- For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.
- And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
- He will render to each one according to his works.
- And that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.
For you will render to a man
according to his work. - And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
- In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.
- May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.
- Understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.
- Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
- For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.
- For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
- This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you. The Lord is with you while you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.Next verse!With image