1 Timothy 3:1-16 – Elders and Deacons

10_Paul_Jerusalem_1024Andrés Segovia Torres, 1st Marquis of Salobreña (21 February 1893 – 2 June 1987), known as Andrés Segovia, was a virtuoso Spanish classical guitarist from Linares, Spain. Regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, he is seen as the grandfather of the classical guitar. Many professional classical guitarists today are students of Segovia, or students of his students.

Andrés Segovia Torres, primera Marqués de Salobreña ( febrero 21, 1893 a junio 2, 1987 ), conocido como Andrés Segovia, fue un guitarrista clásico español virtuoso de Linares , España . Considerado como uno de los más grandes guitarristas de todos los tiempos , se le ve como el abuelo de la guitarra clásica . Muchos guitarristas clásicos profesionales de hoy son estudiantes de Segovia , o estudiantes de sus estudiantes .

Andrés Segovia Torres , 1 ° Marchese di Salobreña (21 febbraio 1893-2 giugno 1987) , conosciuto come Andrés Segovia , era un virtuoso chitarrista classico spagnolo da Linares , in Spagna . Considerato come uno dei più grandi chitarristi di tutti i tempi , si è visto come il nonno della chitarra classica . Molti chitarristi classici professionali oggi sono studenti di Segovia , o studenti dei suoi studenti .

Source: 1 timothy 3:1-16  1 Timoteo 3:1-6(Español)  1 Timoteo 3:1-6(Italiano)

1 Timothy 3

Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons

Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable,able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full[a] respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.

In the same way, deacons[b] are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

11 In the same way, the women[c] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.

12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well. 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

Reasons for Paul’s Instructions

14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, 15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godlinesssprings is great:

He appeared in the flesh,
    was vindicated by the Spirit,[d]
was seen by angels,
    was preached among the nations,
was believed on in the world,
    was taken up in glory.

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Colossians 1:1-23 – The Supremacy of Christ

03_Peter_Prison_1024Milagro (Miracle) is from The Milagro Beanfield War soundtrack. It was composed by Robert David “Dave” Grusin (born June 26, 1934), an American composer, arranger and pianist. Grusin has composed many scores for feature films and television, and has won numerous awards for his soundtrack and record work, including an Academy Award and 12 Grammys.

Milagro ( Milagro ) es de la banda sonora de Un lugar llamado Milagro . Fue compuesta por Robert David ” Dave” Grusin (nacido 26 de junio 1934 ) , un compositor , arreglista y pianista. Grusin ha compuesto muchas partituras para películas y televisión, y ha ganado numerosos premios por su banda sonora y el trabajo de grabación, incluyendo un Premio de la Academia y 12 Grammys .

Milagro ( Miracolo ) è da La colonna sonora Milagro . E ‘ stata composta da Robert David ” Dave” Grusin (nato 26 Giugno 1934 ) , un compositore americano , arrangiatore e pianista . Grusin ha composto numerose colonne sonore per il cinema e la televisione , e ha vinto numerosi premi per il suo lavoro e la colonna sonora di registrazione , tra cui un Oscar e 12 Grammy .

Source: Colossians 1:1-23  Colosenses 1:1-23(Español)  Colossesi 1:1-23(Italiano)

Colossians 1:1-23

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters[a] in Christ:

Grace and peace to you from God our Father.[b]

Thanksgiving and Prayer

We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people— the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospelthat has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace. You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant,[c] who is a faithful minister of Christ on our[d] behalf, and who also told us of your love in the Spirit.

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,[e]10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you[f] to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

The Supremacy of the Son of God

15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created:things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peacethrough his blood, shed on the cross.

21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of[g] your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hopeheld out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

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Philippians 4:2-9 – Rejoice in the Lord

04_Paul_Jerusalem_1024The galliard (French: gaillarde; Italian: gagliarda) was a form of Renaissance dance and music popular all over Europe in the 16th century. It is mentioned in dance manuals from England, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy.

La gallarda (francés : gaillarde ; Italiano: Gagliarda ) era una forma de danza renacentista y la música popular en toda Europa en el siglo 16 . Se menciona en manuales de danza de Inglaterra, Francia, España , Alemania e Italia.

Il Galliard ( francese: Gaillarde ; italiano : gagliarda ) era una forma di danza rinascimentale e musica popolare in tutta Europa nel 16 ° secolo . E ‘citato nei manuali di danza provenienti da Inghilterra , Francia, Spagna , Germania e Italia .

Source: Philippians 4:2-9  Filipenses 4:2-9(Español)  Filippesi 4:2-9(Italiano)

Philippians 4:2-9

I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Final Exhortations

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

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