American Standard Version of 1901
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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are {Some very ancient authorities omit at Ephesus.}at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven. {Many authorities, some ancient insert verse 11 For the Son of man came to save that which was lost. See Luke 19:10.}
And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. And they said, It is his angel.
Bless Jehovah, ye his angels,That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word,Hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
And he closed the {Or, roll}book, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down: and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.
And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?
and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to him the {Or, presbyters}elders of the church.
Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you {Or, overseers}bishops, to feed the church of {Some ancient authorities, including the two oldest manuscripts read God.}the Lord which he {Greek: acquired.}purchased with his own blood.