The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
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.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →
The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Rejoice always. — read the full passage →
Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.
“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, — read the full passage →
But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →
teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →
For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. — read the full passage →
Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”
That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life — read the full passage →
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.
Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!
Don’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
For everything spoken by God is possible.”
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.
saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.”
May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →
From his fullness we all received grace upon grace.
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,
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.
But he who looks into the perfect law of freedom, and continues, not being a hearer who forgets, but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.
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 →
Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. ’
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus: — read the full passage →
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.
so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
“Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.
But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;
He who didn’t spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how would he not also with him freely give us all things? — read the full passage →
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
Topical index adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0). Verse text: WEB.