Psalms 18:21-24
18:21 For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands;
I have not rebelled against my God.
18:22 For I am aware of all his regulations,
and I do not reject his rules.
18:23 I was innocent before him,
and kept myself from sinning.
18:24 The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds;
he took notice of my blameless behavior.
Psalms 26:1-3
Psalm 26
By David.
26:1 Vindicate me, O Lord,
for I have integrity,
and I trust in the Lord without wavering.
26:2 Examine me, O Lord, and test me!
Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!
26:3 For I am ever aware of your faithfulness,
and your loyalty continually motivates me.
Psalms 26:6
26:6 I maintain a pure lifestyle,
so I can appear before your altar, O Lord,
Acts 24:16
24:16 This is the reason
I do my best to always
have a clear
conscience toward God and toward people.
Acts 24:2
24:2 When Paul
had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him,
saying, “We have experienced a lengthy time
of peace through your rule,
and reforms
are being made in this nation
through your foresight.
Colossians 1:12
1:12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share
in the saints’
inheritance in the light.
Colossians 1:1
Salutation
1:1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
Colossians 1:1
Salutation
1:1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
Colossians 2:10
2:10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
Colossians 2:1
2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.
Colossians 3:17-22
3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Exhortation to Households
3:18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
3:19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them.
3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord.
3:21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become disheartened.
3:22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching – like those who are strictly people-pleasers – but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.