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He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, so that he might destroy the works of the devil.
The Vigil
Today’s scroll, one verse at a time — each linked to the last by the cross-references rather than by any model of you. The same vigil for everyone, and a different one tomorrow.
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
from I John 3:8 · a strong link
Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world comes, and has nothing in me.
from John 16:11
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
from John 14:30
Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it sees him not, neither knows him: but you know him; for he dwells with you, and shall be in you.
from I John 4:4
And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and you shall keep my judgments, and do them.
from John 14:17
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As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.
Thus says the LORD, your redeemer, and he that formed you from the womb, I am the LORD that makes all things; that stretches forth the heavens alone; that spreads abroad the earth by myself;
from I Corinthians 8:4
Has in these last days spoken to us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
from Isaiah 44:24
You have put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
from Hebrews 1:2
You made him to have dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet:
from Hebrews 2:8
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By this we perceive the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you.
from I John 3:16
And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all people, even as we do toward you:
from John 15:12
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
from I Thessalonians 3:12 · a strong link
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But the anointing which you have received of him remains in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall remain in him.
For we have not followed cleverly devised myths, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
from I John 2:27
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we saw his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
from II Peter 1:16 · a strong link
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
from John 1:14
Then shall your light break forth as the morning, and your health shall spring forth speedily: and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.
from Isaiah 60:1 · a strong link
And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God.
from Isaiah 58:8 · a strong link
And he said, Who are you, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom you persecute: it is hard for you to kick against the goads.
from Acts 10:4
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And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, varieties of tongues.
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
from I Corinthians 12:28 · a strong link
Now there were in the church at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
from Ephesians 4:11
Then tidings of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, so that he should go as far as Antioch.
from Acts 13:1 · a strong link
Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John:
from Acts 11:22
And Saul was consenting to his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
from Acts 8:14
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I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy your people, who are present here, to offer willingly to you.
Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and says of him, Look, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
from I Chronicles 29:17
A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
from John 1:47
Do not fear, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
from Psalms 73:1
But I said, How shall I put you among the children, and give you a pleasant land, a fine heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, You shall call me, My father; and shall not turn away from me.
from Luke 12:32
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Clean out therefore the old leaven, so that you may be a new lump, as you are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us:
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.
from I Corinthians 5:7
And they sang a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book, and to open its seals: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
For you are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your Spirit, who are God’s.
from Revelation of John 5:9 · a strong link
That is the whole thread.
Every verse the cross-references reach from I John 3:8 along this chain. Today’s own vigil is laid separately.
Each verse follows the one before it along the chain a study Bible draws — a century old, public, and compiled by people arguing about Scripture rather than about how long you stay. Every card says which verse it came from and opens the chapter it belongs to. Today’s vigil is the same for every reader and is worked out from the date alone, so there is no account, no counter, and nothing stored in your browser or ours.
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