Precious

Since you have been precious and honored in my sight, and I have loved you; therefore I will give people in your place, and nations instead of your life.

Putting away therefore all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking, — read the full passage →

Therefore thus says Yahweh, If you return, then I will bring you again, that you may stand before me; and if you take out the precious from the vile, you shall be as my mouth: they shall return to you, but you shall not return to them.

Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.

She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.

There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.

but with precious blood, as of a faultless and pure lamb, the blood of Christ;

For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected, has become the chief cornerstone,”

For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. — read the full passage →

coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious.

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

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.

Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;

Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.

Aren’t they all serving spirits, sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?

not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

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. — read the full passage →

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.

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. — read the full passage →

Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

“You shall not murder.

Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;

Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; — read the full passage →

knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers, — read the full passage →

Don’t be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.

Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.

My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you; — read the full passage →

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion, — read the full passage →

But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.

For however many are the promises of God, in him is the “Yes.” Therefore also through him is the “Amen”, to the glory of God through us.

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

But Peter said, “Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” — read the full passage →

I am the good shepherd.The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned. — read the full passage →

Jesus came out, saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.

For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are like God’s angels in heaven.

But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”

Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.

For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.

Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding; — read the full passage →

But Noah found favor in Yahweh’s eyes.

and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness”; and he was called the friend of God.

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. — read the full passage →

for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you have affection for me?” Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time, “Do you have affection for me?” He said to him, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I have affection for you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.

But when they continued asking him, he looked up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw the first stone at her.”

“I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you. — read the full passage →

Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, one who was dead was carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. Many people of the city were with her. — read the full passage →

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil. — read the full passage →

Having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!” — read the full passage →

Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. — read the full passage →

My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver.

For a prostitute reduces you to a piece of bread. The adulteress hunts for your precious life.

For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold. — read the full passage →

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. — read the full passage →

Yahweh is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and of great loving kindness. — read the full passage →

How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is their sum!

The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble. — read the full passage →

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ—

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, — read the full passage →

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.

For God has shut up all to disobedience, that he might have mercy on all. — read the full passage →

I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever,— — read the full passage →

that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

He said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.” — read the full passage →

Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much.” — read the full passage →

He was trying to see who Jesus was, and couldn’t because of the crowd, because he was short. — read the full passage →

He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. — read the full passage →

While he still spoke, one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house came, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. Don’t trouble the Teacher.” — read the full passage →

As he was entering into the boat, he who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him. — read the full passage →

When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do. — read the full passage →

Then those who feared Yahweh spoke one with another; and Yahweh listened, and heard, and a book of memory was written before him, for those who feared Yahweh, and who honored his name. — read the full passage →

In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, “Don’t be afraid, Zion. Don’t let your hands be weak.” — read the full passage →

I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them a heart of flesh; — read the full passage →

But I will deliver you in that day, says Yahweh; and you shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid. — 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. — read the full passage →

For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go out as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns. — read the full passage →

The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me; because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to those who are bound; — read the full passage →

For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground. He has no good looks or majesty. When we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. — read the full passage →

But Zion said, “Yahweh has forsaken me, and the Lord has forgotten me.” — read the full passage →

A shoot will come out of the stock of Jesse, and a branch out of his roots will bear fruit. — read the full passage →

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. — read the full passage →

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

The eyes of all wait for you. You give them their food in due season. — read the full passage →

How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

I have not turned aside from your ordinances, for you have taught me. — read the full passage →

Praise Yah! Praise, you servants of Yahweh, praise Yahweh’s name. — read the full passage →