Courtship

Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me: it is good for a man not to touch a woman. — read the full passage →

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

Flee sexual immorality! “Every sin that a man does is outside the body,” but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.

He said, “Who are you?” She answered, “I am Ruth your handmaid. Therefore spread your skirt over your handmaid; for you are a near kinsman.” — read the full passage →

and said, ‘For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall join to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh?’

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

But, because of sexual immoralities, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery;’ — read the full passage →

Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.

For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins,

He went down, and talked with the woman, and she pleased Samson well.

Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me: it is good for a man not to touch a woman.

Finally then, brothers, we beg and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, that you abound more and more. — read the full passage →

Here is the patience of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.”

It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.

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

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

Do two walk together, unless they have agreed?

“I made a covenant with my eyes, how then should I look lustfully at a young woman?

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, or by the hinds of the field, that you not stir up, nor awaken love, until it so desires.

Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.

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

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says Yahweh of Armies, “if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough for.

But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;

My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding: — read the full passage →

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

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,

When men began to multiply on the surface of the ground, and daughters were born to them, — read the full passage →

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 →

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

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

Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. — read the full passage →

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, who strengthens me.

Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?

Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise. — read the full passage →

Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus; — read the full passage →

Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? — read the full passage →

For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,

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

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

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

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Haven’t I seen Jesus Christ, our Lord? Aren’t you my work in the Lord? — read the full passage →

But brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers!

Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;

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

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.

and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; — read the full passage →

Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? — read the full passage →

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

It is not for kings, Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, ‘Where is strong drink?’

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God’s trumpet. The dead in Christ will rise first, — read the full passage →

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

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

If then, you have to judge things pertaining to this life, do you set them to judge who are of no account in the assembly?

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the Good News—not in wisdom of words, so that the cross of Christ wouldn’t be made void.

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

He came to Derbe and Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess who believed; but his father was a Greek. — read the full passage →

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.

He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality, — read the full passage →

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

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.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Behold, I, Paul, tell you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will profit you nothing.

Don’t you know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

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

It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles, that one has his father’s wife. — read the full passage →

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

The brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium gave a good testimony about him.

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Jesus answered him, “You don’t know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.”

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.