2 Peter 1:16

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

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1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

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Ephesians 4:3

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

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Romans 10:10

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

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Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Deuteronomy 18:15

The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your own people. You must listen to him.

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Matthew 20:1

For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.

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Luke 2:14

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.

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Isaiah 6:8

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

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Matthew 4:19

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

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Matthew 6:21

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

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Romans 3:28

For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from observing the law.

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Colossians 1:12

And giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his people in the kingdom of light.

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Hebrews 13:15

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.

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1 John 5:3

In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.

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Mark 8:38

If any of you are ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of you when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.

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Romans 8:5

Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.

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Isaiah 40:8

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.

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Mark 10:14

When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

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Luke 1:68

Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.

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1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.”

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Jeremiah 1:8

Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.”

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Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

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Matthew 25:14

“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.”

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2 Timothy 1:7

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

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James 1:12

Blessed are those who persevere under trial, because when they have stood the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

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James 5:13

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.

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John 17:21

That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.

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Matthew 25:41

“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.”

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Acts 5:29

Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!”

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