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Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food… John 6:27

Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal.
John 6:27 eternal life Jesus food
For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure.
2 Corinthians 4:17 eternal life suffering encouragement

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.
Matthew 3:2 repentance kingdom heaven
For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.
Philippians 1:21 Jesus death life
For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it.
Luke 9:24 sacrifice life
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10 righteousness kingdom persecution
Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 fear worrying weakness
For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.
Matthew 16:25 salvation death life
He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
Titus 2:14 sacrifice purification goodness
So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today.
Matthew 6:34 life worrying dependence
Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord!
Psalm 27:14 trust patience courage
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:29-30 humility rest learning
For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, busy with this very thing.
Romans 13:6 honesty money greed
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 love neighbor relationships
We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.
1 John 3:16 love Jesus neighbor
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Matthew 5:8 honesty blessing heart
For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well.
Philippians 1:29 grace faith suffering
The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to keep still.
Exodus 14:14 patience dependence protection
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4 blessing sadness comforter
For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Romans 1:16 faith evangelism salvation
And the Lord God made garments of skins for the man and for his wife, and clothed them.
Genesis 3:21 clothing
For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.
Ephesians 2:10 creation Jesus following
I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.
Galatians 2:21 grace righteousness law
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen.
Romans 11:36 creation worship gratitude
You are indeed my rock and my fortress;
for your name's sake lead me and guide me.
Psalm 31:3 God worship life