Selflessness

each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

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.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tender hearted, courteous,

He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.

For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you. — read the full passage →

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; — read the full passage →

The second is like this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no other commandment greater than these.”

Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor’s good.

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; — read the full passage →

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear. — read the full passage →

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.

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.

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

“‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.

“The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it;

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

If I dole out all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but don’t have love, it profits me nothing.

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

The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, — read the full passage →

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

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

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh. — read the full passage →

but to those who are self-seeking, and don’t obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, will be wrath and indignation,

Don’t withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.

You shall surely give, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him; because that for this thing Yahweh your God will bless you in all your work, and in all that you put your hand to.

He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.

I can of myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous; because I don’t seek my own will, but the will of my Father who sent me.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,

A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

Don’t withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it. — read the full passage →

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

For though I was free from all, I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more.

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. — read the full passage →

We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.

He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. — read the full passage →

Yahweh said to Cain, “Where is Abel, your brother?” He said, “I don’t know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”

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.

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. — 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. — read the full passage →

among whom we also all once lived in the lust of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

But those farmers said among themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’

Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.

Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

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

He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, “Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.

and Yahweh will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in dry places, and make strong your bones; and you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters don’t fail.

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.”

nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit the Kingdom of God.

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

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

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →