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Isaiah 4

Today’s Scripture: In that day so few men will be left that seven women will fight for each man, saying, “Let us all marry you! We will provide our own food and clothing. Only let us take your name so we won’t be mocked as old maids.” 2 But in that day, the branch[a] of the […]

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Isaiah 3

Today’s Scripture: Behold—Yahweh, the Sovereign One,     the Commander of Angel Armies, is about to cut off    from Jerusalem and Judah every source of their    support and security,[a] including all food supplies and water.2 He will remove their heroes and soldiers,    prophets and judges, their fortune-tellers and statesmen,3 their respected military leaders,    pillars of the community,[b]    their counselors, skilled craftsmen,[c]    and those professional charmers.[d]4 I […]

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Isaiah 2

Today’s Scripture:  This is the word revealed to Isaiah, son of Amoz, concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 In the last days,[a] the mountain of Yahweh’s temple    will be raised up[b] as the head of the mountains,    towering over all the hills.[c]    A sparkling stream of every nation will flow into it.[d]3 Many peoples will come and say,    “Everyone, come! Let’s go […]

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Isaiah 1

Today’s Scripture: Here is the vision[a] that Isaiah,[b] the son of Amoz, received by divine revelation concerning what was going to happen to Judah and Jerusalem during the times of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.[c] 2 Listen, O heavens! Hear,[d] O earth!    For the Lord Yahweh has spoken:[e]    “I tenderly nurtured children and made them […]

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2 Corinthians 13

Today’s Scripture: This will be my third trip to you. And I will make sure that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter will be confirmed.[a] 2–3 Since you are demanding proof that the Anointed One is speaking through me, I will give you proof by exercising discipline among you. For just as […]

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2 Corinthians 12

Today’s Scripture: Although it may not accomplish a thing, I need to move on and boast about supernatural visions and revelations of the Lord.[a] 2 Someone I’m acquainted with, who is in union with Christ, was swept away fourteen years ago in an ecstatic experience. He was taken into the third heaven,[b] but I’m not sure […]

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2 Corinthians 11

Today’s Scripture: Now, please bear with some of my “craziness” for a moment. Yes, please be patient with me. 2 You need to know that God’s passion[a] is burning inside me for you, because, like a loving father, I have pledged your hand in marriage to Christ, your true bridegroom. I’ve also promised that I would […]

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2 Corinthians 10

Today’s Scripture: Now, please listen, for I need to address an issue. I’m making this personal appeal to you by the gentleness[a] and self-forgetfulness of Christ. I am the one who is “humble and timid” when face-to-face with you but “bold and outspoken” when a safe distance away.[b] 2 Now I plead with you that when […]

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2 Corinthians 9

Today’s Scripture: Actually, there’s no need to write you about this contribution for the holy believers in Jerusalem, 2 for I already know that you are on board and eager to help.[a] I keep boasting to the churches of Macedonia about your passion to give, telling them that the believers of Corinth[b] have been preparing to […]

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2 Corinthians 8

Today’s Scripture: Beloved ones, we must tell you about the grace God poured out upon the churches of Macedonia. 2 For even during a season of severe difficulty and tremendous suffering, they became even more filled with joy. From the depths of their extreme poverty, super-abundant joy overflowed into an act of extravagant generosity. 3 For I […]

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