All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished for every good work.

knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture came from private interpretation:

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And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; because we know that affliction produces patience,

For we are saved by this hope; but hope that is seen is not hope; for, what any one sees, why does he also hope for it?

in hope, be joyful; in affliction, be patient; in prayer, be per severing;

For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shown for his name by having ministered to the saints, and by continuing to minister.

Cast not away, therefore, your confidence, which has a great reward.

Be patient, therefore, brethren, till the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer looks for the precious fruit of the earth, and waits patiently for it, till he receives the early and the latter rain.

Wherefore, gird up the loins of your mind; be watchful, and hope constantly for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ:

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By your patient endurance, preserve your lives.

Many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book;

But that it was counted to him, was not written for his sake alone,