John 21:20

This is what Yahweh, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Yahweh of Armies, says: “I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God.

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Who has worked and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I, Yahweh, the first, and with the last, I am he.”

“Listen to me, O Jacob, and Israel my called: I am he. I am the first. I am also the last.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong! Don’t be afraid! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you.

“To the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write: “The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life says these things:

Yahweh said to him, “Peace be to you! Don’t be afraid. You shall not die.”

Walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers: Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.

One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus’ breast.

He who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, that you may believe.

They asked her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I don’t know where they have laid him.”

That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat around himself (for he was naked), and threw himself into the sea.

He is before all things, and in him all things are held together.

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Moreover he said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God.

God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” and he said, “You shall tell the children of Israel this: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ”

“Be strong and courageous; for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.

though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they would deliver only their own souls by their righteousness,” says the Lord Yahweh.

So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was frightened, and fell on my face; but he said to me, “Understand, son of man; for the vision belongs to the time of the end.”

At the beginning of your petitions the commandment went out, and I have come to tell you; for you are greatly beloved. Therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision.

Behold, a hand touched me, which set me on my knees and on the palms of my hands.

Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come for your words’ sake.

Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them.

Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My hour has not yet come.”

Therefore she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have laid him!”

When they had come in, they went up into the upper room where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

saying, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. Behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Aren’t they all serving spirits, sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?

Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

Yahweh appeared to him the same night, and said, “I am the God of Abraham your father. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you, and will bless you, and multiply your offspring for my servant Abraham’s sake.”

he says, who hears the words of God, who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down, and having his eyes open:

But you be strong, and don’t let your hands be slack; for your work will be rewarded.”

Yet he will be borne to the grave. Men will keep watch over the tomb.

This is Yahweh’s doing. It is marvelous in our eyes.

In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul.

He enters into peace. They rest in their beds, each one who walks in his uprightness.

He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.”

So I was left alone, and saw this great vision. No strength remained in me; for my face grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength.

The apostles gathered themselves together to Jesus, and they told him all things, whatever they had done, and whatever they had taught.

For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

No one has seen God at any time. The one and only Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, has declared him.

He, leaning back, as he was, on Jesus’ breast, asked him, “Lord, who is it?”

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

You will also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”

But arise, and stand on your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose: to appoint you a servant and a witness both of the things which you have seen, and of the things which I will reveal to you;

You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

For the sun arises with the scorching wind and withers the grass, and the flower in it falls, and the beauty of its appearance perishes. So the rich man will also fade away in his pursuits.

who testified to God’s word and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, about everything that he saw.

I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write, ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.”

“Yes, at this my heart trembles, and is moved out of its place.

Don’t be afraid, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel. I will help you,” says Yahweh. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

He said to me, “Daniel, you greatly beloved man, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright; for I have been sent to you, now.” When he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.

He said, “Greatly beloved man, don’t be afraid. Peace be to you. Be strong. Yes, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak; for you have strengthened me.”

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee; John, his brother;

The beggar died, and he was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried.

The Jews therefore said, “See how much affection he had for him!”

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

This is the disciple who testifies about these things, and wrote these things. We know that his witness is true.

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

Therefore when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!”

When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the last,