Some people keep on doing good, and seek glory, honor, and immortal life; to them God will give eternal life.

After all, the man who makes the pots has the right to use the clay as he wishes, and to make two pots from the same lump of clay, one for special occasions and the other for ordinary use.

And he also wanted to reveal his abundant glory, which was poured out on us who are the objects of his mercy, those of us whom he has prepared to receive his glory.

I, the LORD God of Israel, promised in the past that your family and your clan would serve me as priests for all time. But now I say that I won't have it any longer! Instead, I will honor those who honor me, and I will treat with contempt those who despise me.

A good person will never fail; he will always be remembered.

He is not worried or afraid; he is certain to see his enemies defeated.

Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor.

Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it.

Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.

She will be your crowning glory."

I have riches and honor to give, prosperity and success.

and said to them, "Whoever welcomes this child in my name, welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me, also welcomes the one who sent me. For the one who is least among you all is the greatest."

How happy are those servants whose master finds them awake and ready when he returns! I tell you, he will take off his coat, have them sit down, and will wait on them.

Whoever wants to serve me must follow me, so that my servant will be with me where I am. And my Father will honor anyone who serves me.

Their purpose is to prove that your faith is genuine. Even gold, which can be destroyed, is tested by fire; and so your faith, which is much more precious than gold, must also be tested, so that it may endure. Then you will receive praise and glory and honor on the Day when Jesus Christ is revealed.

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown which will never lose its brightness.

Now that we have been put right with God through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

To be controlled by human nature results in death; to be controlled by the Spirit results in life and peace.

For God's Kingdom is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of the righteousness, peace, and joy which the Holy Spirit gives.

May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit.

May the LORD look on you with favor and give you peace.

Now, Job, make peace with God and stop treating him like an enemy; if you do, then he will bless you.

The LORD gives strength to his people and blesses them with peace.

Notice good people, observe the righteous; peaceful people have descendants,

You will give us prosperity, LORD; everything that we achieve is the result of what you do.

Because everyone will do what is right, there will be peace and security forever.

"If only you had listened to my commands! Then blessings would have flowed for you like a stream that never goes dry. Victory would have come to you like the waves that roll on the shore.

"There is no safety for sinners," says the LORD.

"You will leave Babylon with joy; you will be led out of the city in peace. The mountains and hills will burst into singing, and the trees will shout for joy.

I offer peace to all, both near and far! I will heal my people.

But I will heal this city and its people and restore them to health. I will show them abundant peace and security.

If the people in that house welcome you, let your greeting of peace remain; but if they do not welcome you, then take back your greeting.

and to shine from heaven on all those who live in the dark shadow of death, to guide our steps into the path of peace."

When the hour came, Jesus took his place at the table with the apostles.

saying, "If you only knew today what is needed for peace! But now you cannot see it!

"Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.

I have told you this so that you will have peace by being united to me. The world will make you suffer. But be brave! I have defeated the world!"

But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus.

Those who obey God in everything and always do what is right, whose words are true and sincere,

Wicked people do not really gain anything, but if you do what is right, you are certain to be rewarded.

Because everyone will do what is right, there will be peace and security forever.

Those who fear him and do what is right are acceptable to him, no matter what race they belong to.

For when we are in union with Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor the lack of it makes any difference at all; what matters is faith that works through love.

Can't you see? His faith and his actions worked together; his faith was made perfect through his actions.

Are there any of you who are wise and understanding? You are to prove it by your good life, by your good deeds performed with humility and wisdom.