Reason

Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? — read the full passage →

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.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. — read the full passage →

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; — read the full passage →

Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

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.

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, — read the full passage →

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, — read the full passage →

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. — read the full passage →

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

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 →

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; — read the full passage →

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. — read the full passage →

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

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 →

Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy.

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

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 →

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. — read the full passage →

(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)

And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

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

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →

In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

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

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. — read the full passage →

And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, — read the full passage →

In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the Lord, and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the Lord of hosts.

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.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. — read the full passage →

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

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

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

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

Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the Lord of all the righteous acts of the Lord, which he did to you and to your fathers.

And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.

Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

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

That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

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 my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

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. — read the full passage →