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But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
And after he had spent some time [there], he departed, and went over [all] the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
¶ And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.
¶ And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.
¶ And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the [day] following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
But Peter rehearsed [the matter] from the beginning, and expounded [it] by order unto them, saying,
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
¶ Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.
¶ And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and [in] all judgment;
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great [is] that darkness!
Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
¶ Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
¶ Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, [but] not to doubtful disputations.
For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Confirming the souls of the disciples, [and] exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so [is] my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee.
¶ Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,
And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;
Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?
¶ How sweet are thy words unto my taste! [yea, sweeter] than honey to my mouth!
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed [them].
Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?
For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
¶ Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].
And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, [even] as Christ Jesus.
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.
Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name [is as] ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
¶ As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so [is] my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit [was] sweet to my taste.
Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
Say to them [that are] of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come [with] vengeance, [even] God [with] a recompence; he will come and save you.
And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
And they went out of the prison, and entered into [the house of] Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
¶ Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, [even] I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.
Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.
And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
And all they that [were] about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all [that] was willingly offered.
And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next [day] they lightened the ship;
Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth.
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
¶ And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve [were] with him,
Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.
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