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27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? 28And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. 30But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. KJV: Matthew 19:27-30
27Then Peter said to Him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed You; what then will there be for us?" 28And Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29"And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms for My name's sake, will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life. 30"But many who are first will be last; and the last, first. NASB: Matthew 19:27-30
27Peter answered him, "We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?" 28Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. 30But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. NIV: Matthew 19:27-30
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1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. KJV: 1 Timothy 2:1-2
1First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. NASB: 1 Timothy 2:1-2
1I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. NIV: 1 Timothy 2:1-2
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Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. KJV: 1 Peter 3:7
You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. NASB: 1 Peter 3:7
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. NIV: 1 Peter 3:7
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Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. KJV: Exodus 20:7
"You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain. NASB: Exodus 20:7
"You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. NIV: Exodus 20:7
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- Royce Special Equity In Balancing Act (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:59:00 GMT)
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- Kinetic, Hologic Accent Medical Devices Group (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:59:00 GMT)
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- Leaders Mixed Despite Late-Day Rally In Indexes (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:59:00 GMT)
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- U.S. Stocks Shake Off Bad News (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:08:00 GMT)
Stocks shrugged off Chinese inflation news and a smaller-than-expected drop in initial jobless claims Thursday. Indexes wavered for most of the session, but buying came in during the final hour of trading. The Nasdaq rallied 0.4%, closing at its session high. That marked its sixth straight gain. The Dow and the S&P 500 also rose 0.4% each. The S&P closed near its January peak. The NYSE composite gained 0.3%. Despite the late push, volume fell
- Chips, Biotechs Boost Nasdaq To Fifth Straight Gain (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:06:00 GMT)
Stocks marked another day of modest gains in mixed trade Wednesday. The Nasdaq led, boosted by chip and biotech stocks. The composite ended up 0.8% and nearer to its intraday high than the other major indexes. It was another sign that the Nasdaq is leading the current market uptrend. The NYSE composite and S&P 500 each added 0.5%. The Dow closed flat. Trading was slightly higher on the NYSE, but slipped on the Nasdaq. Stocks were stronger earlier
- Sugar Hits 7-Month Low, Metals Fall; Oil Rises On Tight Gasoline Supplies (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:59:00 GMT)
Commodities ended mostly lower Wednesday, with sugar hitting a seven-month low as investor worries over the economy persisted. Bucking the bearish tone, crude oil ended at an eight-week high after a surprising drop in gasoline stockpiles, while soybean futures rallied to their best level in a week after a tighter supply projection. Notwithstanding the jump in crude, analysts said commodities investors remained on edge over the world economy.
- Apparel Maker Gildan Emerges From Crisis (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:51:00 GMT)
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- Five ETFs Leading The New Uptrend (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:51:00 GMT)
Since the March 1 follow-through day, when the market's strong price and volume gains confirmed the current uptrend, exchange traded funds have been breaking out of bases along with top-rated stocks. Here's a look at a few high-flying sector ETFs that have broken out to new 52-week highs. Biotech Buyout Bonanza First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT)has soared 31% since its recent bottom on Feb. 5 thanks to buyout news on two of the
- Treasury Chalks Up Solid 10-Year Auction, But Narrow-Trading Bonds Lose Ground (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:46:00 GMT)
Treasuries slipped Wednesday as traders cut prices to draw buyers to maturities being auctioning this week. Price cuts helped attract solid demand for the $21 billion in securities the Treasury sold Wednesday, a reopening of a 10-year note issue it auctioned in early February. Prices rose a bit from session lows when it became clear that Wednesday's auction had drawn solid interest. But price markups were constrained with the Treasury set to sell
- VanceInfo Finally Takes A Breather; Others Break Out (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:11:00 GMT)
As indexes edged higher Wednesday, leading stocks followed suit. A few highly rated stocks broke out of bases, too. Rue21 (RUE), an operator of youth-oriented apparel stores, gained 0.58 to 32.03. The day was a wild ride for investors as the stock was down as much as 3% before ending up 2%. Last week the stock broke out of a double-bottom base with a 31.62 buy point. Shares undercut that price today, but rebounded back above it by the end of the
- Brazilian Steel Company Eyes Some Spinoffs (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:11:00 GMT)
It's a Brazilian stock — with a Chinese hook. Companhia Siderurgica (SID) is a massive producer of steel used in the packaging, construction and automotive industries. The Brazil-based company exports around 40% of total sales volume. Asia represents 10% to 15% of its exports, and China accounts for 40% of that. The demand in China is huge. Goldman Sachs said this week that iron-ore prices could surge 60% due to China's growing demand, combined
- Furniture Sales Reflect Rise In Confidence (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:11:00 GMT)
A six-month advance by home furnishings retailers placed the group at No. 12 in Wednesday's IBD. More than half of the group's 16 stocks hold EPS Ratings better than 80. All of those topped December-quarter earnings expectations by wide margins. Among those, Aaron's (AAN) and Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) are basing. Thinly traded Haverty Furniture (HVT) broke out of an eight-week base with a short handle on March 2. On that day, Haverty cleared
- U.S. Stocks Extend Gains (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:14:00 GMT)
The major stock indexes added to recent gains Wednesday. The Nasdaq and NYSE composite climbed 0.8% and 0.5%, respectively. Both rallied for the fifth straight session. The S&P 500 added 0.5%, coming close to its Jan. 19 peak. Government bailed-out firms were again strong. American International Group (AIG) jumped 4% to a four-month high. Citigroup (C) and Fannie Mae (FNM) rose 4% and 3%, respectively. And the Dow eked out a fractional gain. NYSE
- Options In Focus: ZION’s Bear or Hedge Hog? (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:12:00 GMT)
In midday commentary at Optionetics, I discussed some unusually heavy put activity in Zions Bancorp (ZION). A bit more than 25,000 of the out-of-money April 17 puts had changed hands during Wednesday’s session as shares made a breakout attempt from what I described as a well-crafted “W” weekly base complete with a handle. Priced at about $0.35 per contract and sporting very similar existing open interest, I went on to say the initiating
- Stocks Surrender Gains Late, Close Modestly Higher (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:19:00 GMT)
Stocks faced an onslaught of late selling Tuesday, giving up some gains to close modestly higher. The Nasdaq closed atop the heap with a 0.4% gain after being up as much as 0.9% earlier. The S&P 500 and the Dow gained 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively. The NYSE composite kept a toehold in positive territory. Volume rose across the board. But much of the trading took place as the market slid, a negative sign for the market. Normally, higher volume on a
- Stronger Dollar, Weak Demand Weigh On Futures; Cocoa, Sugar In Free Fall (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:57:00 GMT)
A stronger dollar and weak demand prospects pressured commodities Tuesday, with sugar and cocoa falling to their lowest levels since August and oil, metals and grains all down from the previous session. The 19-commodity Reuters-Jefferies CRB index, which ended a touch lower on Monday, fell 0.7% as renewed fiscal worries over the euro zone led to risk aversion that pushed the dollar higher. A stronger dollar usually hits demand for commodities, as
- Three-Year Note Auction Draws Solid Bid, Lifting Other Maturities; China Still Buying (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:09:00 GMT)
Treasuries rose modestly Tuesday, aided by hedging before a heavy schedule of corporate bond issuance and encouraged by a well-bid three-year Treasury auction. Analysts pointed to soothing news on details of the Federal Reserve's exit strategy plans as well as reassurances that China would continue to buy Treasuries. The head of China's currency reserve management office emphasized that China would continue to buy Treasury debt. Treasuries widened
- Pin Oak Aggressive Thins The Herd (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:52:00 GMT)
A year and a half ago, Pin Oak Aggressive Stock Fund's Mark Oelschlager sized up the ailing U.S. stock market as an opportunity too good to ignore, despite widespread fear that the whole financial system might collapse. He focused on communications hardware, grabbing bargains like Garmin (GRMN). He also went after consumer services, a broad category that includes retailers, travel and entertainment. One of his top buys there was Amazon (AMZN).
- VanceInfo, Apple Hit Record Highs As Rally Goes On (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:51:00 GMT)
The young market uptrend continued higher Tuesday, bringing top-rated stocks along with it. VanceInfo Technologies (VIT) logged its 12th straight gain, adding 0.49 to close at 23.41. The Chinese software-research outsourcer is on pace to have its fourth straight week of increasing volume. It is at an all-time closing high. AsiaInfo (ASIA), an information technology services firm, has been consolidating since early January and is now building the
- Airlines Rise As United Reports Revenue Boost (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:51:00 GMT)
With fuel prices rising, airlines are the last group you'd expect to thrive. But thriving they are. To borrow a quote: It's the economy, stupid. IBD's Transportation-Airline industry group was among the day's top performers, rising 1.7%. The hoopla started when United Airlines (UAUA) said it's seeing stepped-up demand for its highest-margin seats — business class and premium-class international tickets. United reported Tuesday an 18% surge in
- Tupperware Keeps Profits, Margins High (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:51:00 GMT)
A good business can bend to the times, flex to meet customer demands and withstand the heat that eventually will come. In Tupperware's (TUP) case it's not just the business model that does that; it's their products too. The stock offers investors a 2.1% dividend yield and is in a cup-shaped base. Investors could gain a decent dividend and collect more on a potential price run-up. The company sells its product through an army of sales associates
- Smart Phones Rising Above Economic Fray (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:51:00 GMT)
Global smart phone sales are forecast to hit 252 million units this year, according to research firm Gartner. That would be up a blistering 49% from 2009 and well beyond the 19% growth expected in general cell phone sales. Waterloo, Ontario-based Research In Motion (RIMM), with its BlackBerry line of smart phones, is the No. 2 seed in that market. BlackBerrys got their start back in the days of personal digital assistants, or PDAs. At the turn of
- Options In Focus: Cisco’s Calendar Game Changer? (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:49:00 GMT)
NASDAQ heavyweight and the world’s largest network outfit, Cisco Systems (CSCO), was in the news Tuesday and causing both celebratory and “sell-e-bration” gestures with stock and option traders. The company unveiled its new and powerful CRS-3 router. The product delivers 12x the net traffic capacity of its competitors, which translates into every person in China being able to make a video call simultaneously and the ability to stream every
- Stocks Close Well Off Highs (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:15:00 GMT)
Stocks closed up on this anniversary of the March 2009 market bottom. But a round of late selling erased the bulk of the day's gains. The Nasdaq pared a 0.9% gain to 0.4%. But bellwether Apple (AAPL) reversed early losses and rose 2%. Baidu (BIDU) and Research In Motion (RIMM) also edged up. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 rose 0.2% and the Dow 0.1%. The NYSE composite squeezed out a fractional gain. Turnover jumped sharply across the board. Airline
- Bond Funds Lagged In Feb., Especially Treasuries (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:48:00 GMT)
Corporate bond funds generally beat Treasury funds in February. Still, that isn't saying much. Treasury funds lagged every fixed-income category last month except for TIPS funds. In most cases, Treasuries trailed by a lot. The main trouble for Treasuries was twofold. On the one hand, investors were increasingly concerned that taxables in general had gotten ahead of themselves.
- Top-Rated Stocks Continue To Break Out In Big Trade (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:27:00 GMT)
The indexes were mixed in lower volume Monday, but more top-rated stocks either broke out or reached new highs in fast trade. The Nasdaq added 0.3%, while the NYSE composite rose fractionally. The Dow fell 0.1%, while the S&P 500 was down fractionally. Trade fell across the board. The mix of winners and losers, however, was positive on both exchanges. Advancers led decliners by about 7-to-5 on the NYSE and 7-to-6 on the Nasdaq. The IBD 100 rose
- Most Futures Fall, Led By Raw Sugar, But Oil Rises As Jobs Picture Improves (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:56:00 GMT)
Sugar fell 3% on Monday, nearing a four-month low, and most metals and agricultural commodities also closed lower as investors found little reason to buy, but oil prices rose as jobs data encouraged investors that energy demand might improve. The Reuters-Jefferies CRB finished a touch lower as the bulk of the 19 markets tracked by the global commodities index finished between half a percent and 1% lower. Sugar posted the biggest decline.
- Options In Focus: Research In Upward Motion (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:29:00 GMT)
Just as traders were likely tossing in the towel regarding Research In Motion’s (RIMM) inability to participate in the broader market’s confirmed uptrend, an analyst upgrade from BMO Capital Markets to “Outperform” and price target raise from $70 to $88 performed a small miracle of sorts for more than a few investors. In front of the smart phone manufacturer’s March 31 earnings release, an intraday bid of nearly 6% to 73.50 boosted the share
- Chile ETF Holds Up Against Quake (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:28:00 GMT)
The massive earthquake that struck Chile will require as much as $30 billion to rebuild devastated infrastructure. Silver linings: The country is an economic powerhouse, and its stock market was unscathed. The market's resiliency could help bring needed capital into the country and speed reconstruction. Plenty needs to be done. Many companies halted production and services. The epicenter was near paper and pulp mills, fishing ports and vineyards.
- Many Chinese Issues Cut Deep, Sloppy Cups (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:17:00 GMT)
The global session kicked off in a hearty manner with solid gains notched in Hong Kong (1.9%), Tokyo (2.1%) and Singapore (1.6%). The Asia-Pacific bourses played catch-up to the U.S., where advances nearly as big were logged on Friday. The European session wasn't nearly as robust, with the major markets posting either small gains (FTSE 100 rose 0.1%) or small losses. Paris' CAC-40, which showed a follow-through session on Friday, slipped 0.2% on
- Economic Optimism, Supply Fears Punish Treasuries As Greek Crisis Winds Down (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:14:00 GMT)
Prices of government securities fell Monday as investors prepared to absorb $74 billion in debt scheduled to be auctioned this week, with last Friday's better-than-expected jobs data buoying hopes for an economic recovery and weighing on bonds. The yield curve steepened, with prices of longer-dated bonds and notes falling farthest ahead of auctions of three-year and reopened 10-year notes and reopened 30-year bonds starting Tuesday. Michael Pond,
- VanceInfo Climbs From Cup; Baidu's Volume Backs Off (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:45:00 GMT)
There's no better way to confirm a broad-market uptrend than to see high-quality names log big gains in solid volume. That's what they did Monday. Priceline.com (PCLN) rose 4.84 to 240.18 in above-average volume. The stock is just 2% off its 52-week high that it set Tuesday. It's still within its 5% buying range, from its high handle buy point of 235.90. Cisco (CSCO), which hasn't been a leader in years, swelled 0.92 to 26.13, its highest since
- Oil, Gas Groups Swarm Into Top 20 Industries (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:45:00 GMT)
Five oil and natural gas industry groups have advanced to seize the largest sector share among the top 20 industries. One cause has been oil prices, which have risen 18% to more than $81 a barrel, from a Feb. 5 low that coincided with the stock market's bottom. The increase easily outpaced the Nasdaq's 11% gain during the same period. It put oil back to near the high end of a price range in which it has traded since October. Natural gas prices
- Rental REIT Sees Boom As Housing Busts (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:45:00 GMT)
There's a ton of housing-market problems, but one is easier than others to make money from. Here's the situation: Even those with jobs are reluctant to buy homes. Still-costly properties , the lure of lower-priced rents or simply not being tied to a 30-year obligation are keeping many from buying a home. That's good news if you rent out apartments, as does UDR (UDR), a real estate investment trust. UDR owns about 46,000 apartment homes in what
- U.S. Stocks Close Mixed; Nasdaq Hits 18-Month High (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:15:00 GMT)
Techs extended gains Monday, while the other indexes took a breather after last week's big gains. The Nasdaq notched an 18-month high, thanks to some high-profile issues like Research In Motion (RIMM), which gapped up and rallied 6% on an upgrade. Baidu (BIDU) rose nearly 3% to a record high. Cisco Systems (CSCO) climbed 4% to a 21-month high. According to its Web site, the networking giant will make a major announcement Tuesday morning that will
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