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Brethren, it was needful that the scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus.
to the end that ye be not quickly shaken from your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by epistle as from us, as that the day of the Lord is just at hand;
Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
And then shall many stumble, and shall {See chapter 10:4.}deliver up one another, and shall hate one another.
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the {See marginal note on chapter 5:46.}publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he afterward hungered.
Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;
But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have communion with demons.