Difficult People

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, — read the full passage →

Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.

that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Do all things without murmurings and disputes,

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged.

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

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 →

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

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.

“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. — read the full passage →

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

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

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

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.”

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

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,

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

“If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ — read the full passage →

Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man, and don’t associate with one who harbors anger: — read the full passage →

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse. — read the full passage →

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

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

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — 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 →

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.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’This is the first commandment.

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” — read the full passage →

For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, — read the full passage →

He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

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. — read the full passage →

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. — read the full passage →

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, — read the full passage →

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife. — read the full passage →

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

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don’t use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.

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.

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.

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.

“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ — read the full passage →

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. — read the full passage →

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

However, if you fulfill the royal law, according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well.

However God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. — read the full passage →

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.

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Call on me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.

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

See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him.

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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.

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

The Lord said to him, “Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judahfor one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying, — read the full passage →

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

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.

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?

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

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.

Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

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.