Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

We desire

Romans 12:8
or of one who encourages others, in the field of encouragement; or one who gives his money, with liberality; or one who leads others, with earnestness; or one who does deeds of charity, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 15:58
So, my dear brothers, continue to be firm, incapable of being moved, always letting the cup run over in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the service of the Lord is never thrown away.
Galatians 6:9
Let us stop getting tired of doing good, for at the proper time we shall reap if we do not give up.
Philippians 1:9
And it is my prayer that your love may overflow still more and more, directed by fuller knowledge and keener insight,
Philippians 3:15
So let us all who are mature have this attitude. If you have a different attitude, God will make it clear to you.
1 Thessalonians 4:10
as you are practicing it toward all the brothers all over Macedonia. We beg you, brothers, to continue to live better and better;
2 Thessalonians 3:13
But you, brothers, must never grow tired of doing right.
2 Peter 1:5
Now for this very reason you must do your level best to supplement your faith with moral character, moral character with knowledge,
2 Peter 3:14
Therefore, dearly beloved, since you are expecting this, be in earnest to be found by Him without a blot, without reproach, and at peace.

To the

Hebrews 3:6
but Christ as a Son set over the house of God was faithful; and we are that house, if we keep up our courage and the joy that hope inspires to the very end.
Hebrews 10:22
let us continue to draw near to God with sincere hearts and perfect faith; with our hearts cleansed from the sense of sin, and our bodies bathed in clean water;
Colossians 2:2
that their hearts may be encouraged, by having been knit together in love and by having atoned to the full assurance of understanding, so that they may finally reach the fullest knowledge of the open secret, Christ Himself,
1 Thessalonians 1:5
for our preaching of the good news came to you not entirely in words but with power and with the Holy Spirit and with absolute certainty (for you know the kind of men we were among you for your own sakes).
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brothers, be all the more in earnest to make certain to yourselves God's call and choice of you. For if you cultivate these qualities, you will never slip,
1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love our brothers. Whoever does not continue to love continues still in death.

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 with Him may have encouragement strong enough to make us seize upon the hope that lies ahead of us.
Romans 5:2
by whom we have an introduction through faith into this state of God's favor, in which we safely stand; and let us continue exulting in the hope of enjoying the glorious presence of God.
Romans 8:24
For we were saved in such a hope.
Romans 12:12
ever happy in hope, always patient in suffering, ever persistent in prayer,
Romans 15:13
May the hope-inspiring God so fill you with perfect joy and peace through your continuing faith, that you may bubble over with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 13:13
And so these three, faith, hope, and love endure, but the greatest of them is love.
Galatians 5:5
For we, by the Spirit, are awaiting the hoped-for blessing which our right standing with God will bring us.
Colossians 1:5
because of your hope of what is laid up for you in heaven. Long ago you heard of this hope through the message of the good news
2 Thessalonians 2:16
May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and graciously given us encouragement that is eternal, and a hope that is well-founded,
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In accordance with His great mercy He has begotten us anew to an ever living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead;
1 John 3:1
See what wonderful love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called God's children, and that is what we are! This is why the world does not know what we are, because it has never come to know Him.

General references

Luke 14:30
and say, 'This fellow started to erect a building but could not complete it!'
Luke 21:19
By your endurance you will win your souls.
Hebrews 13:1
You must let your brotherly love continue.