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 <div class="label">28</div><div class="s1">The Priestly Garments</div><div class="p"> 1&#8220;Have Aaron your brother brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, so they may serve me as priests. 2Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron to give him dignity and honor. 3Tell all the skilled workers to whom I have given wisdom in such matters that they are to make garments for Aaron, for his consecration, so he may serve me as priest. 4These are the garments they are to make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban and a sash. They are to make these sacred garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so they may serve me as priests. 5Have them use gold, and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and fine linen.</div><div class="s1">The Ephod</div><div class="p"> 6&#8220;Make the ephod of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen&#8212;the work of skilled hands. 7It is to have two shoulder pieces attached to two of its corners, so it can be fastened. 8Its skillfully woven waistband is to be like it&#8212;of one piece with the ephod and made with gold, and with blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and with finely twisted linen.</div><div class="p"> 9&#8220;Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel 10in the order of their birth&#8212;six names on one stone and the remaining six on the other. 11Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings 12and fasten them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. Aaron is to bear the names on his shoulders as a memorial before the Lord. 13Make gold filigree settings 14and two braided chains of pure gold, like a rope, and attach the chains to the settings.</div><div class="s1">The Breastpiece</div><div class="p"> 15&#8220;Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions&#8212;the work of skilled hands. Make it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen. 16It is to be square&#8212;a span#28:16 That is, about 9 inches or about 23 centimeters long and a span wide&#8212;and folded double. 17Then mount four rows of precious stones on it. The first row shall be carnelian, chrysolite and beryl; 18the second row shall be turquoise, lapis lazuli and emerald; 19the third row shall be jacinth, agate and amethyst; 20the fourth row shall be topaz, onyx and jasper.#28:20 The precise identification of some of these precious stones is uncertain. Mount them in gold filigree settings. 21There are to be twelve stones, one for each of the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.</div><div class="p"> 22&#8220;For the breastpiece make braided chains of pure gold, like a rope. 23Make two gold rings for it and fasten them to two corners of the breastpiece. 24Fasten the two gold chains to the rings at the corners of the breastpiece, 25and the other ends of the chains to the two settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front. 26Make two gold rings and attach them to the other two corners of the breastpiece on the inside edge next to the ephod. 27Make two more gold rings and attach them to the bottom of the shoulder pieces on the front of the ephod, close to the seam just above the waistband of the ephod. 28The rings of the breastpiece are to be tied to the rings of the ephod with blue cord, connecting it to the waistband, so that the breastpiece will not swing out from the ephod.</div><div class="p"> 29&#8220;Whenever Aaron enters the Holy Place, he will bear the names of the sons of Israel over his heart on the breastpiece of decision as a continuing memorial before the Lord. 30Also put the Urim and the Thummim in the breastpiece, so they may be over Aaron&#8217;s heart whenever he enters the presence of the Lord. Thus Aaron will always bear the means of making decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the Lord.</div><div class="s1">Other Priestly Garments</div><div class="p"> 31&#8220;Make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, 32with an opening for the head in its center. There shall be a woven edge like a collar#28:32 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain. around this opening, so that it will not tear. 33Make pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them. 34The gold bells and the pomegranates are to alternate around the hem of the robe. 35Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the Lord and when he comes out, so that he will not die.</div><div class="p"> 36&#8220;Make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: holy to the Lord. 37Fasten a blue cord to it to attach it to the turban; it is to be on the front of the turban. 38It will be on Aaron&#8217;s forehead, and he will bear the guilt involved in the sacred gifts the Israelites consecrate, whatever their gifts may be. It will be on Aaron&#8217;s forehead continually so that they will be acceptable to the Lord.</div><div class="p"> 39&#8220;Weave the tunic of fine linen and make the turban of fine linen. The sash is to be the work of an embroiderer. 40Make tunics, sashes and caps for Aaron&#8217;s sons to give them dignity and honor. 41After you put these clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint and ordain them. Consecrate them so they may serve me as priests.</div><div class="p"> 42&#8220;Make linen undergarments as a covering for the body, reaching from the waist to the thigh. 43Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die.</div><div class="p">&#8220;This is to be a lasting ordinance for Aaron and his descendants.</div>
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 <div class="label">83</div><div class="cl">Psalm 83#In Hebrew texts 83:1-18 is numbered 83:2-19.</div><div class="d">A song. A psalm of Asaph.</div><div class="q1"> 1O God, do not remain silent;</div><div class="q2">do not turn a deaf ear,</div><div class="q2">do not stand aloof, O God.</div><div class="q1"> 2See how your enemies growl,</div><div class="q2">how your foes rear their heads.</div><div class="q1"> 3With cunning they conspire against your people;</div><div class="q2">they plot against those you cherish.</div><div class="q1"> 4&#8220;Come,&#8221; they say, &#8220;let us destroy them as a nation,</div><div class="q2">so that Israel&#8217;s name is remembered no more.&#8221;</div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"> 5With one mind they plot together;</div><div class="q2">they form an alliance against you&#8212;</div><div class="q1"> 6the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites,</div><div class="q2">of Moab and the Hagrites,</div><div class="q1"> 7Byblos, Ammon and Amalek,</div><div class="q2">Philistia, with the people of Tyre.</div><div class="q1"> 8Even Assyria has joined them</div><div class="q2">to reinforce Lot&#8217;s descendants.#83:8 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.</div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"> 9Do to them as you did to Midian,</div><div class="q2">as you did to Sisera and Jabin at the river Kishon,</div><div class="q1"> 10who perished at Endor</div><div class="q2">and became like dung on the ground.</div><div class="q1"> 11Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb,</div><div class="q2">all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,</div><div class="q1"> 12who said, &#8220;Let us take possession</div><div class="q2">of the pasturelands of God.&#8221;</div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"> 13Make them like tumbleweed, my God,</div><div class="q2">like chaff before the wind.</div><div class="q1"> 14As fire consumes the forest</div><div class="q2">or a flame sets the mountains ablaze,</div><div class="q1"> 15so pursue them with your tempest</div><div class="q2">and terrify them with your storm.</div><div class="q1"> 16Cover their faces with shame, Lord,</div><div class="q2">so that they will seek your name.</div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"> 17May they ever be ashamed and dismayed;</div><div class="q2">may they perish in disgrace.</div><div class="q1"> 18Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord&#8212;</div><div class="q2">that you alone are the Most High over all the earth.</div>
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 <div class="label">84</div><div class="cl">Psalm 84#In Hebrew texts 84:1-12 is numbered 84:2-13.</div><div class="d">For the director of music. According to gittith.#Title: Probably a musical term Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.</div><div class="q1"> 1How lovely is your dwelling place,</div><div class="q2"> Lord Almighty!</div><div class="q1"> 2My soul yearns, even faints,</div><div class="q2">for the courts of the Lord;</div><div class="q1">my heart and my flesh cry out</div><div class="q2">for the living God.</div><div class="q1"> 3Even the sparrow has found a home,</div><div class="q2">and the swallow a nest for herself,</div><div class="q2">where she may have her young&#8212;</div><div class="q1">a place near your altar,</div><div class="q2"> Lord Almighty, my King and my God.</div><div class="q1"> 4Blessed are those who dwell in your house;</div><div class="q2">they are ever praising you.#84:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.</div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"> 5Blessed are those whose strength is in you,</div><div class="q2">whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.</div><div class="q1"> 6As they pass through the Valley of Baka,</div><div class="q2">they make it a place of springs;</div><div class="q2">the autumn rains also cover it with pools.#84:6 Or blessings</div><div class="q1"> 7They go from strength to strength,</div><div class="q2">till each appears before God in Zion.</div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"> 8Hear my prayer, Lord God Almighty;</div><div class="q2">listen to me, God of Jacob.</div><div class="q1"> 9Look on our shield,#84:9 Or sovereign O God;</div><div class="q2">look with favor on your anointed one.</div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"> 10Better is one day in your courts</div><div class="q2">than a thousand elsewhere;</div><div class="q1">I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God</div><div class="q2">than dwell in the tents of the wicked.</div><div class="q1"> 11For the Lord God is a sun and shield;</div><div class="q2">the Lord bestows favor and honor;</div><div class="q1">no good thing does he withhold</div><div class="q2">from those whose walk is blameless.</div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"> 12 Lord Almighty,</div><div class="q2">blessed is the one who trusts in you.</div>
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 <div class="label">13</div><div class="s1">The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times</div><div class="p"> 1As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, &#8220;Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!&#8221;</div><div class="p"> 2 &#8220;Do you see all these great buildings?&#8221; replied Jesus. &#8220;Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.&#8221;</div><div class="p"> 3As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, 4&#8220;Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?&#8221;</div><div class="p"> 5Jesus said to them: &#8220;Watch out that no one deceives you. 6Many will come in my name, claiming, &#8216;I am he,&#8217; and will deceive many. 7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.</div><div class="p"> 9 &#8220;You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 11Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.</div><div class="p"> 12 &#8220;Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 13Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.</div><div class="p"> 14 &#8220;When you see &#8216;the abomination that causes desolation&#8217; # 13:14 
 Daniel 9:27; 11:31; 12:11 standing where it#13:14 Or he does not belong&#8212;let the reader understand&#8212;then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15Let no one on the housetop go down or enter the house to take anything out. 16Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. 17How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! 18Pray that this will not take place in winter, 19because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now&#8212;and never to be equaled again.</div><div class="p"> 20 &#8220;If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them. 21At that time if anyone says to you, &#8216;Look, here is the Messiah!&#8217; or, &#8216;Look, there he is!&#8217; do not believe it. 22For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 23So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.</div><div class="p"> 24 &#8220;But in those days, following that distress,</div><div class="q1"> &#8220;&#8198;&#8216;the sun will be darkened,</div><div class="q2"> and the moon will not give its light;</div><div class="q1"> 25 the stars will fall from the sky,</div><div class="q2"> and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.&#8217; # 13:25 
 Isaiah 13:10; 34:4 </div><div class="p"> 26 &#8220;At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.</div><div class="p"> 28 &#8220;Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 29Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it#13:29 Or he is near, right at the door. 30Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.</div><div class="s1">The Day and Hour Unknown</div><div class="p"> 32 &#8220;But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert#13:33 Some manuscripts alert and pray! You do not know when that time will come. 34It&#8217;s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.</div><div class="p"> 35 &#8220;Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back&#8212;whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. 36If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. 37What I say to you, I say to everyone: &#8216;Watch!&#8217;&#8198;&#8221;</div>
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