- No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.
- Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.
- The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices. - And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”
- And the Lord our God commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear him so he can continue to bless us and preserve our lives, as he has done to this day.
- So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.
- I will hurry, without delay,
to obey your commands. - All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.
- See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
- From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”
- Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
- For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
- I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’
- But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?
- Don’t get sidetracked;
keep your feet from following evil. - Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?
- Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.
- Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.
- The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
- But the love of the Lord remains forever
with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children’s children
of those who are faithful to his covenant,
of those who obey his commandments! - Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
- Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.
- But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
- Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back.
- Your word is a lamp to guide my feet
and a light for my path.
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