Those Who Are Jealous

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.

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

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

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. — read the full passage →

Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tender hearted, courteous, — read the full passage →

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.

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

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

But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God.

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

No one has seen God at any time. The one and only Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.

Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.

It was given to her that she would array herself in bright, pure, fine linen: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot. — read the full passage →

If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is God’s testimony which he has testified concerning his Son.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

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.

Don’t love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him.

he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.

For if, after they have escaped the defilement of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in it and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. — read the full passage →

We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts: — read the full passage →

but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious. — read the full passage →

In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word;

but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior; — read the full passage →

Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming on you. — read the full passage →

You adulterers and adulteresses, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

and you have forgotten the exhortation which reasons with you as with children, “My son, don’t take lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him; — read the full passage →

For concerning those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, — read the full passage →

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; — read the full passage →

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?

All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.”

Let us rejoice and be exceedingly glad, and let us give the glory to him. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready.” — read the full passage →

Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection. — read the full passage →

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; — read the full passage →

The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.

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.

who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped,

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

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

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. — read the full passage →

for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,

Let no one deceive you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience. — read the full passage →

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

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability. — read the full passage →

But when this perishable body will have become imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then what is written will happen: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”

Behold, I tell you a mystery. We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed,

let your wives keep silent in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the law also says. — 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.

For man is not from woman, but woman from man; — read the full passage →

for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you?

But as it is written, “Things which an eye didn’t see, and an ear didn’t hear, which didn’t enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him.”

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit’s mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God.

For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am fleshly, sold under sin. — read the full passage →

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

They agreed with him. Summoning the apostles, they beat them and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. — read the full passage →

So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”

If you forgive anyone’s sins, they have been forgiven them. If you retain anyone’s sins, they have been retained.”

I pray not that you would take them from the world, but that you would keep them from the evil one.

“In that day you will ask me no questions. Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the farmer. — read the full passage →

If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. — read the full passage →

But when they continued asking him, he looked up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw the first stone at her.”

After these things, Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which is also called the Sea of Tiberias. — read the full passage →

that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He who doesn’t honor the Son doesn’t honor the Father who sent him.

For this cause therefore the Jews sought all the more to kill him, because he not only broke the Sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God.

Jesus answered him, “Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see the Kingdom of God.”

Being asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The Kingdom of God doesn’t come with observation; — read the full passage →

Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much. — read the full passage →

you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’This is the first commandment.

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.

Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. — read the full passage →

If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs him;’ and immediately he will send him back here.”

He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits. — read the full passage →

Most certainly I tell you, all sins of the descendants of man will be forgiven, including their blasphemies with which they may blaspheme; — read the full passage →

The rest said, “Let him be. Let’s see whether Elijah comes to save him.”

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, — read the full passage →

“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.’

“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets, and stones those who are sent to her! How often I would have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you would not!