Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)
23 “Oh, that my words were recorded,
that they were written on a scroll,(A)
24 that they were inscribed with an iron tool(B) on[a] lead,
or engraved in rock forever!(C)
25 I know that my redeemer[b](D) lives,(E)
and that in the end he will stand on the earth.[c]
26 And after my skin has been destroyed,
yet[d] in[e] my flesh I will see God;(F)
27 I myself will see him
with my own eyes(G)—I, and not another.
How my heart yearns(H) within me!
Reasons for Paul’s Instructions
14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, 15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church(A) of the living God,(B) the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 Beyond all question, the mystery(C) from which true godliness(D) springs is great:
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