Bible verses thread.... (26)

[doc329]

Ecclesiasticus 40:18
To labor and to be content with what a man hath is a sweet life, but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.

 

[CindyisHis]

2 Peter 3:13 But we look for new heavens and a new earth according to His promise, in which righteousness (uprightness, freedom from sin, and right standing with God) is to abide. 14 So, beloved, since you are expecting these things, be eager to be found by Him [at His coming] without spot or blemish and at peace [in serene confidence, free from fears and agitating passions and moral conflicts].

 

[CindyisHis]

Ecclesiasticus 40:18
To labor and to be content with what a man hath is a sweet life, but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.

Where is this found? Which chapter in Ec.?

 

[Shalico2007]

John 8:36 "'Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.'"

 

[Obzocky]

The book of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) is part of the Deuterocanon, not many people seem to recognise it as part of scripture.

Sirach 40:8-11
Here is what all creatures, both human and animal must face (but it is seven times worse for sinners: death, violence, conflict, murder, diaster, famine, sickness, epidemic. All thtese things were creaed because of the wicked; they are the ones who have caused destruction. Everything that comes from the earth goes back to the earth, just as all water flows into the sea.

 

[nChrist]

Titus 3:4-7 KJV But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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[doc329]

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

 

[nChrist]

1 Peter 5:6-11 KJV Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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[doc329]

1 Thessalonians 2:10-11 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

 

[StarryEyes]

1 Corinthians 6:12 KJV

12All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

 

[Shalico2007]

2 Timothy 1:10 "but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,"

 

[WannaWitness]

"I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations."

 

[nChrist]

3 John 1:2-4 KJV Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
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[PrincetonGuy]

The Incomparable Christ
13. For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
14. in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
15. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
16. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things have been created through Him and for Him.
17. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
18. He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything.
19. For it was the Father's good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him,
20. and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven. (NASB, 1995)

 

[Shalico2007]

Colossians 1:13-14 "He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins."

 

[WannaWitness]

" 'Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.' "

 

[nChrist]

1 Thessalonians 2:3-4 KJV 3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
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[CindyisHis]

Jude 1 To those who are the called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ: 2 May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you.

 

[PrincetonGuy]

4. I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,
5. because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints;
6. and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ's sake. (NASB, 1995)

 

[Ariellamb]

Psalm 143
8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.