Thematic Bible: Encouraged

Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other. Verse Concepts

so that your genuine faith, which is more valuable than gold that perishes when tested by fire, may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed. Verse Concepts

Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Verse Concepts

Love is always patient; love is always kind; love is never envious or arrogant with pride. Nor is she conceited, Verse Concepts

And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another just as God has forgiven you in the Messiah. Verse Concepts

Through faith you are being protected by God's power for a salvation that is ready to be revealed at the end of this era. You greatly rejoice in this, even though you have to suffer various kinds of trials for a little while,

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which ties everything together in unity. Verse Concepts

But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, Verse Concepts

let us continue to come near with sincere hearts in the full assurance that faith provides, because our hearts have been sprinkled clean from a guilty conscience, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. Verse Concepts

So get cleaned up, put on some perfume, dress up, and go to the threshing floor, but don't let him see you until after he's finished eating and drinking. Verse Concepts

Jacob announced to his household and to everyone with him, "Throw away the foreign gods that you've kept among you, purify yourselves, and change your clothes. Verse Concepts

"On the next seventh day, the priest is to examine him again. If the skin rash didn't become dull and it didn't spread in the skin, then the priest is to pronounce him clean: it's a scab. He is to wash his clothes and be clean. Verse Concepts

This is what you are to do for them in order to purify them: Sprinkle purifying water over them, have them shave their skin, and then have them wash their garments, and they will be purified. Verse Concepts

Now confess this to the LORD God of your ancestors, and separate yourselves from the nations of the land and from foreign wives." Verse Concepts

Aaron is to lay his two hands upon the head of the male goat and confess over it the sins of Israel, all their transgressions, and all their sins, thus placing them on the head of the male goat that he'll then send out to the wilderness by the hand of a man capable of carrying out this task. Verse Concepts

"Only acknowledge your iniquity, that you have rebelled against the LORD your God, and have scattered your favors to strangers under every green tree. But you haven't obeyed me,' declares the LORD. Verse Concepts

If we make it our habit to confess our sins, in his faithful righteousness he forgives us for those sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness. Verse Concepts

Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy. Verse Concepts

"Nevertheless, when they confess their iniquity, the iniquity of their ancestors, and their unfaithfulness by which they acted unfaithfully against me by living life contrary to me Verse Concepts

He is to confess the sin that he had committed, pay its full compensation, add one fifth to it, and give the compensation to whomever he offended. Verse Concepts

"He'll sing to mankind with these words: "I've sinned. I have twisted what is right. Yet he has not repaid me like I deserve. Verse Concepts

Masters, treat your slaves the same way. Do not threaten them, for you know that both of you have the same Master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him. Verse Concepts

Be tolerant of one another and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, you also should forgive. Verse Concepts

She bears up under everything; believes the best in all; there is no limit to her hope, and never will she fall. Verse Concepts

demonstrating all expressions of humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another in love. Verse Concepts

Love the LORD, all his godly ones! The LORD preserves the faithful and repays those who act with proud motives. Verse Concepts

You are to love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. Verse Concepts

Only be very careful to keep the commands and the Law that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you that is, to love the LORD your God, to follow in all of his ways, to keep his commands, to stay close to him, and to serve him with all your heart and soul." Verse Concepts

Remain in God's love as you look for the mercy of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, which brings eternal life. Verse Concepts

Jesus told him, ""You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' Verse Concepts

"Now Israel, what does the LORD your God desire from you? Only this: fear him, walk in all his ways, love him, serve him with all your heart and in all your life, Verse Concepts

"Therefore love the LORD your God and be very careful to keep his injunctions, statutes, ordinances, and commands all the time. Verse Concepts

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of the Messiah. Verse Concepts

If you see your enemy's donkey lying helpless under its load, you must not abandon it; rather, you are certainly to return it to him. Verse Concepts

If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink. Verse Concepts

Rather, love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind even to ungrateful and evil people. Verse Concepts

Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else. Verse Concepts

But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head." Verse Concepts

But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, Verse Concepts

"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Verse Concepts

May the Lord greatly increase your love for each other and for all people, just as we love you. Verse Concepts

In fact, you are showing love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia, but we urge you, brothers, to keep on doing this even more. Verse Concepts

We have much to say about this, but it is difficult to explain because you have become too lazy to understand. In fact, though by now you should be teachers, you still need someone to teach you the basic truths of God's word. You have become people who need milk instead of solid food. For everyone who lives on milk is still a baby and does not yet know the difference between right and wrong. read more.
But solid food is for mature people, whose minds are trained by practice to distinguish good from evil.

Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about the Messiah, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead actions, faith toward God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And this we will do, if God permits. read more.
For it is impossible to keep on restoring to repentance time and again people who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have become partners with the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of God's word and the powers of the coming age, and who have fallen away, as long as they continue to crucify the Son of God to their own detriment by exposing him to public ridicule. For when the ground soaks up rain that often falls on it and continues producing vegetation useful to those for whom it is cultivated, it receives a blessing from God. However, if it continues to produce thorns and thistles, it is worthless and in danger of being cursed, and in the end will be burned. Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case, things that point to salvation. For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have ministered to the saints and continue to minister to them. But we want each of you to continue to be diligent to the very end, in order to give full assurance to your hope. Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience. For when God made his promise to Abraham, he swore an oath by himself, since he had no one greater to swear by. He said, "I will certainly bless you and give you many descendants." And so he obtained what he had been promised, because he patiently waited for it. For people swear by someone greater than themselves, and an oath given as confirmation puts an end to all argument.

Instead, by speaking the truth in love, we will grow up completely and become one with the head, that is, one with the Messiah, Verse Concepts

so that you might live in a manner worthy of the Lord and be fully pleasing to him as you bear fruit while doing all kinds of good things and growing in the full knowledge of God. Verse Concepts

Now he who supplies seed to the farmer and bread to eat will also supply you with seed and multiply it and enlarge the harvest that results from your righteousness. Verse Concepts

For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge, your knowledge with self-control, your self-control with endurance, your endurance with godliness,

Instead, continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Messiah. Glory belongs to him both now and on that eternal day! Amen. Verse Concepts

Like newborn babies, thirst for the pure milk of the word so that by it you may grow in your salvation. Verse Concepts

Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about the Messiah, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead actions, faith toward God, Verse Concepts

when my people humble themselves the ones who are called by my name and pray, seek me, and turn away from their evil practices, I myself will listen from heaven, I will pardon their sins, and I will restore their land. Verse Concepts

Then I called for a fast there at the Ahava River so we could humble ourselves before our God and seek from him an appropriate way for us and our little ones to live, and how we should guard our personal wealth, because I was ashamed to ask the king for a contingent of soldiers and cavalry to protect us from enemies we might encounter on the way. After all, we had told the king, "The hand of our God seeks the good of all who seek him, but his power and anger are against everyone who forsakes him." So we fasted and asked our God about this, and he listened to us.

The LORD spoke to Moses, "However, on the tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. It's a sacred assembly for you. Humble yourselves and bring an offering made by fire to the LORD. You are not to do any work that same day. It's the Day of Atonement, because your atonement is made in the presence of the LORD your God. read more.
Anyone who doesn't humble himself that same day is to be eliminated from contact with his people. I'll eliminate anyone who does work that day from among his people. You are not to do any work. This is to be an eternal ordinance throughout your generations, wherever you live. It's a Sabbath of rest for you on which you are to humble yourselves starting the evening of the ninth day of the month. You are to observe your Sabbath from evening to evening."

"This is to be a perpetual statute for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month, you (including both the native born and the resident alien) are to humble yourselves by not doing any work, because on that day, atonement will be made for you to cleanse you from all your sins. You are to be clean in the LORD's presence. It's the Sabbath of all Sabbaths for you, so humble yourselves. This is to be a perpetual statute.

In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble." Verse Concepts

Have the same attitude among yourselves that was also in the Messiah Jesus: Verse Concepts

He has made it clear to you, mortal man, what is good and what the LORD is requiring from you to act with justice, to treasure the LORD's gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of your God. Verse Concepts

But when you are invited, go and sit down at the place of least honor. Then, when your host comes, he will tell you, "Friend, move up higher,' and you will be honored in the presence of everyone who eats with you. Verse Concepts

For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you. Verse Concepts

That's right! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you remain only because of faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid! Verse Concepts

Humble yourselves in the Lord's presence, and he will exalt you. Verse Concepts

But you are not to do so. On the contrary, the greatest among you should become like the youngest, and the one who leads should become like the one who serves. Verse Concepts

Let the word of the Messiah inhabit you richly with wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and singing to God with thankfulness in your hearts. Verse Concepts

Teach them repeatedly to your children. Talk about them while sitting in your house or walking on the road, and as you lie down or get up. Verse Concepts

A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong, Verse Concepts

You are to teach the Israelis all the statutes that the LORD commanded you by the authority of Moses." Verse Concepts

in order that the next generation children yet to be born will know them and in turn teach them to their children. Verse Concepts

"They are to teach my people how to discern what is holy in contrast to what is common, showing them how to discern between what is unclean and clean. Verse Concepts

These are the things you must insist on and teach. Verse Concepts

Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. Verse Concepts

"Defend the poor and the fatherless. Vindicate the afflicted and the poor. Verse Concepts

You are to pursue justice and only justice so you may live and possess the land that the LORD your God is about to give you." Verse Concepts

For this is what the LORD says: "Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come, and soon my deliverance will be revealed. Verse Concepts

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Verse Concepts

Pay everyone whatever you owe them taxes to whom taxes are due, tolls to whom tolls are due, fear to whom fear is due, honor to whom honor is due. Verse Concepts

Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other. Verse Concepts

so that your genuine faith, which is more valuable than gold that perishes when tested by fire, may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed. Verse Concepts

Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Verse Concepts

Love is always patient; love is always kind; love is never envious or arrogant with pride. Nor is she conceited, Verse Concepts

And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another just as God has forgiven you in the Messiah. Verse Concepts

Through faith you are being protected by God's power for a salvation that is ready to be revealed at the end of this era. You greatly rejoice in this, even though you have to suffer various kinds of trials for a little while,

Then he told them, "As you go into the entire world, proclaim the gospel to everyone. Verse Concepts

What I tell you in darkness you must speak in the daylight, and what is whispered in your ear you must shout from the housetops. Verse Concepts

As you go, make this announcement: "The kingdom from heaven is near!' Verse Concepts

to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach. Verse Concepts

But he told him, "Let the dead bury their own dead. But you go and proclaim the kingdom of God." Verse Concepts

Then he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. Verse Concepts

"Go, stand in the Temple, and keep on telling the people the whole message about this life they can have." Verse Concepts

Love is always patient; love is always kind; love is never envious or arrogant with pride. Nor is she conceited, Verse Concepts

You are being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might, so that you might patiently endure everything with joy Verse Concepts

to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach. Verse Concepts

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Verse Concepts

with purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; with the Holy Spirit, genuine love, Verse Concepts

If you see your enemy's donkey lying helpless under its load, you must not abandon it; rather, you are certainly to return it to him. Verse Concepts

If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink. Verse Concepts

Rather, love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind even to ungrateful and evil people. Verse Concepts

Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else. Verse Concepts

But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head." Verse Concepts

But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, Verse Concepts

"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Verse Concepts

If your overseer gets angry at you, don't resign, because calmness pacifies great offenses. Verse Concepts

Whoever refuses to practice the law of your God and the law of the king is to see judgment executed quickly, whether to death, banishment, confiscation of goods, or imprisonment. Verse Concepts

My son, fear both the LORD and the king, and don't keep company with rebels. Verse Concepts

Can one say to a king, "You're vile!' or to nobles, "You're wicked!'? Verse Concepts

I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God. Verse Concepts

Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God, Verse Concepts

Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work. Verse Concepts

"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people. Verse Concepts

so they may approach the God of Heaven with fragrant sacrifices and pray for the life of this king and his sons. Verse Concepts

turning over your authority to him so that the entire community of Israel knows to obey him. Verse Concepts

So you, return to your God; guard grace and justice, and look to your God always. Verse Concepts

When the king of Israel saw Elisha, he asked him, "Shall I execute them, my father?" But he replied, "No! You're not to kill them! Would you execute those whom you've taken captive at the point of a sword or with your bow? Give them food and water so they can eat and drink. Then send them back to their master!" So he prepared a large festival for them, and when they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them back to their master, and marauding gangs of Arameans never came into the territory of Israel again.

But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head." Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

Then he told them, "As you go into the entire world, proclaim the gospel to everyone. Verse Concepts

What I tell you in darkness you must speak in the daylight, and what is whispered in your ear you must shout from the housetops. Verse Concepts

As you go, make this announcement: "The kingdom from heaven is near!' Verse Concepts

to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach. Verse Concepts

But he told him, "Let the dead bury their own dead. But you go and proclaim the kingdom of God." Verse Concepts

Then he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. Verse Concepts

"Go, stand in the Temple, and keep on telling the people the whole message about this life they can have." Verse Concepts

We urge you, brothers, to admonish those who are idle, cheer up those who are discouraged, and help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. Verse Concepts

By your endurance you will protect your lives." Verse Concepts

Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer. Verse Concepts

But you must let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. Verse Concepts

So be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious crop from his land, being patient with it until it receives the fall and the spring rains. Verse Concepts

A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong, Verse Concepts

your knowledge with self-control, your self-control with endurance, your endurance with godliness, Verse Concepts

The conclusion of something is better than its beginning, and a patient attitude is more valuable than a proud one. Verse Concepts

Older men are to be sober, serious, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance. Verse Concepts

For you need endurance, so that after you have done God's will you can receive what he has promised. Verse Concepts

Suddenly, a multitude of the Heavenly Army appeared with the angel, praising God by saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people who enjoy his favor!"

Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his armies! Verse Concepts

They were singing a new song in front of the throne, the four living creatures, and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. Verse Concepts

They said, "We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to rule. Verse Concepts

Each of the four living creatures had six wings and were full of eyes inside and out. Without stopping day or night they were saying, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, who is, and who is coming." Verse Concepts

Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels, the living creatures, and the elders surrounding the throne. They numbered 10,000's times 10,000 and thousands times thousands. They sang with a loud voice, "Worthy is the lamb who was slaughtered to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise!"

All the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell on their faces in front of the throne and worshipped God, saying, "Amen! Praise, glory, wisdom, thanks, honor, power, and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen!"

A voice came from the throne, saying, "Praise our God, all who serve and fear him, from the least important to the most important." Verse Concepts

Shout with joy, you heavens, and rock with glee, you earth! Break out in song, you mountains! The LORD is comforting his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. Verse Concepts

The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep, and the valleys are covered with grain. They shout for joy; yes, they burst out in song! To the Director: A song. A Psalm. Verse Concepts

"Shout for joy, you heavens, for the LORD has done it! Shout aloud, you depths of the earth! Burst out with singing, you mountains, you forest, and all your trees! For the LORD has redeemed Jacob and will display his glory in Israel. Verse Concepts

"For you will go out in joy, and come back with peace; the mountains and the hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees in the fields will clap their hands. Verse Concepts

Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Verse Concepts

Let the heavens and earth praise him, along with the sea and its swarming creatures. Verse Concepts

let the rivers clap their hands in unison; and let the mountains sing for joy Verse Concepts

Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands. Verse Concepts

Let the people thank you, God. Let all the people thank you. Verse Concepts

Therefore, through him let us always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that confess his name. Verse Concepts

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people to be his very own and to proclaim the wonderful deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Verse Concepts

With the lyre, give thanks to the LORD; with the ten stringed harp, play music to him; Verse Concepts

Sing praises to the LORD who dwells in Zion; declare his mighty deeds among the nations. Verse Concepts

So let us keep on coming boldly to the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Verse Concepts

Come close to God, and he will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Verse Concepts

Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God. Verse Concepts

So now, what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and have your sins washed away as you call on his name.' Verse Concepts

Therefore, if anyone stops associating with these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good action. Verse Concepts

And everyone who has this hope based on him keeps himself pure, just as the Messiah is pure. Verse Concepts

"Wash yourselves, and make yourselves clean; remove your evil behavior from my presence; stop practicing what is evil. Verse Concepts

Jerusalem, wash your evil from your heart so that you may be delivered. How long will you harbor evil schemes within you? Verse Concepts

Get rid of the old yeast so that you may be a new batch of dough, since you are to be free from yeast. For the Messiah, our Passover, has been sacrificed. Verse Concepts

Instead, it should be the inner disposition of the heart, consisting in the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which God values greatly. Verse Concepts

It's better to have one handful of tranquility than to have two handfuls of trouble and to chase after the wind. Verse Concepts

Also, make it your goal to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you, Verse Concepts

for kings, and for everyone who has authority, so that we might lead a quiet and peaceful life with all godliness and dignity. Verse Concepts

Dry crumbs in peace are better than a full meal with strife. Verse Concepts

We order and encourage such people by the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. Verse Concepts

Then he told them, "As you go into the entire world, proclaim the gospel to everyone. Verse Concepts

What I tell you in darkness you must speak in the daylight, and what is whispered in your ear you must shout from the housetops. Verse Concepts

As you go, make this announcement: "The kingdom from heaven is near!' Verse Concepts

to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach. Verse Concepts

But he told him, "Let the dead bury their own dead. But you go and proclaim the kingdom of God." Verse Concepts

Then he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. Verse Concepts

"Go, stand in the Temple, and keep on telling the people the whole message about this life they can have." Verse Concepts

but if the sun has risen on him, then it is a capital crime in that case. A thief shall certainly make restitution, but if he has nothing, he is to be sold for his theft. Verse Concepts

If that person has sinned and has been found guilty, then he is to return the stolen thing that he took or obtained by oppression, or the security that had been entrusted to him, or the lost thing that he had found, Verse Concepts

but when he is discovered, he must restore seven-fold, forfeiting the entire value of his house. Verse Concepts

returning what has been placed as collateral for a loan, paying back what he has taken, following the regulations that promote life, and committing no iniquity, he will certainly live, and not die. Verse Concepts

Sow in righteousness in your own interest, reap in gracious love, break up your own unprepared ground; It is now time to inquire of the LORD, until he comes to pour out righteousness for you. Verse Concepts

Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Verse Concepts

But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness. Verse Concepts

As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again." Verse Concepts

Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue." Verse Concepts

because I tell you, unless your righteousness greatly exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom from heaven!" Verse Concepts

Come back to your senses as you should, and stop sinning! For some of you I say this to your shame don't fully know God. Verse Concepts

having been filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus the Messiah so that God will be glorified and praised. Verse Concepts

For it is God's will that you be sanctified: You must abstain from sexual immorality. Verse Concepts

May the God of peace himself make you holy in every way. And may your whole being spirit, soul, and body remain blameless when our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, appears. Verse Concepts

and told them, Verse Concepts

"You are to be holy toward me, because I, the LORD, am holy. I've separated you from among the people to be mine. Verse Concepts

Then Joshua addressed the people: "Consecrate yourselves, because tomorrow the LORD will do marvelous things among you." Verse Concepts

Even the priests who approach the LORD must consecrate themselves. Otherwise, the LORD will attack them." Verse Concepts

He said, "Peace, I've come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice." Samuel consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. Verse Concepts

"But give this command to the people: "You are to consecrate yourselves, because tomorrow you're going to eat meat, since you've complained where the LORD can hear it, "Who can give us meat to eat? After all, life was better with us in Egypt." Therefore, the LORD is going to give you meat and you'll eat Verse Concepts

Keep examining yourselves to see whether you are continuing in the faith. Test yourselves! You know, don't you, that Jesus the Messiah lives in you? Could it be that you are failing the test? Verse Concepts