A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but when she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for the joy that a man is born into the world.
Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.
In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? — read the full passage →
See that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.
Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →
but she shall be saved through her child-bearing, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? — read the full passage →
But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; — read the full passage →
And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →
In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: yea, Father; for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.
But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.
If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, — read the full passage →
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, — read the full passage →
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;
Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged.
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:
Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ: — read the full passage →
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks. — read the full passage →
Topical index adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0). Verse text: ASV.