All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness;

You do not understand that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish."

Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.

And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go into hell.

how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly and from house to house,

For bodily training is of some value, but godliness is of value in all things, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

This is a trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for men.

For land which drinks the rain that often falls upon it, and brings forth vegetation useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God.