The General Epistle of Jude

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Translation in British English 1:1 Jude, a bondsman of Jesus Christ and brother of James, addresses those consecrated by God the Father, shielded in Jesus Christ, and summoned: 1:2 May mercy, tranquility, and love be abundantly bestowed upon you. 1:3 Dear friends, while I was wholly dedicated to writing to you about our shared salvation, […]

Luke, Gospel of | Translation of Luke

17th-century Saint Luke Byzantine icon, National Gallery.

The Gospel According to Saint Luke 1:1 Given the numerous accounts undertaken to chronicle the beliefs we hold most dear, 1:2 as passed down to us by those who, from the outset, were direct witnesses and stewards of the Word, 1:3 I too have decided, after a comprehensive study from the beginning, to write an […]

Deuteronomy Translation

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Deuteronomy 1:1 Here are the words Moses spoke to all Israel beyond Jordan in the wilderness, on the plain opposite the Red Sea, between Paran, Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab. 1:2 (It takes eleven days to go from Horeb to Kadeshbarnea by the Mount Seir route.) 1:3 In the fortieth year, on the first day […]

Revelation, Book of | A Comprehensive Examination

Elaborate 17th-century fresco, narrating the Book of Revelation at the Xeropotamou Monastery on Mount Athos.

The Book of Revelation, often referred to simply as Revelation or the Apocalypse, is the final book of the New Testament and consequently the Christian Bible. Its authorship is traditionally ascribed to John of Patmos, an island in the Aegean Sea, around 95 AD, although precise dates of composition remain debated among scholars. Notably, Revelation […]