'Things' in the Bible

And it was made clear to those prophets that they were God's servants not for themselves but for you, to give you word of the things which have now come to your ears from the preachers of the good news through the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven; things which even angels have a desire to see.

Being conscious that you have been made free from that foolish way of life which was your heritage from your fathers, not through a payment of things like silver or gold which come to destruction,

Being conscious that you have done no wrong; so that those who say evil things about your good way of life as Christians may be put to shame.

And they are wondering that you no longer go with them in this violent wasting of life, and are saying evil things of you:

But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;

If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glory and the power for ever.

If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.