Luke 1:46-47
Then Mary said: "My soul extols the Lord,
Galatians 4:26-27
But the Jerusalem which is above is free, and *she* is *our* mother.
Ephesians 4:8-11
For this reason Scripture says: "He re-ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, and gave gifts to men."
Philippians 3:1
In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution.
Philippians 3:3
For we are the true circumcision--we who render to God a spiritual worship and make our boast in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in outward ceremonies:
Philippians 4:4
Always be glad in the Lord: I will repeat it, be glad.
James 5:7-8
Be patient therefore, brethren, until the Coming of the Lord. Notice how eagerly a farmer waits for a valuable crop! He is patient over it till it has received the early and the later rain.