Know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.

... who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.

“He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness, for not by might shall a man prevail.”

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.

“And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

‘For the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.’

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.

“And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.”

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

“O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to your servants who walk before you with all their heart.”

So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours.

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

... so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their own good and the good of their children after them. I will make with them an everlasting covenant, that I will not turn away from doing good to them. And I will put the fear of me in their hearts, that they may not turn from me.

We love because he first loved us.

For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.