Archives of verses of April 2024
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone.
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.
For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
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.
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
I spread out my hands to you; I thirst for you like a parched land.
After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.
“Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.” So shall it be! Amen.
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.