Organizing

But let all things be done decently and in order.

for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. — read the full passage →

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, divers kinds of tongues.

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;

And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.

Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it? — read the full passage →

Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

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 →

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:

A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.

And they ministered with song before the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, until Solomon had built the house of Jehovah in Jerusalem: and they waited on their office according to their order.

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith. — read the full passage →

Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. — read the full passage →

A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies. — read the full passage →

For though I am 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.

And suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

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.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.

For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

being sore troubled because they taught the people, and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

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

This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

And he commanded them that all should sit down by companies upon the green grass. — read the full passage →

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise: — read the full passage →

And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood about Moses from the morning unto the evening. — read the full passage →

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:

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.

He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much.

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

And he said unto them, Therefore every scribe who hath been made a disciple to the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

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

as newborn babes, long for the spiritual milk which is without guile, that ye may grow thereby unto salvation;

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, railers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ,

to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,

far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. — read the full passage →

Ye know that when ye were Gentiles ye were led away unto those dumb idols, howsoever ye might be led.

Now I praise you that ye remember me in all things, and hold fast the traditions, even as I delivered them to you.

And a certain man that was lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the door of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you shall think that he offereth service unto God.

The same was in the beginning with God.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

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

And the earth was waste and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep: and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom; and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit:

But he answered and said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and multiply. — read the full passage →

For length of days, and years of life, And peace, will they add to thee.

And God said, Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

(and the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare unto you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us);

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man lead you astray.

and he made us to be a kingdom, to be priests unto his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

For of these are they that creep into houses, and take captive silly women laden with sins, led away by divers lusts,

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,

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.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord.

whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;

if so be that ye have heard of the dispensation of that grace of God which was given me to you-ward;

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

but all these worketh the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each one severally even as he will.

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

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.

But these had gone before, and were waiting for us at Troas.

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: — read the full passage →

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:

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 God called the firmament Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, a second day.