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So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather… 2 Corinthians 4:18

So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18	As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. eternal life materialism understanding
The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 2 Peter 3:9	The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. salvation patience conversion

But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him. Acts 12:5	So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. prayer neighbor dependence
Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” Mark 10:27	Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” miracles salvation Jesus
With their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge will rescue the righteous. Proverbs 11:9	With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. righteousness speaking wisdom
God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17	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. salvation Jesus judgment
And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever. 1 John 2:17	And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. eternal life obedience desires
Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness. Psalm 115:1	Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! love humility worship
He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. 1 John 2:2	He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. sin Savior forgiveness
Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.” Luke 11:28	But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” Word of God life listening
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45	For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. humility Jesus sacrifice
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7	But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” beauty heart pride
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73:26	My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. strength life dependence
Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife. Proverbs 19:14	House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. money relationships
There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24	A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. friendship family
Look at the proud! They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked. But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God. Habakkuk 2:4	Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. righteousness life reliability
An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. Proverbs 14:5	A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. lying truth reliability
Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. Mark 16:16	Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. faith salvation baptism
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28	Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Jesus serving sacrifice
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. Proverbs 12:25	Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. speaking worrying heart
But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’ Luke 18:13	But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ repentance conversion humility
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. Proverbs 28:13	Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. sin confession mercy
Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak! Matthew 26:41	Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. prayer temptation desires
I have been the Lord your God ever since I brought you out of Egypt. You must acknowledge no God but me, for there is no other savior. Hosea 13:4	But I am the Lord your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. Savior idols God
Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6:6	But godliness with contentment is great gain. faith joy materialism