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New Testament

1 Peter 1:3

Give praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy he has given us a new birth and a living hope. This hope is living because Jesus Christ rose from the dead.


Hebrews 13:6

So we can say boldly, “The Lord helps me. I will not be afraid. What can mere human beings do to me?” (Psalm118:6,7 )


1 Peter 5:7

Turn all your worries over to him. He cares about you.


Romans 5:3-5

And that’s not all. We are full of joy even when we suffer. We know that our suffering gives us the strength to go on. [4] The strength to go on produces character. Character produces hope. [5] And hope will never bring us shame. That’s because God’s love has been poured into our hearts. This happened through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.


Matthew 6:27

Can you add even one hour to your life by worrying?


Luke 10:42

But few things are needed. Really, only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better. And it will not be taken away from her.”


Philippians 4:4-9

Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord. I will say it again. Be joyful! [5] Let everyone know how gentle you are. The Lord is coming soon. [6] Don’t worry about anything. No matter what happens, tell God about everything. Ask and pray, and give thanks to him. [7] Then God’s peace will watch over your hearts and your minds. He will do this because you belong to Christ Jesus. God’s peace can never be completely understood. [8] Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things. [9] Do what you have learned or received or heard from me. Follow my example. The God who gives peace will be with you.


2 Corinthians 4:18

So we don’t spend all our time looking at what we can see. Instead, we look at what we can’t see. That’s because what can be seen lasts only a short time. But what can’t be seen will last forever.


Romans 12:2

Don’t live the way this world lives. Let your way of thinking be completely changed. Then you will be able to test what God wants for you. And you will agree that what he wants is right. His plan is good and pleasing and perfect.


Philippians 3:13

Brothers and sisters, I don’t consider that I have taken hold of it yet. But here is the one thing I do. I forget what is behind me. I push hard toward what is ahead of me.


2 Timothy 1:7

God gave us his Spirit. And the Spirit doesn’t make us weak and fearful. Instead, the Spirit gives us power and love. He helps us control ourselves.


1 Corinthians 10:13

You are tempted in the same way all other human beings are. God is faithful. He will not let you be tempted any more than you can take. But when you are tempted, God will give you a way out. Then you will be able to deal with it.


Romans 6:16-18

Don’t you know that when you give yourselves to obey someone you become that person’s slave? If you are slaves of sin, then you will die. But if you are slaves who obey God, then you will live a godly life. [17] You used to be slaves of sin. But thank God that with your whole heart you obeyed the teachings you were given! [18] You have been set free from sin. You have become slaves to right living.


Luke 15:28-30

“The older brother became angry. He refused to go in. So his father went out and begged him. [29] But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve worked like a slave for you. I have always obeyed your orders. You never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. [30] But this son of yours wasted your money with some prostitutes. Now he comes home. And for him you kill the fattest calf!’


Romans 12:19-21

My dear friends, don’t try to get even. Leave room for God to show his anger. It is written, “I am the God who judges people. I will pay them back,” (Deuteronomy32:35 ) says the Lord. [20] Do just the opposite. Scripture says, “If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. By doing those things, you will pile up burning coals on their heads.” (Proverbs25:21,22 ) [21] Don’t let evil overcome you. Overcome evil by doing good.


Romans 8:35-37

Who can separate us from Christ’s love? Can trouble or hard times or harm or hunger? Can nakedness or danger or war? [36] It is written, “Because of you, we face death all day long. We are considered as sheep to be killed.” (Psalm44:22 ) [37] No! In all these things we are more than winners! We owe it all to Christ, who has loved us.


1 Peter 3:9

Don’t pay back evil with evil. Don’t pay back unkind words with unkind words. Instead, pay back evil with kind words. This is what you have been chosen to do. You will receive a blessing by doing this.


Matthew 5:43-48

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor. (Leviticus19:18 ) Hate your enemy.’ [44] But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you. [45] Then you will be children of your Father who is in heaven. He causes his sun to shine on evil people and good people. He sends rain on those who do right and those who don’t. [46] If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Even the tax collectors do that. [47] If you greet only your own people, what more are you doing than others? Even people who are ungodly do that. [48] So be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.


Romans 8:31-39

What should we say then? Since God is on our side, who can be against us? [32] God did not spare his own Son. He gave him up for us all. Then won’t he also freely give us everything else? [33] Who can bring any charge against God’s chosen ones? God makes us right with himself. [34] Then who can sentence us to death? No one. Christ Jesus is at the right hand of God and is also praying for us. He died. More than that, he was raised to life. [35] Who can separate us from Christ’s love? Can trouble or hard times or harm or hunger? Can nakedness or danger or war? [36] It is written, “Because of you, we face death all day long. We are considered as sheep to be killed.” (Psalm44:22 ) [37] No! In all these things we are more than winners! We owe it all to Christ, who has loved us. [38] I am absolutely sure that not even death or life can separate us from God’s love. Not even angels or demons, the present or the future, or any powers can separate us. [39] Not even the highest places or the lowest, or anything else in all creation can separate us. Nothing at all can ever separate us from God’s love. That’s because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.


Acts 10:34

Then Peter began to speak. “I now realize how true it is that God treats everyone the same,” he said.


Romans 12:3-5

God’s grace has been given to me. So here is what I say to every one of you. Don’t think of yourself more highly than you should. Be reasonable when you think about yourself. Keep in mind the faith God has given to each of you. [4] Each of us has one body with many parts. And the parts do not all have the same purpose. [5] So also we are many persons. But in Christ we are one body. And each part of the body belongs to all the other parts. Peter began to speak. “I now realize how true it is that God treats everyone the same,” he said.


Philippians 2:3-8

Don’t do anything only to get ahead. Don’t do it because you are proud. Instead, be humble. Value others more than yourselves. [4] None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others. [5] As you deal with one another, you should think and act as Jesus did. [6] In his very nature he was God. Jesus was equal with God. But Jesus didn’t take advantage of that fact. [7] Instead, he made himself nothing. He did this by taking on the nature of a servant. He was made just like human beings. [8] He appeared as a man. He was humble and obeyed God completely. He did this even though it led to his death. Even worse, he died on a cross!


1 Corinthians 10:15

I’m talking to people who are reasonable. Judge for yourselves what I say.


Romans 7:5

The power of sin used to control us. The law stirred up sinful desires in us. So the things we did resulted in death.


Romans 7:8

But the commandment gave sin an opportunity. Sin caused me to want all kinds of things that belong to others. A person can’t sin by breaking a law if that law doesn’t exist.


Romans 7:21-25

Here is the law I find working in me. When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. [22] Deep inside me I find joy in God’s law. [23] But I see another law working in me. It fights against the law of my mind. It makes me a prisoner of the law of sin. That law controls me. [24] What a terrible failure I am! Who will save me from this sin that brings death to my body? [25] I give thanks to God who saves me. He saves me through Jesus Christ our Lord. So in my mind I am a slave to God’s law. But sin controls my desires. So I am a slave to the law of sin.


Romans 5:8

But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.


Romans 1:7

I am sending this letter to all of you in Rome. You are loved by God and appointed to be his holy people. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.


1 Peter 5:7

Turn all your worries over to him. He cares about you.


John 3:16-17

God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life. [17] God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world. He sent his Son to save the world through him.


Romans 8:1

Those who belong to Christ Jesus are no longer under God’s judgment.


1 John 3:1

See what amazing love the Father has given us! Because of it, we are called children of God. And that’s what we really are! The world doesn’t know us because it didn’t know him.


Romans 9:25

God says in Hosea, “I will call those who are not my people ‘my people.’ I will call the one who is not my loved one ‘my loved one.’ ” ( Hosea2:23 )


Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ. I don’t live any longer, but Christ lives in me. Now I live my life in my body by faith in the Son of God. He loved me and gave himself for me.


Ephesians 1:4

God chose us to belong to Christ before the world was created. He chose us to be holy and without blame in his eyes. He loved us.


Ephesians 2:4-5

But God loves us deeply. He is full of mercy. [5] So he gave us new life because of what Christ has done. He gave us life even when we were dead in sin. God’s grace has saved you.


Ephesians 3:18-19

May you have power together with all the Lord’s holy people to understand Christ’s love. May you know how wide and long and high and deep it is. [19] And may you know his love, even though it can’t be known completely. Then you will be filled with everything God has for you.


Ephesians 5:2

Lead a life of love, just as Christ did. He loved us. He gave himself up for us. He was a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.


Colossians 3:12-13

You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient. [13] Put up with one another. Forgive one another if you are holding something against someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you.


1 Thessalonians 1:4

Brothers and sisters, you are loved by God. We know that he has chosen you.


2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father loved us. By his grace God gave us comfort that will last forever. The hope he gave us is good. May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father [17] comfort your hearts. May they make you strong in every good thing you do and say.


1 John 4:7-10

Dear friends, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has become a child of God and knows God. [8] Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. [9] Here is how God showed his love among us. He sent his one and only Son into the world. He sent him so we could receive life through him. [10] Here is what love is. It is not that we loved God. It is that he loved us and sent his Son to give his life to pay for our sins.


1 John 4:15-17

God lives in anyone who agrees that Jesus is the Son of God. This kind of person remains joined to God. [16] So we know that God loves us. We depend on it. God is love. Anyone who leads a life of love is joined to God. And God is joined to them. [17] Suppose love is fulfilled among us. Then we can be without fear on the day God judges the world. Love is fulfilled among us when in this world we are like Jesus.


Matthew 10:29-31

Aren’t two sparrows sold for only a penny? But not one of them falls to the ground outside your Father’s care. [30] He even counts every hair on your head! [31] So don’t be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.


John 13:37-38

“Lord,” Peter asked, “why can’t I follow you now? I will give my life for you.” [38] Then Jesus answered, “Will you really give your life for me? What I’m about to tell you is true. Before the rooster crows, you will say three times that you don’t know me!


Jude 1:20-21

But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Let the Holy Spirit guide and help you when you pray. [21] And by doing these things, remain in God’s love as you wait. You are waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.


Ephesians 2:10

We are God’s creation. He created us to belong to Christ Jesus. Now we can do good works. Long ago God prepared these works for us to do.


1 Corinthians 12:4-7

There are different kinds of gifts. But they are all given to believers by the same Spirit. [5] There are different ways to serve. But they all come from the same Lord. [6] There are different ways the Spirit works. But the same God is working in all these ways and in all people. [7] The Holy Spirit is given to each of us in a special way. That is for the good of all.


Ephesians 1:11

We were also chosen to belong to him. God decided to choose us long ago in keeping with his plan. He works out everything to fit his plan and purpose.


Romans 8:28

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.


Romans 12:6

We all have gifts. They differ according to the grace God has given to each of us. Do you have the gift of prophecy? Then use it according to the faith you have.


Philippians 4:11-13

I’m not saying this because I need anything. I have learned to be content no matter what happens to me. [12] I know what it’s like not to have what I need. I also know what it’s like to have more than I need. I have learned the secret of being content no matter what happens. I am content whether I am well fed or hungry. I am content whether I have more than enough or not enough. [13] I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.


2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Three times I begged the Lord to take it away from me. [9] But he said to me, “My grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So I am very happy to brag about how weak I am. Then Christ’s power can rest on me. [10] Because of how I suffered for Christ, I’m glad that I am weak. I am glad in hard times. I am glad when people say mean things about me. I am glad when things are difficult. And I am glad when people make me suffer. When I am weak, I am strong.


Philippians 3:9

I want to be joined to him. Being right with God does not come from my obeying the law. It comes because I believe in Christ. It comes from God because of faith.


Philippians 3:12-14

I have not yet received all these things. I have not yet reached my goal. Christ Jesus took hold of me so that I could reach that goal. So I keep pushing myself forward to reach it. [13] Brothers and sisters, I don’t consider that I have taken hold of it yet. But here is the one thing I do. I forget what is behind me. I push hard toward what is ahead of me. [14] I push myself forward toward the goal to win the prize. God has appointed me to win it. The heavenly prize is Christ Jesus himself.


Philippians 4:11

I’m not saying this because I need anything. I have learned to be content no matter what happens to me.


Philippians 4:19

My God will meet all your needs. He will meet them in keeping with his wonderful riches. These riches come to you because you belong to Christ Jesus.


Ephesians 1:5-8

So he decided long ago to adopt us. He adopted us as his children with all the rights children have. He did it because of what Jesus Christ has done. It pleased God to do it. [6] All those things bring praise to his glorious grace. God freely gave us his grace because of the One he loves. [7] We have been set free because of what Christ has done. Because he bled and died our sins have been forgiven. We have been set free because God’s grace is so rich. [8] He poured his grace on us. By giving us great wisdom and understanding,


Ephesians 1:11

We were also chosen to belong to him. God decided to choose us long ago in keeping with his plan. He works out everything to fit his plan and purpose.


Ephesians 1:18

I pray that you may understand more clearly. Then you will know the hope God has chosen you to receive. You will know that what God will give his holy people is rich and glorious.


Ephesians 2:8-10

God’s grace has saved you because of your faith in Christ. Your salvation doesn’t come from anything you do. It is God’s gift. [9] It is not based on anything you have done. No one can brag about earning it. [10] We are God’s creation. He created us to belong to Christ Jesus. Now we can do good works. Long ago God prepared these works for us to do.


Ephesians 3:12

Through him and through faith in him we can approach God. We can come to him freely. We can come without fear.


Ephesians 3:14-16

I bow in prayer to the Father because of my work among you. [15] From the Father every family in heaven and on earth gets its name. [16] I pray that he will use his glorious riches to make you strong. May his Holy Spirit give you his power deep down inside you.


Ephesians 4:2

Don’t be proud at all. Be completely gentle. Be patient. Put up with one another in love.


Ephesians 4:7

But each one of us has received a gift of grace. These gifts are given to us by Christ.


Ephesians 4:22-24

You were taught not to live the way you used to. You must get rid of your old way of life. That’s because it has been made impure by the desire for things that lead you astray. [23] You were taught to be made new in your thinking. [24] You were taught to start living a new life. It is created to be truly good and holy, just as God is.


Ephesians 4:26-27

Scripture says, “When you are angry, do not sin.” (Psalm4:4 ) Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. [27] Don’t give the devil a chance.


Ephesians 4:31-32

Get rid of all hard feelings, anger and rage. Stop all fighting and lying. Don’t have anything to do with any kind of hatred. [32] Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive one another, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done.


Colossians 1:21-22

At one time you were separated from God. You were enemies in your minds because of your evil ways. [22] But because Christ died, God has brought you back to himself. Christ’s death has made you holy in God’s sight. So now you don’t have any flaw. You are free from blame.


Colossians 2:10

Because you belong to Christ, you have been made complete. He is the ruler over every power and authority.


Colossians 2:16-18

So don’t let anyone judge you because of what you eat or drink. Don’t let anyone judge you about holy days. I’m talking about special feasts and New Moons and Sabbath days. [17] They are only a shadow of the things to come. But what is real is found in Christ. [18] Some people enjoy pretending they aren’t proud. They worship angels. But don’t let people like that judge you. These people tell you every little thing about what they have seen. They are proud of their useless ideas. That’s because their minds are not guided by the Holy Spirit.


Colossians 2:23

It is true that these rules seem wise. Because of them, people give themselves over to their own kind of worship. They pretend they are humble. They treat their bodies very badly. But rules like these don’t help. They don’t stop people from chasing after sinful pleasures.


Colossians 3:11-14

Here there is no Gentile or Jew. There is no difference between those who are circumcised and those who are not. There is no rude outsider, or even a Scythian. There is no slave or free person. But Christ is everything. And he is in everything. [12] You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient. [13] Put up with one another. Forgive one another if you are holding something against someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you. [14] And over all these good things put on love. Love holds them all together perfectly as if they were one.


Colossians 4:2

Give a lot of time and effort to prayer. Always be watchful and thankful.


Colossians 4:2

Give a lot of time and effort to prayer. Always be watchful and thankful.


1 Thessalonians 2:4

In fact, it is just the opposite. God has approved us to preach. He has trusted us with the good news. We aren’t trying to please people. We want to please God. He tests our hearts.


Old Testament

Genesis 1:27

So God created human beings in his own likeness. He created them to be like himself. He created them as male and female.


Exodus 4:10-12

Moses spoke to the LORD. He said, “Lord, I’ve never been a good speaker. And I haven’t gotten any better since you spoke to me. I don’t speak very well at all.” [11] The LORD said to him, “Who makes human beings able to talk? Who makes them unable to hear or speak? Who makes them able to see? Who makes them blind? It is I, the LORD. [12] Now go. I will help you speak. I will teach you what to say.”


Psalm 57:2

I cry out to God Most High. I cry out to God, and he shows that I am right.


Isaiah 49:14-16

But the city of Zion said, “The LORD has deserted me. The Lord has forgotten me.” [15] The LORD answers, “Can a mother forget the baby who is nursing at her breast? Can she stop having tender love for the child who was born to her? She might forget her child. But I will not forget you. [16] I have written your name on the palms of my hands. Your walls are never out of my sight.


Isaiah 41:13

I am the LORD your God. I take hold of your right hand. I say to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I will help you.’


Isaiah 43:7

Bring back everyone who belongs to me. I created them to bring glory to me. I formed them and made them.”


Psalm 23:1

The LORD is my shepherd. He gives me everything I need.


Psalm 37:7

Be still and wait patiently for the LORD to act. Don’t be upset when other people succeed. Don’t be upset when they carry out their evil plans.


Psalm 119:30

I have chosen to be faithful to you. I put my trust in your laws.


Psalm 119:112

I have decided to obey your orders to the very end.


Proverbs 4:23

Above everything else, guard your heart. Everything you do comes from it.


Proverbs 21:5

The plans of people who work hard succeed. You can be just as sure that those in a hurry will become poor.


Proverbs 16:9

In their hearts human beings plan their lives. But the LORD decides where their steps will take them.


Jeremiah 29:11

I know the plans I have for you,” announces the LORD. “I want you to enjoy success. I do not plan to harm you. I will give you hope for the years to come.


Jeremiah 17:7-8

“But I will bless anyone who trusts in me. I will do good things for the person who depends on me. [8] They will be like a tree planted near water. It sends out its roots beside a stream. It is not afraid when heat comes. Its leaves are always green. It does not worry when there is no rain. It always bears fruit.”


Jeremiah 29:11

I know the plans I have for you,” announces the LORD. “I want you to enjoy success. I do not plan to harm you. I will give you hope for the years to come.


Isaiah 26:3

LORD, you will give perfect peace to those who commit themselves to be faithful to you. That’s because they trust in you.


Ecclesiastes 9:11-12

Here’s something else I’ve seen on this earth. Races aren’t always won by those who run fast. Battles aren’t always won by those who are strong. Wise people don’t always have plenty of food. Clever people aren’t always wealthy. Those who have learned a lot aren’t always successful. God controls the timing of every event. He also controls how things turn out. [12] No one knows when trouble will come to them. Fish are caught in nets. Birds are taken in traps. And people are trapped by hard times that come when they don’t expect them.


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