Courtship

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. — read the full passage →

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.

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.

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman. — read the full passage →

And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

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.

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: — read the full passage →

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. — read the full passage →

Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →

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

Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. — read the full passage →

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: — read the full passage →

And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. — 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:

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, — read the full passage →

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 →

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, — read the full passage →

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. — read the full passage →

And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. — read the full passage →

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; — read the full passage →

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? — read the full passage →

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. — read the full passage →

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. — read the full passage →

Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? — read the full passage →

But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

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 →

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; — read the full passage →

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? — read the full passage →

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, — read the full passage →

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

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

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: — read the full passage →

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church.

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

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

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: — read the full passage →

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

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

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

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.

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

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: — read the full passage →

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

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

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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.

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

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.

Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? — read the full passage →

It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father’s wife. — read the full passage →

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

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

Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

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.

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.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

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

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.