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

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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.

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.

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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:

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

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

I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness:

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

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 →

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.

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

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

But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. — read the full passage →

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

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:

Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. — read the full passage →

And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. — read the full passage →

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

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.

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: — read the full passage →

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. — read the full passage →

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. — read the full passage →

I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. — read the full passage →

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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 →

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.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: — read the full passage →

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. — read the full passage →

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. — read the full passage →

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — read the full passage →

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

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

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. — read the full passage →

But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.

And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the Lord; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.