Excellence

Then this Daniel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

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

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 all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

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

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

because an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and showing of dark sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.

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

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

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

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. — read the full passage →

But earnestly desire the best gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. — read the full passage →

In that day you will say, “I will give thanks to you, Yahweh; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me. — read the full passage →

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. — read the full passage →

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

The voice of one saying, “Cry!” One said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory is like the flower of the field. — read the full passage →

Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. But we know that, when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.

Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. — read the full passage →

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.

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

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

But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.

You were made alive when you were dead in transgressions 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.

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.

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

Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, who has set your glory above the heavens!

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

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.

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ: — read the full passage →

I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.

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

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

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

Now, my daughter, don’t be afraid; I will do to you all that you say; for all the city of my people does know that you are a worthy woman.

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

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

Increase my honor, and comfort me again.

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 →

by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

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.

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

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. — 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 the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you,

A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

Sing to Yahweh, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth!

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

As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form.

Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”

For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.

My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you. — read the full passage →

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

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.

For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.

When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his room toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.

In that day, Yahweh’s branch will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the beauty and glory of the survivors of Israel.

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God. Whoever loves the Father also loves the child who is born of him. — read the full passage →

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

Therefore as sin entered into the world through one man, and death through sin; and so death passed to all men, because all sinned.

They were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He makes even the deaf hear, and the mute speak!”

“Whereas you have been forsaken and hated, so that no man passed through you, I will make you an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.

The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

Jabez was more honorable than his brothers: and his mother named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him with sorrow.”

Whatever you 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 test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor.

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

Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s testimony is sure, making wise the simple.

In the days when the judges judged, there was a famine in the land. A certain man of Bethlehem Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. — read the full passage →

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

so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;

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,

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

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. There was evening and there was morning, a sixth day.

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed.

For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

The Spirit of Yahweh will rest on him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh.

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,

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.

I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.

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, — read the full passage →

But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as law.

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

After the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag; — read the full passage →