Opportunity

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; — read the full passage →

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. — read the full passage →

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: — read the full passage →

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.

And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. — read the full passage →

Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; — read the full passage →

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, — read the full passage →

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. — read the full passage →

And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. — read the full passage →

And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.

And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. — read the full passage →

I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. — read the full passage →

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? — read the full passage →

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: — read the full passage →

Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.

And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.

Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.

And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: — read the full passage →

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. — read the full passage →

And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. — read the full passage →

And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.