so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

 

 

Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 

and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

You will keep in perfect peace
    those whose minds are steadfast,
    because they trust in you.

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mindtoward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lionlooking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

 The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying:

“I have loved you with an everlasting love;
    I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.

A man’s heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.

And everyone who calls
    on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

They are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,

Gracious words are a honeycomb,
    sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.

When you pass through the waters,
    I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
    they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
    you will not be burned;
    the flames will not set you ablaze.

Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.