Tag: Paul

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July 14, 2024June 16, 2024

Acts 17:1-7

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“Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days argued with them from the scriptures”
A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 11
July 21, 2024

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June 16, 2024May 29, 2024

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

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“on a day of salvation I have helped you”
Proper 7B
June 23, 2024

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June 9, 2024May 27, 2024

2 Corinthians 13

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“he was crucified in weakness but lives by the power of God”

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June 9, 2024May 26, 2024

2 Corinthians 12

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“I know that such a person-whether in the body or out of the body…was caught up into paradise”

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June 9, 2024May 24, 2024

2 Corinthians 10

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“I myself, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ”

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June 2, 2024May 19, 2024

2 Corinthians 9

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“it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints, for I know your eagerness”

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June 2, 2024May 19, 2024

2 Corinthians 8

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“their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part”

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June 2, 2024May 18, 2024

2 Corinthians 7

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“since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves”

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June 2, 2024May 17, 2024

2 Corinthians 6

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“on a day of salvation I have helped you”

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May 26, 2024May 11, 2024

2 Corinthians 4:5-12

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“always carrying around in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies”
Proper 4B
June 2, 2024

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