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181:1.1 When [[the eleven]] had taken their seats, [[Jesus]] stood and addressed them: " As long as I am with you in the [[flesh]], I can be but one [[individual]] in your midst or in the entire world. But when I have been delivered from this investment of [[mortal]] [[nature]], I will be able to return as a [[Spirit of Truth|spirit indweller]] of each of you and of all other [[believers]] in this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. In this way the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will become a [[spiritual]] [[incarnation]] in the [[souls]] of all true [[believers]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_16]
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181:1.1 When [[the eleven]] had taken their seats, [[Jesus]] stood and addressed them: " As long as I am with you in the [[flesh]], I can be but one [[individual]] in your midst or in the entire world. But when I have been delivered from this investment of [[mortal]] [[nature]], I will be able to return as a [[Spirit of Truth|spirit indweller]] of each of you and of all other [[believers]] in this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. In this way the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will become a [[spiritual]] [[incarnation]] in the [[souls]] of all true [[believers]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_16]
    
181:1.2 " When I have returned to live in you and [[work]] through you, I can the better [[lead]] you on through this life and [[guide]] you through the [[Mansion Worlds|many abodes]] in the [[future]] life in the [[heaven]] of heavens. Life in [[the Father]]'s [[eternal]] [[creation]] is not an endless [[rest]] of [[idleness]] and [[selfish]] ease but rather a ceaseless [[progression]] in [[grace]], [[truth]], and [[glory]]. Each of the [[Ascension Career|many, many stations]] in [[Grand Universe|my Father's house]] is a stopping place, a life [[designed]] to [[prepare]] you for the next one ahead. And so will the [[children]] of [[light]] go on from [[glory]] to glory until they [[attain]] the [[divine]] estate wherein they are [[Paper 31 - The Corps of the Finality|spiritually perfected]] even as [[the Father]] is [[perfect]] in [[all things]].
 
181:1.2 " When I have returned to live in you and [[work]] through you, I can the better [[lead]] you on through this life and [[guide]] you through the [[Mansion Worlds|many abodes]] in the [[future]] life in the [[heaven]] of heavens. Life in [[the Father]]'s [[eternal]] [[creation]] is not an endless [[rest]] of [[idleness]] and [[selfish]] ease but rather a ceaseless [[progression]] in [[grace]], [[truth]], and [[glory]]. Each of the [[Ascension Career|many, many stations]] in [[Grand Universe|my Father's house]] is a stopping place, a life [[designed]] to [[prepare]] you for the next one ahead. And so will the [[children]] of [[light]] go on from [[glory]] to glory until they [[attain]] the [[divine]] estate wherein they are [[Paper 31 - The Corps of the Finality|spiritually perfected]] even as [[the Father]] is [[perfect]] in [[all things]].
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181:1.4 " [[The Father]] sent me into this world, but only a few of you have [[chosen]] fully to [[receive]] me. I will pour out [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] upon all [[flesh]], but all men will not [[choose]] to [[receive]] this new [[teacher]] as the [[guide]] and [[counselor]] of the [[soul]]. But as many as do [[receive]] him shall be [[enlightened]], [[Healing|cleansed]], and [[comforted]]. And this [[Spirit of Truth]] will become in them a [[well]] of living [[water]] springing up into [[eternal]] life.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_14]
 
181:1.4 " [[The Father]] sent me into this world, but only a few of you have [[chosen]] fully to [[receive]] me. I will pour out [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] upon all [[flesh]], but all men will not [[choose]] to [[receive]] this new [[teacher]] as the [[guide]] and [[counselor]] of the [[soul]]. But as many as do [[receive]] him shall be [[enlightened]], [[Healing|cleansed]], and [[comforted]]. And this [[Spirit of Truth]] will become in them a [[well]] of living [[water]] springing up into [[eternal]] life.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_14]
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181:1.5 " And now, as I am about to leave you, I would [[speak]] [[words]] of [[comfort]]. [[Peace]] I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I make these [[gifts]] not as the world gives—by [[measure]]—I give each of you all you will [[receive]]. Let not your [[heart]] be [[troubled]], neither let it be [[fearful]]. I have overcome the world, and in me you shall all [[triumph]] through [[faith]]. I have [[warned]] you that the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will be [[killed]], but I [[assure]] you I will come back before I go to [[the Father]], even though it be for only a little while. And after I have [[ascended]] to [[the Father]], I will [[surely]] send the [[Spirit of Truth|new teacher]] to be with you and to abide in your very [[hearts]]. And when you see all this come to pass, be not dismayed, but rather [[believe]], inasmuch as you knew it all beforehand. I have [[loved]] you with a great [[affection]], and I would not leave you, but it is [[the Father]]'s will. My hour has come.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_14]
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181:1.5 " And now, as I am about to leave you, I would [[speak]] [[words]] of [[comfort]]. [[Peace]] I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I make these [[gifts]] not as the world gives—by [[measure]]—I give each of you all you will [[receive]]. Let not your [[heart]] be [[troubled]], neither let it be [[fearful]]. I have overcome the world, and in me you shall all [[triumph]] through [[faith]]. I have [[warned]] you that the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] will be [[killed]], but I [[assure]] you I will come back before I go to [[the Father]], even though it be for only a little while. And after I have [[ascended]] to [[the Father]], I will [[surely]] send the [[Spirit of Truth|new teacher]] to be with you and to abide in your very [[hearts]]. And when you see all this come to pass, be not dismayed, but rather [[believe]], inasmuch as you knew it all beforehand. I have [[loved]] you with a great [[affection]], and I would not leave you, but it is [[the Father]]'s will. My hour has come.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_14]
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181:1.6 " [[Doubt]] not any of these [[truths]] even after you are scattered abroad by [[persecution]] and are [[downcast]] by many sorrows. When you feel that you are [[alone]] in the world, I will know of your [[isolation]] even as, when you are scattered every man to his own place, leaving the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] in the hands of his [[enemies]], you will know of mine. But I am never [[alone]]; always is [[the Father]] with me. Even at such a time I will [[pray]] for you. And all of these things have I told you that you might have [[peace]] and have it more [[abundantly]]. In this world you will have [[tribulation]], but be of [[good]] [[cheer]]; I have [[triumphed]] in the world and shown you the way to [[eternal]] [[joy]] and everlasting [[service]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_16]
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181:1.6 " [[Doubt]] not any of these [[truths]] even after you are scattered abroad by [[persecution]] and are [[downcast]] by many sorrows. When you feel that you are [[alone]] in the world, I will know of your [[isolation]] even as, when you are scattered every man to his own place, leaving the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] in the hands of his [[enemies]], you will know of mine. But I am never [[alone]]; always is [[the Father]] with me. Even at such a time I will [[pray]] for you. And all of these things have I told you that you might have [[peace]] and have it more [[abundantly]]. In this world you will have [[tribulation]], but be of [[good]] [[cheer]]; I have [[triumphed]] in the world and shown you the way to [[eternal]] [[joy]] and everlasting [[service]]. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_16]
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181:1.7 [[Jesus]] gives [[peace]] to his fellow [[Doing the will of God|doers of the will of God]] but not on the order of the [[joys]] and [[satisfactions]] of this [[material]] world. Unbelieving [[materialists]] and fatalists can [[hope]] to [[enjoy]] only two kinds of [[peace]] and [[soul]] [[comfort]]: Either they must be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism stoics], with [[steadfast]] resolution [[determined]] to face the [[inevitable]] and to [[endure]] the worst; or they must be [[optimists]], ever indulging that [[hope]] which springs [[eternal]] in the [[human]] [[breast]], vainly longing for a [[peace]] which never really comes.
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181:1.7 [[Jesus]] gives [[peace]] to his fellow [[Doing the will of God|doers of the will of God]] but not on the order of the [[joys]] and [[satisfactions]] of this [[material]] world. Unbelieving [[materialists]] and fatalists can [[hope]] to [[enjoy]] only two kinds of [[peace]] and [[soul]] [[comfort]]: Either they must be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism stoics], with [[steadfast]] resolution [[determined]] to face the [[inevitable]] and to [[endure]] the worst; or they must be [[optimists]], ever indulging that [[hope]] which springs [[eternal]] in the [[human]] [[breast]], vainly longing for a [[peace]] which never really comes.
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181:1.8 A certain amount of both [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism stoicism] and [[optimism]] are serviceable in living a life on [[earth]], but neither has aught to do with that superb [[peace]] which the [[Son of God]] [[bestows]] upon his brethren in the [[flesh]]. The [[peace]] which [[Michael]] gives his [[children]] on [[earth]] is that very peace which filled his own [[soul]] when he himself lived the [[mortal]] life in the flesh and on [[Urantia|this very world]]. The [[peace]] of [[Jesus]] is the [[joy]] and [[satisfaction]] of a [[God]]-knowing [[individual]] who has [[achieved]] the [[triumph]] of [[learning]] fully how to [[do the will of God]] while living the [[mortal]] life in the [[flesh]]. The [[peace]] of [[Jesus]]' [[mind]] was founded on an [[absolute]] [[human]] [[faith]] in the [[actuality]] of the [[the Father|divine Father]]'s [[wise]] and [[sympathetic]] overcare. [[Jesus]] had [[trouble]] on [[earth]], he has even been [[falsely]] called the " [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_of_sorrows man of sorrows], " but in and through all of these [[experiences]] he [[enjoyed]] the [[comfort]] of that [[confidence]] which ever empowered him to [[proceed]] with his life [[purpose]] in the full [[assurance]] that he was [[achieving]] [[the Father]]'s will.
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181:1.8 A certain amount of both [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism stoicism] and [[optimism]] are serviceable in living a life on [[earth]], but neither has aught to do with that superb [[peace]] which the [[Son of God]] [[bestows]] upon his brethren in the [[flesh]]. The [[peace]] which [[Michael]] gives his [[children]] on [[earth]] is that very peace which filled his own [[soul]] when he himself lived the [[mortal]] life in the flesh and on [[Urantia|this very world]]. The [[peace]] of [[Jesus]] is the [[joy]] and [[satisfaction]] of a [[God]]-knowing [[individual]] who has [[achieved]] the [[triumph]] of [[learning]] fully how to [[do the will of God]] while living the [[mortal]] life in the [[flesh]]. The [[peace]] of [[Jesus]]' [[mind]] was founded on an [[absolute]] [[human]] [[faith]] in the [[actuality]] of the [[the Father|divine Father]]'s [[wise]] and [[sympathetic]] overcare. [[Jesus]] had [[trouble]] on [[earth]], he has even been [[falsely]] called the " [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_of_sorrows man of sorrows], " but in and through all of these [[experiences]] he [[enjoyed]] the [[comfort]] of that [[confidence]] which ever empowered him to [[proceed]] with his life [[purpose]] in the full [[assurance]] that he was [[achieving]] [[the Father]]'s will.
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181:1.9 [[Jesus]] was [[determined]], [[persistent]], and thoroughly [[devoted]] to the accomplishment of his [[mission]], but he was not an unfeeling and calloused [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism stoic]; he ever sought for the [[cheerful]] aspects of his life [[experiences]], but he was not a blind and [[self]]-[[deceived]] [[optimist]]. [[The Master]] knew all that was to befall him, and he was unafraid. After he had [[bestowed]] this [[peace]] upon each of his followers, he could [[consistently]] say, " Let not your heart be [[troubled]], neither let it be [[afraid]]. "
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181:1.9 [[Jesus]] was [[determined]], [[persistent]], and thoroughly [[devoted]] to the accomplishment of his [[mission]], but he was not an unfeeling and calloused [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism stoic]; he ever sought for the [[cheerful]] aspects of his life [[experiences]], but he was not a blind and [[self]]-[[deceived]] [[optimist]]. [[The Master]] knew all that was to befall him, and he was unafraid. After he had [[bestowed]] this [[peace]] upon each of his followers, he could [[consistently]] say, " Let not your heart be [[troubled]], neither let it be [[afraid]]. "
    
181:1.10 The [[peace]] of [[Jesus]] is, then, the peace and [[assurance]] of a son who fully [[believes]] that his [[career]] for [[time]] and [[eternity]] is safely and wholly in the [[care]] and keeping of an all-[[wise]], all-[[loving]], and all-[[powerful]] [[spirit]] [[Father]]. And this is, indeed, a [[peace]] which passes the [[understanding]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 mortal mind], but which can be [[enjoyed]] to the full by the [[believing]] [[human]] [[heart]].
 
181:1.10 The [[peace]] of [[Jesus]] is, then, the peace and [[assurance]] of a son who fully [[believes]] that his [[career]] for [[time]] and [[eternity]] is safely and wholly in the [[care]] and keeping of an all-[[wise]], all-[[loving]], and all-[[powerful]] [[spirit]] [[Father]]. And this is, indeed, a [[peace]] which passes the [[understanding]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 mortal mind], but which can be [[enjoyed]] to the full by the [[believing]] [[human]] [[heart]].
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181:2.1 [[The Master]] had finished giving his [[farewell]] instructions and imparting his final [[admonitions]] to [[the apostles]] as a [[group]]. He then addressed himself to saying [[good-bye]] [[individually]] and to giving each a [[word]] of [[personal]] [[advice]], together with his parting [[blessing]]. [[The apostles]] were still seated about the table as when they first sat down to partake of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_supper Last Supper], and as [[the Master]] went around the table talking to them, each man rose to his feet when [[Jesus]] addressed him.
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181:2.1 [[The Master]] had finished giving his [[farewell]] instructions and imparting his final [[admonitions]] to [[the apostles]] as a [[group]]. He then addressed himself to saying [[good-bye]] [[individually]] and to giving each a [[word]] of [[personal]] [[advice]], together with his parting [[blessing]]. [[The apostles]] were still seated about the table as when they first sat down to partake of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_supper Last Supper], and as [[the Master]] went around the table talking to them, each man rose to his feet when [[Jesus]] addressed him.
    
181:2.2 To [[John, the Apostle|John]], [[Jesus]] said: " You, [[John, the Apostle|John]], are the youngest of my brethren. You have been very near me, and while I [[love]] you all with the same love which a [[father]] bestows upon his sons, you were designated by [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] as one of the [[three]] who should always be near me. Besides this, you have [[Representative|acted for me]] and must continue so to [[act]] in many matters concerning my [[earthly]] [[family]]. And I go to [[the Father]], [[John, the Apostle|John]], having full [[confidence]] that you will continue to watch over those who are mine in the [[flesh]]. See to it that their present [[confusion]] regarding my [[mission]] does not in any way prevent your extending to them all [[sympathy]], [[counsel]], and help even as you know I would if I were to remain in the [[flesh]]. And when they all come to see the [[light]] and enter fully into [[the kingdom]], while you all will welcome them [[joyously]], I depend upon you, [[John, the Apostle|John]], to [[welcome]] them for me.
 
181:2.2 To [[John, the Apostle|John]], [[Jesus]] said: " You, [[John, the Apostle|John]], are the youngest of my brethren. You have been very near me, and while I [[love]] you all with the same love which a [[father]] bestows upon his sons, you were designated by [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] as one of the [[three]] who should always be near me. Besides this, you have [[Representative|acted for me]] and must continue so to [[act]] in many matters concerning my [[earthly]] [[family]]. And I go to [[the Father]], [[John, the Apostle|John]], having full [[confidence]] that you will continue to watch over those who are mine in the [[flesh]]. See to it that their present [[confusion]] regarding my [[mission]] does not in any way prevent your extending to them all [[sympathy]], [[counsel]], and help even as you know I would if I were to remain in the [[flesh]]. And when they all come to see the [[light]] and enter fully into [[the kingdom]], while you all will welcome them [[joyously]], I depend upon you, [[John, the Apostle|John]], to [[welcome]] them for me.
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181:2.3 " And now, as I enter upon the closing hours of my [[earthly]] [[career]], remain near at hand that I may leave any [[message]] with you regarding my [[family]]. As concerns the [[work]] put in my hands by [[the Father]], it is now finished except for my [[death]] in the [[flesh]], and I am ready to drink this last cup. But as for the [[responsibilities]] left to me by my earthly [[father]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph Joseph], while I have attended to these during my life, I must now depend upon you to [[act]] in my stead in all these matters. And I have [[chosen]] you to do this for me, [[John, the Apostle|John]], because you are the youngest and will therefore very likely outlive these other [[apostles]].
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181:2.3 " And now, as I enter upon the closing hours of my [[earthly]] [[career]], remain near at hand that I may leave any [[message]] with you regarding my [[family]]. As concerns the [[work]] put in my hands by [[the Father]], it is now finished except for my [[death]] in the [[flesh]], and I am ready to drink this last cup. But as for the [[responsibilities]] left to me by my earthly [[father]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph Joseph], while I have attended to these during my life, I must now depend upon you to [[act]] in my stead in all these matters. And I have [[chosen]] you to do this for me, [[John, the Apostle|John]], because you are the youngest and will therefore very likely outlive these other [[apostles]].
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181:2.4 " Once we called you and your brother [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sons_of_Thunder_%28Christianity%29#Boanerges_.28.CE.92.CE.BF.CE.B1.CE.BD.CE.B7.CF.81.CE.B3.CE.B5.CF.82.29 sons of thunder][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_3]. You started out with us [[strong]]-minded and [[intolerant]], but you have changed much since you wanted me to call fire down upon the heads of [[ignorant]] and thoughtless unbelievers. And you must [[change]] yet more. You should become the [[apostle]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_180#180:1._THE_NEW_COMMANDMENT new commandment] which I have this night given you. [[Dedicate]] your life to [[teaching]] your brethren how to [[love]] one another, even as I have loved you. "
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181:2.4 " Once we called you and your brother [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sons_of_Thunder_%28Christianity%29#Boanerges_.28.CE.92.CE.BF.CE.B1.CE.BD.CE.B7.CF.81.CE.B3.CE.B5.CF.82.29 sons of thunder][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_3]. You started out with us [[strong]]-minded and [[intolerant]], but you have changed much since you wanted me to call fire down upon the heads of [[ignorant]] and thoughtless unbelievers. And you must [[change]] yet more. You should become the [[apostle]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_180#180:1._THE_NEW_COMMANDMENT new commandment] which I have this night given you. [[Dedicate]] your life to [[teaching]] your brethren how to [[love]] one another, even as I have loved you. "
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181:2.5 As [[John Zebedee]] stood there in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper chamber], the [[tears]] rolling down his cheeks, he looked into [[the Master]]'s [[face]] and said: " And so I will, my Master, but how can I [[learn]] to [[love]] my brethren more? " And then answered [[Jesus]]: " You will learn to love your brethren more when you first [[learn]] to [[love]] their [[Father]] in [[heaven]] more, and after you have become truly more interested in their [[welfare]] in [[time]] and in [[eternity]]. And all such [[human]] interest is fostered by [[understanding]] [[sympathy]], [[unselfish]] [[service]], and unstinted [[forgiveness]]. No man should despise your [[youth]], but I [[exhort]] you always to give due [[consideration]] to the [[fact]] that age oftentimes [[represents]] [[experience]], and that nothing in [[human]] affairs can take the place of [[actual]] [[experience]]. Strive to live peaceably with all men, especially your [[friends]] in the brotherhood of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. And, [[John, the Apostle|John]], always remember, strive not with the [[souls]] you would win for [[the kingdom]]. "
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181:2.5 As [[John Zebedee]] stood there in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenacle upper chamber], the [[tears]] rolling down his cheeks, he looked into [[the Master]]'s [[face]] and said: " And so I will, my Master, but how can I [[learn]] to [[love]] my brethren more? " And then answered [[Jesus]]: " You will learn to love your brethren more when you first [[learn]] to [[love]] their [[Father]] in [[heaven]] more, and after you have become truly more interested in their [[welfare]] in [[time]] and in [[eternity]]. And all such [[human]] interest is fostered by [[understanding]] [[sympathy]], [[unselfish]] [[service]], and unstinted [[forgiveness]]. No man should despise your [[youth]], but I [[exhort]] you always to give due [[consideration]] to the [[fact]] that age oftentimes [[represents]] [[experience]], and that nothing in [[human]] affairs can take the place of [[actual]] [[experience]]. Strive to live peaceably with all men, especially your [[friends]] in the brotherhood of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. And, [[John, the Apostle|John]], always remember, strive not with the [[souls]] you would win for [[the kingdom]]. "
    
181:2.6 And then [[the Master]], passing around his own seat, paused a [[moment]] by the side of the place of [[Judas Iscariot]]. [[The apostles]] were rather [[surprised]] that Judas had not returned before this, and they were very [[curious]] to know the significance of [[Jesus]]' sad [[countenance]] as he stood by the [[betrayer]]'s vacant seat. But none of them, except possibly [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], entertained even the slightest [[thought]] that their [[treasurer]] had gone out to [[betray]] his Master, as [[Jesus]] had intimated to them earlier in the evening and during [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_179#179:4._LAST_WORDS_TO_THE_BETRAYER the supper]. So much had been going on that, for the [[time]] being, they had quite forgotten about [[the Master]]'s [[announcement]] that one of them would [[betray]] him.
 
181:2.6 And then [[the Master]], passing around his own seat, paused a [[moment]] by the side of the place of [[Judas Iscariot]]. [[The apostles]] were rather [[surprised]] that Judas had not returned before this, and they were very [[curious]] to know the significance of [[Jesus]]' sad [[countenance]] as he stood by the [[betrayer]]'s vacant seat. But none of them, except possibly [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]], entertained even the slightest [[thought]] that their [[treasurer]] had gone out to [[betray]] his Master, as [[Jesus]] had intimated to them earlier in the evening and during [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_179#179:4._LAST_WORDS_TO_THE_BETRAYER the supper]. So much had been going on that, for the [[time]] being, they had quite forgotten about [[the Master]]'s [[announcement]] that one of them would [[betray]] him.
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181:2.7 [[Jesus]] now went over to [[Simon Zelotes]], who stood up and [[listened]] to this [[admonition]]: " You are a true son of [[Abraham]], but what a [[time]] I have had trying to make you a son of this [[the Kingdom|heavenly kingdom]]. I [[love]] you and so do all of your brethren. I know that you [[love]] me, Simon, and that you also love [[the kingdom]], but you are still set on making this kingdom come [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_messianism according to your liking]. I know full well that you will [[eventually]] grasp the [[spiritual]] [[nature]] and [[meaning]] of my [[gospel]], and that you will do [[valiant]] [[work]] in its [[proclamation]], but I am distressed about what may happen to you when I depart. I would [[rejoice]] to know that you would not falter; I would be made [[happy]] if I could know that, after I go to [[the Father]], you would not cease to be my [[apostle]], and that you would [[acceptably]] deport yourself as an [[ambassador]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. "
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181:2.7 [[Jesus]] now went over to [[Simon Zelotes]], who stood up and [[listened]] to this [[admonition]]: " You are a true son of [[Abraham]], but what a [[time]] I have had trying to make you a son of this [[the Kingdom|heavenly kingdom]]. I [[love]] you and so do all of your brethren. I know that you [[love]] me, Simon, and that you also love [[the kingdom]], but you are still set on making this kingdom come [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_messianism according to your liking]. I know full well that you will [[eventually]] grasp the [[spiritual]] [[nature]] and [[meaning]] of my [[gospel]], and that you will do [[valiant]] [[work]] in its [[proclamation]], but I am distressed about what may happen to you when I depart. I would [[rejoice]] to know that you would not falter; I would be made [[happy]] if I could know that, after I go to [[the Father]], you would not cease to be my [[apostle]], and that you would [[acceptably]] deport yourself as an [[ambassador]] of [[the heavenly kingdom]]. "
    
181:2.8 [[Jesus]] had hardly ceased [[speaking]] to [[Simon Zelotes]] when the fiery [[patriot]], drying his eyes, replied: " Master, have no [[fears]] for my [[loyalty]]. I have turned my back upon [[everything]] that I might [[dedicate]] my life to the [[establishment]] of [[the Kingdom|your kingdom]] on [[earth]], and I will not falter. I have [[survived]] every [[disappointment]] so far, and I will not [[forsake]] you. "
 
181:2.8 [[Jesus]] had hardly ceased [[speaking]] to [[Simon Zelotes]] when the fiery [[patriot]], drying his eyes, replied: " Master, have no [[fears]] for my [[loyalty]]. I have turned my back upon [[everything]] that I might [[dedicate]] my life to the [[establishment]] of [[the Kingdom|your kingdom]] on [[earth]], and I will not falter. I have [[survived]] every [[disappointment]] so far, and I will not [[forsake]] you. "
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181:2.9 And then, laying his hand on [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]]'s shoulder, [[Jesus]] said: " It is indeed refreshing to hear you talk like that, especially at such a time as this, but, my good [[friend]], you still do not know what you are [[talking]] about. Not for one [[moment]] would I [[doubt]] your [[loyalty]], your [[devotion]]; I know you would not [[hesitate]] to go forth in battle and die for me, as all these others would " (and they all nodded a [[vigorous]] [[approval]]), " but that will not be required of you. I have [[repeatedly]] told you that [[the Kingdom|my kingdom]] is not of this world, and that my [[disciples]] will not fight to [[effect]] its [[establishment]]. I have told you this many times, [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]], but you refuse to face the [[truth]]. I am not concerned with your [[loyalty]] to me and to [[the kingdom]], but what will you do when I go away and you at last [[wake]] up to the [[realization]] that you have [[failed]] to grasp the [[meaning]] of my [[teaching]], and that you must [[adjust]] your misconceptions to the [[reality]] of another and [[spiritual]] order of affairs in [[the kingdom]]? "
 
181:2.9 And then, laying his hand on [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]]'s shoulder, [[Jesus]] said: " It is indeed refreshing to hear you talk like that, especially at such a time as this, but, my good [[friend]], you still do not know what you are [[talking]] about. Not for one [[moment]] would I [[doubt]] your [[loyalty]], your [[devotion]]; I know you would not [[hesitate]] to go forth in battle and die for me, as all these others would " (and they all nodded a [[vigorous]] [[approval]]), " but that will not be required of you. I have [[repeatedly]] told you that [[the Kingdom|my kingdom]] is not of this world, and that my [[disciples]] will not fight to [[effect]] its [[establishment]]. I have told you this many times, [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]], but you refuse to face the [[truth]]. I am not concerned with your [[loyalty]] to me and to [[the kingdom]], but what will you do when I go away and you at last [[wake]] up to the [[realization]] that you have [[failed]] to grasp the [[meaning]] of my [[teaching]], and that you must [[adjust]] your misconceptions to the [[reality]] of another and [[spiritual]] order of affairs in [[the kingdom]]? "
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181:2.10 [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]] wanted to [[speak]] further, but [[Jesus]] raised his hand and, stopping him, went on to say: " None of my [[apostles]] are more [[sincere]] and [[honest]] at [[heart]] than you, but not one of them will be so upset and [[disheartened]] as you, after my departure. In all of your [[discouragement]] [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] shall abide with you, and these, your brethren, will not [[forsake]] you. Do not forget what I have taught you regarding the [[relation]] of [[citizenship]] on [[earth]] to [[sonship]] in [[the Father]]'s [[the Kingdom|spiritual kingdom]]. [[Ponder]] well all that I have said to you about rendering to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] the [[things]] which are Caesar's and to [[God]] that which is God's. [[Dedicate]] your life, [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]], to showing how acceptably [[mortal]] man may fulfill my [[injunction]] concerning the [[simultaneous]] [[recognition]] of [[temporal]] [[duty]] to [[civil]] powers and [[spiritual]] [[service]] in the brotherhood of [[the kingdom]]. If you will be taught by the [[Spirit of Truth]], never will there be [[conflict]] between the requirements of [[citizenship]] on [[earth]] and [[sonship]] in [[heaven]] unless the [[temporal]] rulers [[presume]] to require of you the [[homage]] and [[worship]] which belong only to [[God]].
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181:2.10 [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]] wanted to [[speak]] further, but [[Jesus]] raised his hand and, stopping him, went on to say: " None of my [[apostles]] are more [[sincere]] and [[honest]] at [[heart]] than you, but not one of them will be so upset and [[disheartened]] as you, after my departure. In all of your [[discouragement]] [[Spirit of Truth|my spirit]] shall abide with you, and these, your brethren, will not [[forsake]] you. Do not forget what I have taught you regarding the [[relation]] of [[citizenship]] on [[earth]] to [[sonship]] in [[the Father]]'s [[the Kingdom|spiritual kingdom]]. [[Ponder]] well all that I have said to you about rendering to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] the [[things]] which are Caesar's and to [[God]] that which is God's. [[Dedicate]] your life, [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]], to showing how acceptably [[mortal]] man may fulfill my [[injunction]] concerning the [[simultaneous]] [[recognition]] of [[temporal]] [[duty]] to [[civil]] powers and [[spiritual]] [[service]] in the brotherhood of [[the kingdom]]. If you will be taught by the [[Spirit of Truth]], never will there be [[conflict]] between the requirements of [[citizenship]] on [[earth]] and [[sonship]] in [[heaven]] unless the [[temporal]] rulers [[presume]] to require of you the [[homage]] and [[worship]] which belong only to [[God]].
    
181:2.11 " And now, [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]], when you do finally see all of this, and after you have shaken off your [[depression]] and have gone forth [[proclaiming]] this [[gospel]] in great [[power]], never forget that I was with you even through all of your [[season]] of [[discouragement]], and that I will go on with you to the very end. You shall always be my [[apostle]], and after you become willing to see by the eye of the [[spirit]] and more fully to yield your will to the will of [[the Father]] in heaven, then will you return to [[labor]] as my [[ambassador]], and no one shall take away from you the [[authority]] which I have conferred upon you, because of your slowness of [[comprehending]] the [[truths]] I have taught you. And so, [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]], once more I [[warn]] you that they who fight with the [[sword]] perish with the sword, while they who [[labor]] in the [[spirit]] [[achieve]] life everlasting in [[the kingdom]] to come with [[joy]] and [[peace]] in [[the kingdom]] which now is. And when the [[work]] given into your hands is finished on [[earth]], you, [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]], shall sit down with me in [[the Kingdom|my kingdom]] over there. You shall really see [[the kingdom]] you have longed for, but not in this life. Continue to [[believe]] in me and in that which I have [[revealed]] to you, and you shall [[receive]] the gift of [[eternal]] life. "
 
181:2.11 " And now, [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]], when you do finally see all of this, and after you have shaken off your [[depression]] and have gone forth [[proclaiming]] this [[gospel]] in great [[power]], never forget that I was with you even through all of your [[season]] of [[discouragement]], and that I will go on with you to the very end. You shall always be my [[apostle]], and after you become willing to see by the eye of the [[spirit]] and more fully to yield your will to the will of [[the Father]] in heaven, then will you return to [[labor]] as my [[ambassador]], and no one shall take away from you the [[authority]] which I have conferred upon you, because of your slowness of [[comprehending]] the [[truths]] I have taught you. And so, [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]], once more I [[warn]] you that they who fight with the [[sword]] perish with the sword, while they who [[labor]] in the [[spirit]] [[achieve]] life everlasting in [[the kingdom]] to come with [[joy]] and [[peace]] in [[the kingdom]] which now is. And when the [[work]] given into your hands is finished on [[earth]], you, [[Simon Zelotes|Simon]], shall sit down with me in [[the Kingdom|my kingdom]] over there. You shall really see [[the kingdom]] you have longed for, but not in this life. Continue to [[believe]] in me and in that which I have [[revealed]] to you, and you shall [[receive]] the gift of [[eternal]] life. "
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181:2.12 When [[Jesus]] had finished [[speaking]] to [[Simon Zelotes]], he stepped over to [[Matthew Levi]] and said: " No longer will it devolve upon you to [[provide]] for the [[treasury]] of the apostolic group. Soon, very soon, you will all be scattered; you will not be [[permitted]] to enjoy the [[comforting]] and sustaining [[association]] of even one of your brethren. As you go onward [[preaching]] this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], you will have to find for yourselves new [[associates]]. I have sent you forth [[two]] and two during the times of your [[training]], but now that I am leaving you, after you have recovered from the [[shock]], you will go out [[alone]], and to the ends of the [[earth]], [[proclaiming]] this [[Gospel|good news]]: That [[faith]]-quickened [[mortals]] are the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sons of God]. "
 
181:2.12 When [[Jesus]] had finished [[speaking]] to [[Simon Zelotes]], he stepped over to [[Matthew Levi]] and said: " No longer will it devolve upon you to [[provide]] for the [[treasury]] of the apostolic group. Soon, very soon, you will all be scattered; you will not be [[permitted]] to enjoy the [[comforting]] and sustaining [[association]] of even one of your brethren. As you go onward [[preaching]] this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], you will have to find for yourselves new [[associates]]. I have sent you forth [[two]] and two during the times of your [[training]], but now that I am leaving you, after you have recovered from the [[shock]], you will go out [[alone]], and to the ends of the [[earth]], [[proclaiming]] this [[Gospel|good news]]: That [[faith]]-quickened [[mortals]] are the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sons of God]. "
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181:2.13 Then spoke [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]]: " But, Master, who will send us, and how shall we [[know]] where to go? Will [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] show us the way? " And [[Jesus]] answered: " No, [[Matthew, the Apostle|Levi]], [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] will no longer direct you in the [[proclamation]] of the [[gospel]]. He will, indeed, continue as your [[friend]] and [[counselor]] until that day whereon the new [[teacher]] comes, and then shall the [[Spirit of Truth]] lead each of you abroad to [[labor]] for the extension of [[the kingdom]]. Many [[changes]] have come over you since that day at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customhouse customhouse] when you first set out to follow me; but many more must come before you will be able to see the [[vision]] of a brotherhood in which [[gentile]] sits alongside [[Jew]] in [[fraternal]] [[association]]. But go on with your urge to win your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jewish brethren] until you are fully [[satisfied]] and then turn with [[power]] to the [[gentiles]]. One thing you may be certain of, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi Levi]: You have won the [[confidence]] and [[affection]] of your brethren; they all [[love]] you. " (And all [[ten]] of them [[signified]] their acquiescence in [[the Master]]'s [[words]].)
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181:2.13 Then spoke [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]]: " But, Master, who will send us, and how shall we [[know]] where to go? Will [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] show us the way? " And [[Jesus]] answered: " No, [[Matthew, the Apostle|Levi]], [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] will no longer direct you in the [[proclamation]] of the [[gospel]]. He will, indeed, continue as your [[friend]] and [[counselor]] until that day whereon the new [[teacher]] comes, and then shall the [[Spirit of Truth]] lead each of you abroad to [[labor]] for the extension of [[the kingdom]]. Many [[changes]] have come over you since that day at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customhouse customhouse] when you first set out to follow me; but many more must come before you will be able to see the [[vision]] of a brotherhood in which [[gentile]] sits alongside [[Jew]] in [[fraternal]] [[association]]. But go on with your urge to win your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jewish brethren] until you are fully [[satisfied]] and then turn with [[power]] to the [[gentiles]]. One thing you may be certain of, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi Levi]: You have won the [[confidence]] and [[affection]] of your brethren; they all [[love]] you. " (And all [[ten]] of them [[signified]] their acquiescence in [[the Master]]'s [[words]].)
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181:2.14 " [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi Levi], I know much about your [[anxieties]], [[sacrifices]], and [[labors]] to keep the [[treasury]] replenished which your brethren do not know, and I am [[rejoiced]] that, though he who carried the bag is [[absent]], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Publican publican] [[ambassador]] is here at my [[farewell]] gathering with the [[messengers]] of [[the kingdom]]. I [[pray]] that you may [[discern]] the [[meaning]] of my teaching with the eyes of the [[spirit]]. And when the new [[teacher]] comes into your [[heart]], follow on as he will lead you and let your brethren see—even all the world—what [[the Father]] can do for a [[hated]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_collector tax-gatherer] who [[dared]] to follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and to [[believe]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. Even from the first, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi Levi], I [[loved]] you as I did these other [[Galileans]]. Knowing then so well that neither [[the Father]] nor [[Creator Son|the Son]] has [[respect]] of [[persons]], see to it that you make no such [[distinctions]] among those who become [[believers]] in the [[gospel]] through your [[ministry]]. And so, [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]], [[dedicate]] your whole [[future]] life [[service]] to showing all men that [[God]] is no respecter of [[persons]]; that, in the [[sight]] of [[God]] and in the [[fellowship]] of [[the kingdom]], all men are [[equal]], all [[believers]] are the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sons of God]. "
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181:2.14 " [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi Levi], I know much about your [[anxieties]], [[sacrifices]], and [[labors]] to keep the [[treasury]] replenished which your brethren do not know, and I am [[rejoiced]] that, though he who carried the bag is [[absent]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Publican publican] [[ambassador]] is here at my [[farewell]] gathering with the [[messengers]] of [[the kingdom]]. I [[pray]] that you may [[discern]] the [[meaning]] of my teaching with the eyes of the [[spirit]]. And when the new [[teacher]] comes into your [[heart]], follow on as he will lead you and let your brethren see—even all the world—what [[the Father]] can do for a [[hated]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_collector tax-gatherer] who [[dared]] to follow the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and to [[believe]] the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. Even from the first, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi Levi], I [[loved]] you as I did these other [[Galileans]]. Knowing then so well that neither [[the Father]] nor [[Creator Son|the Son]] has [[respect]] of [[persons]], see to it that you make no such [[distinctions]] among those who become [[believers]] in the [[gospel]] through your [[ministry]]. And so, [[Matthew, the Apostle|Matthew]], [[dedicate]] your whole [[future]] life [[service]] to showing all men that [[God]] is no respecter of [[persons]]; that, in the [[sight]] of [[God]] and in the [[fellowship]] of [[the kingdom]], all men are [[equal]], all [[believers]] are the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD sons of God]. "
    
181:2.15 [[Jesus]] then stepped over to [[James Zebedee]], who stood in [[silence]] as [[the Master]] addressed him, saying: " [[James, the Apostle|James]], when you and your younger [[brother]] once came to me seeking preferment in the [[honors]] of [[the kingdom]], and I told you such [[honors]] were for [[the Father]] to [[bestow]], I asked if you were able to drink my cup, and both of you answered that you were. Even if you were not then [[able]], and if you are not now able, you will soon be [[prepared]] for such a [[service]] by the [[experience]] you are about to pass through. By such [[behavior]] you [[angered]] your brethren at that time. If they have not already fully [[forgiven]] you, they will when they see you drink my cup. Whether your [[ministry]] be long or short, [[possess]] your [[soul]] in [[patience]]. When the [[Spirit of Truth|new teacher]] comes, let him teach you the [[poise]] of [[compassion]] and that [[sympathetic]] [[tolerance]] which is born of [[sublime]] [[confidence]] in me and of [[perfect]] submission to [[the Father]]'s will. [[Dedicate]] your life to the [[demonstration]] of that combined [[human]] [[affection]] and [[divine]] [[dignity]] of the [[God]]-knowing and [[Creator Son|Son]]-[[believing]] [[disciple]]. And all who thus live will [[reveal]] the [[gospel]] even in the [[manner]] of their [[death]]. You and your [[brother]] [[John, the Apostle|John]] will go [[different]] ways, and one of you may sit down with me in the [[eternal]] [[the Kingdom|kingdom]] long before the [[other]]. It would help you much if you would [[learn]] that true [[wisdom]] [[embraces]] [[discretion]] as well as [[courage]]. You should learn [[sagacity]] to go along with your [[aggressiveness]]. There will come those [[supreme]] [[moments]] wherein my [[disciples]] will not [[hesitate]] to lay down their lives for this [[gospel]], but in all [[ordinary]] [[circumstances]] it would be far better to placate the [[wrath]] of unbelievers that you might live and continue to [[preach]] the [[Gospel|glad tidings]]. As far as lies in your [[power]], live long on the [[earth]] that your life of many years may be fruitful in [[souls]] won for [[the heavenly kingdom]]. "
 
181:2.15 [[Jesus]] then stepped over to [[James Zebedee]], who stood in [[silence]] as [[the Master]] addressed him, saying: " [[James, the Apostle|James]], when you and your younger [[brother]] once came to me seeking preferment in the [[honors]] of [[the kingdom]], and I told you such [[honors]] were for [[the Father]] to [[bestow]], I asked if you were able to drink my cup, and both of you answered that you were. Even if you were not then [[able]], and if you are not now able, you will soon be [[prepared]] for such a [[service]] by the [[experience]] you are about to pass through. By such [[behavior]] you [[angered]] your brethren at that time. If they have not already fully [[forgiven]] you, they will when they see you drink my cup. Whether your [[ministry]] be long or short, [[possess]] your [[soul]] in [[patience]]. When the [[Spirit of Truth|new teacher]] comes, let him teach you the [[poise]] of [[compassion]] and that [[sympathetic]] [[tolerance]] which is born of [[sublime]] [[confidence]] in me and of [[perfect]] submission to [[the Father]]'s will. [[Dedicate]] your life to the [[demonstration]] of that combined [[human]] [[affection]] and [[divine]] [[dignity]] of the [[God]]-knowing and [[Creator Son|Son]]-[[believing]] [[disciple]]. And all who thus live will [[reveal]] the [[gospel]] even in the [[manner]] of their [[death]]. You and your [[brother]] [[John, the Apostle|John]] will go [[different]] ways, and one of you may sit down with me in the [[eternal]] [[the Kingdom|kingdom]] long before the [[other]]. It would help you much if you would [[learn]] that true [[wisdom]] [[embraces]] [[discretion]] as well as [[courage]]. You should learn [[sagacity]] to go along with your [[aggressiveness]]. There will come those [[supreme]] [[moments]] wherein my [[disciples]] will not [[hesitate]] to lay down their lives for this [[gospel]], but in all [[ordinary]] [[circumstances]] it would be far better to placate the [[wrath]] of unbelievers that you might live and continue to [[preach]] the [[Gospel|glad tidings]]. As far as lies in your [[power]], live long on the [[earth]] that your life of many years may be fruitful in [[souls]] won for [[the heavenly kingdom]]. "
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181:2.28 Then said [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], placing his hand on [[Jesus]]' shoulder: " No matter if all my brethren should succumb to [[doubts]] because of you, I [[promise]] that I will not stumble over anything you may do. I will go with you and, if need be, die for you. "
 
181:2.28 Then said [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], placing his hand on [[Jesus]]' shoulder: " No matter if all my brethren should succumb to [[doubts]] because of you, I [[promise]] that I will not stumble over anything you may do. I will go with you and, if need be, die for you. "
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181:2.29 As [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] stood there before his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_(form_of_address) Master], all atremble with [[intense]] [[emotion]] and overflowing with [[genuine]] [[love]] for him, [[Jesus]] looked straight into his moistened eyes as he said: " [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], verily, verily, I say to you, this night the [[Acme|cock]] will not crow until you have [[denied]] me [[three]] or four times. And thus what you have [[failed]] to learn from [[peaceful]] [[association]] with me, you will [[learn]] through much [[trouble]] and many [[sorrows]]. And after you have really [[learned]] this needful lesson, you should [[strengthen]] your brethren and go on living a life [[dedicated]] to [[preaching]] this [[gospel]], though you may fall into [[prison]] and, perhaps, follow me in paying the [[supreme]] price of loving [[service]] in the building of [[the Father]]'s kingdom.
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181:2.29 As [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] stood there before his [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_(form_of_address) Master], all atremble with [[intense]] [[emotion]] and overflowing with [[genuine]] [[love]] for him, [[Jesus]] looked straight into his moistened eyes as he said: " [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], verily, verily, I say to you, this night the [[Acme|cock]] will not crow until you have [[denied]] me [[three]] or four times. And thus what you have [[failed]] to learn from [[peaceful]] [[association]] with me, you will [[learn]] through much [[trouble]] and many [[sorrows]]. And after you have really [[learned]] this needful lesson, you should [[strengthen]] your brethren and go on living a life [[dedicated]] to [[preaching]] this [[gospel]], though you may fall into [[prison]] and, perhaps, follow me in paying the [[supreme]] price of loving [[service]] in the building of [[the Father]]'s kingdom.
    
181:2.30 " But remember my [[promise]]: When I am raised up, I will tarry with you for a [[season]] before I go to [[the Father]]. And even this night will I make supplication to [[the Father]] that he [[strengthen]] each of you for that which you must now so soon pass through. I [[love]] you all with the love wherewith [[the Father]] [[loves]] me, and therefore should you henceforth [[love]] one another, even as I have loved you. "
 
181:2.30 " But remember my [[promise]]: When I am raised up, I will tarry with you for a [[season]] before I go to [[the Father]]. And even this night will I make supplication to [[the Father]] that he [[strengthen]] each of you for that which you must now so soon pass through. I [[love]] you all with the love wherewith [[the Father]] [[loves]] me, and therefore should you henceforth [[love]] one another, even as I have loved you. "
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181:2.31 And then, when they had [[sung]] a [[hymn]], they departed for the camp on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Mount of Olives].
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181:2.31 And then, when they had [[sung]] a [[hymn]], they departed for the camp on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_Olives Mount of Olives].