1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made on behalf of all men,
2 on behalf of kings and all those who are in authority, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
3 For this is good and acceptable before God our Savior,
50 Salt is good, but if the salt becomes unsalty, by what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
4 Because every creature of God is good, and not one is to be rejected, being received with thanksgiving,
5 for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
12 Therefore the law indeed is holy, and the commandment holy and righteous and good.
16 Therefore do not let your good be slandered.
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and well pleasing and perfect will of God.