That we might be justified by His grace (that we might be acknowledged as conformed to the divine will and purpose, thought and action), and that we might become heirs of eternal life according to our hope.
I give thanks to my God for you always when I mention you in my prayers
After he had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
That peace means concord, agreement and harmony between individuals, with undisturbedness, in a peaceful mind free from fears and agitating passions and moral conflicts.
Where there is jealousy (envy) and contention (rivalry and selfish ambition), there will also be confusion (unrest, disharmony, rebellion) and all sorts of evil and vile practices.
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate,gentle). It is willing to yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straightforward, impartial and unfeigned (free from insincerity)
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy
After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
For if the message spoken by the anbgels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?
This message is most trustworthy, and concerning these things i want you to insist steadfastly