For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.”

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.

So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.