Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us; for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.
Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.
If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.
For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile:
but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth:
out of the same mouth cometh forth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.
Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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.
Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and of death.
But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
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.
neither give place to the devil.
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath: but let your yea be yea, and your nay, nay; that ye fall not under judgment.
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us; for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: — read the full passage →
And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
And he said unto them, I beheld Satan fallen as lightning from heaven.
Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God: — read the full passage →
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.
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →
but the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison.
But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;
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 →
And he called to him the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: — read the full passage →
for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.
For no word from God shall be void of power.
For God said, Honor thy father and thy mother: and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death.
So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire! — read the full passage →
Jesus made answer and said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho; and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. — read the full passage →
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;
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; — read the full passage →
But the things which proceed out of the mouth come forth out of the heart; and they defile the man. — read the full passage →
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →
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.
but the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison. — read the full passage →
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →
Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. — read the full passage →
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: — read the full passage →
Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. — read the full passage →
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