now whatever was heretofore writ, was writ for our instruction; that we through patience and the comfortable promises of the scriptures might have hope.

Perfect

and be not conformed to the present age: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may perceive what God requires of you is good, and acceptable, and perfect.

every thing that is valuable, every gift that leads to perfection is deriv'd from heaven, it descends from that original light, which knows no change, no shadow, or decline:

Converting

throw off then your vices as dregs and scum: and receive with docility that genuine doctrine, which is effectual to your salvation.

Testimony

and what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; but his testimony doth no man receive.

You search the scriptures, for you think by their means to have eternal life, and they are the very writings which do testify of me.

he is the person to whom all the prophets give this attestation, that all who believe in him, shall receive remission of sins, by his authority.

be not therefore asham'd of the testimony of the Lord, nor of me who am a prisoner upon his account. but share with me in the afflictions, which attend the gospel, supported as you are by the power of God,

if we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater: now this is the testimony, which God has given us of his son.

then I fell at his seet to worship him: but he said to me, "forbear: I am the servant of God, as you and your brethren are, that bear testimony to Jesus: worship God: for to give testimony to Jesus, is the very design of prophecy."

Sure

however, the foundation of the divine architect is still immoveable, having this inscription, " the Lord discerns who are his." and, " let every one that invokes the name of the Lord, depart from iniquity."

that by two immutable things in which it was impossible for God to deceive us, we, who have no other refuge to fly to, but to maintain our present hopes,

Making

Let the christian doctrine be the familiar subject of your entertainment: in all wisdom instructing and exhorting one another, in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, melodiously tuning your grateful praises to God.

and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus: