Excellence

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

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.

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,

But as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment; — read the full passage →

seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue; — read the full passage →

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men: — read the full passage →

Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;

Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. — read the full passage →

But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: — read the full passage →

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.

Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting. — read the full passage →

And youdid he make alive, when ye were dead through your trespasses and sins, — read the full passage →

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue;

for indeed ye do it toward all the brethren that are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, that ye abound more and more;

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.

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ; — read the full passage →

For he that lacketh these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

If then ye 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 →

whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more.

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

Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you;

And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God: and whosoever loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. — read the full passage →

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;

Therefore, as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin; and so death passed unto all men, for that all sinned:—

And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

But let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbor.

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;

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,

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

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.

For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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 now hath he obtained a ministry the more excellent, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been enacted upon better promises.

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

For I would have you know how greatly I strive 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 Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →