Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life tha
for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, wha
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless a
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory fo
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;
Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities
And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death.
Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, no
For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of n
Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with m