And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers

having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him. In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.

Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and the power of His might.

praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints

Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated.