For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!”

Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.

Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”