Today's Reading | January 28, 2025
Colossians 2:1–19
Introduction Colossians 2:1–19: The apostle Paul warns the Colossians not to let anyone deceive them with false arguments. He encourages them to remain strong in faith, rooted in Christ Jesus, and to set their hearts and minds on the enduring things of heaven, putting aside earthly desires. The opening verse mentions that Paul has also worked for the people in…
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Titus 3:1-15
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Titus 2:1-15
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Titus 1:1-16
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2 Timothy 4:1-22
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2 Timothy 3:1-17
God’s Saving Word: Encouragement Introduction 2 Timothy 3:1-17: In today's reading, Paul describes those who will "hold to the outward form of our religion, but reject its real power" (verse 5), and Timothy is instructed to "keep away from such people." Jannes and Jambres are mentioned as examples of those who opposed the truth. Their names are not mentioned in…
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