He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

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.

But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have. Because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.