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2009
Commands of the New Testament Commands of the New Testament
Don Fanning
Liberty University
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Matthew 3:2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."
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Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance,
4:17
From that time Jesus began to preach this message: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."
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Matthew 5:12 Rejoice and be glad because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the
prophets before you in the same way.
5:
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In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give
honor to your Father in heaven.
5:
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leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother and then come
and present your gift.
5:
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Reach agreement quickly with your accuser while on the way to court, or he may hand you over to
the judge, and the judge hand you over to the warden, and you will be thrown into prison.
5:
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If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away! It is better to lose one of your
members than to have your whole body thrown into hell.
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If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away! It is better to lose one of your
members than to have your whole body go into hell.
5:
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"It was said, 'Whoever divorces his wife must give her a legal document.'
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Let your word be 'Yes, yes' or 'No, no.' More than this is from the evil one.
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But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other
to him as well.
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And if someone wants to sue you and to take your tunic, give him your coat also.
5:
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And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two.
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Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.
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But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
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Matthew 6:1 "Be careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people. Otherwise
you have no reward with your Father in heaven.
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But when you do your giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
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But whenever you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your
Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
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So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored,
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may your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us today our daily bread,
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and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors.
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And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
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"When you fast, do not look sullen like the hypocrites, for they make their faces unattractive so that
people will see them fasting. I tell you the truth, they have their reward.
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When you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,
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"Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves
break in and steal.
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But accumulate for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and thieves
do not break in and steal.
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"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what
you will wear. Isn't there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing?
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Look at the birds in the sky: They do not sow, or reap, or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father
feeds them. Aren't you more valuable than they are?
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Why do you worry about clothing? Think about how the flowers of the field grow; they do not work or
spin.
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But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
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Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged.
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Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye,' while there is a beam in
your own?
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You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the
speck from your brother's eye.
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"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you.
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In everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you, for this fulfills the law and the prophets.
13
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to
destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
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"Watch out for false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are voracious wolves.
Matt 8:4 Then Jesus said to him, "See that you do not speak to anyone, but go, show yourself to a priest,
and bring the offering that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."
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Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go; just as you believed, it will be done for you." And the servant
was healed at that hour.
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Another of the disciples said to him, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father."
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But Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead."
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Matt 9:
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As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. "Follow me," he
said to him. And he got up and followed him.
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Go and learn what this saying means: 'I want mercy and not sacrifice.' For I did not come to call the
righteous, but sinners."
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Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest."
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Matthew 10:6 Go instead to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near!'
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Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.
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Whenever you enter a town or village, find out who is worthy there and stay with them until you leave.
12
As you enter the house, give it greetings.
13
And if the house is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to
you.
14
And if anyone will not welcome you or listen to your message, shake the dust off your feet as you
leave that house or that town.
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"I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as
doves.
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Beware of people, because they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues.
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Whenever they persecute you in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going
through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
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What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the
housetops.
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Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to
destroy both soul and body in hell.
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So do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.
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Matthew 11:
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The one who has ears had better listen!
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Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find
rest for your souls.
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Matthew 12:
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"Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad,
for a tree is known by its fruit.
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Matthew 13:9 The one who has ears had better listen!"
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"So listen to the parable of the sower:
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Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. The one who has ears had
better listen!
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Matthew 14:
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But immediately Jesus spoke to them: "Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."
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Matthew 15:4 For God said, 'Honor your father and mother' and 'Whoever insults his father or mother
must be put to death.'
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Then he called the crowd to him and said, "Listen and understand.
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Leave them! They are blind guides. If someone who is blind leads another who is blind, both will fall
into a pit."
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Then Jesus answered her, "Woman, your faith is great! Let what you want be done for you." And her
daughter was healed from that hour.
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Matthew 16:6 "Watch out," Jesus said to them, "beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and
Sadducees."
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How could you not understand that I was not speaking to you about bread? But beware of the yeast of
the Pharisees and Sadducees!"
23
But he turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, because
you are not setting your mind on God's interests, but on man's."
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Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take
up his cross, and follow me.
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Matthew 17:5 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the
cloud said, "This is my one dear Son, in whom I take great delight. Listen to him!"
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He told them, "It was because of your little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith the size of a
mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; nothing will be
impossible for you."
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But so that we don't offend them, go to the lake and throw out a hook. Take the first fish that comes up,
and when you open its mouth, you will find a four drachma coin. Take that and give it to them for me and
you."
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Matthew 18:8 If your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for
you to enter life crippled or lame than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire.
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And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter into life with
one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into fiery hell.
10
"See that you do not disdain one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always
see the face of my Father in heaven.
15
"If your brother sins, go and show him his fault when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you
have regained your brother.
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But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you, so that at the testimony of two or three
witnesses every matter may be established.
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If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. If he refuses to listen to the church, treat him like a
Gentile or a tax collector.
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Matthew 19:6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let
no one separate."
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For there are some eunuchs who were that way from birth, and some who were made eunuchs by
others, and some who became eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to
accept this should accept it."
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But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of
heaven belongs to such as these."
17
He said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. But if you
want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
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honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself."
21
Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor,
and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
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Matthew 21:
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Jesus answered them, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what
was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' it will
happen.
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Matthew 22:4 Again he sent other slaves, saying, 'Tell those who have been invited, "Look! The feast
I have prepared for you is ready. My oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is
ready. Come to the wedding banquet."'
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So go into the main streets and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.'
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Tell us then, what do you think? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
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Show me the coin used for the tax." So they brought him a denarius.
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They replied, "Caesar's." He said to them, "Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to
God the things that are God's."
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Matthew 23:3 Therefore pay attention to what they tell you and do it. But do not do what they do, for
they do not practice what they teach.
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Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup, so that the outside may become clean too!
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Fill up then the measure of your ancestors!
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Matthew 24:
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Jesus answered them, "Watch out that no one misleads you.
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You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. Make sure that you are not alarmed, for this must happen,
but the end is still to come.
15
"So when you see the abomination of desolation– spoken about by Daniel the prophet– standing in the
holy place (let the reader understand),
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"Learn this parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you
know that summer is near.
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So also you, when you see all these things, know that he is near, right at the door.
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"Therefore stay alert, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.
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But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming,
he would have been alert and would not have let his house be broken into.
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Therefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not
expect him.
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Matthew 25:6 But at midnight there was a shout, 'Look, the bridegroom is here! Come out to meet
him.'
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Therefore stay alert, because you do not know the day or the hour.
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His master answered, 'Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful in a few things. I will
put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.'
22
The one with the two talents also came and said, 'Sir, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have
gained two more.'
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His master answered, 'Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I
will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.'
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so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.'
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Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten.
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And throw that worthless slave into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of
teeth.'
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Matthew 26:
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While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it, gave it
to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat, this is my body."
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And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you,
36
Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, "Sit here while
I go over there and pray."
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Then he said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay
awake with me."
39
Going a little farther, he threw himself down with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if
possible, let this cup pass from me! Yet not what I will, but what you will."
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Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."
42
He went away a second time and prayed, "My Father, if this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it,
your will must be done."
45
Then he came to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is
approaching, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
52
Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back in its place! For all who take hold of the sword will die by
the sword.
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Matthew 28:
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Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit,
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Mark 1:3 the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths
straight.'"
15
He said, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel!"
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Mark 2:
14
As he went along, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the tax booth. "Follow me," he said to
him. And he got up and followed him.
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Mark 4:
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And he said, "Whoever has ears to hear had better listen!"
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If anyone has ears to hear, he had better listen!"
24
And he said to them, "Take care about what you hear. The measure you use will be the measure you
receive, and more will be added to you.
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Mark 5:
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But Jesus did not permit him to do so. Instead, he said to him, "Go to your home and to your people
and tell them what the Lord has done for you, that he had mercy on you."
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But Jesus, paying no attention to what was said, told the synagogue ruler, "Do not be afraid; just
believe."
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Mark 6:10 He said to them, "Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the area.
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If a place will not welcome you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off your feet
as a testimony against them."
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for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them: "Have courage! It is I. Do not
be afraid."
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Mark 7:10 For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and, 'Whoever insults his father or
mother must be put to death.'
14
Then he called the crowd again and said to them, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand.
27
He said to her, "Let the children be satisfied first, for it is not right to take the children's bread and to
throw it to the dogs."
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Mark 8:15 And Jesus ordered them, "Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast
of Herod!"
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Then Jesus called the crowd, along with his disciples, and said to them, "If anyone wants to become
my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
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Mark 9:7 Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came from the cloud, "This is my one dear
Son. Listen to him!"
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But Jesus said, "Do not stop him, because no one who does a miracle in my name will be able soon
afterward to say anything bad about me.
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If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off! It is better for you to enter into life crippled than to have two
hands and go into hell, to the unquenchable fire.
45
If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off! It is better to enter life lame than to have two feet and be
thrown into hell.
47
If your eye causes you to sin, tear it out! It is better to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye than
to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,
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Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and
be at peace with each other."
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Mark 10:9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."
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But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the little children come to me and do
not try to stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
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You know the commandments: 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false
testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.'"
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As Jesus looked at him, he felt love for him and said, "You lack one thing. Go, sell whatever you have
and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
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Mark 11:2 and said to them, "Go to the village ahead of you. As soon as you enter it, you will find a
colt tied there that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here.
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Jesus said to them, "Have faith in God.
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I tell you the truth, if someone says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and does
not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.
24
For this reason I tell you, whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received it, and it will
be yours.
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Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in
heaven will also forgive you your sins."
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Mark 12:15 But he saw through their hypocrisy and said to them, "Why are you testing me? Bring me
a denarius and let me look at it."
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Then Jesus said to them, "Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are
God's." And they were utterly amazed at him.
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Jesus answered, "The most important is: 'Listen, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
36
David himself, by the Holy Spirit, said, 'The Lord said to my lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I put your
enemies under your feet."'
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In his teaching Jesus also said, "Watch out for the experts in the law. They like walking around in long
robes and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces,
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Mark 13:
5
Jesus began to say to them, "Watch out that no one misleads you.
7
When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end
is still to come.
9
"You must watch out for yourselves. You will be handed over to councils and beaten in the synagogues.
You will stand before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them.
11
When they arrest you and hand you over for trial, do not worry about what to speak. But say whatever
is given you at that time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
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Be careful! I have told you everything ahead of time.
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"Learn this parable from the fig tree: Whenever its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you
know that summer is near.
29
So also you, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, right at the door.
33
Watch out! Stay alert! For you do not know when the time will come.
35
Stay alert, then, because you do not know when the owner of the house will return– whether during
evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or at dawn–
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What I say to you I say to everyone: Stay alert!"
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Mark 14:6 But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a good
service for me.
22
While they were eating, he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it, gave it to them, and said,
"Take it. This is my body."
32
Then they went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray."
34
He said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay alert."
36
He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me. Yet not what I will,
but what you will."
38
Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."
41
He came a third time and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough of that! The hour
has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
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Mark 16:6 But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was
crucified. He has been raised! He is not here. Look, there is the place where they laid him.
15
He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
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Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good
news that brings great joy to all the people:
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Luke 3:4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, "The voice of one shouting in
the wilderness: 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight.
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Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance, and don't begin to say to yourselves, 'We have
Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that God can raise up children for Abraham from these stones!
11
John answered them, "The person who has two tunics must share with the person who has none, and
the person who has food must do likewise."
13
He told them, "Collect no more than you are required to."
14
Then some soldiers also asked him, "And as for us– what should we do?" He told them, "Take money
from no one by violence or by false accusation, and be content with your pay."
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Luke 5:
10
and so were James and John, Zebedee's sons, who were Simon's business partners. Then Jesus said
to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people."
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After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. "Follow me," he
said to him.
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Luke 6:8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, "Get up and
stand here." So he rose and stood there.
23
Rejoice in that day, and jump for joy, because your reward is great in heaven. For their ancestors did
the same things to the prophets.
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"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
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bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
29
To the person who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other as well, and from the person who takes
away your coat, do not withhold your tunic either.
30
Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes
them away.
31
Treat others in the same way that you would want them to treat you.
35
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great,
and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.
36
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
37
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive,
and you will be forgiven.
38
Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will
be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive."
42
How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me remove the speck from your eye,' while you yourself
don't see the beam in your own? You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you
can see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.
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Luke 8:8 But other seed fell on good soil and grew, and it produced a hundred times as much grain."
As he said this, he called out, "The one who has ears to hear had better listen!"
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So listen carefully, for whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he
thinks he has will be taken from him."
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"Return to your home, and declare what God has done for you." So he went away, proclaiming
throughout the whole town what Jesus had done for him.
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Luke 9:3 He said to them, "Take nothing for your journey– no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, and
do not take an extra tunic.
4
Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave the area.
5
Wherever they do not receive you, as you leave that town, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony
against them."
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Then he said to them all, "If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his
cross daily, and follow me.
35
Then a voice came from the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him!"
44
"Take these words to heart, for the Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men."
50
But Jesus said to him, "Do not stop him, for whoever is not against you is for you."
59
Jesus said to another, "Follow me." But he replied, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father."
60
But Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom
of God."
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Yet another said, "I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to my family."
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Luke 10:2 He said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord
of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.
3
Go! I am sending you out like lambs surrounded by wolves.
4
Do not carry a money bag, a traveler's bag, or sandals, and greet no one on the road.
5
Whenever you enter a house, first say, 'May peace be on this house!'
7
Stay in that same house, eating and drinking what they give you, for the worker deserves his pay. Do
not move around from house to house.
8
Whenever you enter a town and the people welcome you, eat what is set before you.
9
Heal the sick in that town and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come upon you!'
20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names stand written in
heaven."
35
The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him,
and whatever else you spend, I will repay you when I come back this way.'
37
The expert in religious law said, "The one who showed mercy to him." So Jesus said to him, "Go and
do the same."
40
But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up to him and said,
"Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Tell her to help me."
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Luke 11:
2
So he said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, may your name be honored; may your
kingdom come.
3
Give us each day our daily bread,
4
and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And do not lead us into
temptation."
9
"So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened
for you.
35
Therefore see to it that the light in you is not darkness.
41
But give from your heart to those in need, and then everything will be clean for you.
NET
Luke 12:1 Meanwhile, when many thousands of the crowd had gathered so that they were trampling
on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, "Be on your guard against the yeast of the
Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
5
But I will warn you whom you should fear: Fear the one who, after the killing, has authority to throw you
into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!
7
In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are more valuable than
many sparrows.
15
Then he said to them, "Watch out and guard yourself from all types of greed, because one's life does
not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
19
And I will say to myself, "You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink,
celebrate!"'
22
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or
about your body, what you will wear.
24
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them.
How much more valuable are you than the birds!
27
Consider how the flowers grow; they do not work or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his
glory was clothed like one of these!
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29
So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about
such things.
31
Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
32
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.
33
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out– a
treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
35
"Get dressed for service and keep your lamps burning;
39
But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would
not have let his house be broken into.
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You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
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Luke 13:7 So he said to the worker who tended the vineyard, 'For three years now, I have come
looking for fruit on this fig tree, and each time I inspect it I find none. Cut it down! Why should it continue
to deplete the soil?'
8
But the worker answered him, 'Sir, leave it alone this year too, until I dig around it and put fertilizer on it.
24
"Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will
not be able to.
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Luke 14:
10
But when you are invited, go and take the least important place, so that when your host
approaches he will say to you, 'Friend, move up here to a better place.' Then you will be honored in the
presence of all who share the meal with you.
12
He said also to the man who had invited him, "When you host a dinner or a banquet, don't invite your
friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors so you can be invited by them in return and get
repaid.
13
But when you host an elaborate meal, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
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Luke 16:
9
And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by how you use worldly wealth, so that when it runs out you
will be welcomed into the eternal homes.
29
But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the prophets; they must respond to them.'
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Luke 17:3 Watch yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.
6
So the Lord replied, "If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this black mulberry
tree, 'Be pulled out by the roots and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you.
10
So you too, when you have done everything you were commanded to do, should say, 'We are slaves
undeserving of special praise; we have only done what was our duty.'"
32
Remember Lot's wife!
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Luke 18:
16
But Jesus called for the children, saying, "Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them,
for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
20
You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not give false
testimony, honor your father and mother.'"
22
When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and give the
money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
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Luke 19:
13
And he summoned ten of his slaves, gave them ten minas, and said to them, 'Do business
with these until I come back.'
17
And the king said to him, 'Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very small
matter, you will have authority over ten cities.'
19
So the king said to him, 'And you are to be over five cities.'
24
And he said to his attendants, 'Take the mina from him, and give it to the one who has ten.'
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Luke 20:
25
So he said to them, "Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are
God's."
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"Beware of the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes, and they love elaborate
greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
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Luke 21:8 He said, "Watch out that you are not misled. For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am
he,' and, 'The time is near.' Do not follow them!
14
Therefore be resolved not to rehearse ahead of time how to make your defense.
19
By your endurance you will gain your lives.
28
But when these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is
drawing near."
31
So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
34
"But be on your guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and
the worries of this life, and that day close down upon you suddenly like a trap.
36
But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must
happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."
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Luke 22:8
17
Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves.
19
Then he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body
which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."
26
Not so with you; instead the one who is greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the
leader like the one who serves.
32
but I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. When you have turned back, strengthen
your brothers."
36
He said to them, "But now, the one who has a money bag must take it, and likewise a traveler's bag
too. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one.
40
When he came to the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation."
46
So he said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you will not fall into temptation!"
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John 5:
39
You study the scriptures thoroughly because you think in them you possess eternal life, and it is these
same scriptures that testify about me,
45
"Do not suppose that I will accuse you before the Father. The one who accuses you is Moses, in whom
you have placed your hope.
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John 6:
43
Jesus replied, "Do not complain about me to one another.
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John 7:
4
For no one who seeks to make a reputation for himself does anything in secret. If you are
doing these things, show yourself to the world."
24
Do not judge according to external appearance, but judge with proper judgment."
37
On the last day of the feast, the greatest day, Jesus stood up and shouted out, "If anyone is thirsty, let
him come to me, and
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John 9:
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John 10:
37
If I do not perform the deeds of my Father, do not believe me.
38
But if I do them, even if you do not believe me, believe the deeds, so that you may come to know and
understand that I am in the Father and the Father is in me."
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John 12:7 So Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She has kept it for the day of my burial.
26
If anyone wants to serve me, he must follow me, and where I am, my servant will be too. If anyone
serves me, the Father will honor him.
35
Jesus replied, "The light is with you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the
darkness may not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
36
While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become sons of light." When Jesus had
said these things, he went away and hid himself from them.
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John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be distressed. You believe in God; believe also in me.
11
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me, but if you do not believe me, believe
because of the miraculous deeds themselves.
27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let
your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.
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John 15:4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless
it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.
7
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you.
9
"Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; remain in my love.
18
"If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me first.
20
Remember what I told you, 'A slave is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also
persecute you. If they obeyed my word, they will obey yours too.
27
and you also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.
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John 16:24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive it, so that
your joy may be complete.
33
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and
suffering, but take courage– I have conquered the world."
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John 17:
17
Set them apart in the truth; your word is truth.
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John 19:
26
So when Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to
his mother, "Woman, look, here is your son!"
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He then said to his disciple, "Look, here is your mother!" From that very time the disciple took her into
his own home.
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John 20:
27
Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and examine my hands. Extend your hand
and put it into my side. Do not continue in your unbelief, but believe."
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John 21:
15
Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John,
do you love me more than these do?" He replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus told him, "Feed
my lambs."
16
Jesus said a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I
love you." Jesus told him, "Shepherd my sheep."
17
Jesus said a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed that Jesus asked
him a third time, "Do you love me?" and said, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you."
Jesus replied, "Feed my sheep.
19
(Now Jesus said this to indicate clearly by what kind of death Peter was going to glorify God.) After he
said this, Jesus told Peter, "Follow me."
22
Jesus replied, "If I want him to live until I come back, what concern is that of yours? You follow me!"
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Acts 2
38
Peter said to them, "Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the
forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
40
With many other words he testified and exhorted them saying, "Save yourselves from this perverse
generation!"
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Acts 3
19
Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped out,
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Acts 4:
19
But Peter and John replied, "Whether it is right before God to obey you rather than God, you decide,
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Acts 5:
20
"Go and stand in the temple courts and proclaim to the people all the words of this life."
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Acts 6:
3 But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of
wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.
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Acts 8:
22
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that he may perhaps forgive you for
the intent of your heart.
29
Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go over and join this chariot."
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Acts 11:7 I also heard a voice saying to me, 'Get up, Peter; slaughter and eat!'
9
But the voice replied a second time from heaven, 'What God has made clean, you must not consider
ritually unclean!'
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Acts 13:2 While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me
Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
38
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through this one forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to
you,
40
Watch out, then, that what is spoken about by the prophets does not happen to you:
41
'Look, you scoffers; be amazed and perish! For I am doing a work in your days, a work you would
never believe, even if someone tells you.'"
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Acts 15:
29
that you abstain from meat that has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what has been
strangled and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from doing these things, you will do well.
Farewell.
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Acts 16:9 A vision appeared to Paul during the night: A Macedonian man was standing there urging
him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us!"
15
After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, "If you consider me to be a believer in the
Lord, come and stay in my house." And she persuaded us.
31
They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household."
36
The jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, "The magistrates have sent orders to release you. So
come out now and go in peace."
37
But Paul said to the police officers, "They had us beaten in public without a proper trial– even though
we are Roman citizens– and they threw us in prison. And now they want to send us away secretly?
Absolutely not! They themselves must come and escort us out!"
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Acts 18:9 The Lord said to Paul by a vision in the night, "Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be
silent,
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Acts 20:
28
Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to
shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.
31
Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of
you with tears.
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Acts 22:
21
Then he said to me, 'Go, because I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'"
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Acts 23:11 The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Have courage, for just as you have
testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome."
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Acts 24:
25
While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became
frightened and said, "Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you."
NET
Acts 26:16 But get up and stand on your feet, for I have appeared to you for this reason, to designate
you in advance as a servant and witness to the things you have seen and to the things in which I will
appear to you.
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Acts 27
:24 and said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul! You must stand before Caesar, and God has graciously granted you
the safety of all who are sailing with you.'
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Therefore keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will be just as I have been told.
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Acts 28
:26 when he said, 'Go to this people and say, "You will keep on hearing, but will never understand, and
you will keep on looking, but will never perceive.
28
"Therefore be advised that this salvation from God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen!"
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Romans 3
:4 Absolutely not! Let God be proven true, and every human being shown up as a liar, just as it is written:
"so that you will be justified in your words and will prevail when you are judged."
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Romans 6
:11 So you too consider yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
12
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires,
13
and do not present your members to sin as instruments to be used for unrighteousness, but present
yourselves to God as those who are alive from the dead and your members to God as instruments to be
used for righteousness.
19
(I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh.) For just as you once
presented your members as slaves to impurity and lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now
present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification.
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Romans 11
18
do not boast over the branches. But if you boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the
root supports you.
20
Granted! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant,
but fear!
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Notice therefore the kindness and harshness of God– harshness toward those who have fallen, but
God's kindness toward you, provided you continue in his kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off.
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Romans 12
:2 Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that
you may test and approve what is the will of God– what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.
14
Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.
16
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
19
Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is
mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
20
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be
heaping burning coals on his head.
21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Romans 13
:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God's
appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.
3
(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good
and you will receive its commendation,
4
for it is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in
vain. It is God's servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer.
7
Pay everyone what is owed: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to
whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.
8
Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the
law.
14
Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires.
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Romans 14
:1 Now receive the one who is weak in the faith, and do not have disputes over differing opinions.
3
The one who eats everything must not despise the one who does not, and the one who abstains must
not judge the one who eats everything, for God has accepted him.
5
One person regards one day holier than other days, and another regards them all alike. Each must be
fully convinced in his own mind.
13
Therefore we must not pass judgment on one another, but rather determine never to place an obstacle
or a trap before a brother or sister.
15
For if your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer walking in love.
Do not destroy by your food someone for whom Christ died.
16
Therefore do not let what you consider good be spoken of as evil.
20
Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. For although all things are clean, it is wrong to
cause anyone to stumble by what you eat.
22
The faith you have, keep to yourself before God. Blessed is the one who does not judge himself by
what he approves.
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Romans 15
:2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up.
7
Receive one another, then, just as Christ also received you, to God's glory.
10
And again it says: "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people."
11
And again, "Praise the Lord all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples praise him."
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Romans 16
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Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles
contrary to the teaching that you learned. Avoid them!
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1 Corinthians 1
:26 Think about the circumstances of your call, brothers and sisters. Not many were wise by human
standards, not many were powerful, not many were born to a privileged position.
31
so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."
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1 Corinthians 3
:10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master-builder I laid a foundation, but
someone else builds on it. And each one must be careful how he builds.
18
Guard against self-deception, each of you. If someone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him
become foolish so that he can become wise.
21
So then, no more boasting about mere mortals! For everything belongs to you,
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1 Corinthians 4
:1 One should think about us this way– as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
5
So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the
hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.
16
I encourage you, then, be imitators of me.
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1 Corinthians 5
:7 Clean out the old yeast so that you may be a new batch of dough– you are, in fact, without yeast. For
Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.
13
But God will judge those outside. Remove the evil person from among you.
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1 Corinthians 6
:9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! The
sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, passive homosexual partners, practicing homosexuals,
18
Flee sexual immorality! "Every sin a person commits is outside of the body"– but the immoral person
sins against his own body.
20
For you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
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1 Corinthians 7
:2 But because of immoralities, each man should have relations with his own wife and each woman with
her own husband.
3
A husband should give to his wife her sexual rights, and likewise a wife to her husband.
5
Do not deprive each other, except by mutual agreement for a specified time, so that you may devote
yourselves to prayer. Then resume your relationship, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your
lack of self-control.
9
But if they do not have self-control, let them get married. For it is better to marry than to burn with
sexual desire.
11
(but if she does, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband), and a husband should not
divorce his wife.
12
To the rest I say– I, not the Lord– if a brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is happy to live
with him, he should not divorce her.
13
And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is happy to live with her, she should not
divorce him.
15
But if the unbeliever wants a divorce, let it take place. In these circumstances the brother or sister is
not bound. God has called you in peace.
17
Nevertheless, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each person, so must he live. I
give this sort of direction in all the churches.
18
Was anyone called after he had been circumcised? He should not try to undo his circumcision. Was
anyone called who is uncircumcised? He should not get circumcised.
20
Let each one remain in that situation in life in which he was called.
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Were you called as a slave? Do not worry about it. But if indeed you are able to be free, make the
most of the opportunity.
23
You were bought with a price. Do not become slaves of men.
24
In whatever situation someone was called, brothers and sisters, let him remain in it with God.
27
The one bound to a wife should not seek divorce. The one released from a wife should not seek
marriage.
36
If anyone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the bloom of youth and it
seems necessary, he should do what he wishes; he does not sin. Let them marry.
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1 Corinthians 8
:9 But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance to the weak.
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1 Corinthians 9
:24 Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium compete, but only one receives the prize? So run to
win.
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1 Corinthians 10
:7 So do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink
and rose up to play."
10
And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.
12
So let the one who thinks he is standing be careful that he does not fall.
14
So then, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.
15
I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.
18
Look at the people of Israel. Are not those who eat the sacrifices partners in the altar?
24
Do not seek your own good, but the good of the other person.
25
Eat anything that is sold in the marketplace without questions of conscience,
27
If an unbeliever invites you to dinner and you want to go, eat whatever is served without asking
questions of conscience.
28
But if someone says to you, "This is from a sacrifice," do not eat, because of the one who told you and
because of conscience–
31
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
32
Do not give offense to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God,
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1 Corinthians 11
:1 Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.
6
For if a woman will not cover her head, she should cut off her hair. But if it is disgraceful for a woman to
have her hair cut off or her head shaved, she should cover her head.
13
Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?
24
and after he had given thanks he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you. Do this in
remembrance of me."
25
In the same way, he also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood.
Do this, every time you drink it, in remembrance of me."
28
A person should examine himself first, and in this way let him eat the bread and drink of the cup.
33
So then, my brothers and sisters, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.
34
If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that when you assemble it does not lead to judgment. I will
give directions about other matters when I come.
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1 Corinthians 12
:31 But you should be eager for the greater gifts. And now I will show you a way that is beyond
comparison.
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1 Corinthians 14
:1 Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
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It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, seek to abound in order to
strengthen the church.
13
So then, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.
20
Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking. Instead, be infants in evil, but in your thinking
be mature.
26
What should you do then, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a song, has a
lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all these things be done for the
strengthening of the church.
27
If someone speaks in a tongue, it should be two, or at the most three, one after the other, and
someone must interpret.
28
But if there is no interpreter, he should be silent in the church. Let him speak to himself and to God.
29
Two or three prophets should speak and the others should evaluate what is said.
30
And if someone sitting down receives a revelation, the person who is speaking should conclude.
34
the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak. Rather, let them be in
submission, as in fact the law says.
35
If they want to find out about something, they should ask their husbands at home, because it is
disgraceful for a woman to speak in church.
37
If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, he should acknowledge that what I write to
you is the Lord's command.
39
So then, brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in
tongues.
40
And do everything in a decent and orderly manner.
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1 Corinthians 15
:33 Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals."
34
Sober up as you should, and stop sinning! For some have no knowledge of God– I say this to your
shame!
58
So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the
Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
NET
1 Corinthians 16
:1 With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of
Galatia:
2
On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside some income and save it to the extent that
God has blessed you, so that a collection will not have to be made when I come.
10
Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I
am too.
11
So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to
me. For I am expecting him with the brothers.
13
Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.
14
Everything you do should be done in love.
18
For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.
20
All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
22
Let anyone who has no love for the Lord be accursed. Our Lord, come!
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2 Corinthians 5
:20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead
with you on Christ's behalf, "Be reconciled to God!"
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2 Corinthians 6
:13 Now as a fair exchange– I speak as to my children– open wide your hearts to us also.
14
Do not become partners with those who do not believe, for what partnership is there between
righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
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Therefore "come out from their midst, and be separate," says the Lord, "and touch no unclean thing,
and I will welcome you,
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2 Corinthians 7
:2 Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, we have ruined no one, we have exploited
no one.
NET
2 Corinthians 8
:11 to finish what you started, so that just as you wanted to do it eagerly, you can also complete it
according to your means.
NET
2 Corinthians 10
:7 You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should
reflect on this again: Just as he himself belongs to Christ, so too do we.
11
Let such a person consider this: What we say by letters when we are absent, we also are in actions
when we are present.
17
But the one who boasts must boast in the Lord.
NET
2 Corinthians 11
:1 I wish that you would be patient with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you are being patient with
me!
16
I say again, let no one think that I am a fool. But if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I
too may boast a little.
NET
2 Corinthians 12
:13 For how were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to
you? Forgive me this injustice!
16
But be that as it may, I have not burdened you. Yet because I was a crafty person, I took you in by
deceit!
NET
2 Corinthians 13
:5 Put yourselves to the test to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize
regarding yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you– unless, indeed, you fail the test!
11
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in
peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
12
Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.
NET
Galatians 1
:8 But even if we (or an angel from heaven) should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to
you, let him be condemned to hell!
9
As we have said before, and now I say again, if any one is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what
you received, let him be condemned to hell!
NET
Galatians 3
:7 so then, understand that those who believe are the sons of Abraham.
NET
Galatians 4
:12 I beg you, brothers and sisters, become like me, because I have become like you. You have done me
no wrong!
21
Tell me, you who want to be under the law, do you not understand the law?
27
For it is written: "Rejoice, O barren woman who does not bear children; break forth and shout, you who
have no birth pains, because the children of the desolate woman are more numerous than those of the
woman who has a husband."
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But what does the scripture say? "Throw out the slave woman and her son, for the son of the slave
woman will not share the inheritance with the son" of the free woman.
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Galatians 5
:1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of
slavery.
2
Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you at all!
13
For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity
to indulge your flesh, but through love serve one another.
15
However, if you continually bite and devour one another, beware that you are not consumed by one
another.
16
But I say, live by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh.
NET
Galatians 6
:1 Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person
in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.
2
Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
4
Let each one examine his own work. Then he can take pride in himself and not compare himself with
someone else.
6
Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches
it.
7
Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows,
11
See what big letters I make as I write to you with my own hand!
17
From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.
NET
Ephesians 2
:11 Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh– who are called "uncircumcision" by
the so-called "circumcision" that is performed on the body by human hands–
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Ephesians 4
:25 Therefore, having laid aside falsehood, each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are
members of one another.
26
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on the cause of your anger.
27
Do not give the devil an opportunity.
28
The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that
he may have something to share with the one who has need.
29
You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building
up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.
30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
31
You must put away every kind of bitterness, anger, wrath, quarreling, and evil, slanderous talk.
32
Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also
forgave you.
NET
Ephesians 5
:1 Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children
2
and live in love, just as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to
God.
3
But among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, or greed, as these are
not fitting for the saints.
5
For you can be confident of this one thing: that no person who is immoral, impure, or greedy (such a
person is an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
6
Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God's wrath comes on the sons
of disobedience.
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7
Therefore do not be partakers with them,
8
for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the light–
11
Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
14
For everything made evident is light, and for this reason it says: "Awake, O sleeper! Rise from the
dead, and Christ will shine on you!"
15
Therefore be very careful how you live– not as unwise but as wise,
17
For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord's will is.
18
And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,
25
Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her
33
Nevertheless, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must
respect her husband.
NET
Ephesians 6
:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.
2
"Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely,
4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the
Lord.
5
Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart as to Christ,
9
Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you
and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
10
Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.
11
Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of
the devil.
13
For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil
day, and having done everything, to stand.
14
Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of
righteousness,
17
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
NET
Philippians 1
:27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that– whether I come and see
you or whether I remain absent– I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by
contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
NET
Philippians 2
:2 complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and having
one purpose.
5
You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had,
12
So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in
my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence,
14
Do everything without grumbling or arguing,
15
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked
and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world
18
And in the same way you also should be glad and rejoice together with me.
29
So welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,
NET
Philippians 3
:1 Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a
safeguard for you.
2
Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of those who mutilate the flesh!
17
Be imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and watch carefully those who are living this way, just as you
have us as an example.
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Philippians 4
:1 So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord
in this way, my dear friends!
3
Yes, I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry
along with me and Clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.
4
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!
5
Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!
6
Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with
thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.
8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever
is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think
about these things.
9
And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace
will be with you.
21
Give greetings to all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers with me here send greetings.
NET
Colossians 2
:6 Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,
8
Be careful not to allow anyone to captivate you through an empty, deceitful philosophy that is according
to human traditions and the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
16
Therefore do not let anyone judge you with respect to food or drink, or in the matter of a feast, new
moon, or Sabbath days–
18
Let no one who delights in humility and the worship of angels pass judgment on you. That person goes
on at great lengths about what he has supposedly seen, but he is puffed up with empty notions by his
fleshly mind.
NET
Colossians 3
:1 Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated
at the right hand of God.
2
Keep thinking about things above, not things on the earth,
5
So put to death whatever in your nature belongs to the earth: sexual immorality, impurity, shameful
passion, evil desire, and greed which is idolatry.
8
But now, put off all such things as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth.
9
Do not lie to one another since you have put off the old man with its practices
12
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy,
kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
15
Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as one body to this
peace), and be thankful.
16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and exhorting one another with all wisdom, singing
psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, all with grace in your hearts to God.
18
Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
19
Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them.
20
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord.
21
Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become disheartened.
22
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching– like those who
are strictly people-pleasers– but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.
23
Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people,
24
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord
Christ.
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Colossians 4
:1 Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in
heaven.
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Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
5
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.
16
And after you have read this letter, have it read to the church of Laodicea. In turn, read the letter from
Laodicea as well.
17
And tell Archippus, "See to it that you complete the ministry you received in the Lord."
18
I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
NET
1 Thessalonians 2
:9 For you recall, brothers and sisters, our toil and drudgery: By working night and day so as not to
impose a burden on any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
NET
1 Thessalonians 4
:18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.
NET
1 Thessalonians 5
:11 Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.
13
and to esteem them most highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
14
And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the
weak, be patient toward all.
15
See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and
for all.
16
Always rejoice,
17
constantly pray,
18
in everything give thanks. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
19
Do not extinguish the Spirit.
20
Do not treat prophecies with contempt.
21
But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.
22
Stay away from every form of evil.
25
Brothers and sisters, pray for us too.
26
Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss.
NET
2 Thessalonians 2
:15 Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether
by speech or by letter.
NET
2 Thessalonians 3
:1 Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord's message may spread quickly and be honored
as in fact it was among you,
10
For even when we were with you, we used to give you this command: "If anyone is not willing to work,
neither should he eat."
14
But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate
closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.
15
Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
NET
1 Timothy 2
:11 A woman must learn quietly with all submissiveness.
NET
1 Timothy 3
:10 And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.
12
Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own
households.
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1 Timothy 4
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:7 But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.
11
Command and teach these things.
12
Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your
speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.
13
Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
14
Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the
elders laid hands on you.
15
Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.
16
Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you
will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
NET
1 Timothy 5
:1 Do not address an older man harshly but appeal to him as a father. Speak to younger men as brothers,
3
Honor widows who are truly in need.
4
But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own
household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.
7
Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.
9
No widow should be put on the list unless she is at least sixty years old, was the wife of one husband,
11
But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ
and they will desire to marry,
16
If a believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. The church should not be burdened,
so that it may help the widows who are truly in need.
17
Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who
work hard in speaking and teaching.
19
Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.
20
Those guilty of sin must be rebuked before all, as a warning to the rest.
22
Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
23
(Stop drinking just water, but use a little wine for your digestion and your frequent illnesses.)
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1 Timothy 6
:1 Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect.
This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited.
2
But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect because they are brothers.
Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and
dearly loved. Teach them and exhort them about these things.
11
But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness,
godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
12
Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good
confession for in the presence of many witnesses.
17
Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches,
which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
20
O Timothy, protect what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and absurdities of so-
called "knowledge."
NET
2 Timothy 1
:8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God's
power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.
13
Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are
in Christ Jesus.
14
Protect that good thing entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us.
NET
2 Timothy 2
:1 So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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2
And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who
will be competent to teach others as well.
3
Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
7
Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.
8
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,
14
Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words.
This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.
15
Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be
ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.
16
But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into
ungodliness,
19
However, God's solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are
his," and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."
22
But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in
company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
23
But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.
NET
2 Timothy 3
:1 But understand this, that in the last days difficult times will come.
5
They will maintain the outward appearance of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid
people like these.
14
You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who
taught you
NET
2 Timothy 4
:2 Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete
patience and instruction.
5
You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist's work, fulfill your
ministry.
9
Make every effort to come to me soon.
11
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is a great help to me in ministry.
13
When you come, bring with you the cloak I left in Troas with Carpas and the scrolls, especially the
parchments.
15
You be on guard against him too, because he vehemently opposed our words.
19
Greetings to Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus.
21
Make every effort to come before winter. Greetings to you from Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and
all the brothers and sisters.
NET
Titus 1
:13 Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith
NET
Titus 2
:1 But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.
6
Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,
15
So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don't let
anyone look down on you.
NET
Titus 3
:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.
9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law, because they are
useless and empty.
10
Reject a divisive person after one or two warnings.
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13
Make every effort to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they
need.
14
Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so
not be unfruitful.
15
Everyone with me greets you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.
NET
Philemon
:17 Therefore if you regard me as a partner, accept him as you would me.
18
Now if he has defrauded you of anything or owes you anything, charge what he owes to me.
20
Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
22
At the same time also, prepare a place for me to stay, for I hope that through your prayers I will be
given back to you.
NET
Hebrews 3
:1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and
high priest whom we confess,
12
See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has an evil, unbelieving heart that forsakes the living
God.
13
But exhort one another each day, as long as it is called "Today," that none of you may become
hardened by sin's deception.
NET
Hebrews 7
:4 But see how great he must be, if Abraham the patriarch gave him a tithe of his plunder.
NET
Hebrews 10
:32 But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were
enlightened.
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Hebrews 12
:3 Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary
in your souls and give up.
5
And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons? "My son, do not scorn the Lord's
discipline or give up when he corrects you.
7
Endure your suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is there that a father
does not discipline?
12
Therefore, strengthen your listless hands and your weak knees,
13
and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but be healed.
14
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.
17
For you know that later when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no
opportunity for repentance, although he sought the blessing with tears.
25
Take care not to refuse the one who is speaking! For if they did not escape when they refused the one
who warned them on earth, how much less shall we, if we reject the one who warns from heaven?
NET
Hebrews 13
:1 Brotherly love must continue.
2
Do not neglect hospitality, because through it some have entertained angels without knowing it.
3
Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those ill-treated as though you
too felt their torment.
7
Remember your leaders, who spoke God's message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and
imitate their faith.
9
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened
by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
16
And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
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17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account
for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.
18
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in
every respect.
22
Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to
you briefly.
NET
James 1
:2 My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,
4
And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in
anything.
5
But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without
reprimand, and it will be given to him.
6
But he must ask in faith without doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and
tossed around by the wind.
7
For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord,
9
Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.
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Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he
himself tempts no one.
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Do not be led astray, my dear brothers and sisters.
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Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow
to anger.
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So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the message implanted within you, which is
able to save your souls.
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But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves.
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James 2
:1 My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.
3
do you pay attention to the one who is finely dressed and say, "You sit here in a good place," and to the
poor person, "You stand over there," or "Sit on the floor"?
5
Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and
heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?
12
Speak and act as those who will be judged by a law that gives freedom.
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and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, keep warm and eat well," but you do not give them what
the body needs, what good is it?
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But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith without works and I will
show you faith by my works.
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James 3
:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be
judged more strictly.
13
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in
the gentleness that wisdom brings.
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But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the
truth.
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James 4
:7 So submit to God. But resist the devil and he will flee from you.
8
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your
hearts pure, you double-minded.
9
Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter into mourning and your joy into despair.
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Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.
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Do not speak against one another, brothers and sisters. He who speaks against a fellow believer or
judges a fellow believer speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a
doer of the law but its judge.
13
Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into this or that town and spend a year there
and do business and make a profit."
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James 5
:1 Come now, you rich! Weep and cry aloud over the miseries that are coming on you.
7
So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's return. Think of how the farmer waits for the
precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains.
8
You also be patient and strengthen your hearts, for the Lord's return is near.
9
Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be judged. See, the
judge stands before the gates!
10
As an example of suffering and patience, brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the
Lord's name.
12
And above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other
oath. But let your "Yes" be yes and your "No" be no, so that you may not fall into judgment.
13
Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praises.
14
Is anyone among you ill? He should summon the elders of the church, and they should pray for him
and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.
16
So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer
of a righteous person has great effectiveness.
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he should know that the one who turns a sinner back from his wandering path will save that person's
soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
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1 Peter 1
:6 This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.
8
You have not seen him, but you love him. You do not see him now but you believe in him, and so you
rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
13
Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the
grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
15
but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct,
17
And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one's work, live out the
time of your temporary residence here in reverence.
22
You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one
another earnestly from a pure heart.
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1 Peter 2
:2 And yearn like newborn infants for pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up to salvation,
5
you yourselves, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood and to offer
spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
13
Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake, whether to a king as supreme
17
Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.
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1 Peter 3
:3 Let your beauty not be external– the braiding of hair and wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes–
10
For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from
uttering deceit.
11
And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
15
But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks
about the hope you possess.
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1 Peter 4
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:1 So, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same attitude, because the one
who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin,
7
For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.
12
Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something
strange were happening to you.
13
But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is
revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.
15
But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker.
16
But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.
19
So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they
do good.
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1 Peter 5
:2 Give a shepherd's care to God's flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but
willingly under God's direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.
5
In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with
humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
6
And God will exalt you in due time, if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand
8
Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to
devour.
9
Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world
are enduring the same kinds of suffering.
12
Through Silvanus, whom I know to be a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, in order to
encourage you and testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.
14
Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
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2 Peter 1
:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;
10
Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing
this you will never stumble into sin.
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2 Peter 3
:8 Now, dear friends, do not let this one thing escape your notice, that a single day is like a thousand
years with the Lord and a thousand years are like a single day.
14
Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot
or blemish, when you come into his presence.
15
And regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as also our dear brother Paul wrote to you,
according to the wisdom given to him,
17
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard that you do not get led
astray by the error of these unprincipled men and fall from your firm grasp on the truth.
18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the honor both
now and on that eternal day.
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1 John 2
:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not
in him,
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As for you, what you have heard from the beginning must remain in you. If what you heard from the
beginning remains in you, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father.
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Now as for you, the anointing that you received from him resides in you, and you have no need for
anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, it is true and is not a lie. Just as it
has taught you, you reside in him.
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And now, little children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not
shrink away from him in shame when he comes back.
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If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been
fathered by him.
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1 John 3
:1 (See what sort of love the Father has given to us: that we should be called God's children– and indeed
we are! For this reason the world does not know us: because it did not know him.
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Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Jesus
is righteous.
13
Therefore do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.
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1 John 4
:1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to determine if they are from God, because
many false prophets have gone out into the world.
2
By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses Jesus as the Christ who has come in the
flesh is from God,
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1 John 5
:21 Little children, guard yourselves from idols.
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2 John
:8 Watch out, so that you do not lose the things we have worked for, but receive a full reward.
10
If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house and do
not give him any greeting,
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3 John
11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one
who does what is bad has not seen God.
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Peace be with you. The friends here greet you. Greet the friends there by name.
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Jude
:17 But you, dear friends– recall the predictions foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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maintain yourselves in the love of God, while anticipating the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that
brings eternal life.
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And have mercy on those who waver;
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save others by snatching them out of the fire; have mercy on others, coupled with a fear of God, hating
even the clothes stained by the flesh.
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Revelation 1
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When I saw him I fell down at his feet as though I were dead, but he placed his right hand on me and
said: "Do not be afraid! I am the first and the last,
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Revelation 2
5
Therefore, remember from what high state you have fallen and repent! Do the deeds you did at the first;
if not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place– that is, if you do not repent.
7
The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who
conquers, I will permit him to eat from the tree of life that is in the paradise of God.'
10
Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown
into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to
the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.
11
The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers
will in no way be harmed by the second death.'
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Therefore, repent! If not, I will come against you quickly and make war against those people with the
sword of my mouth.
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The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who
conquers, I will give him some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and on that stone
will be written a new name that no one can understand except the one who receives it.'
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However, hold on to what you have until I come.
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The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'
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Revelation 3
2
Wake up then, and strengthen what remains that was about to die, because I have not found your deeds
complete in the sight of my God.
3
Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I
will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you.
6
The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'
11
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.
13
The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'
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All those I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent!
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The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'"
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Revelation 13
:9 If anyone has an ear, he had better listen!
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Revelation 14
:7 He declared in a loud voice: "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has
arrived, and worship the one who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water!"
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Revelation 18
:4 Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, so you will not take part
in her sins and so you will not receive her plagues,
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Repay her the same way she repaid others; pay her back double corresponding to her deeds. In the
cup she mixed, mix double the amount for her.
7
As much as she exalted herself and lived in sensual luxury, to this extent give her torment and grief
because she said to herself, 'I rule as queen and am no widow; I will never experience grief!'
20
(Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, for God has pronounced
judgment against her on your behalf!)
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Revelation 19
:5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God all you his servants, and all you who fear
Him, both the small and the great!"
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Then the angel said to me, "Write the following: Blessed are those who are invited to the banquet at the
wedding celebration of the Lamb!" He also said to me, "These are the true words of God."
10
So I threw myself down at his feet to worship him, but he said, "Do not do this! I am only a fellow
servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony about Jesus. Worship God, for the
testimony about Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
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Revelation 22
:9 But he said to me, "Do not do this! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the prophets,
and with those who obey the words of this book. Worship God!"
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The evildoer must continue to do evil, and the one who is morally filthy must continue to be filthy. The
one who is righteous must continue to act righteously, and the one who is holy must continue to be holy."
17
And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let the one who hears say: "Come!" And let the one who
is thirsty come; let the one who wants it take the water of life free of charge.
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The one who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon!" Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
