Trouble Makers

A factious man after a first and second admonition refuse;

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

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

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

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I have appointed thee a prophet unto the nations.

A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: — read the full passage →

And as for you, the anointing which ye received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as his anointing teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him.

My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

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.

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;

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, — read the full passage →

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed of Paul at Beroea also, they came thither likewise, stirring up and troubling the multitudes.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

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.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of the living.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. — read the full passage →

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — 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.

And Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. — read the full passage →

And the ransomed of Jehovah shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

Make haste, O God, to deliver me; Make haste to help me, O Jehovah. — read the full passage →

And if it seem evil unto you to serve Jehovah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah.

But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

These are they who are hidden rocks in your love-feasts when they feast with you, shepherds that without fear feed themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;

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

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

For ye were going astray like sheep; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:

who in time past were no people, but now are the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting. — 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 quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

But of which of the angels hath he said at any time, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet?

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Brethren, I count not myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, — read the full passage →

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,

Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, divers kinds of tongues.

but as it is written, Things which eye saw not, and ear heard not, Andwhichentered not into the heart of man, Whatsoever things God prepared for them that love him.

If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.

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

There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.

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

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 fearful.

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

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 →

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

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Jesus said unto them, Is it not for this cause that ye err, that ye know not the scriptures, nor the power of God?

And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. — read the full passage →

The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed: what lack I yet?

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

And they made his grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in his death; although he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

The Song of songs, which is Solomon’s. — read the full passage →

A worthless person, a man of iniquity, Is he that walketh with a perverse mouth; — read the full passage →

Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all ye lands. — read the full passage →

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

ThenGodis gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit, I have found a ransom.

Yea, his soul draweth near unto the pit, And his life to the destroyers.

He keepeth back his soul from the pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. — read the full passage →

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.

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

who his own self bare our sins in his body upon the tree, that we, having died unto sins, might live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed.

who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.

Servants, bein subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Beloved, I beseech you as sojourners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;