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By his own choice he gave us birth through the way of… James 1:18

By his own choice he gave us birth through the way of truth so that we may be a kind of firstfruits of all his creation. James 1:18	Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. creation truth life
However, whoever lives by the truth comes to the light so that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been done in God. John 3:21	But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God. light truth obedience

Honor your father and your mother so that your days may be lengthened in the land that the Lord your God, will give you. Exodus 20:12	Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. God blessing family
Let no foul word ever pass your lips. Say only what is useful for edification, so that your words may benefit your listeners. Ephesians 4:29	Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. speaking gossip goodness
And now, dear children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not be put to shame by him at his coming. 1 John 2:28	And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. trust second coming
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know him. Ephesians 1:17	That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him. Spirit wisdom understanding
Let us then make every effort to enter into that rest, so that no one may fall by following that example of refusing to believe. Hebrews 4:11	Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. sabbath obedience rest
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace when we are in need of help. Hebrews 4:16	Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. grace prayer mercy
I have made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I in them. John 17:26	I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them. love Jesus prayer
Rather, I discipline my body and bring it under control, for fear that after preaching to others I myself may be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27	But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. self-control judgment body
May the Lord cause your love to increase and overflow for one another and for everyone else, just as our love does for you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12	And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you. love neighbor relationships
I have told you this so that in me you may be in peace. In the world you will endure suffering. But take courage! I have overcome the world. John 16:33	I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. encouragement peace overcoming
May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world is crucified to me and I to the world. Galatians 6:14	But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. crucifixion world
And whenever you stand in prayer, forgive whatever grievance you have against anybody, so that your Father in heaven may forgive your wrongs too. Mark 11:25	And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. prayer forgiveness Father
What then shall we say? Should we persist in sin in order that grace may abound? Of course not! We have died to sin. How can we live in it any longer? Romans 6:1-2	What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? sin grace life
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16	Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. righteousness healing prayer
The Lord then said, “Very well. All that he has is in your power. However, you may not lay a hand upon him.” So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord. Job 1:12	And the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your hand. Only against him do not stretch out your hand.” So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord. devil protection almighty
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. Luke 8:16	No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. honesty holiness light
For his anger lasts for only a moment, while his goodwill endures for a lifetime. Weeping may last throughout the night, but at daybreak there is rejoicing. Psalm 30:6	For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. love patience sadness
For so has the Lord commanded us to do, saying, ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles so that you may bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.’ Acts 13:47	For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ evangelism salvation light
Therefore, you have no excuse, whoever you may be, when you pass judgment on others. For in judging others you condemn yourself, since you are doing the same things. Romans 2:1	Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. righteousness judgment neighbor
Above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth, or use any oaths at all. Let your “Yes” mean “Yes” and your “No” mean “No.” Otherwise you may be condemned. James 5:12	But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. honesty truth speaking
Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land who obey his commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; then perhaps you may find shelter on the day of the Lord’s anger. Zephaniah 2:3	Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do his just commands; seek righteousness; seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the anger of the Lord. seeking protection humility
Peter answered, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38	And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” forgiveness Spirit baptism
And God is able to enrich you with an abundance of every grace, so that, with all of your needs provided for, you may be able to produce a surplus of good works. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. blessing worrying goodness

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that by perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we may continue to have hope.

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.