"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"—Philippians 4:4

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms..."—John 14:1-4

"The fruit of the Spirit is... love..."—Galatians 5:22-23

"...Amen. Come, Lord Jesus."—Revelation 22:20

"...Look how the whole world has gone after him!"—John 12:19

"When he [Jesus] saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd."—Matthew 9:36

"The length of our days is seventy years— or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away... Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."—Psalm 90:10,12

"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."—an angel to Joseph, fiancé of Mary (Matthew 1:21)

"As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy."—Elizabeth to Mary, Luke 1:44

"But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep..."—1 Corinthians 15:20-24