May 23, 2026

16When he entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him. 17Testimony to Jews in Rome. Three days later he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered he said to them, “My brothers, although I had done nothing against our people or our ancestral customs, I was handed over to the Romans as a prisoner from Jerusalem. 18After trying my case the Romans wanted to release me, because they found nothing against me deserving the death penalty. 19But when the Jews objected, I was obliged to appeal to Caesar, even though I had no accusation to make against my own nation. 20This is the reason, then, I have requested to see you and to speak with you, for it is on account of the hope of Israel that I wear these chains.” 30He remained for two full years in his lodgings. He received all who came to him, 31and with complete assurance and without hindrance he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

4II - The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD’s throne is in heaven. God’s eyes keep careful watch; they test the children of Adam. 5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, hates those who love violence, 7The LORD is just and loves just deeds; the upright will see his face.

7But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 13But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming.

20The Beloved Disciple. Peter turned and saw the disciple following whom Jesus loved, the one who had also reclined upon his chest during the supper and had said, “Master, who is the one who will betray you?” 21When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” 22Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours? You follow me.” 23So the word spread among the brothers that that disciple would not die. But Jesus had not told him that he would not die, just “What if I want him to remain until I come? [What concern is it of yours?]” 24Conclusion. It is this disciple who testifies to these things and has written them, and we know that his testimony is true. 25There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written.