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Luke 12:32

Contemporary English Version 1995

My little group of disciples, don't be afraid! Your Father wants to give you the kingdom.

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We should be grateful we were given a kingdom that cannot be shaken. And in this kingdom we please God by worshiping him and by showing him great honor and respect.

He lets us rule as kings and serve God his Father as priests. To him be glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

God is working in you to make you willing and able to obey him.

At that same time, Jesus felt the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, and he said: My Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I am grateful that you hid all this from wise and educated people and showed it to ordinary people. Yes, Father, this is what pleased you.

Then the king will say to those on his right, “My father has blessed you! Come and receive the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world was created.

The Lord cares for his nation, just as shepherds care for their flocks. He carries the lambs in his arms, while gently leading the mother sheep.

God chose you, and we keep praying that God will make you worthy of being his people. We pray for God's power to help you do all the good things you hope to do and your faith makes you want to do.

Then our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will give you a glorious welcome into his kingdom that will last forever.

At once, Jesus said to them, “Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid.”

I have always wanted to treat you as my children and give you the best land, the most beautiful on earth. I wanted you to call me “Father” and not turn from me.

Never again will night appear, and no one who lives there will ever need a lamp or the sun. The Lord God will be their light, and they will rule forever.

All this shows that God judges fairly and is making you fit to share in his kingdom for which you are suffering.

Sin pays off with death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord.

My dear friends, pay attention. God has given a lot of faith to the poor people in this world. God has also promised them a share in his kingdom that he will give to everyone who loves him.

Jesus answered, “My kingdom doesn't belong to this world. If it did, my followers would have fought to keep me from being handed over to our leaders. No, my kingdom doesn't belong to this world.”

People of Israel, don't worry, though others may say, “Israel is only a worm!” I am the holy God of Israel, who saves and protects you.

Jesus then said, “So it is. Everyone who is now last will be first, and everyone who is first will be last.”

Watch out for false prophets! They dress up like sheep, but inside they are wolves who have come to attack you.

All of us were like sheep that had wandered off. We had each gone our own way, but the Lord gave him the punishment we deserved.

Look after yourselves and everyone the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Be like shepherds to God's church. It is the flock he bought with the blood of his own Son.

I know that after I am gone, others will come like fierce wolves to attack you.

God was wise and decided not to let the people of this world use their wisdom to learn about him. Instead, God chose to save only those who believe the foolish message we preach.




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