Building A House

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

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 →

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

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 →

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 →

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 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:

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.

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

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.

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.

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 →

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.

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.

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 →

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.

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.

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.

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.