Verse of the week · Week of August 22, 2027
Forgiving before they ask
Sunday's verse is Luke 23:34; Wednesday's companion is Romans 12:17-18. Print the bulletin insert for your church, the cards for a midweek group, or just keep one on the fridge.
Sunday August 22, 2027
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”
Luke 23:34
Wednesday August 25, 2027 · companion
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
Romans 12:17-18
Print it for your church or group
Everything here is free to reproduce: bulletin inserts, handouts, slides, newsletters. Letter or A4. Use card stock for the cards if you have it.
Luke 23:34 · King James Version
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
The prayer Jesus prayed for the men driving the nails. He asked that they be forgiven while they were still doing it.
- Question
- Whom do you need to forgive before they ask?
- This week
- Forgive someone who has not asked.
Wednesday · Romans 12:17-18
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Paul's version is practical: recompense no evil, live peaceably with all men, as much as lieth in you. He knows it does not always lie in you.
Use it at your church
One printed sheet reaches a whole congregation. Here is the simplest way to use this week's verse:
- Print the bulletin insert, cut it down the middle, and tuck one into each bulletin.
- Print the verse cards on card stock for the welcome table or a Wednesday group.
- Share the Sunday card image on your church's page or in the newsletter.
Free for church, class, and personal use. No permission or attribution needed beyond the web address on the card.
Daily Blessing
This is the same verse players unlock in The Official Bible Solitaire® this Sunday. Win the Daily Blessing game, earn the verse. Free to play.
