2 Peter 1:20
You must understand this in the first place, that no prophecy in Scripture can be understood through one's own powers,
2 Peter 3:3
First of all, you must understand this, that in the last days mockers will come with their mockeries, going where their passions lead
Romans 12:6
We have gifts that differ with the favor that God has shown us, whether it is that of preaching, differing with the measure of our faith,
Romans 6:6
for we know that our old self was crucified with him, to do away with our sinful body, so that we might not be enslaved to sin any longer,
Romans 13:11
All this especially, because you know this critical time and that it is time for you to wake from your sleep, for our salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.
1 Timothy 1:9
with the understanding that law is not intended for upright men but for the lawless and disorderly, the godless and irreligious, the irreverent and profane, men who kill their fathers or mothers, murderers,
James 1:3
for you know that the testing of your faith leads to steadfastness,