These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily , whether those things were so.
See in contextBeloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
See in contextStudy to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
See in contextIt is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
See in contextThe Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
See in contextAll scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
See in contextFor the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
See in contextAnd be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
See in contextAlso, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
See in contextThis book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
See in contextThe simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
See in contextSo that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
See in contextHe that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
See in contextThus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name;
See in contextHe that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
See in contextFor ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
See in contextFalse witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.
See in contextBut sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
See in contextFinally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
See in contextBlessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein : for the time is at hand.
See in contextFor I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
See in contextFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
See in contextKnowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
See in contextSearch the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
See in contextFor whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
See in contextThese things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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