Being Considerate

each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor’s good.

bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go there and pray.” — 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.

but to those who are self-seeking, and don’t obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, will be wrath and indignation,

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

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, — read the full passage →

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.

By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.

He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king’s friend.

This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. — read the full passage →

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything.

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. — read the full passage →

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

Whatever is sold in the butcher shop, eat, asking no question for the sake of conscience, — read the full passage →

What am I saying then? That a thing sacrificed to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? — read the full passage →

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

Flee sexual immorality! “Every sin that a man does is outside the body,” but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.

So Jesus said, “Do you also still not understand? — read the full passage →

Beloved, if our hearts don’t condemn us, we have boldness toward God; — read the full passage →

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

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.

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

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.

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,

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

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”

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 →

We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.

In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; — read the full passage →

Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.

For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn’t stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

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

one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in us all.

in pureness, in knowledge, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love,

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.

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye?

“But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. — read the full passage →

By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit who confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,

seeing your pure behavior in fear.

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that with it you may grow,

Putting away therefore all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking, — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →

Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

Dare any of you, having a matter against his neighbor, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? — read the full passage →

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse by him.

God spoke all these words, saying, — read the full passage →

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.”

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

For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles, — read the full passage →

I say this to move you to shame. Isn’t there even one wise man among you who would be able to decide between his brothers?

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.”

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