"But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultan...

"From Mount Hor they set out by way of the Red Sea, to bypass the land of Edom, but the people’s patience was worn out by the journey;...

"We realize that “all of us have knowledge”; knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up."  (1 Corinthians 1: 8) I find t...

“Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours." (Luke 6 : 20) The Bible is full of many pronouncements of blessedn...

"Now indeed [then] it is, in any case, a failure on your part that you have lawsuits against one another. Why not rather put up with i...

"For though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit appears on the vine, Though the yield of the olive fails and the terraces p...

"Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love hi...

"Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us."  (Matth...

"Find your delight in the LORD who will give you your heart’s desire"  Psalm 37: 4) Yes my Lord and my God, I delight in you. ...

"After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “M...

"For we are God’s co-workers; you are God’s field, God’s building"  (1 Corinthians 3: 9) Am I truly a co-worker with God? ...

"We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the things freely given us by...

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim libert...

"All good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no alteration or shad...

"Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon those who fear him, upon those who count on his mercy, To deliver their soul from death, and t...

"Incline your ear, LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and oppressed. Preserve my life, for I am devoted; save your servant who trus...

"One generation praises your deeds to the next and proclaims your mighty works. They speak of the splendor of your majestic glory, ...

"Blessed are all who fear the LORD, and who walk in his ways. What your hands provide you will enjoy; you will be blessed and prosp...

"To this end he has [also] called you through our gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brothers, stand fi...

"It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life."  (John 6:...