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.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

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.

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good,

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.”

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.

So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.

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

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

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

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

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—

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