His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
So let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.
and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.
For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.
but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,
Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.
for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your power, in holy garments; from the womb of the morning, the dew of your youth will be yours.
who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
even us whom he has called, not from the Jews only but also from the Gentiles?
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a worthy woman.
“Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.”
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
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