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Psalms 112:6–7

For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever. — read the full passage →

John 16:33

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Isaiah 54:1–17

“Sing, barren, you who didn’t bear; break out into singing, and cry aloud, you who did not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife,” says Yahweh. — read the full passage →

1 Thessalonians 4:13

But we don’t want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don’t grieve like the rest, who have no hope.

Psalms 112:7

He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.

Psalms 23:4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Isaiah 41:10

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Acts 10:34–35

Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism; — read the full passage →

2 Samuel 1:19–20

“Your glory, Israel, is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen! — read the full passage →

2 Thessalonians 2:2

not to be quickly shaken in your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by letter as from us, saying that the day of Christ had come.

John 10:10

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Isaiah 53:1–12

Who has believed our message? To whom has the arm of Yahweh been revealed? — read the full passage →

Revelation 1:1

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Acts 3:19–21

“Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord, — read the full passage →

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Luke 15:1–32

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him. — read the full passage →

Matthew 24:1–51

Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 54:9

“For this is like the waters of Noah to me; for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah shall no more go over the earth, so have I sworn that I will not be angry with you, nor rebuke you.

Isaiah 45:1–25

Thus says Yahweh to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held, to subdue nations before him, and strip kings of their armor; to open the doors before him, and the gates shall not be shut: — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:1–25

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Colossians 2:1–23

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Colossians 1:1–29

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:14

For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Romans 3:23

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

Romans 3:5

But if our unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God, what will we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do.

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

Romans 1:1–32

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God, — read the full passage →

Acts 10:1–48

Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, — read the full passage →

John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Luke 1:37

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Ezekiel 16:49–50

Behold, this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: pride, fullness of bread, and prosperous ease was in her and in her daughters; neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 41:1–42:25

“Keep silent before me, islands, and let the peoples renew their strength. Let them come near, then let them speak. Let’s meet together for judgment. — read the full passage →

Psalms 128:3–6

Your wife will be as a fruitful vine, in the innermost parts of your house; your children like olive plants, around your table. — read the full passage →

Psalms 34:4

I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalms 23:1

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.

2 Samuel 1:26

I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan. You have been very pleasant to me. Your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

Joshua 1:9

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Ephesians 1:21

far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in that which is to come.

Galatians 1:4

who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father—

Romans 8:18

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Acts 28:31

preaching the Kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.

Luke 7:1–50

After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum. — read the full passage →

Matthew 19:12

For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven’s sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.”

Psalms 127:3–5

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →

Psalms 113:9

He settles the barren woman in her home, as a joyful mother of children. Praise Yah!

Deuteronomy 31:8

Yahweh himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.”

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

Romans 12:2

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Romans 3:19

Now we know that whatever things the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God.

Romans 3:2

Much in every way! Because first of all, they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

Acts 16:1–40

He came to Derbe and Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess who believed; but his father was a Greek. — read the full passage →

Acts 8:1–40

Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles. — read the full passage →

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Mark 10:1–52

He arose from there and came into the borders of Judea and beyond the Jordan. Multitudes came together to him again. As he usually did, he was again teaching them. — read the full passage →

Matthew 24:13

But he who endures to the end, the same will be saved.

Matthew 19:3–12

Pharisees came to him, testing him, and saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” — read the full passage →

Matthew 8:1–34

When he came down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. — read the full passage →

Jeremiah 38:1–28

Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashhur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur the son of Malchijah, heard the words that Jeremiah spoke to all the people, saying, — read the full passage →

Isaiah 56:1–12

Thus says Yahweh, “Keep justice, and do righteousness; for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed. — read the full passage →

1 Samuel 20:35–42

In the morning, Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little boy with him. — read the full passage →

1 Samuel 20:1–23

David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my iniquity? What is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?” — read the full passage →

1 Samuel 18:1–5

When he had made an end of speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. — read the full passage →

1 Samuel 16:12

He sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful face, and goodly to look on. Yahweh said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.”

1 Samuel 1:10

She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to Yahweh, and wept bitterly.

Genesis 30:1

When Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister. She said to Jacob, “Give me children, or else I will die.”

Genesis 19:1–28

The two angels came to Sodom at evening. Lot sat in the gate of Sodom. Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them. He bowed himself with his face to the earth, — read the full passage →

1 John 5:19

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

2 Peter 3:3–4

knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts, — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:19

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 3:23–25

But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, confined for the faith which should afterwards be revealed. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 15:1–4

Now I declare to you, brothers, the Good News which I preached to you, which also you received, in which you also stand, — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 11:14

Doesn’t even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him?

Romans 14:14

I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself; except that to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

Romans 13:11

Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.

Romans 10:4

For Christ is the fulfillment of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

Acts 17:30–31

The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent, — read the full passage →

Acts 10:35

but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.

Acts 2:40

With many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!”

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:37–39

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” — read the full passage →

Mark 3:31

His mother and his brothers came, and standing outside, they sent to him, calling him.

Matthew 24:44

Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come.

Matthew 24:21–22

for then there will be great oppression, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever will be. — read the full passage →

Matthew 7:13–14

“Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it. — read the full passage →

Ezekiel 37:1–38:23

The hand of Yahweh was on me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of Yahweh, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. — read the full passage →

Psalms 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper.

Ruth 1:16

Ruth said, “Don’t entreat me to leave you, and to return from following after you, for where you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God;

Leviticus 21:17

“Say to Aaron, ‘None of your seed throughout their generations who has a defect may approach to offer the bread of his God.

Genesis 1:1–31

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 1:23

having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.

2 Thessalonians 2:6

Now you know what is restraining him, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season.

Colossians 3:23

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Philippians 4:6–7

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 3:20

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

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