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1 Corinthians 6:19
ESVOr do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,
+ Add verse1 Corinthians 10:13
ESVNo temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
+ Add verse1 John 1:9
ESVIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
+ Add verse1 John 3:16
ESVBy this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
+ Add verse1 Peter 2:24
ESVHe himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
+ Add verse1 Peter 3:15-16
ESVbut in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
+ Add verse2 Corinthians 5:17
ESVTherefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
+ Add verse2 Corinthians 5:21
ESVFor our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
+ Add verse2 Corinthians 12:9
ESVBut he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
+ Add verse2 Timothy 1:7
ESVfor God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
+ Add verse2 Timothy 3:16-17
ESVAll Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
+ Add verseActs 1:8
ESVBut you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
+ Add verseActs 2:38
ESVAnd Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
+ Add verseActs 4:12
ESVAnd there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.
+ Add verseActs 17:11
ESVNow these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
+ Add verseColossians 3:12
ESVPut on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
+ Add verseColossians 3:23-24
ESVWhatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
+ Add verseEphesians 2:8-10
ESVFor by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
+ Add verseEphesians 3:20-21
ESVNow to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
+ Add verseGalatians 2:20
ESVI have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
+ Add verseGalatians 5:22-23
ESVBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
+ Add verseGenesis 1:26
ESVThen God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."
+ Add verseGenesis 1:27
ESVSo God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
+ Add verseHebrews 4:12
ESVFor the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
+ Add verseHebrews 4:15-16
ESVFor we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
+ Add verseHebrews 10:24-25
ESVAnd let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
+ Add verseHebrews 11:1
ESVNow faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
+ Add verseHebrews 11:6
ESVAnd without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
+ Add verseHebrews 12:1-2
ESVTherefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
+ Add verseHebrews 13:5
ESVKeep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
+ Add verseIsaiah 26:3
ESVYou keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
+ Add verseIsaiah 40:31
ESVBut they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
+ Add verseIsaiah 41:10
ESVFear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
+ Add verseIsaiah 53:4-5
ESVSurely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
+ Add verseIsaiah 53:6
ESVAll we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned-every one-to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
+ Add verseIsaiah 55:8
ESVFor my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
+ Add verseJames 1:2-3
ESVCount it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
+ Add verseJames 1:12
ESVBlessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
+ Add verseJames 5:16
ESVTherefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
+ Add verseJeremiah 29:11
ESVFor I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
+ Add verseJohn 1:1
ESVIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
+ Add verseJohn 1:12
ESVBut to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
+ Add verseJohn 3:16
ESV"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
+ Add verseJohn 3:17
ESVFor God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
+ Add verseJohn 5:24
ESVTruly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
+ Add verseJohn 10:10
ESVThe thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
+ Add verseJohn 11:25
ESVJesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,
+ Add verseJohn 13:35
ESVBy this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
+ Add verseJohn 14:6
ESVJesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
+ Add verseJohn 14:27
ESVPeace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
+ Add verseJohn 15:13
ESVGreater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
+ Add verseJohn 16:33
ESVI have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
+ Add verseJoshua 1:8
ESVThis Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
+ Add verseJoshua 1:9
ESVHave I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
+ Add verseMatthew 5:16
ESVIn the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
+ Add verseMatthew 11:28-30
ESVCome to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
+ Add verseMatthew 22:37
ESVAnd he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."
+ Add verseMatthew 28:18
ESVAnd Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."
+ Add verseMatthew 28:19-20
ESVGo therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
+ Add verseMicah 6:8
ESVHe has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
+ Add versePhilippians 1:6
ESVAnd I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
+ Add versePhilippians 4:6-7
ESVdo not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
+ Add versePhilippians 4:8
ESVFinally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
+ Add versePhilippians 4:19
ESVAnd my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
+ Add verseProverbs 3:5-6
ESVTrust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
+ Add versePsalm 37:4
ESVDelight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
+ Add versePsalm 133:1-2
ESVBehold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes!
+ Add verseRomans 5:8
ESVBut God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
+ Add verseRomans 6:23
ESVFor the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
+ Add verseRomans 8:28
ESVAnd we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
+ Add verseRomans 8:38-39
ESVFor I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
+ Add verseRomans 10:9-10
ESVbecause, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
+ Add verseRomans 12:1
ESVI appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
+ Add verseRomans 12:2
ESVDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
+ Add verseRomans 15:13
ESVMay the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
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