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

LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:24

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. (1Pe 2:24 NIV) Our Lord’s priestly office appears as the fulfilment … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:22-23

You should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:21

To this you were called. (1Pe 2:21 NIV) You? Who is this? Most likely those addressed by Saint Peter in the previous three verses. That means the slaves, those without liberty and freedom. To what are they called? With what … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JOHN 20:22-23

And with that Jesus breathed on his disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” (Joh 20:22-23 NIV) How is the trumpet … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON PSALM 119:129

Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. (Psalm 119:129 NIV) What I have told you, dear brothers and sisters, is but a poor word and weak presentation of a magnificent and rich epistle. To read God’s word is sweet … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1.JOHN 5:10

Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart. Anyone who does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because he has not believed the testimony God has given about his … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1.JOHN 5:4-5

Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. (1. John 5:4-5 … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1.JOHN 5:6

This is the one who came by water and blood–Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. (1.John 5:6 NIV) Blood … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JOHN 21:24

This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true. (John 21:24 NIV) Saint John, the Evangelist, has the eagle as an emblem. His perspective penetrates the sunny heights, … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1.JOHN 5:9-10

God’s testimony is this, which he has given about his Son. Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart. (1Jo 5:9-10 NIV) Today’s gospel underlines and emphasizes the proof of our savior’s resurrection from … Continue reading

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