1 John 1:3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Jn 1:3). (1984). Zondervan.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Jn 1:9). (1984). Zondervan.

1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Jn 2:15–16). (1984). Zondervan.

1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Jn 3:18). (1984). Zondervan.

1 John 3:21 Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God 22 and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Jn 3:21–22). (1984). Zondervan.

1 John 5:11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Jn 5:11–12). (1984). Zondervan.

1 John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Jn 5:13). (1984). Zondervan.

1 Peter 2:1-3 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Pe 2). (1984). Zondervan.

1 Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Pe 2:11). (1984). Zondervan.

1 Peter 2:12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Pe 2:12). (1984). Zondervan.

1 Peter 3:18 For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit,

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Pe 3:17–18). (1984). Zondervan.

1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Pe 4:7). (1984). Zondervan.

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,

“God opposes the proud

but gives grace to the humble.”

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Pe 5:5–6). (1984). Zondervan.

1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Pe 5:8). (1984). Zondervan.

1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (1 Ti 4:12). (1984). Zondervan.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

The Holy Bible: New International Version (2 Co 5:17). (1984). Zondervan.

2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (2 Co 10:3–5). (1984). Zondervan.

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance

The Holy Bible: New International Version (2 Pe 3:9). (1984). Zondervan.

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (2 Ti 3:16–17). (1984). Zondervan.

Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ac 1:8). (1984). Zondervan.

Acts 24:16 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ac 24:16). (1984). Zondervan.

Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Col 1:9). (1984). Zondervan.

Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

The Holy Bible: New International Version. (1984). (Col 3:12–14). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

The Holy Bible: New International Version. (1984). (Col 3:15–17). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

The Holy Bible: New International Version. (1984). (Col 3:17). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Eph 2:7–9). (1984). Zondervan.

Ephesians 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Eph 5:3). (1984). Zondervan.

Galatians 2:20 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.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ga 2:20). (1984). Zondervan.

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ga 5:22–23). (1984). Zondervan.

Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ga 6:9–10). (1984). Zondervan.

Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Heb 2:18). (1984). Zondervan.

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Heb 4:12). (1984). Zondervan.

Hebrews 9:27 Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Heb 9:26–27). (1984). Zondervan.

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Heb 10:24–25). (1984). Zondervan.

Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Heb 11:6). (1984). Zondervan.

Hebrews 12:3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Heb 12:3). (1984). Zondervan.

Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,”

says the LORD.

“Though your sins are like scarlet,

they shall be as white as snow;

though they are red as crimson,

they shall be like wool.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Is 1:18). (1984). Zondervan.

Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace

him whose mind is steadfast,

because he trusts in you.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Is 26:3). (1984). Zondervan.

Isaiah 40: 31 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.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Is 40:31). (1984). Zondervan.

Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray,

each of us has turned to his own way;

and the LORD has laid on him

the iniquity of us all.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Is 53:6). (1984). Zondervan.

James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jas 4:7). (1984). Zondervan.

James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, or you will be condemned.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jas 5:12). (1984). Zondervan.

Jeremiah 5:1 Roam to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, look now and take note and seek in her open squares if you can find a man, if there is one who does justice, who seeks truth, then I will pardon her. (NASB)

Jeremiah 12:5 “If you have raced with men on foot

and they have worn you out,

how can you compete with horses?

If you stumble in safe country,

how will you manage in the thickets by the Jordan

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Je 12:5). (1984). Zondervan.

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jn 1:1–2). (1984). Zondervan.

John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jn 1:12). (1984). Zondervan.

John 3:16 “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.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jn 3:16). (1984). Zondervan.

John 5:24 “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jn 5:24). (1984). Zondervan.

John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jn 13:34–35). (1984). Zondervan.

John 14:21 Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.”

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jn 14:21). (1984). Zondervan.

John 15:7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jn 15:6–7). (1984). Zondervan.

John 16:24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jn 16:24). (1984). Zondervan.

John 17:3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jn 17:3). (1984). Zondervan.

Joshua 1:8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jos 1:8). (1984). Zondervan.

Jude 1:24 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— 25 to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Jud 24–25). (1984). Zondervan.

Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Lk 9:23). (1984). Zondervan.

Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Mk 10:45). (1984). Zondervan.

Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Mt 4:19). (1984). Zondervan.

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Mt 5:16). (1984). Zondervan.

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Mt 6:1). (1984). Zondervan.

Numbers 23: 19 God is not a man, that he should lie,

nor a son of man, that he should change his mind.

Does he speak and then not act?

Does he promise and not fulfill?

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Nu 23:19). (1984). Zondervan.

Philemon 1:6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Phm 6). (1984). Zondervan.

Philippians 1:9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Php 1:9–11). (1984). Zondervan.

Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Php 2:2–4). (1984). Zondervan.

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Php 4:4–5). (1984). Zondervan.

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Php 4:6–7). (1984). Zondervan.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Php 4:8–9). (1984). Zondervan.

Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Php 4:13). (1984). Zondervan.

Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Php 4:19). (1984). Zondervan.

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Pr 1:6–7). (1984). Zondervan.

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

6 in all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make your paths straight.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Pr 3:5–6). (1984). Zondervan.

Proverbs 3:9 Honor the LORD with your wealth,

with the firstfruits of all your crops;

10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing,

and your vats will brim over with new wine.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Pr 3:9–10). (1984). Zondervan.

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a disgrace to any people

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Pr 14:34). (1984). Zondervan.

Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his actions,

by whether his conduct is pure and right.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Pr 20:11). (1984). Zondervan.

1 My soul finds rest in God alone;

my salvation comes from him.

2 He alone is my rock and my salvation;

he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ps 62:1–2). (1984). Zondervan.

1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you;

my soul thirsts for you,

my body longs for you,

in a dry and weary land

where there is no water.

2 I have seen you in the sanctuary

and beheld your power and your glory.

3 Because your love is better than life,

my lips will glorify you.

4 I will praise you as long as I live,

and in your name I will lift up my hands.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ps 63:1–4). (1984). Zondervan.

Psalm 119: 9 How can a young man keep his way pure?

By living according to your word.

11 I have hidden your word in my heart

that I might not sin against you.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ps 119:9–11). (1984). Zondervan.

Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Re 3:20). (1984). Zondervan.

Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ro 3:23). (1984). Zondervan.

Romans 4:20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ro 4:20–21). (1984). Zondervan.

Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ro 5:8). (1984). Zondervan.

Romans 6: 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ro 6:22–23). (1984). Zondervan.

Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ro 8:26–27). (1984). Zondervan.

Romans 8:28 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

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ro 8:28). (1984). Zondervan.

Romans 8:28 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. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ro 8:28–30). (1984). Zondervan.

Romans 8:32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ro 8:32). (1984). Zondervan.

Romans 8:9 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Ro 10:9–10). (1984). Zondervan.

Titus 3:5 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,

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Tt 3:5). (1984). Zondervan.Titus

Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is with you,

he is mighty to save.

He will take great delight in you,

he will quiet you with his love,

he will rejoice over you with singing.”

The Holy Bible: New International Version (Zep 3:17). (1984). Zondervan.