But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.

For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-His eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.

He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich stone of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.

Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the Lord your God.

Teach me your way Lord, that I may rely On your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may far your name

Bring the best of the first fruits of your soil to the house of the Lord your God.

Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.

Teach me your way, Lord, and I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.

I, the Lord, speak the truth. I declare what is right.

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Theirs is the adoption to sonship; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of the Messiah, who is God over all, forever praised!

And God said to him, "I am God Almighty; be fruitful and increase in number. A nation and a community of nations will come from you, and kings will be among your descendants."