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

LÖHE ON JAMES 1:18

He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. (Jam 1:18 NIV) Somebody, who is born through the word of truth has the calling to be … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:11-12

Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world … live such good lives among the pagans  (1Pe 2:11-12 NIV) We really should dare to live a pure Christian life and to be true aliens and pilgrims … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:19-20

For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:12

Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. (1Pe 2:12 NIV) Every Christian is a Christian by the … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:11

Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. (1Pe 2:11 NIV) The Apostle encourages the Christians to live chaste and pure lives. This does not only … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:12-13.17

Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:11

Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world (1Pe 2:11 NIV) Aliens are characterized by their strange ways and foreign habits. Pilgrims are such aliens, whose home- and fatherland is in a holy land to where … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:25

For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. (1Pe 2:25 NIV) One soul after the other closes its ears to the voice of the hireling and listens more … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JOHN 10:16

Jesus says: “I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.” (Joh 10:16 NIV) There is only … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON MATTHEW 10:38

Anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. (Matthew 10:38 NIV) We’re living in those forty days that commemorate those joyful forty days when our risen Lord showed himself alive and well to … Continue reading

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