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But if you are without discipline, of which all have been made partakers, then are you illegitimate, and not children.

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,

Jesus himself, when he began to teach, was about thirty years old, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli,

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

For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the handmaid, and one by the free woman.

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.

He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.

not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

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

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 →

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

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

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.

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

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

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 →

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

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 →

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.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

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,

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

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.

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

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.

Jesus answered him, “You don’t know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.”

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

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.

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

For whom the Lord loves, he chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives.”

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

You do the works of your father.” They said to him, “We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father, God.”

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

So you also have some who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans likewise.

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.

The devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are also. They will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.

My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. — read the full passage →

You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers may not be hindered.

haven’t you shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection.

When Christ, our life, is revealed, then you will also be revealed with him in glory.