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nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

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.

That which enters into the mouth doesn’t defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”

preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

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.

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

But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.

for I didn’t shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

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

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest! — read the full passage →

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

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

But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. — read the full passage →

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

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

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

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

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.

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

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 →

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

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 is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.

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

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — 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.

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

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.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

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

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 →

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,

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

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.

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

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 →

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God,

Jesus answered them, “Isn’t it written in your law, ‘I said, you are gods?’

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

But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;

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

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;

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,

That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life — read the full passage →

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:

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — 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.

That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life — read the full passage →