giving thanks to the Father, who has made us worthy unto a participation of the inheritance of the saints in light; who delivered us from the power of darkness, and transplanted us into the kingdom of the Son of his love; in whom we have redemption, the remission of sins: read more.
who is the image of the invisible God, being the first begotten of all creation, because in him all things are created, in the heavens and upon the earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All things were created by him, and unto him; and he before all things, and all things consist in him: and himself is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the first begotten from the dead, in order that in all things himself may be preeminent: because in him all fulness is pleased to dwell;

Hebrews 13:12-16

Therefore indeed Jesus, in order that he might sanctify the people by his own blood, suffered without the gate. Therefore let us go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach; for we have here no continuing city, but we are seeking unto one which is to come. read more.
Therefore let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name. But do not forget benefaction and fellowship: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.