Superstition

but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:

Let no man rob you of your prize by a voluntary humility and worshipping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he hath seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, — read the full passage →

But certain also of the strolling Jews, exorcists, took upon them to name over them that had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. — read the full passage →

But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out by reason of the heat, and fastened on his hand. — read the full passage →

for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:

Howbeit at that time, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to them that by nature are no gods: — read the full passage →

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear.

Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ: — read the full passage →

for, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

but had certain questions against him of their own religion, and of one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

And Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus, and said, Ye men of Athens, in all things I perceive that ye are very religious.

As I exhorted thee to tarry at Ephesus, when I was going into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge certain men not to teach a different doctrine, — read the full passage →

But Herod, when he heard thereof, said, John, whom I beheaded, he is risen.

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

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

Now there were some present at that very season who told him of the Galilæans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. — read the full passage →

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

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart from their borders.

But they expected that he would have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but when they were long in expectation and beheld nothing amiss come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. And they said, It is his angel.

And king Herod heardthereof; for his name had become known: and he said, John the Baptizer is risen from the dead, and therefore do these powers work in him.

and there shall in no wise enter into it anything unclean, or he that maketh an abomination and a lie: but only they that are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

My little children, guard yourselves from idols.

If any man teacheth a different doctrine, and consenteth not to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; — read the full passage →

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out; — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

And not a few of them that practised magical arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all; and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.

But certain also of the strolling Jews, exorcists, took upon them to name over them that had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.

And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate. — read the full passage →

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear. — read the full passage →

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

And the rest of mankind, who were not killed with these plagues, repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and the idols of gold, and of silver, and of brass, and of stone, and of wood; which can neither see, nor hear, nor walk: — read the full passage →

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

For as I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. What therefore ye worship in ignorance, this I set forth unto you.

to do whatsoever thy hand and thy council foreordained to come to pass.

Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →

in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn upon them.

Howbeit he shook off the creature into the fire, and took no harm. — read the full passage →

But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out by reason of the heat, and fastened on his hand. — read the full passage →

And when the multitude saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. — read the full passage →

But of the rest durst no man join himself to them: howbeit the people magnified them;

And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. — read the full passage →

unto a dispensation of the fulness of the times, to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things upon the earth; in him, I say,

And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he straightway spake with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;

For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife.

and said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore do these powers work in him.

Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: — read the full passage →

Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, — read the full passage →