Trouble Makers

Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning;

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

“Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you. Before you came out of the womb, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit. — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; — read the full passage →

As for you, the anointing which you received from him remains in you, and you don’t need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, you will remain in him.

My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor 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 one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

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

Be subject therefore to 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’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Beroea also, they came there likewise, agitating the multitudes.

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Surely he has borne our sickness, and carried our suffering; yet we considered him plagued, struck by God, and afflicted.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors 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 worries on him, because he cares for you.

Therefore prepare your minds for action, be sober and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ—

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

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. — read the full passage →

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

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

Surely he has borne our sickness, and carried our suffering; yet we considered him plagued, struck by God, and afflicted. — read the full passage →

The ransomed of Yahweh shall return, and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy shall be on their heads. They shall obtain gladness and joy. Sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.

Hurry, God, to deliver me. Come quickly to help me, Yahweh. — read the full passage →

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

But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

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

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

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

For you were going astray like sheep; but now have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Who, when he was cursed, didn’t curse back. When he suffered, didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

who in time past were no people, but now are God’s people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings. — 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.

But which of the angels has he told at any time, “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet?”

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

Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken 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 you 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,

Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.

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.”

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

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

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.

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

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

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. — read the full passage →

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

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Jesus answered them, “Isn’t this because you are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God?

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. — read the full passage →

The young man said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?”

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

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,

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

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

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 those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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

A worthless person, a man of iniquity, is he who walks with a perverse mouth; — read the full passage →

Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you 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.”

then God is gracious to him, and says, ‘Deliver him from going down to the pit, I have found a ransom.’

Yes, his soul draws near to the pit, and his life to the destroyers.

He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” and he said, “You shall tell the children of Israel this: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

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 anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.

He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.

who his own self bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed.

who did not sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.”

For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.

For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.

Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.

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 this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.

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

having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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