Category Archives: Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation)

Löhe on Romans 6,5

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. (Rom 6:5 NIV) The apostle writes about the unity of Christians with their Lord’s death and resurrection. … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Romans 6,4

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. (Rom 6:4 NIV) This does not … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Romans 6,3

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (Rom 6:3 NIV) To be baptized into Jesus Christ is nothing else than being joined to him and made part of him … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:14b-15a

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. (1Pe 3:14-15 NIV) If a person esteems his calling to suffering highly and if that resultant joy dominates his heart, then … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:13

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? (1Pe 3:13 NIV) This apostolic exclamation needs to be understood. Whoever pursues peace with God and all people is a joy to the angels and gladdening our … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:10-11

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days … must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.” (1Pe 3:10-11 NIV) A true idiom says of peace amongst human beings: “Peace nourishes, while war … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:10

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. (1Pe 3:10 NIV) This passage from the Holy Scriptures sings praises to silence. However this is not just silence … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:9

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. (1Pe 3:9 NIV) These words take us right into this our world. There we … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:8

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. (1Pe 3:8 NIV) These lovely words serve us well as a mirror to reflect how we are and how we should … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Luke 6:38

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. (Luk 6:38 NIV) Nobody will miss the obvious promise, but also the hidden threat in these words. Even if love does not work for … Continue reading →

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