through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us;
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Therefore He says: "Awake, you who are sleeping, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.
Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and acts of compassion,
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience;
And we have the prophetic word made more sure, which you do well to heed, as a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts;
But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother having need, and shuts off his compassion towards him, how does the love of God abide in him?
I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify these things to you for the churches. I am the Root and the Stock of David, the Bright and Morning Star."