Matthew 3:8-10
Demonstrate by your lives that you have [really] repented,
Matthew 5:3
"Those persons who feel a deep sense of their personal need are blessed because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 5:7
"Those persons who show mercy [toward others] will be blessed because they will be shown mercy [themselves].
Matthew 18:32-35
Then his master called for him and said to him, 'You wicked servant! I canceled all of your debt because you begged me to.
Mark 12:30-34
and you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength.'
Luke 6:36
You people should be merciful just like your Father is merciful.
Luke 10:42
But only one thing is [really] needful. For Mary has made the better choice, which will not be taken away from her."
Luke 11:42
"But it is too bad for you Pharisees! For you give a tenth of your mint, rue and every [other] herb [Note: These were small garden plants used for seasoning or medicine] and [yet] neglect [demonstrating] justice and the love of God [toward others]. But you should have done these things and not neglected to do the other things [as well].
Luke 18:13-17
But the tax collector stood at a distance [i.e., inconspicuously] and would not even look up to heaven, but struck his chest [i.e., in remorse], saying, 'God, [please] have mercy on a sinner like me.'
Romans 7:16
But if I do what I do not want to, I agree with the law [which condemns such conduct] that it is good.
Romans 9:20
But who [do you think] you are, [you mere] man, to [attempt a] reply to God? Will the object formed [i.e., a clay pot] say to the one who molded it "Why did you make me this way?"
Romans 10:1-3
Brothers, my heart's desire and [fervent] request to God is for the salvation of my fellow-Jews. [See 9:3-4].
1 Corinthians 7:16
How can you know, [Christian] wife, whether or not you will [be able to] convert your husband? Or how can you know, [Christian] husband, whether or not you will [be able to] convert you wife?
Ephesians 4:32
and be kind and compassionate toward one another, forgiving each other, just as God also forgave you [because of your fellowship] in Christ.
Colossians 3:12
So, as God's elect [i.e., His people], holy and dearly loved [by Him], clothe yourselves with a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
2 Thessalonians 2:16
Now, may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us never ending encouragement and good hope through [His] unearned favor,
Titus 2:11-12
For God's unearned favor has appeared, bringing salvation to all people [i.e., in the coming of Christ].
James 2:20
But will you acknowledge, you foolish person, that faith without [good] deeds is useless?
James 4:6-10
But He gives [us] more unearned favor [i.e., to overcome the world]. Therefore, the Scripture says [Prov. 3:34], "God opposes proud people, but gives unearned favor to those who are humble."
1 Peter 3:8
Now to summarize: All of you should think alike. Be sympathetically understanding [toward one another]. Be loving toward [your] brothers [and sisters]. Be tender-hearted and humble-minded.
1 Peter 5:5-6
And in the same way, you younger [Christians] should be [respectfully] submissive to the older ones. And all of you should [be willing to] humbly serve one another, for God stands opposed to [the efforts of] proud people, but extends His unearned favor to those [who serve] with humility.
2 Peter 1:5-8
And for this very reason, you people should make every effort to develop goodness along with your faith,