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Young Adults

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1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

Jeremiah 1:7

But Yahweh said to me, “Don’t say, ‘I am a child;’ for to whoever I shall send you, you shall go, and whatever I shall command you, you shall speak.

Psalms 119:9

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw near, when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;

2 Timothy 2:22

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Romans 12:2

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.

Proverbs 20:29

The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair.

Matthew 19:20–22

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

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Philippians 4:13

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

1 John 2:14

I have written to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God remains in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Lamentations 3:27

It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.

Proverbs 3:1–4

My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 13:11

When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child. Now that I have become a man, I have put away childish things.

James 4:7

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

Ecclesiastes 11:9–12:1

Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:1–3

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →

John 14:14

If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it.

Titus 2:6–8

Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober minded; — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 6:9–11

Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, — read the full passage →

Luke 2:52

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Psalms 127:3–5

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 1:9

receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Titus 2:4

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

Ephesians 6:4

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

Psalms 71:5

For you are my hope, Lord Yahweh; my confidence from my youth.

Proverbs 1:8–9

My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching: — read the full passage →

Luke 15:11–32

He said, “A certain man had two sons. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 6:20–22

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching. — read the full passage →

Jeremiah 29:11

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.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

1 Peter 5:5–7

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 23:17

There shall be no prostitute of the daughters of Israel, neither shall there be a sodomite of the sons of Israel.

Proverbs 3:5–6

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

Jeremiah 1:7–8

But Yahweh said to me, “Don’t say, ‘I am a child;’ for to whoever I shall send you, you shall go, and whatever I shall command you, you shall speak. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:5–9

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” — read the full passage →

Psalms 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

Isaiah 41:10

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.

Joshua 1:9

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.”

John 3:16

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.

Daniel 1:17

Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

1 Peter 5:5–6

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” — read the full passage →

Joel 2:28–30

“It will happen afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions. — read the full passage →

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

1 Timothy 5:1–2

Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers; — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:6–7

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 60:1

“Arise, shine; for your light has come, and Yahweh’s glory is risen on you.

Proverbs 19:21

There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

Ecclesiastes 11:9–10

Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 6:6–7

These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; — read the full passage →

Revelation 1:1

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,

Galatians 6:9

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

Mark 12:29–31

Jesus answered, “The greatest is, ‘Hear, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one: — read the full passage →

Isaiah 40:29–31

He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 1:10

for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

John 16:33

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.”

Micah 6:8

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

2 Chronicles 20:21–22

When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who should sing to Yahweh, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks to Yahweh; for his loving kindness endures forever. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Matthew 2:1–23

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, — read the full passage →

Matthew 1:1–25

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 20:11

Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.

Proverbs 18:10

Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

1 Samuel 15:23

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because you have rejected Yahweh’s word, he has also rejected you from being king.”

James 1:13

Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

2 Timothy 2:22–25

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:1–4

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →

John 3:16–17

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 →

1 John 3:18

My little children, let’s not love in word only, neither with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 3:3

Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;

James 2:14–17

What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him? — read the full passage →

James 1:12

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.

Titus 2:4–8

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.

John 13:34

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.

Amos 8:11–13

Behold, the days come,” says the Lord Yahweh, “that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing Yahweh’s words. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 45:3–8

I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that it is I, Yahweh, who call you by your name, even the God of Israel. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 28:24

Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It’s not wrong.” He is a partner with a destroyer.

Proverbs 8:32–33

“Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 3:1–2

My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

Psalms 1:1–3

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 →

James 1:5

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.

2 Timothy 3:17

that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Philippians 2:3

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Ephesians 6:2–3

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise: — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

Romans 13:13

Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.

Isaiah 1:18–20

“Come now, and let us reason together,” says Yahweh: “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 22:1–26:28

A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 1:10

My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent.

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