Opinions

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.

For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn’t be a servant of Christ.

A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. — read the full passage →

for they loved men’s praise more than God’s praise.

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

Stop trusting in man, whose breath is in his nostrils; for of what account is he?

“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. — read the full passage →

For “the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you,” just as it is written.

His parents said these things because they feared the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if any man would confess him as Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.

Elijah came near to all the people, and said, “How long will you waver between the two sides? If Yahweh is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” The people answered him not a word.

Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who doesn’t judge himself in that which he approves. — read the full passage →

Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” When he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

The king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths, and of his dinner guests, he didn’t wish to refuse her.

When they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for everyone glorified God for that which was done.

For we know him who said, “Vengeance belongs to me,” says the Lord, “I will repay.” Again, “The Lord will judge his people.”

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

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.

Pilate, wishing to please the multitude, released Barabbas to them, and handed over Jesus, when he had flogged him, to be crucified.

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

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.

But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.”

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

They tried to seize him, but they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spoke the parable against them. They left him, and went away.

“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged.

But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.

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

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

If we should say, ‘From men’”—they feared the people, for all held John to really be a prophet.

knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.

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

Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!” — read the full passage →

Therefore let’s not judge one another any more, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block in his brother’s way, or an occasion for falling.

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

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

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

As many as desire to look good in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

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

After these things, Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away Jesus’ body. Pilate gave him permission. He came therefore and took away his body.

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

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

God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” and he said, “You shall tell the children of Israel this: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, and be judged by me there concerning these things?”

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.

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

For, behold, the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, takes away from Jerusalem and from Judah supply and support, the whole supply of bread, and the whole supply of water; — read the full passage →

He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. — read the full passage →

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

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

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 day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present. — read the full passage →

Then Pilate went out again, and said to them, “Behold, I bring him out to you, that you may know that I find no basis for a charge against him.” — read the full passage →

Woe,whenmen speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.

Now when Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?”

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

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 →

Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, — read the full passage →

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others. — read the full passage →

“If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother. — read the full passage →

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 →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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 →

even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.

But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

Who are you who judge another’s servant? To his own lord he stands or falls. Yes, he will be made to stand, for God has power to make him stand.

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. — read the full passage →

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

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

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because it isn’t of faith; and whatever is not of faith is sin. Now to him who is able to establish you according to my Good News and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret through long ages, but now is revealed, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known for obedience of faith to all the nations; to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.

Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they didn’t confess it, so that they wouldn’t be put out of the synagogue, — read the full passage →

Some therefore of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, because he doesn’t keep the Sabbath.” Others said, “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” There was division among them.

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

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

Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

“I know your works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you can’t tolerate evil men, and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found them false.

having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.

But when Peter came to Antioch, I resisted him to his face, because he stood condemned. — read the full passage →

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.”

It is enough for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant like his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household!

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

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and washed us from our sins by his blood;

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

And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food, — read the full passage →

even as you learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf,

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

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated, means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did. — read the full passage →

He who believes in him is not judged. He who doesn’t believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. — read the full passage →

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.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

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.

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,

Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.