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The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

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.

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent:

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:

and without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.

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.

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

But when it was the good pleasure of God, who separated me, even from my mother’s womb, and called me through his grace,

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live; — read the full passage →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.

And youdid he make alive, when ye were dead through your trespasses and sins, — read the full passage →

For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life;

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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.

for, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: and I will raise him up in the last day.

Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.

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

Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?

And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place. — read the full passage →

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and to-day, yea and for ever.

who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power eternal. Amen.

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

Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.

And he said unto him, Arise, and go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation. — read the full passage →

For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus.

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled in them that perish: — read the full passage →

I say then, Did God cast off his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. — read the full passage →

that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? — read the full passage →

looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

(for we walk by faith, not by sight);

They then that received his word were baptized: and there were added unto them in that day about three thousand souls.

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. — read the full passage →

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

For when ye were servants of sin, ye were free in regard of righteousness. — read the full passage →