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From the calendar 2026

Monday, October 19

Prophet Joel

Appointed readings

2 passages

Epistle

Philippians 4:10–23

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10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.

11Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:

12I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

13I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

14Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress.

15Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.

16For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.

17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.

18Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

19And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

20Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

21Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.

22All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar's household.

23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Gospel

Luke 9:18–22

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18And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, 'Who do the crowds say that I am?'

19So they answered and said, 'John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.'

20He said to them, 'But who do you say that I am?'

21And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one, Peter answered and said, 'The Christ of God.'

22saying, 'The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day.'

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