1 Corinthians 13:13

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

You are my refuge and my shield;
    I have put my hope in your word.

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

I keep my eyes always on the Lord.

    With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.

Trust in the Lord forever,
    for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

He was despised and rejected by mankind,
    a man of suffering, and familiar with pain.
Like one from whom people hide their faces
    he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

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.

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

I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
    I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

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.