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• Healing of the Centurion's ServantBible

  The healing of the centurion's servant is a miracle in which Jesus, at Capernaum, healed the sick servant of a Roman army centurion by his word alone. Recorded in Matthew 8 and Luke 7, the account is known for Jesus' commendation of a Gentile's faith.

• Zechariah 3Bible

  Zechariah 3 records one of Zechariah's visions, in which Joshua the high priest, accused by Satan, has his filthy garments removed and receives clean garments and a mitre. The chapter then presents promises concerning "my servant the BRANCH" and a stone with seven eyes.

• Isaiah 43Bible

  Isaiah 43 is a prophecy in which the LORD, who created and redeemed Israel, comforts his captive people with the words "Fear not," promises the "new thing" of their deliverance from Babylon, confronts them with their sins, and declares their forgiveness.

• Ezekiel 34Bible

  Ezekiel 34 is a prophecy that rebukes the shepherds (leaders) of Israel who fed only themselves and promises that God himself will shepherd his flock, gather his scattered sheep, and set up "my servant David" as one shepherd over them.

• Isaiah 41Bible

  Isaiah 41 is the chapter in which the LORD summons the nations and their idols to court to establish who governs history, and in which he tells his servant Israel, "Fear thou not," promising help and restoration.

• Song of SimeonWorship & Rites

  The Song of Simeon is Simeon's hymn of praise recorded in Luke 2:29–32. Also known as the Nunc Dimittis, from its opening words in Latin, it has been sung in many church traditions at evening prayer and in Communion and funeral services.

• Song of SimeonBible

  The Song of Simeon is the short hymn of praise that Simeon sang in the Temple while holding the infant Jesus, recorded in Luke 2:29-32. It is also called the Nunc Dimittis, from its opening words in Latin.

• Psalm 135Bible

  Psalm 135 is a hymn of praise that summons those who serve God to praise him. It celebrates the LORD's power as revealed in creation, the Exodus, and the conquest of Canaan, and contrasts him with idols that can neither speak nor see.

• Psalm 113Bible

  Psalm 113 is a nine-verse hymn of praise that begins and ends with "Hallelujah." It celebrates the LORD, who is higher than the heavens yet humbles himself to raise up the poor and the barren woman.

• Romans 6:23Bible Verses

  Romans 6:23 reads, "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (KJV). By contrasting the consequence of sin with the gift of grace in a single sentence, it summarizes the gospel and is one of the verses most frequently used in evangelism.

• Genesis 15:6Bible Verses

  Genesis 15:6 reads, "And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness." Paul cited the verse as a central basis for the doctrine of justification by faith, and the Epistle of James also quotes it, placing it at the center of debates over the relationship between faith and works.

• Deuteronomy 23Bible

  Deuteronomy 23 is a chapter of law that sets out who may enter the congregation of the LORD and gives regulations on keeping the camp clean in time of war, protecting runaway servants, interest, vows, and a neighbor's field.

• Proverbs 29Bible

  Proverbs 29 is the final chapter of the collection of Solomon's proverbs compiled by the men of Hezekiah (chapters 25–29). In brief sayings, it addresses justice in those who rule, the discipline of children and servants, and the dangers of anger and pride, and it contrasts the fear of man with trust in the LORD.

• KyriosBible

  Kyrios (κύριος) is a Greek word meaning "lord" or "master." The Septuagint used it to render the name of God, and in the New Testament it is the principal title for Jesus Christ.

• AmonPeople

  Amon was a king of Judah, the son of Manasseh and the father of Josiah. He reigned in Jerusalem for two years before his servants conspired against him and killed him in his palace.

• Joel 2:28-29Bible Verses

  Joel 2:28-29 is God's promise that afterward he will pour out his Spirit upon all flesh, so that sons and daughters will prophesy, old men will dream dreams, and young men will see visions, and that he will pour out his Spirit even upon servants and handmaids. Peter quoted the passage in his Pentecost sermon, and it is a central text in interdenominational debates over the work of the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, and women's ministry.

• Ephesians 6:5–9Bible Verses

  Ephesians 6:5–9 is the exhortation to servants and masters within the household code of Ephesians. Servants are told to serve faithfully "as to the Lord," and masters are told to forbear threatening. The passage is often cited as a basis for a work ethic, and its history of use in defending slavery has made it a subject of debate.

• Colossians 3:23Bible Verses

  Colossians 3:23 is an exhortation that reads, "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." It is one of the best-known verses connecting one's occupation and everyday work with faith. Because it was originally addressed to servants (slaves), however, questions have been raised about the scope of its application.

• Exodus 20:8-11Bible Verses

  The fourth of the Ten Commandments, which commands that the Sabbath be remembered and kept holy: after six days of labor, no work is to be done on the seventh day. Denominations differ on whether Christians should keep this commandment on Sunday, the Lord's Day, or on the Saturday Sabbath.

• Deuteronomy 5:12–15Bible Verses

  This passage is Deuteronomy's restatement of the Sabbath commandment from the Ten Commandments. Unlike the Exodus version, it grounds the commandment in Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and in the rest owed to servants and sojourners. It is frequently cited in discussions of the Sabbath and the Lord's Day.