another,10And then many will be led into sin and will betray one another and will hate one another,11and many false prophets will appear and will deceive many,11and many false prophets will appear and will deceive many,12and because lawlessness will increase, the love of many will grow cold.12and because lawlessness will increase, the love of many will grow cold.13But the one who endures to the end — this person will be saved.13But the one who endures to the end — this person will be saved.14And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed in the whole inhabited earth for a testimony to all the nations,Or “Gentiles”; the same Greek word can be translated “nations” or “Gentiles” depending on the context and then the end will come.14And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed in the whole inhabited earth for a testimony to all the nations,Or “Gentiles”; the same Greek word can be translated “nations” or “Gentiles” depending on the context and then the end will come.15The Abomination of Desolation“So when you see the abomination of desolationAn allusion to Dan 9:27 spoken about by the prophet Daniel standing in the holy place” (let the one who reads understand),15The Abomination of Desolation“So when you see the abomination of desolationAn allusion to Dan 9:27 spoken about by the prophet Daniel standing in the holy place” (let the one who reads understand),16“then those in Judea must flee to the mountains!16“then those in Judea must flee to the mountains!17The one who is on his“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun housetop must not come down to take things out of his house,17The one who is on his“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun housetop must not come down to take things out of his house,18and the one who is in the field must not turn back to pick up his cloak.18and the one who is in the field must not turn back to pick up his cloak.19And woe to those who are pregnant“who have in the womb” and to those who are nursing their babiesThe words “their babies” are not in the Greek text but are supplied as a necessary clarification in those days!19And woe to those who are pregnant“who have in the womb” and to those who are nursing their babiesThe words “their babies” are not in the Greek text but are supplied as a necessary clarification in those days!20But pray that your flight may not happen in winter or on a Sabbath.20But pray that your flight may not happen in winter or on a Sabbath.21For at that time there will be great tribulation, such as has not happened from the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will happen.21For at that time there will be great tribulation, such as has not happened from the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will happen.22And unless those days had been shortened, no human being would be saved.“every flesh would not be saved” But for the sake of the elect, those days will be shortened.22And unless those days had been shortened, no human being would be saved.“every flesh would not be saved” But for the sake of the elect, those days will be shortened.23“At that time if anyone should say to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘Here he is,’ do not believe him!*supplied from English context23“At that time if anyone should say to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘Here he is,’ do not believe him!*supplied from English context24For false messiahs and false prophets will appear, and will produce great signs and wonders in order to deceive, if possible, even the elect.24For false messiahs and false prophets will appear, and will produce great signs and wonders in order to deceive, if possible, even the elect.25Behold, I have told you ahead of time!25Behold, I have told you ahead of time!26Therefore if they say to you, ‘Behold, he is in the wilderness,’ do not go out, orHere “or” is supplied because of English style ‘Behold, he is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it!*supplied from English context26Therefore if they say to you, ‘Behold, he is in the wilderness,’ do not go out, orHere “or” is supplied because of English style ‘Behold, he is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it!*supplied from English context
Matthew 27:51 (LEB)
And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, and the earth shook and the rocks were split.51And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, and the earth shook and the rocks were split.
Matthew 28:1-8 (LEB)
Jesus Is RaisedNow after the Sabbath, at the dawning on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to view the tomb.Jesus Is RaisedNow after the Sabbath, at the dawning on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to view the tomb.2And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came up andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participles (“descended” and “came up”) have been translated as finite verbs rolled away the stone and sat downOr “was sitting”; here “sat down” reflects an ingressive nuance (beginning of a process or entry into a state) in the translation of the imperfect verb on it.2And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came up andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participles (“descended” and “came up”) have been translated as finite verbs rolled away the stone and sat downOr “was sitting”; here “sat down” reflects an ingressive nuance (beginning of a process or entry into a state) in the translation of the imperfect verb on it.3Now his appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow.3Now his appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow.4And the guards trembled from the fear of him and became like dead men.4And the guards trembled from the fear of him and became like dead men.5But the angel answered andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.5But the angel answered andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.6He is not here, for he has been raised, just as he said. Come, see the place where he was lying.6He is not here, for he has been raised, just as he said. Come, see the place where he was lying.7And go quickly, tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and behold, he is going ahead of you into Galilee. You will see him there.’ Behold, I have told you.”7And go quickly, tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and behold, he is going ahead of you into Galilee. You will see him there.’ Behold, I have told you.”8And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“departed”) has been translated as a finite verb ran to tell his disciples.8And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“departed”) has been translated as a finite verb ran to tell his disciples.
Matthew 27:50 (LEB)
And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“cried out”) has been translated as a finite verb gave up his“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun spirit.50And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice andHere “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“cried out”) has been translated as a finite verb gave up his“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun spirit.
Matthew 24:21 (LEB)
For at that time there will be great tribulation, such as has not happened from the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will happen.21For at that time there will be great tribulation, such as has not happened from the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will happen.
Matthew 17:12 (LEB)
But I say to you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did with him whatever they wanted. In the same way also the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.”12But I say to you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did with him whatever they wanted. In the same way also the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.”
Mark 7:15-23 (LEB)
There is nothing outside of a person that is able to defile him byHere “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“going”) which is understood as means going into him. But the things that go out of a person are the things that defile a person.”Most later manuscripts add v. 16, “If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”15There is nothing outside of a person that is able to defile him byHere “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“going”) which is understood as means going into him. But the things that go out of a person are the things that defile a person.”Most later manuscripts add v. 16, “If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”161617And when he entered into the house away from the crowd, his disciples asked him about the parable.17And when he entered into the house away from the crowd, his disciples asked him about the parable.18And he said to them, “So are you also without understanding? Do you not understand that everything that is outside that goes into a person is not able to defile him?18And he said to them, “So are you also without understanding? Do you not understand that everything that is outside that goes into a person is not able to defile him?19For it does not enter into his heart but into his“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun stomach, and goes out into the latrine” — thusHere “thus” is supplied as a component of the participle (“declaring”) which is understood as result declaring all foods clean.19For it does not enter into his heart but into his“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun stomach, and goes out into the latrine” — thusHere “thus” is supplied as a component of the participle (“declaring”) which is understood as result declaring all foods clean.20And he said, “What comes out of a person, that defiles a person.20And he said, “What comes out of a person, that defiles a person.21For from within, from the heart of people, come evil plans, sexual immoralities, thefts, murders,21For from within, from the heart of people, come evil plans, sexual immoralities, thefts, murders,22adulteries, acts of greed, malicious deeds, deceit, licentiousness, envy,“the evil eye” abusive speech, pride, foolishness.22adulteries, acts of greed, malicious deeds, deceit, licentiousness, envy,“the evil eye” abusive speech, pride, foolishness.23All these evil things come from within and defile a person.”23All these evil things come from within and defile a person.”
Luke 24:49 (LEB)
And behold, I am sending outSome manuscripts have “am sending” what was promised by my Father upon you, but you stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”49And behold, I am sending outSome manuscripts have “am sending” what was promised by my Father upon you, but you stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”
Luke 9:54 (LEB)
Now whenHere “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal the disciples James and John saw it,*supplied from English context they said, “Lord, do you want us to call fire to come down from heaven and consume them?”54Now whenHere “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal the disciples James and John saw it,*supplied from English context they said, “Lord, do you want us to call fire to come down from heaven and consume them?”
John 1:15-17 (LEB)
John testified about him and cried out, saying, “This one was he about whom I said, ‘The one who comes after me is ahead of me, because he existed before me.’”15John testified about him and cried out, saying, “This one was he about whom I said, ‘The one who comes after me is ahead of me, because he existed before me.’”16For from his fullness we have all received, and grace after grace.16For from his fullness we have all received, and grace after grace.17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came about through Jesus Christ.17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came about through Jesus Christ.
John 15:13 (LEB)
No one has greater love than this: that someone lay down his life for his friends.13No one has greater love than this: that someone lay down his life for his friends.
John 3:3-7 (LEB)
Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless someone is born from above,The same Greek word can mean either “from above” or “again,” which allows for the misunderstanding by Nicodemus here; Jesus was speaking of new birth “from above,” while Nicodemus misunderstood him to mean a second physical birth he is not able to see the kingdom of God.”3Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless someone is born from above,The same Greek word can mean either “from above” or “again,” which allows for the misunderstanding by Nicodemus here; Jesus was speaking of new birth “from above,” while Nicodemus misunderstood him to mean a second physical birth he is not able to see the kingdom of God.”4Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is an old man? He is not able to enter into his mother’s womb for the second time and be born, can he?”*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase “can he”4Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is an old man? He is not able to enter into his mother’s womb for the second time and be born, can he?”*The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by the phrase “can he”5Jesus answered, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless someone is born of water and spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of God.5Jesus answered, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless someone is born of water and spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of God.6What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.6What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.7Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘It is necessary for you to be born from above.’The same Greek word can mean either “from above” or “again” (see also v. 3)7Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘It is necessary for you to be born from above.’The same Greek word can mean either “from above” or “again” (see also v. 3)
John 14:26 (LEB)
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name — that one will teach you all things, and will remind you of everything that I said to you.26But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name — that one will teach you all things, and will remind you of everything that I said to you.
John 1:1-5 (LEB)
The Prologue to John’s GospelIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.The Prologue to John’s GospelIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2This one was in the beginning with God.2This one was in the beginning with God.3All things came into being through him, and apart from him not one thing came into being thatOr “came into being. What …,” beginning a new sentence connected with the following verse. A major punctuation problem is involved, since the earliest manuscripts have no punctuation, but some important later ones place the punctuation before this phrase, effectively connecting it to v. 4: “What has come into being was life in him” has come into being.3All things came into being through him, and apart from him not one thing came into being thatOr “came into being. What …,” beginning a new sentence connected with the following verse. A major punctuation problem is involved, since the earliest manuscripts have no punctuation, but some important later ones place the punctuation before this phrase, effectively connecting it to v. 4: “What has come into being was life in him” has come into being.4In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity.Or “humankind”4In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity.Or “humankind”5And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcomeOr “comprehend” (if primarily referring to people in the world) it.5And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcomeOr “comprehend” (if primarily referring to people in the world) it.
John 10:27 (LEB)
My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.27My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
John 3:13 (LEB)
And no one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven — the Son of Man.13And no one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven — the Son of Man.
Acts 7:48-51 (LEB)
But the Most High does not live in housesOr “temples made by human hands”; either word (“houses” or “temples”) is understood here made by human hands, just as the prophet says,48But the Most High does not live in housesOr “temples made by human hands”; either word (“houses” or “temples”) is understood here made by human hands, just as the prophet says,49‘Heaven is my throne and earth is the footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord, or what is the place of my rest?49‘Heaven is my throne and earth is the footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord, or what is the place of my rest?50Did not my hand make all these things?’from Isa 66:1–250Did not my hand make all these things?’from Isa 66:1–251“You stiff-necked people and uncircumcised in hearts and in your“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun ears! You constantly resist the Holy Spirit! As your fathers did, so also do you!51“You stiff-necked people and uncircumcised in hearts and in your“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun ears! You constantly resist the Holy Spirit! As your fathers did, so also do you!
Acts 22:21 (LEB)
And he said to me, ‘Go, because I will send you far away to the Gentiles!’”21And he said to me, ‘Go, because I will send you far away to the Gentiles!’”
Acts 1:8 (LEB)
But you will receive power whenHere “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“has come”) the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth.”8But you will receive power whenHere “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“has come”) the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth.”
Romans 11:17-25 (LEB)
Now if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although youHere “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“were”) which is understood as concessive were a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them and became a sharer of the root of the olive tree’s richness,17Now if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although youHere “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“were”) which is understood as concessive were a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them and became a sharer of the root of the olive tree’s richness,18do not boast against the branches. But if you boast against them, you do not support the root, but the root supports you.18do not boast against the branches. But if you boast against them, you do not support the root, but the root supports you.19Then you will say, “Branches were broken off in order that I could be grafted in.”19Then you will say, “Branches were broken off in order that I could be grafted in.”20Well said! They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand firm because of faith. Do not think arrogant thoughts, but be afraid.20Well said! They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand firm because of faith. Do not think arrogant thoughts, but be afraid.21For if God did not spare the natural“according to nature” branches, neither will he spare you.Some manuscripts have “perhaps he will not spare you either”21For if God did not spare the natural“according to nature” branches, neither will he spare you.Some manuscripts have “perhaps he will not spare you either”22See, then, the kindness and severity of God: severity upon those who have fallen, but upon you the kindness of God — if you continue in his kindness, for otherwise you also will be cut off.22See, then, the kindness and severity of God: severity upon those who have fallen, but upon you the kindness of God — if you continue in his kindness, for otherwise you also will be cut off.23And those also, if they do not persist in unbelief, will be grafted in, because God is able to graft them in again.23And those also, if they do not persist in unbelief, will be grafted in, because God is able to graft them in again.24For if you were cut off from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and contrary to nature were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these who are natural branches“by nature” be grafted into their own olive tree?24For if you were cut off from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and contrary to nature were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these who are natural branches“by nature” be grafted into their own olive tree?25All Israel to be SavedFor I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery, so that you will not be wise in your own sight,“in yourselves” that a partial hardening has happened to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in,25All Israel to be SavedFor I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery, so that you will not be wise in your own sight,“in yourselves” that a partial hardening has happened to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in,
Romans 10:9 (LEB)
thatOr “because” if you confess with your mouth “Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.9thatOr “because” if you confess with your mouth “Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
1 Corinthians 15:50-55 (LEB)
But I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood is not able to inherit the kingdom of God, nor can corruption inherit incorruptibility.50But I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood is not able to inherit the kingdom of God, nor can corruption inherit incorruptibility.51Behold, I tell you a mystery: we will not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed,51Behold, I tell you a mystery: we will not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed,52in a moment, in the blink of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.52in a moment, in the blink of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.53For it is necessary for this perishable body to put on incorruptibility, and this mortal body to put on immortality.53For it is necessary for this perishable body to put on incorruptibility, and this mortal body to put on immortality.54But whenever this perishable body puts on incorruptibility and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will take place: “Death is swallowed up in victory.54But whenever this perishable body puts on incorruptibility and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will take place: “Death is swallowed up in victory.55Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?55Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?
1 Corinthians 3:16 (LEB)
Do you not know that you are God’s temple and the Spirit of God dwells in you?16Do you not know that you are God’s temple and the Spirit of God dwells in you?
2 Corinthians 1:22 (LEB)
who also sealed us and gave the down payment of the Spirit in our hearts.22who also sealed us and gave the down payment of the Spirit in our hearts.
Ephesians 3:4-10 (LEB)
so that you may be able when you readOr “by reading” to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ4so that you may be able when you readOr “by reading” to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ5(which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit):5(which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit):6that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, and fellow members of the body, and fellow sharers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel,6that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, and fellow members of the body, and fellow sharers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel,7of which I became a servant, according to the gift of God’s grace given to me, according to the working of his power.7of which I became a servant, according to the gift of God’s grace given to me, according to the working of his power.8To me, the least of all the saints, was given this grace: to proclaim the good news of the fathomless riches of Christ to the Gentiles,8To me, the least of all the saints, was given this grace: to proclaim the good news of the fathomless riches of Christ to the Gentiles,9and to enlighten everyone as to what is the administration of the mystery hidden from the ages by God, who created all things,9and to enlighten everyone as to what is the administration of the mystery hidden from the ages by God, who created all things,10in order that the many-sided wisdom of God might be made known now to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places through the church,10in order that the many-sided wisdom of God might be made known now to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places through the church,
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (LEB)
The Comfort of the Lord’s ReturnNow we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you will not grieve as also the rest, who have no hope.13The Comfort of the Lord’s ReturnNow we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you will not grieve as also the rest, who have no hope.14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, thus also God will bring those who have fallen asleep through Jesus together with him.14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, thus also God will bring those who have fallen asleep through Jesus together with him.15For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who remain until the Lord’s coming, will not possibly precede those who have fallen asleep.15For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who remain until the Lord’s coming, will not possibly precede those who have fallen asleep.16For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.16For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.17Then we who are alive, who remain, will be snatched away at the same time together with them in the clouds for a meeting with the Lord in the air, and thus we will be together with the Lord always.17Then we who are alive, who remain, will be snatched away at the same time together with them in the clouds for a meeting with the Lord in the air, and thus we will be together with the Lord always.18Therefore comfort one another with these words.18Therefore comfort one another with these words.
2 Thessalonians 2:2-4 (LEB)
that you not be easily shaken from your composure, nor be troubled either by a spirit or by a message or by a letter alleged to be from us“as if by us”, to the effect that the day of the Lord has arrived.2that you not be easily shaken from your composure, nor be troubled either by a spirit or by a message or by a letter alleged to be from us“as if by us”, to the effect that the day of the Lord has arrived.3Do not let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,3Do not let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,4who opposes and who exalts himself over every so-called god or object of worship, so that he sits down in the temple of God, proclaiming that he himself is God.4who opposes and who exalts himself over every so-called god or object of worship, so that he sits down in the temple of God, proclaiming that he himself is God.
1 Timothy 6:9-11 (LEB)
But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and a trap and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge those people into ruin and destruction.9But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and a trap and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge those people into ruin and destruction.10For the love of money is a root of all evil, by which some, because theyHere “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“desire”) which is understood as causal desire it, have gone astray from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains.10For the love of money is a root of all evil, by which some, because theyHere “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“desire”) which is understood as causal desire it, have gone astray from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains.11Renewed Charge to TimothyBut you, O man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patient endurance, gentleness.11Renewed Charge to TimothyBut you, O man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patient endurance, gentleness.
Hebrews 12:25-29 (LEB)
Watch out that you do not refuse the one who is speaking! For if those did not escape when theyHere “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“refused”) refused the one who warned them on earth, much less will we escape,*Here the verb “will … escape” is an understood repetition from the previous clause if weHere “if” is supplied as a component of the participle (“reject”) which is understood as conditional reject the one who warns from heaven,25Watch out that you do not refuse the one who is speaking! For if those did not escape when theyHere “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“refused”) refused the one who warned them on earth, much less will we escape,*Here the verb “will … escape” is an understood repetition from the previous clause if weHere “if” is supplied as a component of the participle (“reject”) which is understood as conditional reject the one who warns from heaven,26whose voice shook the earth at that time, but now he has promised, saying, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also heaven.”from Hag 2:626whose voice shook the earth at that time, but now he has promised, saying, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also heaven.”from Hag 2:627Now the phrase “yet once more” indicates the removal of what is shaken, namely, things that have been created, in order that the things that are not shaken may remain.27Now the phrase “yet once more” indicates the removal of what is shaken, namely, things that have been created, in order that the things that are not shaken may remain.28Therefore, since weHere “since” is supplied as a component of the participle (“are receiving”) which is understood as causal are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be thankful, through which let us serve God acceptably, with awe and reverence.28Therefore, since weHere “since” is supplied as a component of the participle (“are receiving”) which is understood as causal are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be thankful, through which let us serve God acceptably, with awe and reverence.29For indeed our God is a consuming fire.29For indeed our God is a consuming fire.
Hebrews 11:13 (LEB)
These all died in faith without receiving the promises, but seeing them from a distance and welcoming them, and admitting that they were strangers and temporary residents on the earth.13These all died in faith without receiving the promises, but seeing them from a distance and welcoming them, and admitting that they were strangers and temporary residents on the earth.
Hebrews 13:12 (LEB)
Therefore Jesus also suffered outside the gate, in order that he might sanctify the people by his own blood.12Therefore Jesus also suffered outside the gate, in order that he might sanctify the people by his own blood.
Hebrews 11:5 (LEB)
By faith Enoch was taken up, so that he did not experience death, and he was not found, because God took him up. For before his removal, he had been approved as having been pleasing“to be pleasing” to God.5By faith Enoch was taken up, so that he did not experience death, and he was not found, because God took him up. For before his removal, he had been approved as having been pleasing“to be pleasing” to God.
2 Peter 3:9 (LEB)
The Lord is not delaying the promise, as some consider slowness, but is being patient toward you, because heHere “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“want”) which is understood as causal does not want any to perish, but all to come to repentance.9The Lord is not delaying the promise, as some consider slowness, but is being patient toward you, because heHere “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“want”) which is understood as causal does not want any to perish, but all to come to repentance.
Revelation 11:11-13 (LEB)
And after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered into them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them.11And after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered into them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them.12And they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here,” and they went up into heaven in a cloud, and their enemies watched them.12And they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here,” and they went up into heaven in a cloud, and their enemies watched them.13And at that hour a great earthquake took place, and a tenth of the city collapsed, and seven thousand people“names of men” were killed by the earthquake, and the rest became terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.13And at that hour a great earthquake took place, and a tenth of the city collapsed, and seven thousand people“names of men” were killed by the earthquake, and the rest became terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.
Revelation 11:15-17 (LEB)
The Blowing of the Seventh TrumpetAnd the seventh angel blew the trumpet, and there was a loud voice in heaven saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign forever and ever“for the ages of the ages”.”15The Blowing of the Seventh TrumpetAnd the seventh angel blew the trumpet, and there was a loud voice in heaven saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign forever and ever“for the ages of the ages”.”16And the twenty-four elders who are seated on their thrones before God fell down on their faces and worshiped God,16And the twenty-four elders who are seated on their thrones before God fell down on their faces and worshiped God,17saying, “We give thanks to you, Lord God All-Powerful, the one who is and the one who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign.17saying, “We give thanks to you, Lord God All-Powerful, the one who is and the one who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign.
Revelation 11:18-19 (LEB)
And the nations were angry, and your wrath has come, and the time for the dead to be judged, and to give their“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun reward to your slaves the prophets and to the saints and to the ones who fear your name, the small and the great, and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”18And the nations were angry, and your wrath has come, and the time for the dead to be judged, and to give their“the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun reward to your slaves the prophets and to the saints and to the ones who fear your name, the small and the great, and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”19And the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant appeared in his temple, and there were lightnings and sounds and thunders and an earthquake and large hail.Or “a great hailstorm”19And the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant appeared in his temple, and there were lightnings and sounds and thunders and an earthquake and large hail.Or “a great hailstorm”
Revelation 11:7-10 (LEB)
And when they have completed their testimony, the beast that comes up from the abyss will make war with them and will conquer them and will kill them.7And when they have completed their testimony, the beast that comes up from the abyss will make war with them and will conquer them and will kill them.8And their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city which is called symbolically Sodom and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified.8And their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city which is called symbolically Sodom and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified.9And those from peoples and tribes and languages and nations will see their dead bodies three and a half days, and they will not allow their dead bodies to be placed in a tomb.9And those from peoples and tribes and languages and nations will see their dead bodies three and a half days, and they will not allow their dead bodies to be placed in a tomb.10And those who live on the earth will rejoice over them, and will celebrate and will send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who live on the earth.10And those who live on the earth will rejoice over them, and will celebrate and will send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who live on the earth.
Revelation 11:1-2 (LEB)
The Two WitnessesAnd a measuring rod similar in appearance to a staff was given to me, saying, “Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship in it.The Two WitnessesAnd a measuring rod similar in appearance to a staff was given to me, saying, “Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship in it.2And leave out the courtyard outside of the temple, and do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles, and they will trample the holy city for forty two months.2And leave out the courtyard outside of the temple, and do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles, and they will trample the holy city for forty two months.
Revelation 11:3-4 (LEB)
And I will grant authoritysupplied from English context to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for one thousand two hundred sixty days, dressed in sackcloth.”3And I will grant authoritysupplied from English context to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for one thousand two hundred sixty days, dressed in sackcloth.”4These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.4These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.
Revelation 11:5-6 (LEB)
And if anyone wants to harm them, fire comes out of their mouth and consumes their enemies. And if anyone wants to harm them, in this way he must be killed.5And if anyone wants to harm them, fire comes out of their mouth and consumes their enemies. And if anyone wants to harm them, in this way he must be killed.6These have the authority to shut the sky, so that it does not rain“it does not rain rain”; the redundancy is removed in the translation during the days of their prophecy. And they have authority over the waters, to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with every plague as often as they wish.6These have the authority to shut the sky, so that it does not rain“it does not rain rain”; the redundancy is removed in the translation during the days of their prophecy. And they have authority over the waters, to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with every plague as often as they wish.
Revelation 11:14 (LEB)
The second woe has passed. Behold, the third woe is coming quickly!14The second woe has passed. Behold, the third woe is coming quickly!
Revelation 16:21 (LEB)
And large hailstones, weighing about a hundred pounds,“weighing a talent”; a talent was 125 Roman pounds (of 12 ounces each), so this is just under 100 lbs or 43 kg came down from the sky upon people, and the people blasphemed God because of the plague of hail, because the plague of it was very great.21And large hailstones, weighing about a hundred pounds,“weighing a talent”; a talent was 125 Roman pounds (of 12 ounces each), so this is just under 100 lbs or 43 kg came down from the sky upon people, and the people blasphemed God because of the plague of hail, because the plague of it was very great.
Revelation 10:7 (LEB)
But in the days of the sound of the seventh angel, whenever he is about to blow the trumpet, then“and” the mystery of God is completed, as he announced to his own slaves the prophets.”7But in the days of the sound of the seventh angel, whenever he is about to blow the trumpet, then“and” the mystery of God is completed, as he announced to his own slaves the prophets.”
Revelation 11 (LEB)
The Two WitnessesAnd a measuring rod similar in appearance to a staff was given to me, saying, “Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship in it.The Two WitnessesAnd a measuring rod similar in appearance to a staff was given to me, saying, “Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship in it.