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So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let… 1 Thessalonians 5:6

So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6	So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober. safety self-control
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. Proverbs 12:1	Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is stupid. understanding learning listening

A fool despises a parent's instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. Proverbs 15:5	A fool spurns his father’s correction, but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. Father wisdom children
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out. Proverbs 10:9	Anyone who leads an honorable life walks in safety, but whoever pursues wicked ways will be found out. sin safety life
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13	But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far off have been brought near through the blood of Christ. Jesus nearness blood
For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14	For sin is no longer to have any power over you, since you are not under the Law but under grace. sin grace law
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but rather a spirit of power and of love and of wisdom. love self-control strength
And the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live forever. 1 John 2:17	And the world with all its enticements is passing away, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. eternal life obedience desires
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray. Proverbs 10:17	Whoever heeds admonition is on the path to life, but anyone who rejects correction goes astray. obedience life listening
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23	For the wages of sin is death, but the gift freely given by God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. sin eternal life reward
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. Proverbs 17:9	One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. forgiveness friendship
Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. Proverbs 12:20	Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. evil joy peace
I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. John 17:15	I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I do ask you to protect them from the evil one. safety mediator evil
Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faith. Habakkuk 2:4	The proud man’s heart is not upright, but the righteous man will live because of his faith. righteousness life reliability
Yet I have been the Lord your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. Hosea 13:4	I am the Lord, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. You know no God but me, nor any savior other than me. Savior idols God
It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. Proverbs 20:3	It is honorable to avoid strife, but every fool is quarrelsome. speaking peace anger
House and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. Proverbs 19:14	A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is a gift from the Lord. money relationships
But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3	However, the Lord is faithful. He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. reliability safety strength
Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.” Mark 10:27	Jesus looked at them and said, “For men it is impossible, but not for God. For God all things are possible.” miracles salvation Jesus
Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. Matthew 10:34	Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace but a sword. peace world Jesus
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. Proverbs 10:32	The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness, but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. truth righteousness speaking
But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” Luke 11:28	Jesus replied, “Blessed, rather, are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” Word of God life listening
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matthew 7:15	Be on guard against false prophets who come to you disguised in sheep’s clothing, but who inwardly are ravenous wolves. second coming prophecy clothing
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24	Rather, let justice flow like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. law righteousness
For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. Mark 10:45	For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. humility Jesus sacrifice