11 Never be lazy in showing such devotion. Be on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.
12 Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.
12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul and spirit, joints and marrow, as it judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart.
16 That's why we are not discouraged. No, even if our outer man is wearing out, our inner man is being renewed day by day.
17 This light, temporary nature of our suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory, far beyond any comparison,
18 because we do not look for things that can be seen but for things that cannot be seen. For things that can be seen are temporary, but things that cannot be seen are eternal.
12 Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.
33 Ihave told you this so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have trouble, but be courageous—I have overcome the world!"
7 "Keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the doorwill be opened for you.
8 For everyone who keeps asking will receive, and the person who keeps searching will find, and the person who keeps knocking will have the dooropened.
12 How blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life that God has promised to those who keep on loving him.
14 And this is the confidence that we have in him: if we ask for anything according to his will, he listens to us.
15 And if we know that he listens to our requests, we can be sure that we have what we ask him for.
16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,
17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word.
7 She bears up under everything, Believes the best in all, There is no limit to her hope, And never will she fall.
11 I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your victor's crown.
6 I am convinced of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Christ Jesus.
9 If we make it our habit to confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us those sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
37 For nothing is impossible for God."
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have disappeared, and—look!—all things have become new!
1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, because the first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and the sea was gone.
2 I also saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.
3 I heard a loud voice from the throne say, "See, the tabernacle of God is among humans! He will make his home with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them, and he will be their God.
4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There won't be death anymore. There won't be any grief, crying, or pain, because the first things have disappeared."
13 Hold on to the pattern of healthy teachings that you have heard from me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
14 With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, protect the good treasure that has been entrusted to you.
35 So do not throw away your confidence, since it holds a great reward for you.
18 I am not going to forsake you like orphans. I will come back to you.
17 Consequently, faith comes from listening, and listening comes through the word of Christ.
9 Let us not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest—if we do not give up.
28 And we know that he works all things together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
12 Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and hold on to the faithfulness of Jesus.
6 Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who diligently search for him.
23 Let us continue to hold firmly to the hope that we confess without wavering, for the one who made the promise is faithful.
24 And let us continue to consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,
25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another even more as you see the day coming nearer.
28 "Come to me, all of you who are weary and loaded down with burdens, and I will give you rest.
29 Place my yoke on you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is pleasant,and my burden is light."
26 Jesus looked at them intently and said,"For humans this is impossible, but for God all things are possible."
12 I know how to be humble, and I know how to prosper. In each and every situation I have learned the secret of being full and of going hungry, of having too much and of having too little.
13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
19 Do not take revenge, dear fiends, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord."
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
17 so that the man of God may be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work.
66 As a result, many of his disciples turned back and no longer associated with him.
67 So Jesus said to the twelve,"You don't want to leave, too, do you?"
68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
69 Besides, we have believed and remain convinced that you are the Holy One of God."