so that your fasting will not be obvious to men, but only to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,
so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may resul
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”