DEVOTION16 ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR GRACE AND DEVOTION 17 HOW TO GROW IN GRACE

Matthew 9:13Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

13 You need to go and learn what this Scripture means: ‘I don’t want animal sacrifices; I want you to show kindness to people.’ I did not come to invite good people. I came to invite sinners.”

Matthew 9:13The Message (MSG)

12-13 Jesus, overhearing, shot back, “Who needs a doctor: the healthy or the sick? Go figure out what this Scripture means: ‘I’m after mercy, not religion.’ I’m here to invite outsiders, not coddle insiders.”

2 Peter 3:18Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory be to him, now and forever! Amen.

2 Peter 3:18The Message (MSG)

17-18 But you, friends, are well-warned. Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Glory to the Master, now and forever! Yes!