Bible Reading May 11 (World English Bible)
Joshua
3, 4
Jos
3:1 Joshua rose up early in the morning; and they moved from
Shittim, and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel.
They lodged there before they passed over.
Jos
3:2 It happened after three days, that the officers went through the
midst of the camp;
Jos
3:3 and they commanded the people, saying, "When you see the
ark of the covenant of Yahweh your God, and the priests the Levites
bearing it, then you shall move from your place, and follow it.
Jos
3:4 Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two
thousand cubits by measure. Don't come near to it, that you may know
the way by which you must go; for you have not passed this way
before."
Jos
3:5 Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves; for
tomorrow Yahweh will do wonders among you."
Jos
3:6 Joshua spoke to the priests, saying, "Take up the ark of
the covenant, and pass over before the people." They took up the
ark of the covenant, and went before the people.
Jos
3:7 Yahweh said to Joshua, "Today I will begin to magnify you
in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that as I was with
Moses, so I will be with you.
Jos
3:8 You shall command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant,
saying, 'When you come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, you
shall stand still in the Jordan.' "
Jos
3:9 Joshua said to the children of Israel, "Come here, and hear
the words of Yahweh your God."
Jos
3:10 Joshua said, "Hereby you shall know that the living God is
among you, and that he will without fail drive the Canaanite, and the
Hittite, and the Hivite, and the Perizzite, and the Girgashite, and
the Amorite, and the Jebusite out from before you.
Jos
3:11 Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth
passes over before you into the Jordan.
Jos
3:12 Now therefore take twelve men out of the tribes of Israel, for
every tribe a man.
Jos
3:13 It shall come to pass, when the soles of the feet of the
priests who bear the ark of Yahweh, the Lord of all the earth, rest
in the waters of the Jordan, that the waters of the Jordan will be
cut off, even the waters that come down from above; and they shall
stand in one heap."
Jos
3:14 It happened, when the people moved from their tents to pass
over the Jordan, the priests who bore the ark of the covenant being
before the people,
Jos
3:15 and when those who bore the ark had come to the Jordan, and the
feet of the priests who bore the ark had dipped in the edge of the
water (for the Jordan overflows all its banks all the time of
harvest),
Jos
3:16 that the waters which came down from above stood, and rose up
in one heap, a great way off, at Adam, the city that is beside
Zarethan; and those that went down toward the sea of the Arabah, even
the Salt Sea, were wholly cut off. Then the people passed over right
against Jericho.
Jos
3:17 The priests who bore the ark of the covenant of Yahweh stood
firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan; and all Israel passed
over on dry ground, until all the nation had passed completely over
the Jordan.
Jos
4:1 It happened, when all the nation had completely passed over the
Jordan, that Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying,
Jos
4:2 "Take twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a
man,
Jos
4:3 and command them, saying, 'Take from out of the middle of the
Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve
stones, and carry them over with you, and lay them down in the
lodging place, where you will lodge tonight.' "
Jos
4:4 Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the
children of Israel, out of every tribe a man.
Jos
4:5 Joshua said to them, "Pass over before the ark of Yahweh
your God into the middle of the Jordan, and each of you pick up a
stone and put it on your shoulder, according to the number of the
tribes of the children of Israel;
Jos
4:6 that this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask
in time to come, saying, 'What do you mean by these stones?'
Jos
4:7 then you shall tell them, 'Because the waters of the Jordan were
cut off before the ark of the covenant of Yahweh. When it passed over
the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. These stones shall
be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever.' "
Jos
4:8 The children of Israel did as Joshua commanded, and took up
twelve stones out of the middle of the Jordan, as Yahweh spoke to
Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of
Israel; and they carried them over with them to the place where they
lodged, and laid them down there.
Jos
4:9 Joshua set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan, in the
place where the feet of the priests who bore the ark of the covenant
stood; and they are there to this day.
Jos
4:10 For the priests who bore the ark stood in the middle of the
Jordan, until everything was finished that Yahweh commanded Joshua to
speak to the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua;
and the people hurried and passed over.
Jos
4:11 It happened, when all the people had completely passed over,
that the ark of Yahweh passed over, with the priests, in the presence
of the people.
Jos
4:12 The children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and the
half-tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of
Israel, as Moses spoke to them.
Jos
4:13 About forty thousand men, ready and armed for war passed over
before Yahweh to battle, to the plains of Jericho.
Jos
4:14 On that day, Yahweh magnified Joshua in the sight of all
Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of
his life.
Jos
4:15 Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying,
Jos
4:16 "Command the priests who bear the ark of the testimony,
that they come up out of the Jordan."
Jos
4:17 Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, "Come up
out of the Jordan!"
Jos
4:18 It happened, when the priests who bore the ark of the covenant
of Yahweh had come up out of the middle of the Jordan, and the soles
of the priests' feet were lifted up to the dry ground, that the
waters of the Jordan returned to their place, and went over all its
banks, as before.
Jos
4:19 The people came up out of the Jordan on the tenth day of the
first month, and encamped in Gilgal, on the east border of Jericho.
Jos
4:20 Joshua set up those twelve stones, which they took out of the
Jordan, in Gilgal.
Jos
4:21 He spoke to the children of Israel, saying, "When your
children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, 'What do these
stones mean?'
Jos
4:22 Then you shall let your children know, saying, 'Israel came
over this Jordan on dry land.
Jos
4:23 For Yahweh your God dried up the waters of the Jordan from
before you, until you had passed over, as Yahweh your God did to the
Red Sea, which he dried up from before us, until we had passed over;
Jos
4:24 that all the peoples of the earth may know the hand of Yahweh,
that it is mighty; that you may fear Yahweh your God forever.' "
Luke 22
Luk 22:1
Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, drew
near.
Luk 22:2
The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to
death, for they feared the people.
Luk 22:3
Satan entered into Judas, who was surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered
with the twelve.
Luk 22:4
He went away, and talked with the chief priests and captains about
how he might deliver him to them.
Luk 22:5
They were glad, and agreed to give him money.
Luk 22:6
He consented, and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the
absence of the multitude.
Luk 22:7
The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be
sacrificed.
Luk 22:8
He sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover for
us, that we may eat."
Luk 22:9
They said to him, "Where do you want us to prepare?"
Luk 22:10
He said to them, "Behold, when you have entered into the city, a
man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the
house which he enters.
Luk 22:11
Tell the master of the house, 'The Teacher says to you, "Where
is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?"
'
Luk 22:12
He will show you a large, furnished upper room. Make preparations
there."
Luk 22:13
They went, found things as he had told them, and they prepared the
Passover.
Luk 22:14
When the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve apostles.
Luk 22:15
He said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover
with you before I suffer,
Luk 22:16
for I tell you, I will no longer by any means eat of it until it is
fulfilled in the Kingdom of God."
Luk 22:17
He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, "Take
this, and share it among yourselves,
Luk 22:18
for I tell you, I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the
vine, until the Kingdom of God comes."
Luk 22:19
He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave to
them, saying, "This is my body which is given for you. Do this
in memory of me."
Luk 22:20
Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the
new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
Luk 22:21
But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.
Luk 22:22
The Son of Man indeed goes, as it has been determined, but woe to
that man through whom he is betrayed!"
Luk 22:23
They began to question among themselves, which of them it was who
would do this thing.
Luk 22:24
There arose also a contention among them, which of them was
considered to be greatest.
Luk 22:25
He said to them, "The kings of the nations lord it over them,
and those who have authority over them are called 'benefactors.'
Luk 22:26
But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him
become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
Luk 22:27
For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves?
Isn't it he who sits at the table? But I am in the midst of you as
one who serves.
Luk 22:28
But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.
Luk 22:29
I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,
Luk 22:30
that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on
thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
Luk 22:31
The Lord said, "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you,
that he might sift you as wheat,
Luk 22:32
but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn't fail. You, when once
you have turned again, establish your brothers."
Luk 22:33
He said to him, "Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison
and to death!"
Luk 22:34
He said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow
today until you deny that you know me three times."
Luk 22:35
He said to them, "When I sent you out without purse, and wallet,
and shoes, did you lack anything?" They said, "Nothing."
Luk 22:36
Then he said to them, "But now, whoever has a purse, let him
take it, and likewise a wallet. Whoever has none, let him sell his
cloak, and buy a sword.
Luk 22:37
For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in
me: 'He was counted with the lawless.' For that which concerns me has
an end."
Luk 22:38
They said, "Lord, behold, here are two swords." He said to
them, "That is enough."
Luk 22:39
He came out, and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His
disciples also followed him.
Luk 22:40
When he was at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you don't
enter into temptation."
Luk 22:41
He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and he knelt down
and prayed,
Luk 22:42
saying, "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me.
Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done."
Luk 22:43
An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
Luk 22:44
Being in agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great
drops of blood falling down on the ground.
Luk 22:45
When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples, and found
them sleeping because of grief,
Luk 22:46
and said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may
not enter into temptation."
Luk 22:47
While he was still speaking, behold, a multitude, and he who was
called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to
Jesus to kiss him.
Luk 22:48
But Jesus said to him, "Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with
a kiss?"
Luk 22:49
When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they
said to him, "Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"
Luk 22:50
A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut
off his right ear.
Luk 22:51
But Jesus answered, "Let me at least do this" -and he
touched his ear, and healed him.
Luk 22:52
Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders,
who had come against him, "Have you come out as against a
robber, with swords and clubs?
Luk 22:53
When I was with you in the temple daily, you didn't stretch out your
hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."
Luk 22:54
They seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high
priest's house. But Peter followed from a distance.
Luk 22:55
When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard, and had
sat down together, Peter sat among them.
Luk 22:56
A certain servant girl saw him as he sat in the light, and looking
intently at him, said, "This man also was with him."
Luk 22:57
He denied Jesus, saying, "Woman, I don't know him."
Luk 22:58
After a little while someone else saw him, and said, "You also
are one of them!" But Peter answered, "Man, I am not!"
Luk 22:59
After about one hour passed, another confidently affirmed, saying,
"Truly this man also was with him, for he is a Galilean!"
Luk 22:60
But Peter said, "Man, I don't know what you are talking about!"
Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.
Luk 22:61
The Lord turned, and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the
Lord's word, how he said to him, "Before the rooster crows you
will deny me three times."
Luk 22:62
He went out, and wept bitterly.
Luk 22:63
The men who held Jesus mocked him and beat him.
Luk 22:64
Having blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him,
"Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?"
Luk 22:65
They spoke many other things against him, insulting him.
Luk 22:66
As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was
gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him
away into their council, saying,
Luk 22:67
"If you are the Christ, tell us." But he said to them, "If
I tell you, you won't believe,
Luk 22:68
and if I ask, you will in no way answer me or let me go.
Luk 22:69
From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the
power of God."
Luk 22:70
They all said, "Are you then the Son of God?" He said to
them, "You say it, because I am."
Luk 22:71
They said, "Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves
have heard from his own mouth!"
