‘Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.’
—Philemon 9

‘I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
‘Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me’
—Philemon 10, 11

‘And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house’
—Philemon 2

‘I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers’
—Philemon 4

‘Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

‘Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.’

—John 14:5, 6

‘Abstain from all appearance of evil.’
—1 Thessalonians 5:22

‘Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.’
—1 Thessalonians 5:21

‘In every thing give thanks:  for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.’
—1 Thessalonians 5:18

‘Pray without ceasing.’
—1 Thessalonians 5:17

‘Rejoice evermore.’
—1 Thessalonians 5:16