Ambassadors

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. — read the full passage →

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. — read the full passage →

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. — read the full passage →

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. — read the full passage →

For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.

Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. — read the full passage →

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. — read the full passage →

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. — read the full passage →

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, — read the full passage →

Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: — read the full passage →

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. — read the full passage →

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. — read the full passage →

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. — read the full passage →

For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, — read the full passage →

Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. — read the full passage →

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. — read the full passage →

If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? — read the full passage →

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: — read the full passage →

For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

Master, which is the great commandment in the law? — read the full passage →

For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.

And 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.

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: — read the full passage →

Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →

Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God.

And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell.

The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. — read the full passage →

For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.