Building A House

For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.

Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the Lord.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? — read the full passage →

Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:

And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: — read the full passage →

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: — read the full passage →

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. — read the full passage →

For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.

But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews. — read the full passage →

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

Thus saith the Lord, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. — read the full passage →

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.

Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; — read the full passage →

To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, — read the full passage →

For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord God, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.

And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; — read the full passage →

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

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. — read the full passage →

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; — read the full passage →

And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.

And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste?

For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh’s daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the Lord, and the wall of Jerusalem round about.

And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. — read the full passage →

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. — read the full passage →

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.

Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;

He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: — read the full passage →

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. — read the full passage →

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.

Forasmuch therefore as your treading is upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them.

Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:

The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: — read the full passage →

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

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

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. — read the full passage →

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: — read the full passage →

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

We love him, because he first loved us.

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Give us this day our daily bread.

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: — read the full passage →

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.