But we are not among those who shrink back and thus perish, but are among those who have faith and preserve their souls.

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see.

“For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts.”

I especially ask you to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.

Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.

But the rich person’s pride should be in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a wildflower in the meadow.

But each one is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desires.

But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves.

But if you show prejudice, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as violators.

But no human being can subdue the tongue; it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace.

So submit to God. But resist the devil and he will flee from you.

But as it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.

He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was manifested in these last times for your sake.

or to governors as those he commissions to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good.

Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.

And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

And if the righteous are barely saved, what will become of the ungodly and sinners?

save others by snatching them out of the fire; have mercy on others, coupled with a fear of God, hating even the clothes stained by the flesh.