1 Corinthians 7:31 用世物的，要像不用世物，因为这世界的样子将要过去了。

7:31 MSG

逐节对照

新标点和合本 - 用世物的，要像不用世物，因为这世界的样子将要过去了。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 享受这世界的，不像在享受这世界；因为这世界的局面将要过去了。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 享受这世界的，不像在享受这世界；因为这世界的局面将要过去了。
当代译本 - 享用世界之物的，不要沉溺其中。因为现今的世界很快就要过去了。
圣经新译本 - 享用世上百物的要像没有享用的一样，因为这世上的情况都要过去。
中文标准译本 - 利用世界的，要像没有充分利用世界的；因为这世界的形态正在消逝。
现代标点和合本 - 用世物的，要像不用世物；因为这世界的样子将要过去了。
和合本（拼音版） - 用世物的，要像不用世物；因为这世界的样子将要过去了。
New International Version - those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.
New International Reader's Version - Those who use the things of the world should not become all wrapped up in them. The world as it now exists is passing away.
English Standard Version - and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.
New Living Translation - Those who use the things of the world should not become attached to them. For this world as we know it will soon pass away.
Christian Standard Bible - and those who use the world as though they did not make full use of it. For this world in its current form is passing away.
New American Standard Bible - and those who use the world, as though they did not make full use of it; for the present form of this world is passing away.
New King James Version - and those who use this world as not misusing it. For the form of this world is passing away.
Amplified Bible - and those who use the world [taking advantage of its opportunities], as though they did not make full use of it. For the outward form of this world [its present social and material nature] is passing away.
American Standard Version - and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
King James Version - And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
New English Translation - those who use the world as though they were not using it to the full. For the present shape of this world is passing away.
World English Bible - and those who use the world, as not using it to the fullest. For the mode of this world passes away.
新標點和合本 - 用世物的，要像不用世物，因為這世界的樣子將要過去了。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 享受這世界的，不像在享受這世界；因為這世界的局面將要過去了。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 享受這世界的，不像在享受這世界；因為這世界的局面將要過去了。
當代譯本 - 享用世界之物的，不要沉溺其中。因為現今的世界很快就要過去了。
聖經新譯本 - 享用世上百物的要像沒有享用的一樣，因為這世上的情況都要過去。
呂振中譯本 - 享用世界的、要像不一味享用。因為這世界的形態正在過去。
中文標準譯本 - 利用世界的，要像沒有充分利用世界的；因為這世界的形態正在消逝。
現代標點和合本 - 用世物的，要像不用世物；因為這世界的樣子將要過去了。
文理和合譯本 - 用此世者如不妄用、蓋斯世之情狀逝矣、
文理委辦譯本 - 享世勿過度、蓋變遷者世故、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 享此世者當如不享、蓋此世之形狀將逝矣、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 用世當若遺世；蓋斯世之形形色色、皆如雲煙過眼、瞬即杳矣。
Nueva Versión Internacional - los que disfrutan de las cosas de este mundo, como si no disfrutaran de ellas; porque este mundo, en su forma actual, está por desaparecer.
현대인의 성경 - 세상 물건을 쓰는 사람은 다 쓰지 못하는 사람같이 하십시오. 이 세상의 유행은 지나가 버립니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - а те, кто пользуется благами этого мира, – прилепляться к ним, потому что мир, в его нынешнем виде, прекращает свое существование.
Восточный перевод - а те, кто пользуется благами этого мира, – прилепляться к ним, потому что мир, в его нынешнем виде, прекращает своё существование.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - а те, кто пользуется благами этого мира, – прилепляться к ним, потому что мир, в его нынешнем виде, прекращает своё существование.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - а те, кто пользуется благами этого мира, – прилепляться к ним, потому что мир, в его нынешнем виде, прекращает своё существование.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Bref, que tous ceux qui jouissent des biens de ce monde vivent comme s’ils n’en jouissaient pas. Car le présent ordre des choses va vers sa fin.
リビングバイブル - この世の魅力的なものに接することの多い者たちは、その機会を正しく利用し、おぼれることがないようにしなさい。現在の世界は、やがて過ぎ去るからです。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ οἱ χρώμενοι τὸν κόσμον ὡς μὴ καταχρώμενοι· παράγει γὰρ τὸ σχῆμα τοῦ κόσμου τούτου.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ οἱ χρώμενοι τὸν κόσμον, ὡς μὴ καταχρώμενοι; παράγει γὰρ τὸ σχῆμα τοῦ κόσμου τούτου.
Nova Versão Internacional - os que usam as coisas do mundo, como se não as usassem; porque a forma presente deste mundo está passando.
Hoffnung für alle - Verliert euch nicht an diese Welt, auch wenn ihr in ihr lebt. Denn diese Welt mit allem, was sie zu bieten hat, wird bald vergehen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Người sử dụng tiện nghi thế gian, đừng lạm dụng, vì hiện trạng của thế gian này sẽ qua đi.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ผู้ที่ใช้สิ่งต่างๆ ของโลกเสมือนไม่ได้ใช้อย่างเต็มที่ เพราะโลกนี้อย่างที่เป็นอยู่ในปัจจุบันกำลังจะผ่านพ้นไป
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - บรรดาผู้ใช้สิ่งของในโลกก็เหมือนกับไม่ได้ใช้อย่างเต็มที่ เพราะตามแบบที่เป็นอยู่ของโลกนี้กำลังจะสูญสิ้นไป

交叉引用

Ecclesiastes 2:24 - The best you can do with your life is have a good time and get by the best you can. The way I see it, that’s it—divine fate. Whether we feast or fast, it’s up to God. God may give wisdom and knowledge and joy to his favorites, but sinners are assigned a life of hard labor, and end up turning their wages over to God’s favorites. Nothing but smoke—and spitting into the wind.
Ecclesiastes 11:2 - Don’t hoard your goods; spread them around. Be a blessing to others. This could be your last night.
James 5:1 - And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You’ll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you. Your money is corrupt and your fine clothes stink. Your greedy luxuries are a cancer in your gut, destroying your life from within. You thought you were piling up wealth. What you’ve piled up is judgment.
James 5:4 - All the workers you’ve exploited and cheated cry out for judgment. The groans of the workers you used and abused are a roar in the ears of the Master Avenger. You’ve looted the earth and lived it up. But all you’ll have to show for it is a fatter than usual corpse. In fact, what you’ve done is condemn and murder perfectly good persons, who stand there and take it. * * *
Matthew 24:48 - “But if that person only looks out for himself, and the minute the Master is away does what he pleases—abusing the help and throwing drunken parties for his friends—the Master is going to show up when he least expects it, and it won’t be pretty. He’ll end up in the dump with the hypocrites, out in the cold shivering, teeth chattering.”
Luke 12:15 - Speaking to the people, he went on, “Take care! Protect yourself against the least bit of greed. Life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot.”
Luke 12:16 - Then he told them this story: “The farm of a certain rich man produced a terrific crop. He talked to himself: ‘What can I do? My barn isn’t big enough for this harvest.’ Then he said, ‘Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll gather in all my grain and goods, and I’ll say to myself, Self, you’ve done well! You’ve got it made and can now retire. Take it easy and have the time of your life!’
Luke 12:20 - “Just then God showed up and said, ‘Fool! Tonight you die. And your barnful of goods—who gets it?’
Luke 12:21 - “That’s what happens when you fill your barn with Self and not with God.”
Ecclesiastes 11:9 - You who are young, make the most of your youth. Relish your youthful vigor. Follow the impulses of your heart. If something looks good to you, pursue it. But know also that not just anything goes; You have to answer to God for every last bit of it.
Ecclesiastes 11:10 - Live footloose and fancy-free— You won’t be young forever. Youth lasts about as long as smoke.
Ecclesiastes 5:18 - After looking at the way things are on this earth, here’s what I’ve decided is the best way to live: Take care of yourself, have a good time, and make the most of whatever job you have for as long as God gives you life. And that’s about it. That’s the human lot. Yes, we should make the most of what God gives, both the bounty and the capacity to enjoy it, accepting what’s given and delighting in the work. It’s God’s gift! God deals out joy in the present, the now. It’s useless to brood over how long we might live.
Matthew 25:14 - “It’s also like a man going off on an extended trip. He called his servants together and delegated responsibilities. To one he gave five thousand dollars, to another two thousand, to a third one thousand, depending on their abilities. Then he left. Right off, the first servant went to work and doubled his master’s investment. The second did the same. But the man with the single thousand dug a hole and carefully buried his master’s money.
Matthew 25:19 - “After a long absence, the master of those three servants came back and settled up with them. The one given five thousand dollars showed him how he had doubled his investment. His master commended him: ‘Good work! You did your job well. From now on be my partner.’
Matthew 25:22 - “The servant with the two thousand showed how he also had doubled his master’s investment. His master commended him: ‘Good work! You did your job well. From now on be my partner.’
Matthew 25:24 - “The servant given one thousand said, ‘Master, I know you have high standards and hate careless ways, that you demand the best and make no allowances for error. I was afraid I might disappoint you, so I found a good hiding place and secured your money. Here it is, safe and sound down to the last cent.’
Matthew 25:26 - “The master was furious. ‘That’s a terrible way to live! It’s criminal to live cautiously like that! If you knew I was after the best, why did you do less than the least? The least you could have done would have been to invest the sum with the bankers, where at least I would have gotten a little interest.
Matthew 25:28 - “‘Take the thousand and give it to the one who risked the most. And get rid of this “play-it-safe” who won’t go out on a limb. Throw him out into utter darkness.’
1 Timothy 6:17 - Tell those rich in this world’s wealth to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money, which is here today and gone tomorrow. Tell them to go after God, who piles on all the riches we could ever manage—to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous. If they do that, they’ll build a treasury that will last, gaining life that is truly life.
Luke 16:1 - Jesus said to his disciples, “There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. So he called him in and said, ‘What’s this I hear about you? You’re fired. And I want a complete audit of your books.’
Luke 19:17 - “He said, ‘Good servant! Great work! Because you’ve been trustworthy in this small job, I’m making you governor of ten towns.’
Luke 19:18 - “The second said, ‘Master, I made a fifty percent profit on your money.’
Luke 19:19 - “He said, ‘I’m putting you in charge of five towns.’
Luke 19:20 - “The next servant said, ‘Master, here’s your money safe and sound. I kept it hidden in the cellar. To tell you the truth, I was a little afraid. I know you have high standards and hate sloppiness, and don’t suffer fools gladly.’
Luke 19:22 - “He said, ‘You’re right that I don’t suffer fools gladly—and you’ve acted the fool! Why didn’t you at least invest the money in securities so I would have gotten a little interest on it?’
Luke 19:24 - “Then he said to those standing there, ‘Take the money from him and give it to the servant who doubled my stake.’
Luke 19:25 - “They said, ‘But Master, he already has double . . .’
Luke 19:26 - “He said, ‘That’s what I mean: Risk your life and get more than you ever dreamed of. Play it safe and end up holding the bag.
Luke 21:34 - “But be on your guard. Don’t let the sharp edge of your expectation get dulled by parties and drinking and shopping. Otherwise, that Day is going to take you by complete surprise, spring on you suddenly like a trap, for it’s going to come on everyone, everywhere, at once. So, whatever you do, don’t fall asleep at the wheel. Pray constantly that you will have the strength and wits to make it through everything that’s coming and end up on your feet before the Son of Man.”
Ecclesiastes 9:7 - Seize life! Eat bread with gusto, Drink wine with a robust heart. Oh yes—God takes pleasure in your pleasure! Dress festively every morning. Don’t skimp on colors and scarves. Relish life with the spouse you love Each and every day of your precarious life. Each day is God’s gift. It’s all you get in exchange For the hard work of staying alive. Make the most of each one! Whatever turns up, grab it and do it. And heartily! This is your last and only chance at it, For there’s neither work to do nor thoughts to think In the company of the dead, where you’re most certainly headed. * * *
1 Peter 4:7 - Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God’s words; if help, let it be God’s hearty help. That way, God’s bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he’ll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!

逐节对照

交叉引用

新标点和合本 - 用世物的，要像不用世物，因为这世界的样子将要过去了。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 享受这世界的，不像在享受这世界；因为这世界的局面将要过去了。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 享受这世界的，不像在享受这世界；因为这世界的局面将要过去了。
当代译本 - 享用世界之物的，不要沉溺其中。因为现今的世界很快就要过去了。
圣经新译本 - 享用世上百物的要像没有享用的一样，因为这世上的情况都要过去。
中文标准译本 - 利用世界的，要像没有充分利用世界的；因为这世界的形态正在消逝。
现代标点和合本 - 用世物的，要像不用世物；因为这世界的样子将要过去了。
和合本（拼音版） - 用世物的，要像不用世物；因为这世界的样子将要过去了。
New International Version - those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.
New International Reader's Version - Those who use the things of the world should not become all wrapped up in them. The world as it now exists is passing away.
English Standard Version - and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.
New Living Translation - Those who use the things of the world should not become attached to them. For this world as we know it will soon pass away.
Christian Standard Bible - and those who use the world as though they did not make full use of it. For this world in its current form is passing away.
New American Standard Bible - and those who use the world, as though they did not make full use of it; for the present form of this world is passing away.
New King James Version - and those who use this world as not misusing it. For the form of this world is passing away.
Amplified Bible - and those who use the world [taking advantage of its opportunities], as though they did not make full use of it. For the outward form of this world [its present social and material nature] is passing away.
American Standard Version - and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
King James Version - And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
New English Translation - those who use the world as though they were not using it to the full. For the present shape of this world is passing away.
World English Bible - and those who use the world, as not using it to the fullest. For the mode of this world passes away.
新標點和合本 - 用世物的，要像不用世物，因為這世界的樣子將要過去了。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 享受這世界的，不像在享受這世界；因為這世界的局面將要過去了。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 享受這世界的，不像在享受這世界；因為這世界的局面將要過去了。
當代譯本 - 享用世界之物的，不要沉溺其中。因為現今的世界很快就要過去了。
聖經新譯本 - 享用世上百物的要像沒有享用的一樣，因為這世上的情況都要過去。
呂振中譯本 - 享用世界的、要像不一味享用。因為這世界的形態正在過去。
中文標準譯本 - 利用世界的，要像沒有充分利用世界的；因為這世界的形態正在消逝。
現代標點和合本 - 用世物的，要像不用世物；因為這世界的樣子將要過去了。
文理和合譯本 - 用此世者如不妄用、蓋斯世之情狀逝矣、
文理委辦譯本 - 享世勿過度、蓋變遷者世故、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 享此世者當如不享、蓋此世之形狀將逝矣、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 用世當若遺世；蓋斯世之形形色色、皆如雲煙過眼、瞬即杳矣。
Nueva Versión Internacional - los que disfrutan de las cosas de este mundo, como si no disfrutaran de ellas; porque este mundo, en su forma actual, está por desaparecer.
현대인의 성경 - 세상 물건을 쓰는 사람은 다 쓰지 못하는 사람같이 하십시오. 이 세상의 유행은 지나가 버립니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - а те, кто пользуется благами этого мира, – прилепляться к ним, потому что мир, в его нынешнем виде, прекращает свое существование.
Восточный перевод - а те, кто пользуется благами этого мира, – прилепляться к ним, потому что мир, в его нынешнем виде, прекращает своё существование.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - а те, кто пользуется благами этого мира, – прилепляться к ним, потому что мир, в его нынешнем виде, прекращает своё существование.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - а те, кто пользуется благами этого мира, – прилепляться к ним, потому что мир, в его нынешнем виде, прекращает своё существование.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Bref, que tous ceux qui jouissent des biens de ce monde vivent comme s’ils n’en jouissaient pas. Car le présent ordre des choses va vers sa fin.
リビングバイブル - この世の魅力的なものに接することの多い者たちは、その機会を正しく利用し、おぼれることがないようにしなさい。現在の世界は、やがて過ぎ去るからです。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ οἱ χρώμενοι τὸν κόσμον ὡς μὴ καταχρώμενοι· παράγει γὰρ τὸ σχῆμα τοῦ κόσμου τούτου.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ οἱ χρώμενοι τὸν κόσμον, ὡς μὴ καταχρώμενοι; παράγει γὰρ τὸ σχῆμα τοῦ κόσμου τούτου.
Nova Versão Internacional - os que usam as coisas do mundo, como se não as usassem; porque a forma presente deste mundo está passando.
Hoffnung für alle - Verliert euch nicht an diese Welt, auch wenn ihr in ihr lebt. Denn diese Welt mit allem, was sie zu bieten hat, wird bald vergehen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Người sử dụng tiện nghi thế gian, đừng lạm dụng, vì hiện trạng của thế gian này sẽ qua đi.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ผู้ที่ใช้สิ่งต่างๆ ของโลกเสมือนไม่ได้ใช้อย่างเต็มที่ เพราะโลกนี้อย่างที่เป็นอยู่ในปัจจุบันกำลังจะผ่านพ้นไป
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - บรรดาผู้ใช้สิ่งของในโลกก็เหมือนกับไม่ได้ใช้อย่างเต็มที่ เพราะตามแบบที่เป็นอยู่ของโลกนี้กำลังจะสูญสิ้นไป

Ecclesiastes 2:24 - The best you can do with your life is have a good time and get by the best you can. The way I see it, that’s it—divine fate. Whether we feast or fast, it’s up to God. God may give wisdom and knowledge and joy to his favorites, but sinners are assigned a life of hard labor, and end up turning their wages over to God’s favorites. Nothing but smoke—and spitting into the wind.
Ecclesiastes 11:2 - Don’t hoard your goods; spread them around. Be a blessing to others. This could be your last night.
James 5:1 - And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You’ll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you. Your money is corrupt and your fine clothes stink. Your greedy luxuries are a cancer in your gut, destroying your life from within. You thought you were piling up wealth. What you’ve piled up is judgment.
James 5:4 - All the workers you’ve exploited and cheated cry out for judgment. The groans of the workers you used and abused are a roar in the ears of the Master Avenger. You’ve looted the earth and lived it up. But all you’ll have to show for it is a fatter than usual corpse. In fact, what you’ve done is condemn and murder perfectly good persons, who stand there and take it. * * *
Matthew 24:48 - “But if that person only looks out for himself, and the minute the Master is away does what he pleases—abusing the help and throwing drunken parties for his friends—the Master is going to show up when he least expects it, and it won’t be pretty. He’ll end up in the dump with the hypocrites, out in the cold shivering, teeth chattering.”
Luke 12:15 - Speaking to the people, he went on, “Take care! Protect yourself against the least bit of greed. Life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot.”
Luke 12:16 - Then he told them this story: “The farm of a certain rich man produced a terrific crop. He talked to himself: ‘What can I do? My barn isn’t big enough for this harvest.’ Then he said, ‘Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll gather in all my grain and goods, and I’ll say to myself, Self, you’ve done well! You’ve got it made and can now retire. Take it easy and have the time of your life!’
Luke 12:20 - “Just then God showed up and said, ‘Fool! Tonight you die. And your barnful of goods—who gets it?’
Luke 12:21 - “That’s what happens when you fill your barn with Self and not with God.”
Ecclesiastes 11:9 - You who are young, make the most of your youth. Relish your youthful vigor. Follow the impulses of your heart. If something looks good to you, pursue it. But know also that not just anything goes; You have to answer to God for every last bit of it.
Ecclesiastes 11:10 - Live footloose and fancy-free— You won’t be young forever. Youth lasts about as long as smoke.
Ecclesiastes 5:18 - After looking at the way things are on this earth, here’s what I’ve decided is the best way to live: Take care of yourself, have a good time, and make the most of whatever job you have for as long as God gives you life. And that’s about it. That’s the human lot. Yes, we should make the most of what God gives, both the bounty and the capacity to enjoy it, accepting what’s given and delighting in the work. It’s God’s gift! God deals out joy in the present, the now. It’s useless to brood over how long we might live.
Matthew 25:14 - “It’s also like a man going off on an extended trip. He called his servants together and delegated responsibilities. To one he gave five thousand dollars, to another two thousand, to a third one thousand, depending on their abilities. Then he left. Right off, the first servant went to work and doubled his master’s investment. The second did the same. But the man with the single thousand dug a hole and carefully buried his master’s money.
Matthew 25:19 - “After a long absence, the master of those three servants came back and settled up with them. The one given five thousand dollars showed him how he had doubled his investment. His master commended him: ‘Good work! You did your job well. From now on be my partner.’
Matthew 25:22 - “The servant with the two thousand showed how he also had doubled his master’s investment. His master commended him: ‘Good work! You did your job well. From now on be my partner.’
Matthew 25:24 - “The servant given one thousand said, ‘Master, I know you have high standards and hate careless ways, that you demand the best and make no allowances for error. I was afraid I might disappoint you, so I found a good hiding place and secured your money. Here it is, safe and sound down to the last cent.’
Matthew 25:26 - “The master was furious. ‘That’s a terrible way to live! It’s criminal to live cautiously like that! If you knew I was after the best, why did you do less than the least? The least you could have done would have been to invest the sum with the bankers, where at least I would have gotten a little interest.
Matthew 25:28 - “‘Take the thousand and give it to the one who risked the most. And get rid of this “play-it-safe” who won’t go out on a limb. Throw him out into utter darkness.’
1 Timothy 6:17 - Tell those rich in this world’s wealth to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money, which is here today and gone tomorrow. Tell them to go after God, who piles on all the riches we could ever manage—to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous. If they do that, they’ll build a treasury that will last, gaining life that is truly life.
Luke 16:1 - Jesus said to his disciples, “There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. So he called him in and said, ‘What’s this I hear about you? You’re fired. And I want a complete audit of your books.’
Luke 19:17 - “He said, ‘Good servant! Great work! Because you’ve been trustworthy in this small job, I’m making you governor of ten towns.’
Luke 19:18 - “The second said, ‘Master, I made a fifty percent profit on your money.’
Luke 19:19 - “He said, ‘I’m putting you in charge of five towns.’
Luke 19:20 - “The next servant said, ‘Master, here’s your money safe and sound. I kept it hidden in the cellar. To tell you the truth, I was a little afraid. I know you have high standards and hate sloppiness, and don’t suffer fools gladly.’
Luke 19:22 - “He said, ‘You’re right that I don’t suffer fools gladly—and you’ve acted the fool! Why didn’t you at least invest the money in securities so I would have gotten a little interest on it?’
Luke 19:24 - “Then he said to those standing there, ‘Take the money from him and give it to the servant who doubled my stake.’
Luke 19:25 - “They said, ‘But Master, he already has double . . .’
Luke 19:26 - “He said, ‘That’s what I mean: Risk your life and get more than you ever dreamed of. Play it safe and end up holding the bag.
Luke 21:34 - “But be on your guard. Don’t let the sharp edge of your expectation get dulled by parties and drinking and shopping. Otherwise, that Day is going to take you by complete surprise, spring on you suddenly like a trap, for it’s going to come on everyone, everywhere, at once. So, whatever you do, don’t fall asleep at the wheel. Pray constantly that you will have the strength and wits to make it through everything that’s coming and end up on your feet before the Son of Man.”
Ecclesiastes 9:7 - Seize life! Eat bread with gusto, Drink wine with a robust heart. Oh yes—God takes pleasure in your pleasure! Dress festively every morning. Don’t skimp on colors and scarves. Relish life with the spouse you love Each and every day of your precarious life. Each day is God’s gift. It’s all you get in exchange For the hard work of staying alive. Make the most of each one! Whatever turns up, grab it and do it. And heartily! This is your last and only chance at it, For there’s neither work to do nor thoughts to think In the company of the dead, where you’re most certainly headed. * * *
1 Peter 4:7 - Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God’s words; if help, let it be God’s hearty help. That way, God’s bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he’ll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!