Acts 11:23
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23 When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and (A)encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.
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1 Corinthians 15:58
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58 (A)Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing (B)that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
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Acts 14:22
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22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, (A)exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, (B)“We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”
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Colossians 1:6
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6 which has come to you, (A)as it has also in all the world, and (B)is bringing forth [a]fruit, as it is also among you since the day you heard and knew (C)the grace of God in truth;
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- Colossians 1:6 NU, M add and growing
Acts 13:43
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43 Now when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, (A)persuaded them to continue in (B)the grace of God.
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1 John 2:28
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The Children of God
28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that [a]when He appears, we may have (A)confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
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- 1 John 2:28 NU if
2 Timothy 3:10
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The Man of God and the Word of God
10 (A)But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance,
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Acts 20:24
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24 [a]But (A)none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, (B)so that I may finish my [b]race with joy, (C)and the ministry (D)which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
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- Acts 20:24 NU But I do not count my life of any value or dear to myself
- Acts 20:24 course
Acts 14:26
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26 From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.
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2 Peter 1:4-9
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4 (A)by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be (B)partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the [a]corruption that is in the world through lust.
Fruitful Growth in the Faith
5 But also for this very reason, (C)giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue (D)knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control [b]perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and (E)to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither [c]barren (F)nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is (G)shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.
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- 2 Peter 1:4 depravity
- 2 Peter 1:6 patience
- 2 Peter 1:8 useless
John 15:4
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4 (A)Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
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Matthew 16:24
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Take Up the Cross and Follow Him(A)
24 (B)Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and (C)follow Me.
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3 John 4
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4 I have no greater (A)joy than to hear that (B)my children walk in [a]truth.
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- 3 John 1:4 NU the truth
2 Peter 3:17-18
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17 You therefore, beloved, (A)since you know this beforehand, (B)beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 (C)but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
(D)To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
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Hebrews 10:19-26
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Hold Fast Your Confession
19 Therefore, brethren, having (A)boldness[a] to enter (B)the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and (C)living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us (D)draw near with a true heart (E)in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for (F)He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 (G)not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and (H)so much the more as you see (I)the Day approaching.
The Just Live by Faith
26 For (J)if we sin willfully (K)after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there (L)no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,
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- Hebrews 10:19 confidence
2 Timothy 1:4-5
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4 greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, 5 when I call to remembrance (A)the [a]genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and (B)your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.
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- 2 Timothy 1:5 Lit. unhypocritical
1 Thessalonians 1:3-4
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3 remembering without ceasing (A)your work of faith, (B)labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father, 4 knowing, beloved brethren, (C)your election by God.
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2 Corinthians 1:17
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17 Therefore, when I was planning this, did I do it lightly? Or the things I plan, do I plan (A)according to the flesh, that with me there should be Yes, Yes, and No, No?
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Acts 15:40
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40 but Paul chose Silas and departed, (A)being [a]commended by the brethren to the grace of God.
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- Acts 15:40 committed
John 8:31-32
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The Truth Shall Make You Free
31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you (A)abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the (B)truth, and (C)the truth shall make you free.”
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Mark 2:5
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5 When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”
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Daniel 1:8
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8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself (A)with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
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Proverbs 23:28
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28 (A)She also lies in wait as for a victim,
And increases the unfaithful among men.
Proverbs 23:15
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15 My son, if your heart is wise,
My heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself;
Psalm 17:3
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3 You have tested my heart;
You have visited me in the night;
(A)You have [a]tried me and have found [b]nothing;
I have purposed that my mouth shall not (B)transgress.
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- Psalm 17:3 examined
- Psalm 17:3 Nothing evil
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