Psalms 126

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Based on Psalm 126

1 When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream.

2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing; then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."

3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.

4 Bring us back, O LORD, from captivity like streams of water in the south.

5 Those who sow in tears will reap with joy.

6 He who goes forth and weeps, carrying precious seed, will doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

 

 

 1 Paul, Silas[a] and Timothy,

To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

Grace and peace to you.

Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians’ Faith

2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

4 For we know, brothers and sisters[b] loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it,

 

For when you were servants of sin, you were free from righteousness.

And what fruit did you then have from the things of which you are now ashamed? Because their end is death.

But now, freed from sin, and made servants of God, you have your fruit unto sanctification, and ultimately eternal life.

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6:20-23