Striving

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. — read the full passage →

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

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

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

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

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; — read the full passage →

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.

And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

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

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. — read the full passage →

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

Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;

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 →

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: — read the full passage →

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: — read the full passage →

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.

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:

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

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

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. — read the full passage →

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.

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

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

Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. — read the full passage →

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. — read the full passage →

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; — read the full passage →

And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

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:

And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

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.

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

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

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

Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

Be not ye therefore partakers with them. — read the full passage →

If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: — read the full passage →

Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. — read the full passage →

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; — read the full passage →

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. — read the full passage →

And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

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.

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the Lord. — read the full passage →

And he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. — read the full passage →

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. — read the full passage →

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. — read the full passage →

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. — read the full passage →

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

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

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; — read the full passage →

That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: — read the full passage →

We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, — read the full passage →

But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: — read the full passage →

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

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

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; — read the full passage →

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, — read the full passage →

After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.

But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:

And when ye come into an house, salute it. — read the full passage →

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. — read the full passage →

And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours. — read the full passage →

For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. — read the full passage →

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: — read the full passage →

A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. — read the full passage →

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. — read the full passage →

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. — read the full passage →

A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. — read the full passage →

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. — read the full passage →

And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore. — read the full passage →

And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him. — read the full passage →

And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. — read the full passage →

And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die. — read the full passage →

If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. — read the full passage →

But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, — read the full passage →

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.