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For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight… 2 Corinthians 4:17

For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure. 2 Corinthians 4:17	For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. eternal life suffering encouragement
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of your possession? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in showing clemency. Micah 7:18	Who is a God like You, Pardoning iniquity And passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in mercy. sin mercy forgiveness

You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. James 1:19	So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. speaking listening anger
Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but those who gather little by little will increase it. Proverbs 13:11	Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. money greed work
Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled; for God will judge fornicators and adulterers. Hebrews 13:4	Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge. marriage desires judgment
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Isaiah 52:7	How beautiful upon the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of good things, Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!” salvation peace kingdom
He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Isaiah 40:29	He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. strength dependence equipment
Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. 1 Corinthians 9:25	And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. self-control reward eternal life
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1	A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. speaking gentleness anger
A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. Proverbs 31:10	Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. valuable marriage relationships
Many shall be purified, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked shall continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand. Daniel 12:10	Many shall be purified, made white, and refined, but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand. purification sin understanding
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. Proverbs 12:1	Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. understanding learning listening
Now John wore clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Matthew 3:4	Now John himself was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. clothing food
Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves. Genesis 3:7	Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings. clothing sin
Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. Colossians 3:18-19	Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. humility marriage relationships
Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11	Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. encouragement learning neighbor
He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3	He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. healing heart sickness
Those who withhold kindness from a friend forsake the fear of the Almighty. Job 6:14	To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. awe friendship neighbor
Until a spirit from on high is poured out on us, and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field is deemed a forest. Isaiah 32:15	Until the Spirit is poured upon us from on high, And the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, And the fruitful field is counted as a forest. Spirit pentecost
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. anger self-control wisdom
Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. Genesis 50:20	But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. God life evil
Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11	Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. righteousness peace children
But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:9	But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. money greed materialism
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith working through love. Galatians 5:6	For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. faith love Jesus
Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” 1 Corinthians 15:33	Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” evil goodness friendship