he is like a man who in building an house digged deep, and laid the foundation upon a rock; and when a flood came, the torrent beat violently against that house, but could not shake it, for it was founded upon a rock.

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith which worketh by love.

that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith: and be ye rooted and grounded in love,

However, the foundation of God standeth firm, having this inscription, The Lord knoweth them that are his; and, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

The time

And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends with these unrighteous treasures, that when they fail, ye may be received into everlasting habitations.

Lay

Maintain the glorious combat of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which thou hast been called, and hast made a good profession before many witnesses.

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

to an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

General references

Give to him that asketh thee, and him, that would borrow of thee, turn not away.

And this is the promise which He hath promised us, even eternal life.