Godliness

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; — read the full passage →

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; — read the full passage →

holding a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

But godliness with contentment is great gain. — read the full passage →

But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit. — read the full passage →

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; — read the full passage →

For there are certain men who crept in secretly, even those who were long ago written about for this condemnation: ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into indecency, and denying our only Master, God, and Lord, Jesus Christ.

But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness. — read the full passage →

but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

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

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.

throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;

Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.

Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word, — read the full passage →

But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven,but my Father only.

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

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.

I pray not that you would take them from the world, but that you would keep them from the evil one. — read the full passage →

Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.

doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;

Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Yahweh, your God, is in your midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.

For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Thus says Yahweh of Armies: “In those days, ten men will take hold, out of all the languages of the nations, they will take hold of the skirt of him who is a Jew, saying, ‘We will go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”

Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness, — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →

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 →

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

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.

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.

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 →

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

But God, being rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us, — read the full passage →

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, that shines more and more until the perfect day. — read the full passage →

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

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the last,

We love him, because he first loved us.

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God, and knows God.

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.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

in hope of eternal life, which God, who can’t lie, promised before time began;

No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. — read the full passage →

“Oh, my son! Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows! — read the full passage →

Oh give thanks to the God of heaven; for his loving kindness endures forever.

Know therefore that Yahweh your God himself is God, the faithful God, who keeps covenant and loving kindness with them who love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations,

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.

No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God remains in us, and his love has been perfected in us.

By this God’s love was revealed in us, that God has sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. — read the full passage →

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

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God, and knows God. — read the full passage →

You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.

Therefore, receiving a Kingdom that can’t be shaken, let us have grace, through which we serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, — read the full passage →

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

For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.

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

The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent,

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”

The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

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

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

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 you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.

For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.

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

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 say the things which fit sound doctrine, — read the full passage →

and have put on the new man, who is being renewed in knowledge after the image of his Creator,

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 →

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, — read the full passage →

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen.

yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we live through him.

But as it is written, “Things which an eye didn’t see, and an ear didn’t hear, which didn’t enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him.”

through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God. — read the full passage →

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

If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.

The Jews answered him, “We don’t stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy: because you, being a man, make yourself God.”

I said therefore to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I amhe, you will die in your sins.”

He said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear. — read the full passage →

Go,and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

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

But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’”

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.

The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.”

He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.