"And very early in the morning the first [day] of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun."

Dawn. ☀️👑

"Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?"

Midnight.

"He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake."

"I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever." 

"‹For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.›"

"¶ Man's goings [are] of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?"

"‹And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.›"

"¶ Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:"

1 Peter 1:6 is part of the opening chapter of the First Epistle of Peter, a letter traditionally attributed to the Apostle Peter and written to encourage Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor who were facing various trials and persecutions. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the early Christian experience of suffering for their faith, which was a common occurrence in the first century.

In this verse, Peter acknowledges that his readers may be experiencing a period of distress ("ye are in heaviness") due to the multitude of trials ("manifold temptations") they are enduring. The term "temptations" here can also be understood as "trials" or "tests," referring to the challenges and sufferings that put their faith to the test. Despite these hardships, Peter emphasizes that they can still have a joy that is profound and enduring ("ye greatly rejoice"). This joy is not dependent on their current circumstances but is rooted in their faith and the future hope they have in Christ—a hope that is imperishable, as mentioned earlier in the chapter (1 Peter 1:3-5).

The themes of the verse include the reality of Christian suffering, the call to rejoice in the midst of trials, and the assurance of a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Peter's message is one of encouragement, reminding believers that their present suffering is temporary ("for a season") and serves a purpose ("if need be"). This perspective is meant to provide comfort and strength to the readers, affirming that their faith, though tested, will result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (1 Peter 1:7). The verse reflects the early Christian understanding that endurance through trials leads to spiritual growth and a deeper, more authentic joy that is not diminished by the hardships of life.

"And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third [generation]: the children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought up upon Joseph's knees."

"I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD."