Time For War

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →

for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you aren’t troubled, for all this must happen, but the end is not yet.

Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? — read the full passage →

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

“When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe.

He said to them, “It isn’t for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set within his own authority. — read the full passage →

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.

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. — read the full passage →

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

He said, “Watch out that you don’t get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is at hand.’ Therefore don’t follow them. — read the full passage →

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, — read the full passage →

“When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, don’t be troubled. For those must happen, but the end is not yet.

When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him, — read the full passage →

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war. — read the full passage →

Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.” — read the full passage →

Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn’t be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here.”

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

“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 →

But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven,but my Father only.

Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, — read the full passage →

You, being in past times alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works, — read the full passage →

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

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.

He kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he fell asleep.

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

Soldiers also asked him, saying, “What about us? What must we do?” He said to them, “Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages.”

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ — read the full passage →

But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.