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Song: Good King Wenceslas - Saint Stephen's Day
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1. Song: Good King Wenceslas - Saint Stephen's Day
Do you ever get tired of doing good? Do you get as tired when not doing good?

Verse routeGalatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. [kjv]
Verse routeτο δε καλον ποιουντες μη ενκακωμεν καιρω γαρ ιδιω θερισομεν μη εκλυομενοι [gnt]
Verse route6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. [kjv]
Verse routeαρα ουν ως καιρον εχωμεν εργαζωμεθα το αγαθον προς παντας μαλιστα δε προς τους οικειους της πιστεως [gnt]

The Christmas song "Good King Wenceslas", based on the true story from 10th century Bohemia, relates the difficulties of doing good under adverse conditions.

2. Strongs - grow weary

3. Usage - grow weary
*G1573 *6 ἐκκακέω (ek-kak-eh'-o) : from G1537 and G2556; to be (bad or) weak, i.e. (by implication) to fail (in heart):--faint, be weary.
Word usage per chapter Words: εγκακησητε εγκακουμεν=2 ενκακειν=2 ενκακωμεν=1


4. Strongs - give up

5. Usage - give up
*G1590 *5 ἐκλύω (ek-loo'-o) : from G1537 and G3089; to relax (literally or figuratively):--faint.
Word usage per chapter Words: εκλυθησονται εκλυθωσιν εκλυομενοι=2 εκλυου

The ancient Greek word "ἐλύομεν""give up" is the first-person plural imperfect indicative active of the ancient Greek word "λύω""loosen, release, solve" and, if context indicates, "dissolve" or "destroy".

6. Galatians 6:9
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KJV: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Greek: το δε καλον ποιουντες μη εκκακωμεν ενκακωμεν καιρω γαρ ιδιω θερισομεν μη εκλυομενοι
Wycliffe: And doynge good faile we not; for in his tyme we schal repe, not failinge.

7. Galatians 6:10
 All 
KJV: As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Greek: αρα ουν ως καιρον εχομεν εχωμεν εργαζωμεθα το αγαθον προς παντας μαλιστα δε προς τους οικειους της πιστεως

8. Crown of Steve
Verse routeJohn 19:2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, [kjv]
Verse routeκαι οι στρατιωται πλεξαντες στεφανον εξ ακανθων επεθηκαν αυτου τη κεφαλη και ιματιον πορφυρουν περιεβαλον αυτον [gnt]

Verse routeActs 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. [kjv]
Verse routeκαι ελιθοβολουν τον στεφανον επικαλουμενον και λεγοντα κυριε ιησου δεξαι το πνευμα μου [gnt]

Crown Christmas wreath
The ancient Greek word "στέφανος""that which encircles, surrounds, crown" and comes from the ancient Greek word "στέφω""encircle, put around". In general it can be any prize or honor. The Greek word is the source of the English name "Steve","Stephen" and "Stephan".

9. John 19:2

   John 19:2 
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KJV: And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,
Greek: και οι στρατιωται πλεξαντες στεφανον εξ ακανθων επεθηκαν αυτου τη κεφαλη και ιματιον πορφυρουν περιεβαλον αυτον

10. Acts 7:59

   Acts 7:59 
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KJV: And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Greek: και ελιθοβολουν τον στεφανον επικαλουμενον και λεγοντα κυριε ιησου δεξαι το πνευμα μου

11. Corona
Verse routePsalms 8:5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. [kjv]
Verse routeηλαττωσας αυτον βραχυ τι παρ αγγελους δοξη και τιμη εστεφανωσας αυτον [lxx]
Verse routeDeocoronabis … [v]

The Latin word "corona""crown" as in the "corona" around the sun.


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12. Psalms 8:5

   Psalms 8:5 
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KJV: For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
Hebrew: ותחסרהו מעט מאלהים וכבוד והדר תעטרהו׃
Greek: ηλαττωσας αυτον βραχυ τι παρ αγγελους δοξη και τιμη εστεφανωσας αυτον
Latin: minues eum paulo minus a Deo gloria et decore coronabis eum

13. Strongs - crown
  • *G4735 *18 στέφανος (stef'-an-os) : from an apparently primary stepho (to twine or wreathe); a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, 1238), literally or figuratively:--crown.
  •  Usage 
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    • στεφανον *10
      •   Matthew 27:29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put ...
      •   Mark 15:17 ... him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,
      •   John 19:2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put ...
      •   John 19:5 ... Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple ...
      •   1 Corinthians 9:25 ... do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
      •   James 1:12 ... when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord ...
      •   1 Peter 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
      •   Revelation 2:10 ... and I will give thee a crown of life.
      •   Revelation 3:11 ... no man take thy crown.
      •   Revelation 14:14 ... his head a golden crown, and in his ...
    • στεφανος *5
      •   Philippians 4:1 ... my joy and crown, so stand fast in ...
      •   1 Thessalonians 2:19 ... or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ...
      •   2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, ...
      •   Revelation 6:2 ... had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and ...
      •   Revelation 12:1 ... upon her head a crown of twelve stars:
    • στεφανους *2
      •   Revelation 4:4 ... on their heads crowns of gold.
      •   Revelation 4:10 ... and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
    • στεφανοι
      •   Revelation 9:7 ... their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and ...
  • *G4736 *7 Στέφανος (stef'-an-os) : the same as G4735 στέφανος; Stephanus, a Christian:--Stephen.
  •  Usage 
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    • στεφανον *3
      •   Acts 6:5 ... multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith ...
      •   Acts 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, ...
      •   Acts 8:2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great ...
    • στεφανω *2
      •   Acts 6:9 ... and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
      •   Acts 11:19 ... the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, ...
    • στεφανος
      •   Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, ...
    • στεφανου
      •   Acts 22:20 ... the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also ...

14. Usage - crown
Word usage per chapter Words: στεφανοι στεφανον=13 στεφανος=6 στεφανου στεφανους=2 στεφανω=2

15. Saint Stephen's Day
Saint Stephen's Day commemorates the martyrdom of Stephen as recorded in the book of Acts.

16. Benjamin Franklin and sleep

 
True or false: Benjamin Franklin one went to bed one evening and woke up 12 days later.


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17. Early to bed


18. King Wenceslas
King Wenceslas was the son of Duke Borivoy of Bohemia during the Middle Ages. Bohemia was an area of southeast Germany - though Germany did not exist at that time.
Bohemia is now part of the Czech Republic. The coat of arms for the Czech Republic contains the "Crown of Wenceslaus". The Czech name is "Václav".

19. Background and music
The song "Good King Wenceslas" was written in 1853 by John Mason Neal, who also translated and wrote "O come, o come Emmanuel".

Saint Stephen's Day, the "Feast of Stephen" in the song, commemorates the martyrdom of Stephen as recorded in the book of Acts. Music: Good King Wenceslas

20. Verse 1
Good King Wen -- ces -- las looked out
on the feast of Ste -- phen,
when the snow lay round about,
deep and crisp and even.

Brightly shone the moon that night,
though the frost was cruel,
when a poor man came in sight,
gathering winter fuel.

21. Pizza
Wencelas ruled some of the land of the Bohi:
  • Slavic name: Bohemia
  • Germanic name: Bavaria (Bayern in German)

Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen,
when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.
 
Good King Wenceslas liked pizza. How did he like his pizza?

22. Bohemia

Bohemia is now part of the Czech Republic.

Bayern: German name Bohemia: Slavic and English name
The coat of arms for the Czech Republic contains the "Crown of Wenceslas" (origin of the Christmas carol). The Czech name for "Wenceslas" is "Václav".

23. Gideons 3 language New Testament

A popular Gideon Bible has three languages: English, Czech and Slovak.

The Czech and Slovak languages are pretty much mutually intelligible, but are written somewhat differently. This contains three separate New Testaments, Czech, Slovak, and English bound into one volume. The Czech and Slovak languages are pretty much mutually intelligible, but are written somewhat differently. After the Roman Empire fell about 500 A.D., areas such as France, Spain, Russia, and England consolidated into countries within the next 1,000 years. It was not until the 19th century that Italy and Germany became countries. Until then, they were a collection of individual areas.

24. Wenceslas
Wenceslas was raised by his devout Christian grandmother. When his father was killed in a battle, Wenceslas, at the age of 15, rose to the throne in 921 A.D. His twin bother and mother tried to overthrow him but were defeated. Instead of executing his mother and brother, he exiled them.

For years after, Wenceslas put his Christian beliefs into practice, helping his subjects, providing gifts and assistance when needed. He was revered and loved by his subjects. His actions helped keep the spirit of the gift-giving of the original Santa Claus (i.e., the bishop Saint Nicholas) a tradition.

25. Martyr
On his way to prayers in 935 A.D., he was surprised by a familiar voice. Turing around, his brother had returned and his conspirators stabbed Wenceslas to death. According to legend, as he was dying he forgave his brother. His brother converted to Christianity too and helped continue the spirit of Wenceslas.

In 1853 the hymn writer John Mason Neale composed the lyrics for the song based on the story while Thomas Helmore took the melody from a 13th century tune called "Tempus adest floridum", Latin for "The time is near for flowering".

Originally just a Duke, the title of King was later conferred on him.

26. Verse 2
Hither, page, and stand by me.
If thou know it telling:
yonder peasant, who is he?
Where and what his dwelling?

Sire, he lives a good league hence,
underneath the mountain,
right against the forest fence
by Saint Agnes fountain.

27. Verse 3
Bring me flesh, and bring me wine.
Bring me pine logs hither.
Thou and I will see him dine
when we bear the thither.

Page and monarch, forth they went,
forth they went together
through the rude wind's wild lament
and the bitter weather.

28. Verse 4
Sire, the night is darker now,
and the wind blows stronger.
Fails my heart, I know not how.
I can go no longer.

Mark my footsteps my good page,
tread thou in them boldly:
Thou shalt find the winter's rage
freeze thy blood less coldly.

29. Verse 5
In his master's step he trod,
where the snow lay dented.
Heat was in the very sod
which the saint had printed.

Therefore, Christian men, be sure
wealth or rank possessing,
ye who now will bless the poor
shall yourselves find blessing

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