but if you return to me, and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts were in the uttermost part of the heavens, yet will I gather them from there, and will bring them to the place that I have chosen, to cause my name to dwell there.'
It happened in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, when wine was before him, that I took up the wine, and gave it to the king. Now I had not been [before] sad in his presence.
The king said to me, "Why is your face sad, since you are not sick? This is nothing else but sorrow of heart." Then I was very much afraid.
I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God put into my heart to do for Jerusalem; neither was there any animal with me, except the animal that I rode on.
Therefore set I in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, in the open places, I set [there] the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.
Please restore to them, even this day, their fields, their vineyards, their olive groves, and their houses, also the hundredth part of the money, and of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, that you are charging them."
Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that is], twelve years, I and my brothers have not eaten the bread of the governor.
Then I sent to him, saying, "There are no such things done as you say, but you imagine them out of your own heart."
My God put into my heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. I found the book of the genealogy of those who came up at the first, and I found written therein:
Now in the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackcloth, and earth on them.
They stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the LORD their God a fourth part of the day; and [another] fourth part they confessed, and worshiped the LORD their God.
You are the LORD, even you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their army, the earth and all things that are on it, the seas and all that is in them, and you preserve them all. The army of heaven worships you.
and found his heart faithful before you, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite, and the Girgashite, to give it to his seed, and have performed your words; for you are righteous.
yet you in your manifold mercies didn't forsake them in the wilderness: the pillar of cloud didn't depart from over them by day, to lead them in the way; neither the pillar of fire by night, to show them light, and the way in which they should go.
Also we made ordinances for ourselves, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;
The princes of the people lived in Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts in the [other] cities.
All Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, as every day required: and they set apart [that which was] for the Levites; and the Levites set apart [that which was] for the sons of Aaron.
But in all this [time] I was not at Jerusalem; for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon I went to the king: and after certain days asked I leave of the king,
then he shall confess his sin which he has done, and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add to it the fifth part of it, and give it to him in respect of whom he has been guilty.
then the man shall bring his wife to the priest, and shall bring her offering for her: the tenth part of an ephah of barley meal. He shall pour no oil on it, nor put frankincense on it, for it is a meal offering of jealousy, a meal offering of memorial, bringing iniquity to memory.
and the priest shall take holy water in an earthen vessel; and of the dust that is on the floor of the tabernacle the priest shall take, and put it into the water.
He said to him, "I will not go; but I will depart to my own land, and to my relatives."
A wind from the LORD went out and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, about a day's journey on this side, and a day's journey on the other side, around the camp, and about two cubits above the surface of the earth.
Now the man Moses was very humble, above all the men who were on the surface of the earth.
The anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.
The cloud departed from over the Tent; and behold, Miriam was leprous, as white as snow. Aaron looked at Miriam, and behold, she was leprous.
but in very deed, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD;
But they presumed to go up to the top of the mountain: nevertheless the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and Moses, didn't depart out of the camp.
then he who offers his offering shall offer to the LORD a meal offering of a tenth part [of an ephah] of fine flour mixed with the fourth part of a hin of oil:
and wine for the drink offering, the fourth part of a hin, you shall prepare with the burnt offering, or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.
"'Or for a ram, you shall prepare for a meal offering two tenth parts [of an ephah] of fine flour mixed with the third part of a hin of oil:
and for the drink offering you shall offer the third part of a hin of wine, of a pleasant aroma to the LORD.
then shall he offer with the bull a meal offering of three tenth parts [of an ephah] of fine flour mixed with half a hin of oil:
and it shall be to you for a fringe, that you may look on it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do them; and that you not follow after your own heart and your own eyes, after which you use to play the prostitute;
He spoke to the congregation, saying, "Depart, please, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest you be consumed in all their sins!"
It happened, as he made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground split apart that was under them;
and the earth opened its mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and all the men who appertained to Korah, and all their goods.
So they, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into Sheol: and the earth closed on them, and they perished from among the assembly.
All Israel that were around them fled at the cry of them; for they said, "Lest the earth swallow us up!"
Out of all your gifts you shall offer every wave offering of the LORD, of all its best, even the holy part of it out of it.'
He sent messengers to Balaam the son of Beor, to Pethor, which is by the River, to the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, "Behold, there is a people who came out from Egypt. Behold, they cover the surface of the earth, and they are staying opposite me.
The elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came to Balaam, and spoke to him the words of Balak.
'Behold, the people that is come out of Egypt, it covers the surface of the earth: now, come curse me them; perhaps I shall be able to fight against them, and shall drive them out.'"
When Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him to the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border.
It happened in the morning, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal; and he saw from there the utmost part of the people.
Who can count the dust of Jacob, or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous! Let my last end be like his!"
Balak said to him, "Please come with me to another place, where you may see them; you shall see but the utmost part of them, and shall not see them all: and curse me them from there."
and the earth opened its mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died; what time the fire devoured two hundred fifty men, and they became a sign.
with the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a meal offering, mixed with the fourth part of a hin of beaten oil.
Its drink offering shall be the fourth part of a hin for the one lamb. You shall pour out a drink offering of strong drink to the LORD in the holy place.
"'On the Sabbath day two male lambs a year old without blemish, and two tenth parts [of an ephah] of fine flour for a meal offering, mixed with oil, and the drink offering of it:
and three tenth parts [of an ephah] of fine flour for a meal offering, mixed with oil, for each bull; and two tenth parts of fine flour for a meal offering, mixed with oil, for the one ram;
and a tenth part of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering to every lamb; for a burnt offering of a pleasant aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD.
Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bull, and the third part of a hin for the ram, and the fourth part of a hin for a lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.
and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil: you shall offer three tenth parts for a bull, and two tenth parts for the ram.
You shall offer a tenth part for every lamb of the seven lambs;
and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil, three tenth parts for each bull, two tenth parts for the one ram,
a tenth part for every lamb of the seven lambs;
and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil, three tenth parts for the bull, two tenth parts for the ram,
and one tenth part for every lamb of the seven lambs;
and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil, three tenth parts for the bull, two tenth parts for the one ram,
a tenth part for every lamb of the seven lambs:
and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil, three tenth parts for every bull of the thirteen bulls, two tenth parts for each ram of the two rams,
and a tenth part for every lamb of the fourteen lambs;
and divide the prey into two parts: between the men skilled in war, who went out to battle, and all the congregation.
Why do you discourage the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD has given them?
For when they went up to the valley of Eshcol, and saw the land, they discouraged the heart of the children of Israel, that they should not go into the land which the LORD had given them.
then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the side of Edom, and your south border shall be from the end of the Salt Sea eastward;
The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who dwell in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high, who says in his heart, 'Who will bring me down to the ground?'
For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
I am sending him back. Therefore receive him, that is, my own heart,
If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.
Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord.
for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now;
It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.
But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth,
whose end is destruction, whose god is the belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who think about earthly things.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
You yourselves also know, you Philippians, that in the beginning of the Good News, when I departed from Macedonia, no assembly shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you only.
So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;
For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
My son, don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:
Don't let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.
Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
By wisdom the LORD founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.
My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
He taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.
Let them not depart from your eyes. Keep them in the midst of your heart.
Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don't depart from the words of my mouth.
and say, "How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord.
a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,
Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck.
Don't lust after her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids.
Bind them on your fingers. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Don't let your heart turn to her ways. Don't go astray in her paths,
You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.
By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth existed.
while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth;
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.
The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD-- how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: they shall certainly not be unpunished.
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.
The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the LORD.
Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.
There are many plans in a man's heart, but the LORD's counsel will prevail.
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Who can say, "I have made my heart pure. I am clean and without sin?"
The spirit of man is the LORD's lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts.
The king's heart is in the LORD's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.
A high look, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend.
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine:
yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.
Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the LORD all the day long.
Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!
My son, give me your heart; and let your eyes keep in my ways.
for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief.
If you say, "Behold, we didn't know this;" doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?
Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;
These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so the undeserved curse doesn't come to rest.
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
When his speech is charming, don't believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man.
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.
Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know?
There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men.
Sheol, the barren womb; the earth that is not satisfied with water; and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough.'
"For three things the earth tremble, and under four, it can't bear up:
"There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise:
The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain.
The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his Anointed, saying,
"Let's break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us."
Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly: the LORD will hear when I call to him.
Stand in awe, and don't sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue.
Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.
lest they tear apart my soul like a lion, ripping it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yes, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust. Selah.
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God.
My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart.
the LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, who has set your glory above the heavens!
the LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Death of the Son." A Psalm by David.
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works.
For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings. He blesses the greedy, and condemns the LORD.
He says in his heart, "I shall not be shaken. For generations I shall have no trouble."
He says in his heart, "God has forgotten. He hides his face. He will never see it."
Why does the wicked person condemn God, and say in his heart, "God won't call me into account?"
the LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear,
to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more. For the Chief Musician. By David.
For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart.
How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?
But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.
The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good.
He who walks blamelessly does what is right, and speaks truth in his heart;
My soul, you have said to the LORD, "You are my Lord. Apart from you I have no good thing."
As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
I will bless the LORD, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
You have proved my heart. You have visited me in the night. You have tried me, and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.
They close up their callous hearts. With their mouth they speak proudly.
They have now surrounded us in our steps. They set their eyes to cast us down to the earth.
Then the earth shook and trembled. The foundations also of the mountains quaked and were shaken, because he was angry.
For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
the LORD's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. the LORD's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, the LORD, my rock, and my redeemer. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
May He grant you your heart's desire, and fulfill all your counsel.
You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.
You will destroy their descendants from the earth, their posterity from among the children of men.
I am poured out like water. All my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax; it is melted within me.
The humble shall eat and be satisfied. They shall praise the LORD who seek after him. Let your hearts live forever.
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD. All the relatives of the nations shall worship before you.
All the rich ones of the earth shall eat and worship. All those who go down to the dust shall bow before him, even he who can't keep his soul alive.
The earth is the LORD's, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein.
He who has clean hands and a pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworn deceitfully.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged. Oh bring me out of my distresses.
Examine me, the LORD, and prove me. Try my heart and my mind.
Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident.
When you said, "Seek my face," my heart said to you, "I will seek your face, the LORD."
Wait for the LORD. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the LORD. By David.
Don't draw me away with the wicked, with the workers of iniquity who speak peace with their neighbors, but mischief is in their hearts.
the LORD is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.
To the end that my heart may sing praise to you, and not be silent. the LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever! For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
I am forgotten from their hearts like a dead man. I am like broken pottery.
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the LORD. By David. A contemplative psalm.
Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!
He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of the LORD.
Let all the earth fear the LORD. Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
The counsel of the LORD stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
From the place of his habitation he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth,
he who fashions all of their hearts; and he considers all of their works.
For our heart rejoices in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
Let your loving kindness be on us, the LORD, since we have hoped in you. By David; when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.
Most of the teaching of Jesus are recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Complete Sayings of Jesus presents every word spoken by Jesus in one place and provides an index to assist in finding specific ocassions, places and/or events. It is a must read aid for serious Bible study.
He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they direct us to imitate his life and character. The Imitation of Christ is guide to following the example of Jesus Christ. Let it be our most earnest study to dwell upon the life and example of Jesus.
The Apocrypha books are 14 books that were included between the old and new testaments in the original King James Version of the bible and many others. Church leaders agreed that these books were valuable for instruction in life and manners, but did not all agree that they should be considered cannon.
The Childrens Bible provides bible lessons from the Old and New testaments. There are 216 stories written in plain english. The stories are easy to read and understand but they are not just for childern. It is a pleasure to read and enjoy these important stories.
Let us love one another, for love comes from God and every one who loves is a child of God and knows God. He who loves not man does not know God, for God is love. God showed his love for us, for he sent his only Son into the world that through him we might have life. Love the stranger.
In Mark 12:30 Jesus said;
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment.
And the second Mark 12:31 [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
The Gospel of The Birth of Mary was attributed to St. Matthew and was received as genuine and authentic by early Christians. It is to be found in the works of Jerome, a Father of the Church in the 4th century and is translated from his collection.
The Book of Enoch is ascribed to the great-grandfather of Noah and is included in the cannon of some churches. It describes the fall of the angels (watchers), visions of heaven and hell and the birth of Noah. Quotes from the book of Enoch are found in the New Testament.
The First Book of Adam and Eve. Books 1 begins immediately after the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. We learn about the fall but also of the promise to save Adam and his decendents. The story depicts mans struggle against evil, the devil and sin.
The Second Book of Adam and Eve. Discusses Adam's sorrow and death. The history of the patriarchs who lived before the Flood until the birth of Noah; the children of Seth on Mount Hermon and Cain's death. It ends with the testament and translation of Enoch.
The Infancy of Jesus Christ (Infancy Gospel of Thomas) relates the life of Jesus from the ages of five to twelve. It is believed that the document was transcribed from oral traditions some time prior to the second century. The ancient writing is possibly Gnostic and many early church leaders considered it heretical.
Daily Bible study is essential. The Bible Verse of the Day provides a collection of enlightening and inspiration bible verses. Improve your knowledge and understanding of the Bible and your life by studying the words of the holy scripture. Explore the King James Bible (kjv) and discover new insights.
The World English Bible was produced to provide speakers of modern English with a version of the Bible that is easily understood. The Bible is in the public domain and available world-wide. It is an accurate modern translation of the original King James Bible, including the Apocryphal books.
Looking for something in the Bible? Want to find a specifc verse or list of words? The Bible search feature makes it easy find verses or words. Enter the verses or words in the search bar or visit the search page to access additional search options. Finding information in the Bible will never be easier.
The favorite verses page is a list of popular bible verses. Each verse includes a link to the chapter and verse of the book where it is found in the bible. Click on any link for a bible verse and it will take you to that location in the bible.
The bible contains great stories. Visit the bible stories page for links to some of the best known and most significant stories and passages in the bible.