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Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
"Be not weary in well doing" in II Thessalonians ch. 3, v. 13
615
The unsearchable riches of Christ.
We are members one of another.
Be ye angry and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath.
Put on the whole armour of God.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness.
622
At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.
Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
628
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers.
Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt.
631
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labour of love.
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
633
If any would not work, neither should he eat.
634
Sinners; of whom I am chief.
Refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
Use a little wine for thy stomach's sake.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
The love of money is the root of all evil.
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.
640
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
641
Unto the pure all things are pure.
642
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth.
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
648
Faith without works is dead.
The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil.
Ye have heard of the patience of Job.
Let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay.
653
All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away.
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people.
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.
658
The dog is turned to his own vomit again.
659
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
663
He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
664
The seven churches which are in Asia.
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord.
I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth.
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death.
These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars.
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels.
And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city.
And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image.
Behold, I come as a thief.
And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
And upon her forehead was a name written,
mystery, babylon the great, the mother of harlots and abominations of the earth
.
And I saw a great white throne.
And the sea gave up the dead which were in it.
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.
I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
691
Dominus illuminatio mea, et salus mea, quem timebo?
The Lord is the source of my light and my safety, so whom shall I fear?
Cantate Domino canticum novum, quia mirabilia fecit.
Sing to the Lord a new song, because he has done marvellous things.
Jubilate Deo, omnis terra; servite Domino in laetitia.
Sing joyfully to God, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness.
Beatus vir qui timet Dominum, in mandatis ejus volet nimis!
Happy is the man who fears the Lord, who is only too willing to follow his orders.
Non nobis, Domine, non nobis; sed nomini tuo da gloriam.
Not unto us, Lord, not unto us; but to thy name give glory.
Nisi Dominus aedificaverit domum, in vanum laboraverunt qui aedificant eam.
Nisi Dominus custodierit civitatem, frustra vigilat qui custodit eam.
Galatians ch. 6, v. 7
Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
"Be not weary in well doing" in II Thessalonians ch. 3, v. 13
Galatians ch. 6, v. 9
615
The unsearchable riches of Christ.
Ephesians ch. 3, v. 8
We are members one of another.
Ephesians ch. 4, v. 25
Be ye angry and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.
Ephesians ch. 4, v. 26
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Ephesians ch. 5, v. 15
Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath.
Ephesians ch. 6, v. 4
Put on the whole armour of God.
Ephesians ch. 6, v. 11
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness.
Ephesians ch. 6, v. 12
622
At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.
Philippians ch. 2, v. 10.
Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Philippians ch. 2, v. 12
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians ch. 4, v. 4
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians ch. 4, v. 7.
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians ch. 4, v. 8
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians ch. 4, v. 13
628
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers.
Colossians ch. 1, v. 16
Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
Colossians ch. 3, v. 19
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt.
Colossians ch. 4, v. 6
631
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labour of love.
I Thessalonians ch. 1, v. 3
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Thessalonians ch. 5, v. 21
633
If any would not work, neither should he eat.
II Thessalonians ch. 3, v. 10
634
Sinners; of whom I am chief.
I Timothy ch. 1, v. 15
Refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
I Timothy ch. 4, v. 7
Use a little wine for thy stomach's sake.
I Timothy ch. 5, v. 23
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
I Timothy ch. 6, v. 7
The love of money is the root of all evil.
I Timothy ch. 6, v. 10
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.
I Timothy ch. 6, v. 12.
640
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
II Timothy ch. 4, v. 7
641
Unto the pure all things are pure.
Titus ch. 1, v. 15.
642
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Hebrews ch. 10, v. 31
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Hebrews ch. 12, v. 1
Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth.
Hebrews ch. 12, v. 6
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Hebrews ch. 13, v. 2
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Hebrews ch. 13, v. 8
For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
Hebrews ch. 13, v. 14
648
Faith without works is dead.
James ch. 2, v. 20
The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil.
James ch. 3, v. 8
Ye have heard of the patience of Job.
James ch. 5, v. 11
Let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay.
James ch. 5, v. 12
653
All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away.
I Peter ch. 1, v. 24
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people.
I Peter ch. 2, v. 9
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
I Peter ch. 2, v. 17
Giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel.
I Peter ch. 3, v. 7
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
I Peter ch. 4, v. 8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.
I Peter ch. 5, v. 8
658
The dog is turned to his own vomit again.
II Peter ch. 2, v. 22
659
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
I John ch. 1, v. 8
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
I John ch. 4, v. 8
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.
I John ch. 4, v. 18
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
I John ch. 4, v. 20
663
He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
III John v. 11
664
The seven churches which are in Asia.
Revelation ch. 1, v. 4
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord.
Revelation ch. 1, v. 8
I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Revelation ch. 2, v. 4
Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Revelation ch. 2, v. 10
Because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth.
Revelation ch. 3, v. 16
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.
Revelation ch. 3, v. 20
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
Revelation ch. 4, v. 8 ,
And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death.
Revelation ch. 6, v. 8
These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation ch. 7, v. 14.
God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Revelation ch. 7, v. 17
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
Revelation ch. 8, v. 1
And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars.
Revelation ch. 12, v. 1
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels.
Revelation ch. 12, v. 7
And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Revelation ch. 13, v. 17
Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
Revelation ch. 13, v. 18
Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city.
Revelation ch. 14, v. 8
And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image.
Revelation ch. 14, v. 11
Behold, I come as a thief.
Revelation ch. 16, v. 15
And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
Revelation ch. 16, v. 16
And upon her forehead was a name written,
mystery, babylon the great, the mother of harlots and abominations of the earth
.
Revelation ch. 17, v. 5
And I saw a great white throne.
Revelation ch. 20, v. 11
And the sea gave up the dead which were in it.
Revelation ch. 20, v. 13
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Revelation ch. 21, v. 1
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.
Revelation ch. 21, v. 4.
I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Revelation ch. 21, v. 6
And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Revelation ch. 22, v. 2
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Revelation ch. 22, v. 20
691
Dominus illuminatio mea, et salus mea, quem timebo?
The Lord is the source of my light and my safety, so whom shall I fear?
Psalm 26, v. 1.
Cantate Domino canticum novum, quia mirabilia fecit.
Sing to the Lord a new song, because he has done marvellous things.
Psalm 97, v. 1 (Psalm 98, v. 1 in the Authorized Version)
Jubilate Deo, omnis terra; servite Domino in laetitia.
Sing joyfully to God, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness.
Psalm 99, v. 2 (Psalm 100, v. 2 in the Authorized Version)
Beatus vir qui timet Dominum, in mandatis ejus volet nimis!
Happy is the man who fears the Lord, who is only too willing to follow his orders.
Psalm 111, v. 1 (Psalm 112, v. 1 in the Authorized Version)
Non nobis, Domine, non nobis; sed nomini tuo da gloriam.
Not unto us, Lord, not unto us; but to thy name give glory.
Psalm 113 (second part), v. 1 (Psalm 115, v. 1 in the Authorized Version)
Nisi Dominus aedificaverit domum, in vanum laboraverunt qui aedificant eam.
Nisi Dominus custodierit civitatem, frustra vigilat qui custodit eam.
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