- But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
- Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
- Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. - Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
- Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
- All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.
- I thirst for God, the living God.
When can I go and stand before him? - But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
- The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.” - For I command you this day to love the Lord your God and to keep his commands, decrees, and regulations by walking in his ways. If you do this, you will live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you and the land you are about to enter and occupy.
- We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.
God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. - For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid rock? - For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
- For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid rock? - Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.
- Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.
- In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
and the Word was God. - Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,
for our hope is in you alone. - For the word of God will never fail.
- I cried out, “I am slipping!”
but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. - But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me,
and through each night I sing his songs,
praying to God who gives me life. - For,
There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. - Let your favor shine on your servant.
In your unfailing love, rescue me. - I praise God for what he has promised.
I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
What can mere mortals do to me? - As for me, I look to the Lord for help.
I wait confidently for God to save me,
and my God will certainly hear me.
The Lord is compassionate and merciful,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.Those who control their tongue will have a long life;
opening your mouth can ruin everything. Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.Next verse!With image