so that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life in the land.

But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need—

I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need.

Still, you did well by sharing with me in my hardship.

For you yourselves know very well that the Day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.

For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments.

Slaves are to be submissive to their masters in everything, and to be well-pleasing, not talking back

Because of this, he must make a sin offering for himself as well as for the people.

For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must be a change of law as well.

and others experienced mockings and scourgings, as well as bonds and imprisonment.

Indeed, if you keep the royal law prescribed in the Scripture, Love your neighbor as yourself, you are doing well.

and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,” but you don’t give them what the body needs, what good is it?

You believe that God is one; you do well. The demons also believe—and they shudder.

So we have the prophetic word strongly confirmed. You will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dismal place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

No one who denies the Son can have the Father; he who confesses the Son has the Father as well.

If you know that He is righteous, you know this as well: Everyone who does what is right has been born of Him.

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They have testified to your love in front of the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God,

The fourth angel blew his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them were darkened. A third of the day was without light, and the night as well.