Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

We desire

Romans 12:8
If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that the work that you do for the Lord isn't wasted.
Galatians 6:9
Let's not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Philippians 1:9
And this is my prayer, that your love will keep on growing more and more with full knowledge and insight,
Philippians 3:15
Therefore, those of us who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will show you how to think.
1 Thessalonians 4:10
In fact, you are showing love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia, but we urge you, brothers, to keep on doing this even more.
2 Thessalonians 3:13
Brothers, do not get tired of doing what is right.
2 Peter 1:5
For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge,
2 Peter 3:14
So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to have the Lord find you at peace and without spot or fault.

To the

Hebrews 3:6
but the Messiah was faithful as the Son in charge of God's household, and we are his household if we hold on to our courage and the hope in which we rejoice.
Hebrews 10:22
let us continue to come near with sincere hearts in the full assurance that faith provides, because our hearts have been sprinkled clean from a guilty conscience, and our bodies have been washed with pure water.
Isaiah 32:17
The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.
Colossians 2:2
Because they are united in love, I pray that their hearts may be encouraged by all the riches that come from a complete understanding of the full knowledge of the Messiah, who is the mystery of God.
1 Thessalonians 1:5
for the gospel we brought did not come to you in words only, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. Indeed, you know what kind of people we proved to be while we were with you, acting on your behalf.
2 Peter 1:10
So then, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election certain, for if you keep on doing this you will never fail.
1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love one another. The person who does not love remains spiritually dead.

Of hope

Hebrews 6:18
so that by these two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to prove false, we who have taken refuge in him might be encouraged to seize the hope set before us.
Romans 5:2
Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace by which we have been established, and we boast because of our hope in God's glory.
Romans 8:24
For we were saved with this hope in mind. Now a hope that can be observed is not really hope, for who hopes for what can be seen?
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.
Romans 15:13
Now may God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace as you believe, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 13:13
Right now three things remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Galatians 5:5
Through the Spirit by faith we confidently await the fulfillment of our righteous hope,
Colossians 1:5
based on the hope laid up for you in heaven. Some time ago you heard about this hope through the word of truth, the gospel
2 Thessalonians 2:16
May our Lord Jesus, the Messiah himself, and may God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah! Because of his great mercy he has granted us a new birth, resulting in an immortal hope through the resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah, from the dead
1 John 3:1
See what kind of love the Father has given us: We are called God's children and that is what we are! For this reason the world does not recognize us, because it did not recognize him, either.

General references

Deuteronomy 6:17
Be sure to observe the commands of the LORD your God, his testimonies and his decrees that he gave you.
Ecclesiastes 10:18
Through slothfulness the roof deteriorates, and a house leaks because of idleness.
Luke 14:30
and say, "This person started a building but couldn't finish it.'
Luke 21:19
By your endurance you will protect your lives."
Hebrews 13:1
Let brotherly love continue.

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