So he hurried and came down and received him joyfully.
And Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax collectors and others reclining at table with them.
Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.
And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us.
You meet him who joyfully works righteousness, those who remember you in your ways. Behold, you were angry, and we sinned; in our sins we have been a long time, and shall we be saved?
But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone;
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.
When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.
And Abraham went quickly into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quick! Three seahs of fine flour! Knead it, and make cakes.” And Abraham ran to the herd and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to a young man, who prepared it quickly.
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