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Jeremiah 52
[Bible]The final chapter of the Book of Jeremiah records the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon under Zedekiah, the burning of the temple, the number of captives taken in three deportations, and the release of King Jehoiachin from prison in Babylon.
Lamentations 5
[Bible]The final chapter of Lamentations, a communal prayer in which the people who remain after the fall of Jerusalem lay their hunger and disgrace before God and plead for restoration: "Turn thou us unto thee."
Daniel 12
[Bible]The final chapter of the Book of Daniel, which speaks of the tribulation and deliverance of the last days and of the awakening of the dead. To the question of when the end will come, it answers with "a time, times, and an half" and with specific numbers of days, and it promises Daniel rest at the end of the days.
Habakkuk 3
[Bible]The final chapter of the Book of Habakkuk, a prayer-poem in which the prophet Habakkuk celebrates God's past acts of deliverance and declares that even if every harvest fails, he will rejoice in the LORD.
Matthew 28
[Bible]The final chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. It records the resurrection of Jesus and the empty tomb, the chief priests' bribing of the guards, and the Great Commission given to the eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee.
1 Corinthians 16
[Bible]The final chapter of 1 Corinthians. Paul requests a collection (offering) for the saints in Jerusalem, outlines his travel plans, commends his coworkers, and closes the letter with exhortations and greetings.
1 Thessalonians 5
[Bible]The final chapter of 1 Thessalonians. It contains an exhortation to meet the day of the Lord watchfully, counsel on church life, including "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks," and closing greetings.
1 Timothy 6
[Bible]The final chapter of 1 Timothy addresses the conduct of servants, the greed of those who teach other doctrines, godliness with contentment and the dangers of wealth, and instructions for the rich. It closes the letter with a charge to Timothy to keep what has been committed to him.
2 Timothy 4
[Bible]The final chapter of 2 Timothy, in which Paul charges Timothy to preach the word in season and out of season, then closes the letter with his own testimony in the face of death, news of his coworkers, and greetings.
2 Thessalonians 3
[Bible]The final chapter of 2 Thessalonians, which follows a request for prayer with instructions for correcting church members who live disorderly lives and refuse to work, and closes the letter with Paul's greeting in his own hand and a benediction.
Hebrews 13
[Bible]The final chapter of Hebrews, containing practical exhortations on brotherly love, hospitality, marriage, and money; an appeal to go forth to Christ "without the camp"; a benediction; and closing greetings.
2 Peter 3
[Bible]The final chapter of 2 Peter answers those who scoff at the Lord's return, explaining that the apparent delay of the Second Coming reflects God's patience. Looking ahead to the new heavens and new earth, it urges readers to grow in grace and knowledge and closes the letter with a doxology.
Genesis 50
[Bible]Genesis 50 is the final chapter of the Book of Genesis. It recounts Jacob's funeral and burial in Canaan, Joseph's forgiveness of his brothers, who fear him after their father's death, and Joseph's final request and death.
Exodus 31
[Bible]Exodus 31 is the final chapter of the instructions for building the tabernacle. God appoints Bezalel and Oholiab as craftsmen, commands Israel to keep the Sabbath as a sign of the covenant, and then gives Moses the two tablets of the testimony on Mount Sinai.
Leviticus 27
[Bible]Leviticus 27, the final chapter of Leviticus, sets out the valuation and redemption of persons, animals, houses, and fields vowed to the LORD, along with regulations on devoted things and the tithe.
Deuteronomy 34
[Bible]Deuteronomy 34 is the final chapter of Deuteronomy. In it Moses views the Promised Land from Mount Nebo, dies in the land of Moab at the age of 120, and is succeeded by Joshua.
Joshua 24
[Bible]Joshua 24 is the final chapter of the Book of Joshua. At Shechem, Joshua reviews Israel's history, urges the people to serve the LORD alone, and makes a covenant with them. The chapter then records the deaths of Joshua and Eleazar and the burial of Joseph's bones.
Judges 21
[Bible]Judges 21, the final chapter of the Book of Judges, records how Israel kept the tribe of Benjamin from being cut off by striking Jabesh-gilead and bringing back four hundred virgins, and then by allowing the Benjamites to seize women during the feast at Shiloh.
2 Samuel 24
[Bible]2 Samuel 24, the final chapter of 2 Samuel, recounts how David takes a census and then recognizes his sin. Of the three punishments announced by the prophet Gad, the pestilence falls on Israel. The plague ceases after David buys the threshing floor of Araunah and builds an altar there.
Released Prisoner Saints
[History]The Released Prisoner Saints (Korean: chulok seongdo) were Protestant believers who had been imprisoned for refusing Shinto shrine worship during the final years of Japanese colonial rule and who were freed when Korea was liberated in August 1945. Immediately after liberation, they called for repentance over shrine worship and for the rebuilding of the church.