8 "Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you.
He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you."
(NLT)

28 For the Lord loves justice,
and he will never abandon the godly.
He will keep them safe forever,
but the children of the wicked will die.
(NLT)

6 God places the lonely in families;
he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.
But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorche 0d land.
(NLT)

18 No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.
(NLT)

22 "Now suppose two men are fighting, and in the process they accidentally strike
a pregnant woman so she gives birth prematurely.
[a] If no further injury results, the man who struck the woman must pay the amount of
compensation the woman’s husband demands and the judges approve.
23 But if there is further injury, the punishment must match the injury: a life for a life,
24 an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot,
25 a burn for a burn, a wound for a wound, a bruise for a bruise.
(NLT)

Footnotes
Exodus 21:22 Or so she has a miscarriage;
Hebrew reads so her children come out.

5 "I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.
Before you were born I set you apart
and appointed you as my prophet to the nations."
(NLT)

Footnotes
Jeremiah 1:5 Or chose

3 "Give justice to the poor and the orphan;
uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
4 Rescue the poor and helpless;
deliver them from the grasp of evil people."
(NLT)

13 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body
and knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
15 You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,
as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.
16 You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out
before a single day had passed.
(NLT)

21 And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
22 For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord.
23 For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church.
He is the Savior of his body, the church.
24 As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything.
25 For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her
26 to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.[a]
27 He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle
or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault.
28 In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies.
For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself.
29 No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it, just as Christ cares for the church.
30 And we are members of his body.
31 As the Scriptures say, "A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife,
and the two are united into one."[b]
32 This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.
33 So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Children and Parents

Chapter 6

1 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,
[c] for this is the right thing to do.
2 "Honor your father and mother." This is the first commandment with a promise:
3 If you honor your father and mother, "things will go well for you,
and you will have a long life on the earth."[d]
4 Fathers,[e] do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them.
Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.
(NLT)

Footnotes
5:26 Greek washed by water with the word.
5:31 Gen 2:24.
6:1 Or Children, obey your parents who belong to the Lord;
some manuscripts read simply Children, obey your parents.
6:2—3 Exod 20:12; Deut 5:16.
6:4 Or Parents.

21 "You must not mistreat or oppress foreigners in any way.
Remember, you yourselves were once foreigners in the land of Egypt."
(NLT)

42 "But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin,
it would be better for you to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone hung around your neck.
(NLT)

67 Then they began to spit in Jesus’ face and beat him with their fists. And some slapped him,
68 jeering, “Prophesy to us, you Messiah! Who hit you that time?”
(NLT)

5 The Lord replies, "I have seen violence done to the helpless,
and I have heard the groans of the poor.
Now I will rise up to rescue them,
as they have longed for me to do."
(NLT)

2 But because there is so much sexual immorality,
each man should have his own wife, and each woman should have her own husband.
3 The husband should fulfill his wife’s sexual needs,
and the wife should fulfill her husband’s needs.
(NLT)

37 However, those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never reject them.
(NLT)

7 But the Lord said to Samuel,
"Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him.
The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them.
People judge by outward appearance,
but the Lord looks at the heart."
(NLT)

31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
(NLT)

4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
(NLT)

1 Peter 3:8-9

All Christians

8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other.
Love each other as brothers and sisters.[a]
Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
9 Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate with insults when people insult you.
Instead, pay them back with a blessing.
That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:8 Greek Show brotherly love.

Leviticus 19:18

All Christians

8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind.
Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters.[a]
Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
9 Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate with insults when people insult you.
Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called
you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:8 Greek Show brotherly love.

Psalm 133:1

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.

1 How wonderful and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in harmony!
(NLT)

Matthew 5:9

9 God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
(NLT)

Proverbs 28:13

13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
(NLT)

Ecclesiastes 5:20

20 God keeps such people so busy enjoying life
that they take no time to brood over the past.
(NLT)

John 16:33

33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.
But take heart, because I have overcome the world."
(NLT)

Ephesians 6:19-20

19 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the
right words so I can boldly explain God"s mysterious plan that the Good
News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.[a]
20 I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God"s ambassador.
So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.
(NLT)

Footnotes
6:19 Greek explain the mystery of the Good News;
some manuscripts read simply explain the mystery.

Hebrews 4:16

16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God.
There we will receive his mercy,
and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
(NLT)

Psalm 23:4

4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
(NLT)

23:4 Or the dark valley of death.

Joshua 1:9

9 This is my command—be strong and courageous!
Do not be afraid or discouraged.
For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
(NLT)

Matthew 6:14-15

14 “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.
15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
(NLT)

Romans 14:10

10 So why do you condemn another believer[a]?
Why do you look down on another believer?
Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.
(NLT)

Footnotes
14:10 Greek your brother; also in 14:10b, 13, 15, 21.

Romans 14:13

13 So let's stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.
(NLT)

John 14:6

6 Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
(NLT)

Galatians 5:19-21

19 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature,
the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures,
20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division,
21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again,
as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
(NLT)

1 Thessalonians 5:21

21 but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.
(NLT)

John 1:1-4

Prologue: Christ, the Eternal Word

1 In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
3 God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,[a]
and his life brought light to everyone.
(NLT)

Footnotes
1:3-4 Or and nothing that was created was created
except through him. The Word gave life to everything.

John 14:6

6 Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
(NLT)

James 1:5

5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God,
and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
(NLT)

Proverbs 23:26

26 O my son, give me your heart.
May your eyes take delight in following my ways.
(NLT)

Zephaniah 3:17

17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.[a]
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:17 Or He will be silent in his love. Greek and
Syriac versions read He will renew you with his love.

Colossians 1:13

13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness
and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son,
(NLT)

Luke 1:78-79

78 Because of God"s tender mercy,
the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us,[a]
79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
and to guide us to the path of peace."
(NLT)

Footnotes
1:78 Or the Morning Light from Heaven is about to visit us.

Isaiah 9:1

Hope in the Messiah

1 [a]Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever.
The land of Zebulun and Naphtali will be humbled, but there will be a time in the future when
Galilee of the Gentiles, which lies along the road that runs
between the Jordan and the sea, will be filled with glory
(NLT)

Footnotes
9:1 Verse 9:1 is numbered 8:23 in Hebrew text.

Zephaniah 3:17

17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.[a]
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:17 Or He will be silent in his love. Greek and
Syriac versions read He will renew you with his love.

Romans 8:38-39

38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love.
Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,
[a] neither our fears for today nor our worries
about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love.
39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed,
nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us
from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(NLT)

Footnotes
8:38 Greek nor rulers.

Psalm 40:1-2

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

1 I waited patiently for the Lord to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
(NLT)

Psalm 43:5

5 Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—
my Savior and my God!
(NLT)

Psalm 34:4

4 I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.
He freed me from all my fears.
(NLT)

Proverbs 17:22

22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person's strength.
(NLT)

Colossians 1:13

13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness
and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son,
(NLT)

Psalm 40:1-2

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

1 I waited patiently for the Lord to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
(NLT)

Psalm 55:22

22 Give your burdens to the Lord,
and he will take care of you.
He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
(NLT)

Psalm 34:4

4 I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.
He freed me from all my fears.
(NLT)

Matthew 11:28-29

28 Then Jesus said,
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and
carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you,
because I am humble and gentle at heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
(NLT)

John 14:1

Jesus, the Way to the Father

1 "Don't let your hearts be troubled.
Trust in God, and trust also in me.
(NLT)

John 16:33

33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.
But take heart, because I have overcome the world."
(NLT)

Psalm 34:17-19

17 The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help.
He rescues them from all their troubles.
18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
19 The righteous person faces many troubles,
but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
(NLT)

Psalm 73:25

25 Whom have I in heaven but you?
I desire you more than anything on earth.
(NLT)

Romans 8:38-39

38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love.
Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,
[a] neither our fears for today nor our worries
about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love.
39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed,
nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us
from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(NLT)

Footnotes
8:38 Greek nor rulers.

Psalm 61:1-3

For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

1 O God, listen to my cry!
Hear my prayer!
2 From the ends of the earth,
I cry to you for help
when my heart is overwhelmed.
Lead me to the towering rock of safety,
3 dfor you are my safe refuge,
a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.
(NLT)

Psalm 121:1-2

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.

1 I look up to the mountains-
does my help come from there?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth!
(NLT)

Romans 12:1-2

A Living Sacrifice to God

1 And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a]
I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all
he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the
kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.[b]
2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world,
but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Then you will learn to know God's will for you,
which is good and pleasing and perfect.
(NLT)

Footnotes
12:1a Greek brothers.
12:1b Or This is your spiritual worship;
or This is your reasonable service.

Proverbs 13:4

4 A sluggard"s appetite is never filled,
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
(NLT)

Psalm 55:16-17

16 But I will call on God,
and the Lord will rescue me.
17 Morning, noon, and night
I cry out in my distress,
and the Lord hears my voice.
(NLT)

Psalm 55:22

22 Give your burdens to the Lord,
and he will take care of you.
He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
(NLT)

Psalm 91:1-2

Psalm 91

1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him.
(NLT)

Psalm 118:5-6

5 In my distress I prayed to the Lord,
and the Lord answered me and set me free.
6 The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear.
What can mere people do to me?
(NLT)

James 1:5

5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God,
and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
(NLT)

Hebrews 12:1-3

God's Discipline Proves His Love

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith,
let us strip off every weight that slows us down,
especially the sin that so easily trips us up.
And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.
[a] Because of the joy[b] awaiting him, he endured the cross,
disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne.
3 Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people;
[c] then you won't become weary and give up.
(NLT)

Footnotes
12:2a Or Jesus, the originator and perfecter of our faith.
12:2b Or Instead of the joy.
12:3 Some manuscripts read Think of how people hurt themselves by opposing him.

Galatians 2:20

20 My old self has been crucified with Christ.
[a] It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.
So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God,
who loved me and gave himself for me.
(NLT)

Footnotes
2:20 Some English translations put this sentence in verse 19.

Ezekiel 18:9

9 and faithfully obeys my decrees and regulations.
Anyone who does these things is just and will surely live,
says the Sovereign Lord.
(NLT)

Micah 6:8

8 No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
(NLT)

John 14:23

23 Jesus replied, "All who love me will do what I say.
My Father will love them, and we will come
and make our home with each of them.
(NLT)

John 15:4-5

4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you.
For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine,
and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.
5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches.
Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit.
For apart from me you can do nothing.
(NLT)

Romans 8:5

5 Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things,
but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit
think about things that please the Spirit.
(NLT)

Galatians 6:8-9

8 Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful
nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature.
But those who live to please the Spirit will
harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.
9 So let's not get tired of doing what is good.
At just the right time we will reap a harvest
of blessing if we don't give up.
(NLT)

Philippians 3:13-14

13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it,
[a] but I focus on this one thing:
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the
heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:13 Some manuscripts read not yet achieved it.

Titus 2:11-12

11 For the grace of God has been
revealed, bringing salvation to all people.
12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures.
We should live in this evil world with wisdom,
righteousness, and devotion to God,
(NLT)

James 1:27

27 Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God
the Father means caring for orphans and widows in
their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.
(NLT)

Matthew 28:18-20

18 Jesus came and told his disciples,
"I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.
19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,
[a] baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.
And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
(NLT)

Footnotes
28:19 Or all peoples.

Luke 5:1-11

The First Disciples

1 One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee,
[a] great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God.
2 He noticed two empty boats at the water"s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.
3 Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon,
[b] its owner, to push it out into the water.
So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there.
4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Now go out where
it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish."
5 "Master," Simon replied, "we worked hard all last night and didn"t catch a thing.
But if you say so, I"ll let the nets down again."
6 And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear!
7 A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both
boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking.
8 When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said,
"Oh, Lord, please leave me-I"m such a sinful man."
9 For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him.
10 His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed.
Jesus replied to Simon, "Don"t be afraid! From now on you"ll be fishing for people!"
11 And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.
(NLT)

Footnotes
5:1 Greek Lake Gennesaret, another name for the Sea of Galilee.
5:3 Simon is called "Peter" in 6:14 and thereafter.

Proverbs 3:11-12

11 My child, don't reject the Lord's discipline,
and don't be upset when he corrects you.
12 For the Lord corrects those he loves,
just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.[a]
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:12 Greek version reads loves, /
and he punishes those he accepts as his children.
Compare Heb 12:6.

2 Corinthians 4:8

8 We are pressed on every side by troubles,
but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair.
(NLT)

2 Corinthians 4:16

16 That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying,
our spirits are[a] being renewed every day.
(NLT)

Footnotes
4:16 Greek our inner being is.

Philippians 4:6-7

6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
7 Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.
His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
(NLT)

Psalm 23:1

A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
(NLT)

Psalm 23:4

4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
(NLT)

23:4 Or the dark valley of death.

Psalm 32:7

7 For you are my hiding place;
you protect me from trouble.
You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude
(NLT)

Matthew 5:4

4 God blesses those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
(NLT)

Psalm 9:10

10 Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.
(NLT)

Luke 6:21

21 God blesses you who are hungry now,
for you will be satisfied.
God blesses you who weep now,
for in due time you will laugh.
(NLT)

Psalm 33:18

21 God blesses you who are hungry now,
for you will be satisfied.
God blesses you who weep now,
for in due time you will laugh.
(NLT)

2 Timothy 1:13-14

13 Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me-
a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus.
14 Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us,
carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you.
(NLT)

2 Timothy 3:16

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us
what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.
It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
(NLT)

Psalm 94:19

19 When doubts filled my mind,
your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.
(NLT)

Colossians 1:15-17

Christ Is Supreme

15 Christ is the visible image of the invisible God.
He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation,[a]
16 for through him God created everything
in the heavenly realms and on earth.
He made the things we can see
and the things we can"t see-
such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world.
Everything was created through him and for him.
17 He existed before anything else,
and he holds all creation together.
(NLT)

Footnotes
1:15 Or He is the firstborn of all creation.

John 1:1-4

Prologue: Christ, the Eternal Word

1 In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
3 God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,[a]
and his life brought light to everyone.
(NLT)

Footnotes
1:3-4 Or and nothing that was created was created
except through him. The Word gave life to everything.

John 14:6

6 Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
(NLT)

Proverbs 23:26

26 O my son, give me your heart.
May your eyes take delight in following my ways.
(NLT)

Psalm 94:19

19 When doubts filled my mind,
your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.
(NLT)

Isaiah 1:17

17 Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of widows.
(NLT)

Isaiah 40:31

31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
(NLT)

1 Thessalonians 4:18

18 So encourage each other with these words.
(NLT)

1 Thessalonians 5:14

14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid.
Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
(NLT)

1 Timothy 5:1-4

Advice about Widows, Elders, and Slaves

1 Never speak harshly to an older man,
[a] but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father.
Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers.
2 Treat older women as you would your mother,
and treat younger women with all purity as you would your own sisters.
3 Take care of[b] any widow who has no one else to care for her.
4 But if she has children or grandchildren,
their first responsibility is to show godliness
at home and repay their parents by taking care of them.
This is something that pleases God.
(NLT)

Footnotes
5:1 Or an elder.
5:3 Or Honor.

Hebrews 3:13

13 You must warn each other every day, while it is still “today,”
so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.
(NLT)

Hebrews 10:24

24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
(NLT)

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,
who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope,
17 comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.
(NLT)

Zephaniah 3:17

17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.[a]
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:17 Or He will be silent in his love. Greek and
Syriac versions read He will renew you with his love.

Proverbs 16:24

24 Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
(NLT)

2 Corinthians 13:11

Paul's Final Greetings

11 Dear brothers and sisters,[a]
I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity.
Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace.
Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
(NLT)

Footnotes
13:11 Greek Brothers.

Luke 12:22

Teaching about Money and Possessions

22 Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, "That is why I tell you not to
worry about everyday life-whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear.
(NLT)

John 10:10

10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy.
My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
(NLT)

John 11:25-26

25 Jesus told her, "I am the resurrection and the life.
[a] Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.
26 Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will
never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?"
(NLT)

Footnotes
11:25 Some manuscripts do not include and the life.

John 14:6

6 Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
(NLT)

John 5:24

24 "I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and
believe in God who sent me have eternal life.
They will never be condemned for their sins,
but they have already passed from death into life.
(NLT)

John 10:27-28

27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish.
No one can snatch them away from me,
(NLT)

Psalm 62:1-2

For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of David.

1 I wait quietly before God,
for my victory comes from him.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will never be shaken.
(NLT)

Psalm 62:5

5 Let all that I am wait quietly before God,
for my hope is in him.
(NLT)

Romans 10:9

9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and
believe in your heart that God raised
him from the dead, you will be saved.
(NLT)

Psalm 13:5-6

5 But I trust in your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
6 I will sing to the Lord
because he is good to me.
(NLT)

Matthew 28:18-20

18 Jesus came and told his disciples,
"I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.
19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,
[a] baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.
And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
(NLT)

Footnotes
28:19 Or all peoples.

Romans 8:31

Nothing Can Separate Us from God's Love

31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
(NLT)

Romans 8:35

35 Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love?
Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity,
or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute,
or in danger, or threatened with death?
(NLT)

Romans 8:38-39

38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love.
Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,
[a] neither our fears for today nor our worries
about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love.
39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed,
nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us
from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(NLT)

Footnotes
8:38 Greek nor rulers.

Colossians 1:3-5

Paul"s Thanksgiving and Prayer

3 We always pray for you, and we give thanks to God,
the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
4 For we have heard of your faith in Christ
Jesus and your love for all of God"s people,
5 which come from your confident hope of what God has reserved for you in heaven.
You have had this expectation ever since you first heard the truth of the Good News.
(NLT)

Genesis 15:6

6 And Abram believed the Lord,
and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.
(NLT)

Luke 17:6

6 The Lord answered, "If you had faith even as small as a mustard seed,
you could say to this mulberry tree, 'May you be uprooted and
be planted in the sea,' and it would obey you!
(NLT)

Romans 3:28

28 So we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law.
(NLT)

Romans 5:1

Faith Brings Joy

1 Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace[a] with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
(NLT)

Footnotes
5:1 Some manuscripts read let us have peace.

Romans 10:17

17 So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.
(NLT)

1 Peter 1:21

21 Through Christ you have come to trust in God.
And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ
from the dead and gave him great glory.
(NLT)

Galatians 5:6

6 For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus,
there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised.
What is important is faith expressing itself in love.
(NLT)

Matthew 19:26

26 Jesus looked at them intently and said,
"Humanly speaking, it is impossible.
But with God everything is possible."
(NLT)

Ephesians 6:1

Children and Parents

1 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,[a]
for this is the right thing to do.
(NLT)

Footnotes
6:1 Or Children, obey your parents who belong to the Lord;
some manuscripts read simply Children, obey your parents.

Deuteronomy 31:8

8 Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord
will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you;
he will neither fail you nor abandon you."
(NLT)

2 Timothy 1:7

7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity,
but of power, love, and self—discipline.
(NLT)

Psalm 121:1-2

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.

1 I look up to the mountains-
does my help come from there?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth!
(NLT)

Psalm 27:1

A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?
(NLT)

Isaiah 41:10

10 Don't be afraid, for I am with you.
Don't be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
(NLT)

Philippians 4:6-7

6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
7 Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.
His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
(NLT)

Psalm 23:4

4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
(NLT)

23:4 Or the dark valley of death.

Romans 8:28

28 And we know that God causes everything to work together
[a] for the good of those who love God and
are called according to his purpose for them.
(NLT)

Footnotes
8:28 Some manuscripts read
And we know that everything works together.

Zephaniah 3:17

17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.[a]
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:17 Or He will be silent in his love. Greek and
Syriac versions read He will renew you with his love.

Matthew 14:22-36

Jesus Walks on Water

22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples
get back into the boat and cross to the other side
of the lake, while he sent the people home.
23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by
himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land,
for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves.
25 About three o'clock in the morning[a]
Jesus came toward them, walking on the water.
26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water,
they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!"
27 But Jesus spoke to them at once.
"Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here![b]"
28 Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you,
tell me to come to you, walking on the water."
29 "Yes, come," Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat
and walked on the water toward Jesus.
30 But when he saw the strong[c] wind and the waves,
he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted.
31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him.
"You have so little faith," Jesus said. "Why did you doubt me?"
32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.
33 Then the disciples worshiped him.
"You really are the Son of God!" they exclaimed.
34 After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret.
35 When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his
arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and
soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed.
36 They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe,
and all who touched him were healed.
(NLT)

Footnotes
14:25 Greek In the fourth watch of the night.
14:27 Or The ＇I am＇ is here; Greek reads I am. See Exod 3:14.
14:30 Some manuscripts do not include strong.

John 14:1

Jesus, the Way to the Father

1 "Don't let your hearts be troubled.
Trust in God, and trust also in me.
(NLT)

Psalm 27:1

A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?
(NLT)

John 1:16

16 From his abundance we have all received one gracious
blessing after another.[a]
(NLT)

Footnotes
1:16 Or received the grace of Christ rather than the grace of the law;
Greek reads received grace upon grace.

Psalm 23:1

A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
(NLT)

Matthew 6:24

24 "No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other;
you will be devoted to one and despise the other.
You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.
(NLT)

Romans 13:8

8 Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another.
If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God's law.
(NLT)

2 Corinthians 9:8

8 And God will generously provide all you need.
Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
(NLT)

Proverbs 11:25

25 The generous will prosper;
those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
(NLT)

1 John 1:8-9

8 If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves
and not living in the truth.
9 But if we confess our sins to him,
he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and
to cleanse us from all wickedness.
(NLT)

Psalm 65:3

3 Though we are overwhelmed by our sins,
you forgive them all.
(NLT)

Psalm 86:5

5 O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
(NLT)

Isaiah 1:18

18 "Come now, let's settle this,"
says the Lord.
"Though your sins are like scarlet,
I will make them as white as snow.
Though they are red like crimson,
I will make them as white as wool.
(NLT)

Ezekiel 36:25

25 “Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean.
Your filth will be washed away, and you will no longer worship idols.
(NLT)

Matthew 6:14-15

14 “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.
15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
(NLT)

1 John 1:8-9

8 If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves
and not living in the truth.
9 But if we confess our sins to him,
he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and
to cleanse us from all wickedness.
(NLT)

Luke 5:1-11

The First Disciples

1 One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee,
[a] great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God.
2 He noticed two empty boats at the water"s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.
3 Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon,
[b] its owner, to push it out into the water.
So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there.
4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Now go out where
it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish."
5 "Master," Simon replied, "we worked hard all last night and didn"t catch a thing.
But if you say so, I"ll let the nets down again."
6 And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear!
7 A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both
boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking.
8 When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said,
"Oh, Lord, please leave me-I"m such a sinful man."
9 For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him.
10 His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed.
Jesus replied to Simon, "Don"t be afraid! From now on you"ll be fishing for people!"
11 And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.
(NLT)

Footnotes
5:1 Greek Lake Gennesaret, another name for the Sea of Galilee.
5:3 Simon is called "Peter" in 6:14 and thereafter.

1 Timothy 4:12

12 Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young.
Be an example to all believers in what you say,
in the way you live, in your love,
your faith, and your purity.
(NLT)

Psalm 55:12-14

12 It is not an enemy who taunts me—
I could bear that.
It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me—
I could have hidden from them.
13 Instead, it is you—my equal,
my companion and close friend.
14 What good fellowship we once enjoyed
as we walked together to the house of God.
(NLT)

Proverbs 17:17

17 A friend is always loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need.
(NLT)

Proverbs 18:24

24 There are "friends" who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
(NLT)

John 15:13-15

13 There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.
14 You are my friends if you do what I command.
15 I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn't confide in his slaves.
Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.
(NLT)

James 2:23

23 And so it happened just as the Scriptures say:
"Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith."
[a] He was even called the friend of God.[b]
(NLT)

Footnotes
2:23a Gen 15:6.
2:23b See Isa 41:8.

Proverbs 27:9

9 Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.
But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
(NLT)

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

9 Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.
But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
(NLT)

Matthew 7:12

The Golden Rule

12 "Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you.
This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
(NLT)

Luke 17:3-4

3 So watch yourselves!
"If another believer[a] sins, rebuke that person;
then if there is repentance, forgive.
4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time
turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive."
(NLT)

Footnotes
17:3 Greek If your brother.

2 Timothy 4:16-18

16 The first time I was brought before the judge,
no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.
17 But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that
I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear.
And he rescued me from certain death.[a]
18 Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will
bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom.
All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.
(NLT)

Footnotes
4:17 Greek from the mouth of a lion.

Proverbs 18:24

24 There are "friends" who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
(NLT)

Jeremiah 33:3

3 Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.
(NLT)

Jeremiah 32:40

40 And I will make an everlasting covenant with them:
I will never stop doing good for them.
I will put a desire in their hearts to worship me,
and they will never leave me.
(NLT)

Romans 8:28

28 And we know that God causes everything to work together
[a] for the good of those who love God and
are called according to his purpose for them.
(NLT)

Footnotes
8:28 Some manuscripts read
And we know that everything works together.

Isaiah 41:10

10 Don't be afraid, for I am with you.
Don't be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
(NLT)

Psalm 138:7-8

7 Though I am surrounded by troubles,
you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.
You reach out your hand,
and the power of your right hand saves me.
8 The Lord will work out his plans for my life—
for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
Don't abandon me, for you made me.
(NLT)

Psalm 55:22

22 Give your burdens to the Lord,
and he will take care of you.
He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
(NLT)

Hebrews 12:1-3

God's Discipline Proves His Love

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith,
let us strip off every weight that slows us down,
especially the sin that so easily trips us up.
And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.
[a] Because of the joy[b] awaiting him, he endured the cross,
disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne.
3 Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people;
[c] then you won't become weary and give up.
(NLT)

Footnotes
12:2a Or Jesus, the originator and perfecter of our faith.
12:2b Or Instead of the joy.
12:3 Some manuscripts read Think of how people hurt themselves by opposing him.

Joshua 1:9

9 This is my command—be strong and courageous!
Do not be afraid or discouraged.
For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
(NLT)

Proverbs 11:25

25 The generous will prosper;
those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
(NLT)

Mark 9:41

41 If anyone gives you even a cup of water because you belong to the Messiah,
I tell you the truth, that person will surely be rewarded.
(NLT)

Matthew 12:36

36 And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.
(NLT)

Deuteronomy 7:9

9 Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God.
He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand
generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.
(NLT)

Psalm 46:1

For the choir director: A song of the descendants of Korah, to be sung by soprano voices.[a]

1 God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
(NLT)

Footnotes
46:Title Hebrew according to alamoth.

Psalm 71:5

5 O Lord, you alone are my hope.
I've trusted you, O Lord, from childhood.
(NLT)

Matthew 6:9

9 Pray like this:
Our Father in heaven,
may your name be kept holy.
(NLT)

Zephaniah 3:17

17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.[a]
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:17 Or He will be silent in his love. Greek and
Syriac versions read He will renew you with his love.

Zephaniah 3:17

17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.[a]
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:17 Or He will be silent in his love. Greek and
Syriac versions read He will renew you with his love.

Zephaniah 3:17

17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.[a]
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:17 Or He will be silent in his love. Greek and
Syriac versions read He will renew you with his love.

John 10:10

10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy.
My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
(NLT)

1 Samuel 12:22

22 The Lord will not abandon his people,
because that would dishonor his great name.
For it has pleased the Lord to make you his very own people.
(NLT)

Isaiah 41:10

10 Don't be afraid, for I am with you.
Don't be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
(NLT)

Romans 8:35

35 Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love?
Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity,
or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute,
or in danger, or threatened with death?
(NLT)

Psalm 46:1

For the choir director: A song of the descendants of Korah, to be sung by soprano voices.[a]

1 God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
(NLT)

Footnotes
46:Title Hebrew according to alamoth.

Revelation 3:20

20 "Look! I stand at the door and knock.
If you hear my voice and open the door,
I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
(NLT)

Psalm 9:10

10 Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.
(NLT)

Psalm 23

A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
2 He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3 He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.
(NLT)

Footnotes
23:4 Or the dark valley of death.

Zephaniah 3:17

17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.[a]
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:17 Or He will be silent in his love. Greek and
Syriac versions read He will renew you with his love.

John 1:12

12 But to all who believed him and accepted him,
he gave the right to become children of God.
(NLT)

John 1:12

12 But to all who believed him and accepted him,
he gave the right to become children of God.
(NLT)

John 5:24

24 "I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and
believe in God who sent me have eternal life.
They will never be condemned for their sins,
but they have already passed from death into life.
(NLT)

Romans 3:23-24

23 For everyone has sinned;
we all fall short of God's glorious standard.
24 Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight.
He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.
(NLT)

2 Corinthians 9:8

8 And God will generously provide all you need.
Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
(NLT)

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

9 Each time he said,
"My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness."
So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses,
so that the power of Christ can work through me.
10 That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses,
and in the insults, hardships, persecutions,
and troubles that I suffer for Christ.
For when I am weak, then I am strong.
(NLT)

Philippians 4:6

6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
(NLT)

Psalm 100:4

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and praise his name.
(NLT)

Psalm 119:165

165 Those who love your instructions have great peace
and do not stumble.
(NLT)

Matthew 11:28-29

28 Then Jesus said,
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and
carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you,
because I am humble and gentle at heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
(NLT)

Job 2:12-13

12 When they saw Job from a distance, they scarcely recognized him.
Wailing loudly, they tore their robes
and threw dust into the air over their heads to show their grief.
13 Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights.
No one said a word to Job, for they saw that
his suffering was too great for words.
(NLT)

Matthew 5:4

4 God blesses those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
(NLT)

John 14:16

16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,[a]
who will never leave you.
(NLT)

Footnotes
14:16 Or Comforter, or Encourager,
or Counselor. Greek reads Paraclete; also in 14:26.

John 16:33

33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.
But take heart, because I have overcome the world."
(NLT)

2 Corinthians 1:3-11

God Offers Comfort to All

3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.
4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.
When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
5 For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ.
6 Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation!
For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you.
Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer.
7 We are confident that as you share in our sufferings,
you will also share in the comfort God gives us.
8 We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters,
[a] about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia.
We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure,
and we thought we would never live through it.
9 In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and
learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.
10 And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again.
We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.
11 And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because
God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety.
(NLT)

Footnotes
1:8 Greek brothers.

Revelation 21:3-4

3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying,
"Look, God's home is now among his people!
He will live with them, and they will be his people.
God himself will be with them.[a]
4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes,
and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain.
All these things are gone forever."
(NLT)

Footnotes
21:3 Some manuscripts read God himself will be with them, their God.

Revelation 21:3-4

3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying,
"Look, God's home is now among his people!
He will live with them, and they will be his people.
God himself will be with them.[a]
4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes,
and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain.
All these things are gone forever."
(NLT)

Footnotes
21:3 Some manuscripts read God himself will be with them, their God.

Psalm 23:4

4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
(NLT)

23:4 Or the dark valley of death.

Matthew 5:4

4 God blesses those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
(NLT)

James 1:5

5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God,
and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
(NLT)

Romans 8:28

28 And we know that God causes everything to work together
[a] for the good of those who love God and
are called according to his purpose for them.
(NLT)

Footnotes
8:28 Some manuscripts read
And we know that everything works together.

Hebrews 10:17

17 Then he says,
"I will never again remember
their sins and lawless deeds."[a]
(NLT)

Footnotes
10:17 Jer 31:34b.

Psalm 32:5

5 Finally, I confessed all my sins to you
and stopped trying to hide my guilt.
I said to myself, "I will confess my rebellion to the Lord."
And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Interlude
(NLT)

Genesis 3:7-11

7 At that moment their eyes were opened,
and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness.
So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.
8 When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man[a]
and his wife heard the Lord God walking about in the garden.
So they hid from the Lord God among the trees.
9 Then the Lord God called to the man, "Where are you?"
10 He replied, "I heard you walking in the garden,
so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked."
11 "Who told you that you were naked?" the Lord God asked.
"Have you eaten from the tree whose fruit I commanded you not to eat?"
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:8 Or Adam, and so throughout the chapter.

Psalm 19:12-13

12 How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?
Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant from deliberate sins!
Don't let them control me.
Then I will be free of guilt
and innocent of great sin.
(NLT)

Psalm 51:2

2 Wash me clean from my guilt.
Purify me from my sin.
(NLT)

Romans 3:9-12

All People Are Sinners

9 Well then, should we conclude that we Jews are better than others?
No, not at all, for we have already shown that all people,
whether Jews or Gentiles,
[a] are under the power of sin.
10 As the Scriptures say,
"No one is righteous—
not even one.
11 No one is truly wise;
no one is seeking God.
12 All have turned away;
all have become useless.
No one does good,
not a single one."[b]
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:9 Greek or Greeks.
3:10-12 Pss 14:1-3; 53:1-3 (Greek version).

Romans 3:23-24

23 For everyone has sinned;
we all fall short of God's glorious standard.
24 Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight.
He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.
(NLT)

1 John 1:9

9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and
just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
(NLT)

1 John 1:9

9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and
just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
(NLT)

Psalm 51:1

For the choir director: A psalm of David,
regarding the time Nathan the prophet came to him
after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba.

1 Have mercy on me, O God,
because of your unfailing love.
Because of your great compassion,
blot out the stain of my sins.
(NLT)

Proverbs 28:13

13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
(NLT)

Romans 10:17

17 So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.
(NLT)

Deuteronomy 6:5

5 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.
(NLT)

Romans 10:13

13 For "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."[a]
(NLT)

Footnotes
10:13 Joel 2:32.

John 14:6

6 Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
(NLT)

Romans 12:1-2

A Living Sacrifice to God

1 And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a]
I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all
he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the
kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.[b]
2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world,
but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Then you will learn to know God's will for you,
which is good and pleasing and perfect.
(NLT)

Footnotes
12:1a Greek brothers.
12:1b Or This is your spiritual worship;
or This is your reasonable service.

1 Thessalonians 4:7

7 God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives.
(NLT)

Ephesians 1:4

4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
(NLT)

2 Peter 1:3

Growing in Faith

3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life.
We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to
himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.
(NLT)

Romans 15:16

16 I am a special messenger from Christ Jesus to you Gentiles.
I bring you the Good News so that I might present
you as an acceptable offering to God,
made holy by the Holy Spirit.
(NLT)

1 Corinthians 2:10

10 But[a] it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit.
For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets.
(NLT)

Footnotes
2:10 Some manuscripts read For.

Titus 3:5

5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done,
but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins,
giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.[a]
(NLT)

Footnotes
3:5 Greek He saved us through the washing
of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:23

23 "Look! The virgin will conceive a child!
She will give birth to a son,
and they will call him Immanuel,[a]
which means `God is with us.`"
(NLT)

Footnotes
1:23 Isa 7:14; 8:8, 10 (Greek version).

Micah 6:8

8 No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
(NLT)

Romans 8:28

28 And we know that God causes everything to work together
[a] for the good of those who love God and
are called according to his purpose for them.
(NLT)

Footnotes
8:28 Some manuscripts read
And we know that everything works together.

Psalm 33:18

21 God blesses you who are hungry now,
for you will be satisfied.
God blesses you who weep now,
for in due time you will laugh.
(NLT)

Psalm 33:22

22 Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,
for our hope is in you alone.
(NLT)

Psalm 38:15

15 For I am waiting for you, O Lord.
You must answer for me, O Lord my God.
(NLT)

Isaiah 40:31

31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
(NLT)

Psalm 43:5

5 Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—
my Savior and my God!
(NLT)

Psalm 71:5

5 O Lord, you alone are my hope.
I've trusted you, O Lord, from childhood.
(NLT)

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,
who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope,
17 comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.
(NLT)

Romans 8:38-39

38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love.
Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,
[a] neither our fears for today nor our worries
about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love.
39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed,
nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us
from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(NLT)

Footnotes
8:38 Greek nor rulers.

1 Peter 3:15

15 Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life.
And if someone asks about your hope as a believer,
always be ready to explain it.
(NLT)