Acts 11:23
When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
Acts 13:43
When the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and were persuading them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions."
Acts 14:26
From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.
Acts 20:24
But I do not consider my life worth anything to myself, so that I may finish my task and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God's grace.
Colossians 1:6
that has come to you. Just as in the entire world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, so it has also been bearing fruit and growing among you from the first day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth.
2 Timothy 3:10
You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,
Deuteronomy 10:20
Revere the Lord your God, serve him, be loyal to him and take oaths only in his name.
Deuteronomy 30:20
I also call on you to love the Lord your God, to obey him and be loyal to him, for he gives you life and enables you to live continually in the land the Lord promised to give to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob."
Joshua 22:5
But carefully obey the commands and instructions Moses the Lord's servant gave you. Love the Lord your God, follow all his instructions, obey his commands, be loyal to him, and serve him with all your heart and being!"
Joshua 23:8
But you must be loyal to the Lord your God, as you have been to this very day.
Psalm 17:3
You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.
Proverbs 23:15
My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;
Proverbs 23:28
Indeed, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.
Daniel 1:8
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the royal delicacies or the royal wine. He therefore asked the overseer of the court officials for permission not to defile himself.
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
Mark 2:5
When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven."
John 8:31-32
Then Jesus said to those Judeans who had believed him, "If you continue to follow my teaching, you are really my disciples
John 15:4
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.
Acts 15:40
but Paul chose Silas and set out, commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers and sisters.
Acts 20:32
And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace. This message is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
1 Corinthians 15:58
So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 1:17
Therefore when I was planning to do this, I did not do so without thinking about what I was doing, did I? Or do I make my plans according to mere human standards so that I would be saying both "Yes, yes" and "No, no" at the same time?
1 Thessalonians 1:3-4
because we recall in the presence of our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-5
We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,
2 Timothy 1:4-5
As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.
Hebrews 10:19-26
Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 10:32-39
But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened.
2 Peter 1:4-9
Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire.
2 Peter 3:17-18
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard that you do not get led astray by the error of these unprincipled men and fall from your firm grasp on the truth.
1 John 2:28
And now, little children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink away from him in shame when he comes back.
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are living according to the truth.