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         <div class="label">1</div><div class="p"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="GAL.1.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">Paul, an apostle&#8212;sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead&#8212; </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="GAL.1.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">and all the brothers and sisters</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">1:2 </span><span class="ft">The Greek word for </span><span class="fq">brothers and sisters </span><span class="ft">(<span class="tl">adelphoi</span>) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God&#8217;s family; also in verse 11; and in 3:15; 4:12, 28, 31; 5:11, 13; 6:1, 18.</span></span></span><span class="content"> with me,</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="GAL.1.2"></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="GAL.1.2"><span class="content">To the churches in Galatia:</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="GAL.1.2"></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="GAL.1.2"></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="GAL.1.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="GAL.1.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, </span></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="GAL.1.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.</span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">No Other Gospel</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="GAL.1.5"></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="GAL.1.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel&#8212; </span></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="GAL.1.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. </span></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="GAL.1.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God&#8217;s curse! </span></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="GAL.1.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God&#8217;s curse!</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="GAL.1.9"></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="GAL.1.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.</span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Paul Called by God</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="GAL.1.10"></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="GAL.1.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="GAL.1.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="GAL.1.12"></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="GAL.1.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. </span></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="GAL.1.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. </span></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="GAL.1.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="content">But when God, who set me apart from my mother&#8217;s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased </span></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="GAL.1.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being. </span></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="GAL.1.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">I did not go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went into Arabia. Later I returned to Damascus.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="GAL.1.17"></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="GAL.1.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">Then after three years, I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Cephas</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">1:18 </span><span class="ft">That is, Peter</span></span></span><span class="content"> and stayed with him fifteen days. </span></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="GAL.1.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="content">I saw none of the other apostles&#8212;only James, the Lord&#8217;s brother. </span></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="GAL.1.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="content">I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="GAL.1.20"></span><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="GAL.1.21"><span class="label">21</span><span class="content">Then I went to Syria and Cilicia. </span></span><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="GAL.1.22"><span class="label">22</span><span class="content">I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. </span></span><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="GAL.1.23"><span class="label">23</span><span class="content">They only heard the report: &#8220;The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.&#8221; </span></span><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="GAL.1.24"><span class="label">24</span><span class="content">And they praised God because of me.</span></span></div>
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         <div class="label">15</div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.15.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">A gentle answer turns away wrath,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.15.1"><span class="content">but a harsh word stirs up anger.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.15.1"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.15.1"></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.15.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.15.2"><span class="content">but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.15.2"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.15.2"></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.15.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">The eyes of the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> are everywhere,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.15.3"><span class="content">keeping watch on the wicked and the good.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.15.3"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.15.3"></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.15.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">The soothing tongue is a tree of life,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.15.4"><span class="content">but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.15.4"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.15.4"></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.15.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">A fool spurns a parent&#8217;s discipline,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.15.5"><span class="content">but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.15.5"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.15.5"></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.15.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">The house of the righteous contains great treasure,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.15.6"><span class="content">but the income of the wicked brings ruin.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.15.6"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.15.6"></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.15.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">The lips of the wise spread knowledge,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.15.7"><span class="content">but the hearts of fools are not upright.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.15.7"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.15.7"></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.15.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">The </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> detests the sacrifice of the wicked,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.15.8"><span class="content">but the prayer of the upright pleases him.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.15.8"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.15.8"></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.15.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">The </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> detests the way of the wicked,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.15.9"><span class="content">but he loves those who pursue righteousness.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.15.9"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.15.9"></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.15.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.15.10"><span class="content">the one who hates correction will die.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.15.10"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.15.10"></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.15.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">Death and Destruction</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">15:11 </span><span class="ft">Hebrew </span><span class="fqa">Abaddon</span></span></span><span class="content"> lie open before the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">&#8212;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.15.11"><span class="content">how much more do human hearts!</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.15.11"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.15.11"></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.15.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">Mockers resent correction,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.15.12"><span class="content">so they avoid the wise.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.15.12"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.15.12"></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.15.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">A happy heart makes the face cheerful,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.15.13"><span class="content">but heartache crushes the spirit.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.15.13"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.15.13"></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.15.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">The discerning heart seeks knowledge,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.15.14"><span class="content">but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.15.14"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.15.14"></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.15.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="content">All the days of the oppressed are wretched,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.15.15"><span class="content">but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.15.15"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.15.15"></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.15.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">Better a little with the fear of the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.15.16"><span class="content">than great wealth with turmoil.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.15.16"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.15.16"></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.15.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">Better a small serving of vegetables with love</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.15.17"><span class="content">than a fattened calf with hatred.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.15.17"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.15.17"></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.15.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.15.18"><span class="content">but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.15.18"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.15.18"></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.15.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="content">The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.15.19"><span class="content">but the path of the upright is a highway.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.15.19"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.15.19"></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.15.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="content">A wise son brings joy to his father,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.15.20"><span class="content">but a foolish man despises his mother.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.15.20"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.15.20"></span><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.15.21"><span class="label">21</span><span class="content">Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.15.21"><span class="content">but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.15.21"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.15.21"></span><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.15.22"><span class="label">22</span><span class="content">Plans fail for lack of counsel,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.15.22"><span class="content">but with many advisers they succeed.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.15.22"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.15.22"></span><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.15.23"><span class="label">23</span><span class="content">A person finds joy in giving an apt reply&#8212;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.15.23"><span class="content">and how good is a timely word!</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.15.23"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.15.23"></span><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.15.24"><span class="label">24</span><span class="content">The path of life leads upward for the prudent</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.15.24"><span class="content">to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.15.24"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.15.24"></span><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.15.25"><span class="label">25</span><span class="content">The </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> tears down the house of the proud,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.15.25"><span class="content">but he sets the widow&#8217;s boundary stones in place.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.15.25"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.15.25"></span><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="PRO.15.26"><span class="label">26</span><span class="content">The </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> detests the thoughts of the wicked,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="PRO.15.26"><span class="content">but gracious words are pure in his sight.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="PRO.15.26"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="PRO.15.26"></span><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="PRO.15.27"><span class="label">27</span><span class="content">The greedy bring ruin to their households,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="PRO.15.27"><span class="content">but the one who hates bribes will live.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="PRO.15.27"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="PRO.15.27"></span><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="PRO.15.28"><span class="label">28</span><span class="content">The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="PRO.15.28"><span class="content">but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="PRO.15.28"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="PRO.15.28"></span><span class="verse v29" data-usfm="PRO.15.29"><span class="label">29</span><span class="content">The </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> is far from the wicked,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v29" data-usfm="PRO.15.29"><span class="content">but he hears the prayer of the righteous.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v29" data-usfm="PRO.15.29"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v29" data-usfm="PRO.15.29"></span><span class="verse v30" data-usfm="PRO.15.30"><span class="label">30</span><span class="content">Light in a messenger&#8217;s eyes brings joy to the heart,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v30" data-usfm="PRO.15.30"><span class="content">and good news gives health to the bones.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v30" data-usfm="PRO.15.30"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v30" data-usfm="PRO.15.30"></span><span class="verse v31" data-usfm="PRO.15.31"><span class="label">31</span><span class="content">Whoever heeds life-giving correction</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v31" data-usfm="PRO.15.31"><span class="content">will be at home among the wise.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v31" data-usfm="PRO.15.31"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v31" data-usfm="PRO.15.31"></span><span class="verse v32" data-usfm="PRO.15.32"><span class="label">32</span><span class="content">Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v32" data-usfm="PRO.15.32"><span class="content">but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v32" data-usfm="PRO.15.32"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v32" data-usfm="PRO.15.32"></span><span class="verse v33" data-usfm="PRO.15.33"><span class="label">33</span><span class="content">Wisdom&#8217;s instruction is to fear the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v33" data-usfm="PRO.15.33"><span class="content">and humility comes before honor.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v33" data-usfm="PRO.15.33"></span></div>
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         <div class="p"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="MAT.4.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. </span></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="MAT.4.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;Come, follow me,&#8221;</span></span><span class="content"> Jesus said, </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;and I will send you out to fish for people.&#8221;</span></span><span class="content"> </span></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="MAT.4.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="content">At once they left their nets and followed him.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="MAT.4.20"></span></div>
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