Therefore let your lives prove your change of heart;

"Again it is written," replied Jesus, "'Thou shalt not put the Lord thy God to the proof.'"

But, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins" --He then says to the paralytic, "Rise, and take up your bed and go home."

"Remember it is I who am sending you out, as sheep into the midst of wolves; prove yourselves as sagacious as serpents, and as innocent as doves.

Then came some of the Pharisees to Him to put Him to the proof by the question, "Has a man a right to divorce his wife whenever he chooses?"

while they taunted Him, saying, "Christ, prove yourself a Prophet by telling us who it was that struck you."

Thereupon some began to spit on Him, and to blindfold Him, while striking Him with their fists and crying, "Prove that you are a prophet." The officers too struck Him with open hands as they took Him in charge.

"By what proof," asked Zechariah, "shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is far advanced in years."

Live lives which shall prove your change of heart; and do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our forefather,' for I tell you that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones.

The reply of Jesus was, "It is said, 'Thou shalt not put the Lord they God to the proof.'"

But to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins" --Turning to the paralytic He said, "I bid you, Rise, take up your bed, and go home."

or blindfolded Him, and then challenged Him. "Prove to us," they said, "that you are a prophet, by telling us who it was that struck you."

So the Jews asked Him, "What proof of your authority do you exhibit to us, seeing that you do these things?"

But--not to detain you too long--I beg you in your forbearance to listen to a brief statement from us.

Nor can they prove the charges which they are now bringing against me.

Agrippa answered, "In brief, you are doing your best to persuade me to become a Christian."

since they exhibit proof that a knowledge of the conduct which the Law requires is engraven on their hearts, while their consciences also bear witness to the Law, and their thoughts, as if in mutual discussion, accuse them or perhaps maintain their innocence--

No, indeed; let us hold God to be true, though every man should prove to be false. As it stands written, "That Thou mayest be shown to be just in the sentence Thou pronouncest, and gain Thy cause when Thou contendest."

But God gives proof of His love to us in Christ's dying for us while we were still sinners.

This is a proof that wherever He chooses He shows mercy, and wherever he chooses He hardens the heart.

for the Lord will hold a reckoning upon the earth, making it efficacious and brief."

But take care lest this liberty of yours should prove a hindrance to the progress of weak believers.

Brethren, do not prove yourselves to be children in your minds. As regards evil, indeed, be utter babes, but as regards your minds prove yourselves to be men of ripe years.

But what I am I am by the grace of God, and His grace bestowed upon me did not prove ineffectual. But I labored more strenuously than all the rest--yet it was not I, but God's grace working with me.

It was because I entertained this confidence that I intended to visit you before going elsewhere--so that you might receive a twofold proof of God's favour--

And we send with them our brother, of whose zeal we have had frequent proof in many matters, and who is now more zealous than ever through the strong confidence which he has in you.

Exhibit therefore to the Churches a proof of your love, and a justification of our boasting to these brethren about you.

For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are in need,

since you want a practical proof of the fact that Christ speaks by my lips--He who is not feeble towards you, but powerful among you.

On this account do not prove yourselves wanting in sense, but try to understand what the Lord's will is.

so that you may always prove yourselves to be blameless and spotless--irreproachable children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as heavenly lights in the world,

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let these learn first to show piety towards their own homes and to prove their gratitude to their parents; for this is well pleasing in the sight of God.

"And even if *our* faith fails, He remains true--He cannot prove false to Himself."

He added an oath, in order that, through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for Him to prove false, we may possess mighty encouragement--we who, for safety, have hastened to lay hold of the hope set before us.

But prove yourselves obedient to the Message, and do not be mere hearers of it, imposing a delusion upon yourselves.

Nay, some one will say, "You have faith, I have actions: prove to me your faith apart from corresponding actions and I will prove mine to you by my actions.

Which of you is a wise and well-instructed man? Let him prove it by a right life with conduct guided by a wisely teachable spirit.

The fact that we love God Himself, and obey His commands, is a proof that we love God's children.