On that day the Lord their God will save them, as the flock of his people; for like the jewels of a crown they shall shine on his land.

"But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, 'Friend, move up higher.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

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

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.

He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any a

John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne.

O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.

They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

"And in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice."

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

In him was life, and the life was the light of men.

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

"For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him."

"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions

Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.