whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.
that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.
and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
And I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city.”
And they asked him, “Why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?” And he said to them, “Elijah does come first to restore all things. And how is it written of the Son of Man that he should suffer many things and be treated with contempt? But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they did to him whatever they pleased, as it is written of him.”
He answered, “Elijah does come, and he will restore all things. But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man will certainly suffer at their hands.”
“Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.”
And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place.”
as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,
that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles,
For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the Lord. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years.
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, for God has given judgment for you against her!”
Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out,
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