while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are unseen are eternal.

for we walk by faith, not by sight.

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

If anyone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.

Ye love

To you therefore who believe, this is precious, but for those who do not believe, "The very stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,"

He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;

for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you took me in,

Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I proceeded and came forth from God; I have not come of my own accord, but he sent me.

"If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."

If anyone does not love the Lordlet him be accursed. Come, O Lord!

For the love of Christ controls us, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died.

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any avail, but faith working through love.

Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

We love because he first loved us.

Believing

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials,

Then he brought them up into his house, and set food before them; and he rejoiced with his whole household that he had believed in God.

For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit;

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

For we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh,

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice!

Unspeakable

So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, which a man is not permitted to tell.

Full

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

he has put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

In him, you also have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having also believed, you were sealed in him with the promised Holy Spirit,

General references

And Mary said:

"If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

for we walk by faith, not by sight.