2 Peter 3:12-15, 17-18
Psalm 90:2-4, 10, 14, 16
Mark 12:13-17
2 Peter 3:12-15, 17-18
(12) waiting for, and hurrying toward, the advent of the day of the Lord, by which the burning heavens shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt from the heat of the fire. (13) Yet truly, in accord with his promises, we are looking forward to the new heavens and the new earth, in which justice lives. (14) Therefore, most beloved, while awaiting these things, be diligent, so that you may be found to be immaculate and unassailable before him, in peace. (15) And let the longsuffering of our Lord be considered salvation, as also our most beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, (17) But since you, brothers, know these things beforehand, be cautious, lest by being drawn into the error of the foolish, you may fall away from your own steadfastness. (18) Yet truly, increase in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory, both now and in the day of eternity. Amen.
Psalm 90:2-4, 10, 14, 16
(2) Before the mountains became, or the land was formed along with the world: from ages past, even to all ages, you are God. (3) And, lest man be turned aside in humiliation, you have said: Be converted, O sons of men. (4) For a thousand years before your eyes are like the days of yesterday, which have passed by, and they are like a watch of the night, (10) The days of our years in them are seventy years. But in the powerful, they are eighty years, and more of these are with hardship and sorrow. For mildness has overwhelmed us, and we shall be corrected. (14) We were filled in the morning with your mercy, and we exulted and delighted all our days. (16) Look down upon your servants and upon their works, and direct their sons.
Mark 12:13-17
(13) And they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to him, so that they might trap him with words. (14) And these, arriving, said to him: “Teacher, we know that you are truthful and that you do not favor anyone; for you do not consider the appearance of men, but you teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give the tribute to Caesar, or should we not give it?” (15) And knowing their skill in deception, he said to them: “Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, so that I may see it.” (16) And they brought it to him. And he said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” They said to him, “Caesar’s.” (17) So in response, Jesus said to them, “Then render to Caesar, the things that are of Caesar; and to God, the things that are of God.” And they wondered over him.
