- In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself.
- How great is the goodness
you have stored up for those who fear you.
You lavish it on those who come to you for protection,
blessing them before the watching world. - Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
- Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
- So remember this and keep it firmly in mind: The Lord is God both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other.
- Then the Lord God said, “Look, the human beings have become like us, knowing both good and evil. What if they reach out, take fruit from the tree of life, and eat it? Then they will live forever!” So the Lord God banished them from the Garden of Eden, and he sent Adam out to cultivate the ground from which he had been made.
- But the Lord will redeem those who serve him.
No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned. - Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.
- If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.
- But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
- He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection. - But when they saw him walking on the water, they cried out in terror, thinking he was a ghost. They were all terrified when they saw him. But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!”
- I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.
- And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.
- Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”
- I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord. Turn back and live!
- This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
- Give your burdens to the Lord,
and he will take care of you.
He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. - Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.
- Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing love,
which you have shown from long ages past.
Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
Remember me in the light of your unfailing love,
for you are merciful, O Lord. - Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
- Have mercy on me, O God,
because of your unfailing love.
Because of your great compassion,
blot out the stain of my sins.
Wash me clean from my guilt.
Purify me from my sin. - Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.
- “Listen to me and make up your minds to honor my name,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “or I will bring a terrible curse against you. I will curse even the blessings you receive. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you have not taken my warning to heart.”
- For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
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