But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”

and a stumbling-stone and a rock to trip over. They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.

Dear friends, I urge you as foreigners and exiles to keep away from fleshly desires that do battle against the soul,

but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

But concerning the one who lacks such things – he is blind. That is to say, he is nearsighted, since he has forgotten about the cleansing of his past sins.

Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.

for no prophecy was ever borne of human impulse; rather, men carried along by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

I want you to recall both the predictions foretold by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.

I have not written to you that you do not know the truth, but that you do know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

We have come to know love by this: that Jesus laid down his life for us; thus we ought to lay down our lives for our fellow Christians.

For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, just as you are living according to the truth.

They have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. We also testify to him, and you know that our testimony is true.

Look! I am throwing her onto a bed of violent illness, and those who commit adultery with her into terrible suffering, unless they repent of her deeds.

Now when the dragon realized that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child.

Now I heard the angel of the waters saying: “You are just – the one who is and who was, the Holy One – because you have passed these judgments,

Repay her the same way she repaid others; pay her back double corresponding to her deeds. In the cup she mixed, mix double the amount for her.

saying, “Woe, woe, O great city – dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet clothing, and adorned with gold, precious stones, and pearls –

The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures threw themselves to the ground and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne, saying: “Amen! Hallelujah!”