Order

Let all things be done decently and in order.

For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: — read the full passage →

For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:

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:

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

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 afraid.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

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.

And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.

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.

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 →

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.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

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: — read the full passage →

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

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

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

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? — read the full passage →

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, — read the full passage →

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. — read the full passage →

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. — read the full passage →

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: — read the full passage →

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

We love him, because he first loved us.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. — read the full passage →

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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 to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

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 →

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

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, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: — read the full passage →

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. — read the full passage →

The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! — read the full passage →

Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? — read the full passage →

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

But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; — read the full passage →

Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. — read the full passage →

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. — read the full passage →

The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. — read the full passage →

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, — read the full passage →

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

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? — read the full passage →

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. — read the full passage →

Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. — read the full passage →

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. — read the full passage →

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. — read the full passage →

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: — read the full passage →

But I will deliver thee in that day, saith the Lord: and thou shalt not be given into the hand of the men of whom thou art afraid. — read the full passage →