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Then, after completing their fasting and prayer, they laid their hands on… Acts 13:3

Then, after completing their fasting and prayer, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Acts 13:3	Then, when they had fasted, prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. blessing prayer fasting
A gift opens doors for the giver and wins him access to the powerful. Proverbs 18:16	A person’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great people. reward giving

Whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly, as if you were doing it for the Lord and not for others, since you know that you will receive from the Lord an inheritance as your reward for you are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24	Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord and not for people, knowing that it is from the Lord that you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. reward life receiving
As much as possible, and to the extent of your ability, live in peace with everyone. Romans 12:18	If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people. peace life neighbor
Though he was in the form of God, he did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. Being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:6-8	Who, as He already existed in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself by taking the form of a bond-servant and being born in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death: death on a cross. Savior obedience Jesus
If you forgive others for the wrongs they have done, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14	For if you forgive other people for their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. sin grace forgiveness
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20	One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. wisdom punishment
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. Proverbs 17:6	Grandchildren are the crown of the old, And the glory of sons is their fathers. children family
But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. Matthew 6:15	But if you do not forgive other people, then your Father will not forgive your offenses. forgiveness sin Father
I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to render an account for every careless word they utter. Matthew 12:36	But I tell you that for every careless word that people speak, they will give an account of it on the day of judgment. speaking judgment
On one occasion, while they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me to do the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2	While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me for the work to which I have called them.” worship fasting Spirit
In everything, deal with others as you would like them to deal with you. This is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12	In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. law neighbor relationships
Seek peace with everyone, as well as the holiness without which no one will ever see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14	Pursue peace with all people, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. holiness peace life
Blessed are you when people hate you and ostracize you, when they insult you and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man. Luke 6:22	Blessed are you when the people hate you, and when they exclude you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man. blessing persecution evil
Because the sentence for committing an evil act is not carried out quickly, people’s hearts are prone to act wickedly. Ecclesiastes 8:11	Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of mankind among them are fully given to do evil. sin heart punishment
God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, but now he commands people everywhere to repent. Acts 17:30	So having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now proclaiming to mankind that all people everywhere are to repent. repentance conversion forgiveness
However, those who want riches fall into temptations and are trapped into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:9	But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge people into ruin and destruction. money greed materialism
How great is your goodness, O Lord, which you have stored up for those who fear you and which you bestow on those who take refuge in you, in the presence of all the people. Psalm 31:20	How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have performed for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of mankind! trust fear blessing
Nor would someone light a lamp and then put it under a basket; rather, it is placed upon a lampstand so that it may afford light to all in the house. In the same way, your light must shine so that it can be seen by others; this will enable them to observe your good works and give praise to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16	Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. evangelism worship goodness
You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, what can be done to make it salty once again? It is no longer good for anything, and thus it is cast out and trampled underfoot. Matthew 5:13	You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people. sin obedience evangelism
Whenever you fast, do not assume a gloomy expression like the hypocrites who contort their faces so that others may realize that they are fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. Matthew 6:16	Now whenever you fast, do not make a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they distort their faces so that they will be noticed by people when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. fasting humility reward
For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to the entire human race. It teaches us to reject godless ways and worldly desires, and in the present age to lead lives that are temperate, just, and godly. Titus 2:11-12	For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age. grace righteousness salvation
Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith. Galatians 6:10	So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. gentleness neighbor goodness
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 cause you to increase and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you. love neighbor relationships
The vine has withered; the fig tree droops. The pomegranate, the palm, and the apple tree— all the trees of the field have dried up. And the joy of the people has also withered away. Joel 1:12	The vine has dried up And the fig tree has withered; The pomegranate, the palm also, and the apple tree, All the trees of the field have dried up. Indeed, joy has dried up From the sons of mankind. joy sadness food

But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that the fact that you are fasting will not be obvious to others but only to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees everything that is done in secret will reward you.

But as for you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that your fasting will not be noticed by people but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.