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“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who… Revelation 1:8

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8	“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “the one who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” eternal life reliability God
He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.” Matthew 4:19	He said to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” following Jesus evangelism

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. Luke 5:32	I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. sin repentance conversion
See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity! Psalm 133:1	How wonderful and delightful it is for brothers to live together in unity. friendship community family
Don’t think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn’t come to send 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
Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, including those who pierced him. All the tribes of the earth will mourn over him. Even so, Amen. Revelation 1:7	Behold, he is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him. All the peoples of the earth will mourn him. So shall it be. Amen. Jesus second coming crucifixion
Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21	Jesus replied, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” blameless giving materialism
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of Yahweh in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13	I am confident that I will behold the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. goodness trust
I came from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father. John 16:28	I came from the Father and have come into the world. Now I am leaving the world and returning to the Father. Father world ascension
Being therefore exalted by the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this which you now see and hear. Acts 2:33	Exalted at God’s right hand, he received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. Holy Spirit pentecost ascension
Now on the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink!” John 7:37	On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.” Jesus food equipment
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? Luke 14:28	Which one of you, intending to build a tower, would not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has sufficient funds for its completion? debt planning money
Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Ephesians 5:33	However, each one of you should love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife should respect her husband. marriage relationships
I didn’t recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘On whomever you will see the Spirit descending and remaining on him is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’ John 1:33	I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who is to baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ Jesus Spirit baptism
He who testifies these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen! Yes, come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20	The one who gives this testimony says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Jesus second coming
One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the Son won’t see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. John 3:36	Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not believe in the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God rests upon him. eternal life faith obedience
But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.” Matthew 19:14	But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them. For it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” kingdom heaven children
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20	Behold, I am standing at the door, knocking. If one of you hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with that person and that person with me. obedience food listening
No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light. Luke 8:16	No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a pot or places it under a bed. Rather he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. honesty holiness light
When he has come, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment. John 16:8	And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment. Holy Spirit mediator sin
A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. Proverbs 18:6	The lips of a fool cause strife, and his mouth provokes a flogging. speaking wisdom
For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that you may be established; that is, that I with you may be encouraged in you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine. Romans 1:11-12	For I am longing to see you so that I may bestow on you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— or, rather, so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. friendship strength encouragement
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening 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
Whom, not having known, you love. In him, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy that is unspeakable and full of glory, receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9	Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with a joy that is indescribable and glorious. For you are achieving the goal of your faith, that is, the salvation of your souls. faith joy salvation
He said to all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” Luke 9:23	Then he said to all who were with him, “Anyone who wishes to follow me must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” obedience crucifixion

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now and of that which is to come.

While physical training has some value, the benefits of godliness are unlimited, since it holds out promise not only for this life but also for the life to come.