Apocrypha: Laodiceans Chapter 1-part 2
1: 6-146 And now are my bonds seen of all men, which I suffer in Christ, wherein I rejoice and am glad.
7 And unto me this is for everlasting salvation, which also is brought about by your prayers, and the ministry of the Holy Ghost, whether by life or by death.
8 For verily to me life is in Christ, and to die is joy.
9 And unto him (or And also) shall he work his mercy in you that ye may have the same love, and be of one mind.
10 Therefore, dearly beloved, as ye have heard in my presence so hold fast and work in the fear of God, and it shall be unto you for life eternal.
11 For it is God that worketh in you.
12 And do ye without afterthought whatsoever ye do.
13 And for the rest, dearly beloved, rejoice in Christ, and beware of them that are filthy in lucre.
14 Let all your petitions be made openly before God, and be ye steadfast in the mind of Christ.
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I rejoice and am glad for the things wihich I suffer. My punishment was good for me, before you punished me, my Lord, I used to go astray. Thank you Lord, for your word. John 8: 31-32
Psm. 119: 67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray ; but now I have kept thy word.
blessings to you all Doves,
Gene Eastman