Thus says the Lord:/ Observe what is right, do what is just;/ for my salvation is about to come,/ my justice, about to be revealed.

Brothers and sisters: Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple.

Thus says the Lord: I will deal with you according to what you have done, you who despised your oath, breaking a covenant.

The word of the Lord came to me: Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations.

The word of the Lord came to me: Son of man, you live in the midst of a rebellious house; they have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house.

The Lord cried loud for me to hear: Come, you scourges of the city!

The Lord God said to me: As for you, son of man, obey me when I speak to you: be not rebellious like this house of rebellion, but open your mouth and eat what I shall give you.

Brothers and sisters: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

Brothers and sisters: I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie; my conscience joins with the Holy Spirit in bearing me witness that I have great sorrow and constant anguish in my heart.