"We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ."—1 Thessalonians 1:3

"For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form."—Colossians 2:9

"...You, a mere man, claim to be God."—Jesus' enemies (John 10:33)

"...Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found."—Luke 15:23,24

"...It was not you who sent me here [to Egypt], but God..."—Joseph to his brothers who sold him into slavery (Genesis 45:8)

"How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands... Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path."—Psalm 119:9,10,105

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."—Romans 5:8

"But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."—Jesus, Matthew 9:13

"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer..."—1 Timothy 1:12,13

"This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God."—Luke 12:21