And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Count it all joy, my brothers, whenever you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.