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Misfortunes
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Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:
For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.
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.
And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
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;
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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.
casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →
And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that Jehovah thy God will set thee on high above all the nations of the earth: — read the full passage →
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.
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward.
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 →
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
For no word from God shall be void of power.
For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts; — read the full passage →
Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;
Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me;
Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
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 →
I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him:
For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
And the people were as murmurers, speaking evil in the ears of Jehovah: and when Jehovah heard it, his anger was kindled; and the fire of Jehovah burnt among them, and devoured in the uttermost part of the camp. — read the full passage →
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
God, having of old time spoken unto the fathers in the prophets by divers portions and in divers manners,
And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.
make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Much every way: first of all, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God.
This is he that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel that spake to him in the mount Sinai, and with our fathers: who received living oracles to give unto us:
He was despised, and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we esteemed him not.
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, And let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown;
But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall bear witness of me: — read the full passage →
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed: he shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.
These things spake Jesus; and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that the Son may glorify thee: — read the full passage →
and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams; and his spirit was troubled, and his sleep went from him. — read the full passage →
Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed? — read the full passage →
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.
The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he that heareth, let him say, Come. And he that is athirst, let him come: he that will, let him take the water of life freely.
and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.
Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations;
Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; — read the full passage →
Then said I, Lo, I am come (In the roll of the book it is written of me) To do thy will, O God.
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →
and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.
not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.
Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ:
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, — read the full passage →
And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
I thank God, I speak with tongues more than you all:
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope.
So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent:
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
for the words which thou gavest me I have given unto them; and they received them, and knew of a truth that I came forth from thee, and they believed that thou didst send me.
But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.
And Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →
Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.
After these things I heard as it were a great voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, Hallelujah; Salvation, and glory, and power, belong to our God:
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. To him that overcometh, to him will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.
And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is the truth.
And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote unto you; — read the full passage →
Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen. — read the full passage →
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called, — read the full passage →
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus: — read the full passage →
Now I make known unto you brethren, the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye received, wherein also ye stand, — read the full passage →
But I say, Did they not hear? Yea, verily, Their sound went out into all the earth, And their words unto the ends of the world.
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings, and the children of Israel:
Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.
Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
Jesus said therefore unto the twelve, Would ye also go away?
It is the spirit that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken unto you are spirit, and are life.
And other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
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