All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living,

For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.

You will fold them up like a coat,     and they will be changed like clothes. But you are always the same,     and your life never ends.”

As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses round us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us.

My brothers and sisters, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way,

Are any of you in trouble? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises.

And when you ask, you do not receive it, because your motives are bad; you ask for things to use for your own pleasures.

But after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to share his eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you and give you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation.

But if we confess our sins to God, he will keep his promise and do what is right: he will forgive us our sins and purify us from all our wrongdoing.