Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our...

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—that I may make it clear...

One thing have I asked of the LORD,     that will I seek after:that I may dwell in the house of the LORD     all the days of my life,to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD     and to inquire in his temple.—Psalm 27:4

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The LORD is my light and my salvation;     whom shall I fear?The LORD is the stronghold of my life;     of whom shall I be afraid?

When evildoers assail me     to eat up my flesh,my adversaries and foes,     it is they who stumble and fall.

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As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who...

Vindicate me, O LORD,     for I have walked in my integrity,     and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.Prove me, O LORD, and try me;     test my heart and my mind.For your steadfast love is before my eyes,     and I walk in your...

To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.

O my God, in you I trust;     let me not be put to shame;     let not my enemies exult over me.Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;     they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.

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Out of my distress I called on the LORD;     the LORD answered me and set me free.The LORD is on my side; I will not fear.     What can man do to me?The LORD is on my side as my helper;     I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.

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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and...

Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. So they...