Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

We desire

Romans 12:8
or he who exhorts, in the exhortation; he who gives, in simplicity; he who leads, in diligence; he who does mercy, in cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, become ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not empty in Lord.
Galatians 6:9
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Philippians 1:9
And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment
Philippians 3:15
As many therefore as are perfect should think this way. And if ye think anything differently, this also God will reveal to you.
1 Thessalonians 4:10
For ye are also doing it toward all the brothers in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, to abound more,
2 Thessalonians 3:13
But ye, brothers, do not become weary doing good.
2 Peter 1:5
Now this same thing also, having applied all eagerness, furnish in your faith, virtue, and in virtue, knowledge,
2 Peter 3:14
Therefore, beloved, anticipating these things, be diligent to be found by him in peace, without spot and blameless.

To the

Hebrews 3:6
but Christ as a Son over his house, whose house we are, if only we keep in possession our confidence and pride of hope, firm until the end.
Hebrews 10:22
let us approach with a TRUE heart in full assurance of faith, our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our body washed in pure water.
Isaiah 32:17
And the work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
Colossians 2:2
So that their hearts may be encouraged, having been united together in love, and for all wealth of the full assurance of understanding, to knowledge of the mystery of the God and Father of the Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:5
because the good-news from us happened to you not in word only, but also in power, and in Holy Spirit, and in much assurance, as ye know what kind of men we became among you, because of you.
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brothers, instead be diligent to make your calling and selection sure, for doing these things, ye would, no, not ever stumble.
1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who is not loving the brother abides in death.

Of hope

Hebrews 6:18
So that by two immutable events, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, having fled for refuge to seize the hope being openly displayed.
Romans 5:2
through whom also we have access by faith for this grace in which we stand, and we take pride in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 8:24
For we were saved to hope. But hope that is seen is not hope. For what is seen, why also hope for that?
Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope, enduring tribulation, persevering in prayer,
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, for ye to abound in hope in the power of Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 13:13
And now remain faith, hope, love, these three, but the greater of these is love.
Galatians 5:5
For we, in a Spirit of faith, wait for a hope of righteousness.
Colossians 1:5
because of the hope being reserved for you in the heavens, which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the good-news
2 Thessalonians 2:16
And may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and our God and Father who loved us and gave eternal encouragement and good hope through grace,
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who begot us again according to his abundant mercy for a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 John 3:1
Behold what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we may be called children of God. Because of this the world does not know you, because it did not know him.

General references

Deuteronomy 6:17
Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of LORD your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he has commanded thee.
Ecclesiastes 10:18
By slothfulness the roof sinks in, and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.
Luke 14:30
saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
Luke 21:19
In your perseverance ye gain your souls.
Hebrews 13:1
Let brotherly love abide.