1 Corinthians 13:6
doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
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1 Corinthians 13:6
doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
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Genesis 9:23
Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it on both their shoulders, went in backwards, and covered the nakedness of their father. Their faces were backwards, and they didn’t see their father’s nakedness.
2 Samuel 1:19
“Your glory, Israel, was slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!
2 Samuel 1:20
Don’t tell it in Gath. Don’t publish it in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.
2 Samuel 1:23
Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives. In their death, they were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions.
Psalms 35:20
For they don’t speak peace, but they devise deceitful words against those who are quiet in the land.
Proverbs 30:17
“The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it.
Obadiah 1:13
Don’t enter into the gate of my people in the day of their calamity. Don’t look down on their affliction in the day of their calamity, neither seize their wealth on the day of their calamity.
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Exodus 33:21
Yahweh also said, “Behold, there is a place by me, and you shall stand on the rock.
Matthew 25:41
Then he will say also to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels;
Matthew 25:42
for I was hungry, and you didn’t give me food to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink;
Matthew 25:43
I was a stranger, and you didn’t take me in; naked, and you didn’t clothe me; sick, and in prison, and you didn’t visit me.’
Matthew 25:44
“Then they will also answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and didn’t help you?’
Matthew 25:45
“Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you didn’t do it to one of the least of these, you didn’t do it to me.’
James 2:15
And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food,
James 2:16
and one of you tells them, “Go in peace. Be warmed and filled;” yet you didn’t give them the things the body needs, what good is it?
James 2:18
Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
1 John 3:17
But whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him?
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Judges 16:25
When their hearts were merry, they said, “Call for Samson, that he may entertain us.” They called for Samson out of the prison; and he performed before them. They set him between the pillars;
Psalms 119:165
Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.
Song of Solomon 5:16
His mouth is sweetness; yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.
Habakkuk 1:15
He takes up all of them with the hook. He catches them in his net and gathers them in his dragnet. Therefore he rejoices and is glad.
Zephaniah 3:11
In that day you will not be disappointed for all your doings in which you have transgressed against me; for then I will take away out from among you your proudly exulting ones, and you will no more be arrogant in my holy mountain.
Romans 5:2
through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 5:5
and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,
Romans 14:17
for God’s Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Philippians 3:8
Yes most certainly, and I count all things to be a loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain Christ
James 4:16
But now you glory in your boasting. All such boasting is evil.
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2 Samuel 16:5
When king David came to Bahurim, behold, a man of the family of Saul’s house came out, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera. He came out and cursed as he came.
2 Samuel 16:6
He cast stones at David and at all the servants of king David, and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.
2 Samuel 16:7
Shimei said when he cursed, “Be gone, be gone, you man of blood, and wicked fellow!
2 Samuel 16:8
Yahweh has returned on you all the blood of Saul’s house, in whose place you have reigned! Yahweh has delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom your son! Behold, you are caught by your own mischief, because you are a man of blood!”
2 Samuel 16:9
Then Abishai the son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Please let me go over and take off his head.”
2 Samuel 16:11
David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my son, who came out of my bowels, seeks my life. How much more this Benjamite, now? Leave him alone, and let him curse; for Yahweh has invited him.
2 Samuel 16:12
It may be that Yahweh will look on the wrong done to me, and that Yahweh will repay me good for the cursing of me today.”
2 Samuel 16:13
So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, threw stones at him, and threw dust.
2 Samuel 16:14
The king and all the people who were with him arrived weary; and he refreshed himself there.
Psalms 42:10
As with a sword in my bones, my adversaries reproach me, while they continually ask me, “Where is your God?”
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1 Chronicles 19:3
But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, “Do you think that David honors your father, in that he has sent comforters to you? Haven’t his servants come to you to search, to overthrow, and to spy out the land?”
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Psalms 35:21
Yes, they opened their mouth wide against me. They said, “Aha! Aha! Our eye has seen it!”
Psalms 40:15
Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, “Aha! Aha!”
Psalms 70:3
Let them be turned because of their shame who say, “Aha! Aha!”
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Psalms 38:17
For I am ready to fall. My pain is continually before me.
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Psalms 119:136
Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your law.
Jeremiah 9:1
Oh that my head were waters, and my eyes a spring of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!
Jeremiah 13:17
But if you will not hear it, my soul will weep in secret for your pride. My eye will weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because Yahweh’s flock has been taken captive.
Jeremiah 40:14
and said to him, “Do you know that Baalis the king of the children of Ammon has sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam didn’t believe them.
Luke 19:41
When he came near, he saw the city and wept over it,
Luke 19:42
saying, “If you, even you, had known today the things which belong to your peace! But now, they are hidden from your eyes.
Philippians 3:18
For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, as the enemies of the cross of Christ,
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Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
Isaiah 40:11
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 18:4
Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Romans 1:18
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
Romans 2:8
but to those who are self-seeking and don’t obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, will be wrath, indignation,
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.
Ephesians 5:4
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate, but rather giving of thanks.
Ephesians 5:9
for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,
Colossians 3:12
Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
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Proverbs 17:15
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
Matthew 7:1
“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged.
Matthew 7:4
Or how will you tell your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye,’ and behold, the beam is in your own eye?
John 7:24
Don’t judge according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
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Proverbs 25:9
Debate your case with your neighbor, and don’t betray the confidence of another,
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Matthew 6:15
But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Matthew 18:15
“If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother.
Matthew 18:21
Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?”
Mark 11:25
Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.
Mark 11:26
But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your transgressions.”
Luke 6:37
Don’t judge, and you won’t be judged. Don’t condemn, and you won’t be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free.
Luke 17:3
Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.
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Ecclesiastes 7:21
Also don’t take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;
Isaiah 29:21
who cause a person to be indicted by a word, and lay a snare for one who reproves in the gate, and who deprive the innocent of justice with false testimony.
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1 Samuel 23:19
Then the Ziphites came up to Saul to Gibeah, saying, “Doesn’t David hide himself with us in the strongholds in the woods, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of the desert?
1 Samuel 23:20
Now therefore, O king, come down. According to all the desire of your soul to come down; and our part will be to deliver him up into the king’s hand.”
1 Samuel 23:21
Saul said, “You are blessed by Yahweh, for you have had compassion on me.
2 Samuel 4:10
when someone told me, ‘Behold, Saul is dead,’ thinking that he brought good news, I seized him and killed him in Ziklag, which was the reward I gave him for his news.
2 Samuel 4:11
How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house on his bed, should I not now require his blood from your hand, and rid the earth of you?”
2 Samuel 4:12
David commanded his young men, and they killed them, cut off their hands and their feet, and hanged them up beside the pool in Hebron. But they took the head of Ishbosheth and buried it in Abner’s grave in Hebron.
Proverbs 14:9
Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
Proverbs 26:18
Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,
Isaiah 33:15
He who walks righteously and speaks blamelessly, he who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil—
Hosea 4:8
They feed on the sin of my people, and set their heart on their iniquity.
Hosea 7:3
They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.
Micah 7:8
Don’t rejoice against me, my enemy. When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, Yahweh will be a light to me.
Luke 22:5
They were glad, and agreed to give him money.
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Matthew 7:16
By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles?
Matthew 7:17
Even so, every good tree produces good fruit, but the corrupt tree produces evil fruit.
Matthew 7:18
A good tree can’t produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit.
Matthew 7:19
Every tree that doesn’t grow good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 7:20
Therefore by their fruits you will know them.
Matthew 12:35
The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings out evil things.
2 Timothy 3:8
Even as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind, who concerning the faith are rejected.
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Matthew 18:13
If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray.
Luke 15:9
When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the drachma which I had lost!’
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Luke 1:14
You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.
Luke 1:58
Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.
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Luke 15:6
When he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’
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John 3:2
He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him.”
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John 14:21
One who has my commandments and keeps them, that person is one who loves me. One who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him, and will reveal myself to him.”
John 14:22
Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, what has happened that you are about to reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?”
John 14:23
Jesus answered him, “If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
John 14:24
He who doesn’t love me doesn’t keep my words. The word which you hear isn’t mine, but the Father’s who sent me.
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Acts 15:21
For Moses from generations of old has in every city those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”
1 Corinthians 16:17
I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.
2 Corinthians 7:13
Therefore we have been comforted. In our comfort we rejoiced the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
Philippians 2:28
I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
1 Thessalonians 3:6
But Timothy just now come to us from you, and brought us glad news of your faith and love, and that you have good memories of us always, longing to see us, even as we also long to see you.
Philemon 1:5
hearing of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,
Philemon 1:7
For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
3 John 1:3
For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.
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Romans 4:4
Now to him who works, the reward is not counted as grace, but as something owed.
Romans 4:7
“Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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Romans 4:8
Blessed is the man whom the Lord will by no means charge with sin.”
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John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
Romans 8:16
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God;
Romans 8:24
For we were saved in hope, but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees?
Ephesians 1:13
In him you also, having heard the word of the truth, the Good News of your salvation—in whom, having also believed, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he had testimony given to him that he was righteous, God testifying with respect to his gifts; and through it he, being dead, still speaks.
1 John 3:3
Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
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Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
Romans 12:17
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
Romans 12:19
Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Romans 12:20
Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
Romans 12:21
Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all.
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2 Corinthians 2:3
And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came, I wouldn’t have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be shared by all of you.
2 Corinthians 2:4
For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears, not that you should be made to grieve, but that you might know the love that I have so abundantly for you.
Philemon 1:21
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
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Proverbs 12:17
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
John 13:34
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.
John 13:35
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 15:12
“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.
Romans 13:8
Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:9
For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Galatians 5:14
For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Galatians 6:2
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Ephesians 5:2
Walk in love, even as Christ also loved us and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.
1 John 3:23
This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he commanded.
1 John 4:8
He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.
1 John 4:9
By this God’s love was revealed in us, that God has sent his only born Son into the world that we might live through him.
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Judges 8:2
He said to them, “What have I now done in comparison with you? Isn’t the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?
Galatians 5:15
But if you bite and devour one another, be careful that you don’t consume one another.
Ephesians 4:1
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,
Ephesians 4:2
with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Ephesians 4:3
being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Philippians 2:2
make my joy full by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
Philippians 2:3
doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;
James 1:20
for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.
James 3:14
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and don’t lie against the truth.
James 3:15
This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.
James 3:16
For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.
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Colossians 1:21
You, being in past times alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil deeds,
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Colossians 1:22
yet now he has reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without defect and blameless before him,
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Matthew 5:43
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
John 3:21
But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God.”
John 15:16
You didn’t choose me, but I chose you and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
Romans 12:10
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another,
Romans 12:11
not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,
Romans 12:13
contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.
Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.
Ephesians 1:4
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love,
Ephesians 5:6
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.
Colossians 2:2
that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and gaining all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,
1 Thessalonians 2:7
But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.
Titus 2:14
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
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Galatians 2:5
to whom we gave no place in the way of subjection, not for an hour, that the truth of the Good News might continue with you.
Philemon 1:14
But I was willing to do nothing without your consent, that your goodness would not be as of necessity, but of free will.
Philemon 1:15
For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while that you would have him forever,
Philemon 1:16
no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother—especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
Philemon 1:17
If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.
Philemon 1:18
But if he has wronged you at all or owes you anything, put that to my account.
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Psalms 119:63
I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.
Isaiah 61:3
to provide for those who mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified.
Acts 2:46
Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,
Romans 14:7
For none of us lives to himself, and none dies to himself.
Galatians 5:23
gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 6:10
So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice.
Titus 3:2
to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
Hebrews 10:24
Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,
Hebrews 12:14
Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
James 3:18
Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
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John 17:19
For their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.
Acts 24:16
In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
1 Corinthians 8:1
Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
Ephesians 4:16
from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in measure of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.
1 Thessalonians 4:7
For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.
2 Peter 1:5
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
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1 Thessalonians 3:12
May the Lord make you to increase and abound in love toward one another and toward all men, even as we also do toward you,
1 Thessalonians 4:10
for indeed you do it toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, that you abound more and more;
Hebrews 13:1
Let brotherly love continue.
1 John 4:10
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
1 John 4:11
Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another.
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3 John 1:12
Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.
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Revelation 2:2
“I know your works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you can’t tolerate evil men, and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found them false.
Revelation 2:4
But I have this against you, that you left your first love.
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Nehemiah 8:10
Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared, for today is holy to our Lord. Don’t be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:11
So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Hold your peace, for the day is holy. Don’t be grieved.”
Nehemiah 8:12
All the people went their way to eat, to drink, to send portions, and to celebrate, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.
Esther 9:19
Therefore the Jews of the villages, who live in the unwalled towns, make the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, a holiday, and a day of sending presents of food to one another.
Esther 9:20
Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, both near and far,
Esther 9:21
to enjoin them that they should keep the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month Adar yearly,
Esther 9:22
as the days in which the Jews had rest from their enemies, and the month which was turned to them from sorrow to gladness, and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, and of sending presents of food to one another, and gifts to the needy.
Revelation 11:10
Those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, and they will be glad. They will give gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.
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