The LORD loves what is righteous and just; his constant love fills the earth.

Mighty king, you love what is right; you have established justice in Israel; you have brought righteousness and fairness.

But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so for now. For in this way we shall do all that God requires." So John agreed.

You love what is right and hate what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has chosen you and has given you the joy of an honor far greater than he gave to your companions."

Jesus, then, is the High Priest that meets our needs. He is holy; he has no fault or sin in him; he has been set apart from sinners and raised above the heavens.

and will never tolerate evil. I hate the actions of those who turn away from God; I will have nothing to do with them.

I will not be dishonest and will have no dealings with evil.

Day after day I will destroy the wicked in our land; I will expel all who are evil from the city of the LORD.

Then I will say to them, 'I never knew you. Get away from me, you wicked people!'

But he will say again, 'I don't know where you come from. Get away from me, all you wicked people!'

But nothing that is impure will enter the city, nor anyone who does shameful things or tells lies. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of the living will enter the city.

He will say to me, 'You are my father and my God; you are my protector and savior.'

The Sovereign LORD has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those in prison.

"Do not hold on to me," Jesus told her, "because I have not yet gone back up to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them that I am returning to him who is my Father and their Father, my God and their God."

Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! For in our union with Christ he has blessed us by giving us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world.

I have made my servant David king by anointing him with holy oil.

He ordained Aaron by pouring some of the anointing oil on his head.

Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the spirit of the LORD took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.

Zadok took the container of olive oil which he had brought from the Tent of the LORD's presence, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people shouted, "Long live King Solomon!"

Then they all followed him back, shouting for joy and playing flutes, making enough noise to shake the ground.

anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king of Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet.

The Sovereign LORD has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those in prison.

To give to those who mourn in Zion Joy and gladness instead of grief, A song of praise instead of sorrow. They will be like trees That the LORD himself has planted. They will all do what is right, And God will be praised for what he has done.

and the Holy Spirit came down upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you."

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has chosen me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed

Jesus rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. All the people in the synagogue had their eyes fixed on him,

The one whom God has sent speaks God's words, because God gives him the fullness of his Spirit.

Your blessings are with him forever, and your presence fills him with joy.

Zadok took the container of olive oil which he had brought from the Tent of the LORD's presence, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people shouted, "Long live King Solomon!"

You have shown me the paths that lead to life, and your presence will fill me with joy.'

Out of the fullness of his grace he has blessed us all, giving us one blessing after another.

Those whom God had already chosen he also set apart to become like his Son, so that the Son would be the first among many believers.

He is the head of his body, the church; he is the source of the body's life. He is the first-born Son, who was raised from death, in order that he alone might have the first place in all things.

For it was by God's own decision that the Son has in himself the full nature of God.

Since the children, as he calls them, are people of flesh and blood, Jesus himself became like them and shared their human nature. He did this so that through his death he might destroy the Devil, who has the power over death,