You study the Scriptures, because you think that in them you will find eternal life. And these very Scriptures speak about me!

Yet you are not willing to come to me in order to have life.

and you remember that ever since you were a child, you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It cuts all the way through, to where soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together. It judges the desires and thoughts of the heart.

There is nothing that can be hid from God; everything in all creation is exposed and lies open before his eyes. And it is to him that we must all give an account of ourselves.

They tried to find out when the time would be and how it would come. This was the time to which Christ's Spirit in them was pointing, in predicting the sufferings that Christ would have to endure and the glory that would follow.

God revealed to these prophets that their work was not for their own benefit, but for yours, as they spoke about those things which you have now heard from the messengers who announced the Good News by the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. These are things which even the angels would like to understand.

I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, "Don't do it! I am a servant together with you and with other believers, all those who hold to the truth that Jesus revealed. Worship God!" For the truth that Jesus revealed is what inspires the prophets.

Never forget these commands that I am giving you today.

Tie them on your arms and wear them on your foreheads as a reminder.

"Remember these commands and cherish them. Tie them on your arms and wear them on your foreheads as a reminder.

Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.

I always do what God commands; I follow his will, not my own desires.

I keep your law in my heart, so that I will not sin against you.

You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to you, LORD God Almighty, and so your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.

So Jesus went back with them to Nazareth, where he was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart.

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, then you will ask for anything you wish, and you shall have it.

I write to you, my children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know him who has existed from the beginning. I write to you, young people, because you are strong; the word of God lives in you, and you have defeated the Evil One.

Be sure, then, to keep in your hearts the message you heard from the beginning. If you keep that message, then you will always live in union with the Son and the Father.

But as for you, Christ has poured out his Spirit on you. As long as his Spirit remains in you, you do not need anyone to teach you. For his Spirit teaches you about everything, and what he teaches is true, not false. Obey the Spirit's teaching, then, and remain in union with Christ.

because the truth remains in us and will be with us forever.

Command those who are rich in the things of this life not to be proud, but to place their hope, not in such an uncertain thing as riches, but in God, who generously gives us everything for our enjoyment.

God poured out the Holy Spirit abundantly on us through Jesus Christ our Savior,

For this reason we have always prayed for you, ever since we heard about you. We ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will, with all the wisdom and understanding that his Spirit gives.

So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?"

and so he said to him, "Because you have asked for the wisdom to rule justly, instead of long life for yourself or riches or the death of your enemies,

It is the LORD who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.

He provides help and protection for those who are righteous and honest.

Why is a clever person wise? Because he knows what to do. Why is a stupid person foolish? Because he only thinks he knows.

People who do not get along with others are interested only in themselves; they will disagree with what everyone else knows is right.

That is how you keep the poor from having their rights and from getting justice. That is how you take the property that belongs to widows and orphans.

and ask the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, to give you the Spirit, who will make you wise and reveal God to you, so that you will know him.

Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do.

But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.

But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.

So we preach Christ to everyone. With all possible wisdom we warn and teach them in order to bring each one into God's presence as a mature individual in union with Christ.

My friends: I myself feel sure that you are full of goodness, that you have all knowledge, and that you are able to teach one another.

So then, encourage one another with these words.

And so encourage one another and help one another, just as you are now doing.

We beg you, our friends, to pay proper respect to those who work among you, who guide and instruct you in the Christian life.

But do not treat them as enemies; instead, warn them as believers.

Lift up your tired hands, then, and strengthen your trembling knees!

Try to be at peace with everyone, and try to live a holy life, because no one will see the Lord without it.

Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.

This is what I mean, my friends. When you meet for worship, one person has a hymn, another a teaching, another a revelation from God, another a message in strange tongues, and still another the explanation of what is said. Everything must be of help to the church.

Speak to one another with the words of psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise in your hearts.

Are any among you in trouble? They should pray. Are any among you happy? They should sing praises.

All these twenty-four men were experts; and their fellow Levites were trained musicians. There were 288 men in all.

From the time of King David and the musician Asaph long ago, the musicians have led songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

You are my hiding place; you will save me from trouble. I sing aloud of your salvation, because you protect me.

During my brief earthly life I compose songs about your commands.

The most beautiful of songs, by Solomon.

Listen while I sing you this song, a song of my friend and his vineyard: My friend had a vineyard on a very fertile hill.

A day is coming when the people will sing this song in the land of Judah: Our city is strong! God himself defends its walls!

But you, God's people, will be happy and sing as you do on the night of a sacred festival. You will be as happy as those who walk to the music of flutes on their way to the Temple of the LORD, the defender of Israel.

They sang a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to break open its seals. For you were killed, and by your sacrificial death you bought for God people from every tribe, language, nation, and race.

The 144,000 people stood before the throne, the four living creatures, and the elders; they were singing a new song, which only they could learn. Of the whole human race they are the only ones who have been redeemed.

and singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb: "Lord God Almighty, how great and wonderful are your deeds! King of the nations, how right and true are your ways!

Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone.

The LORD protects and defends me; I trust in him. He gives me help and makes me glad; I praise him with joyful songs.

You have changed my sadness into a joyful dance; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy.

So I will not be silent; I will sing praise to you. LORD, you are my God; I will give you thanks forever.

Sing praise to God; sing praise to our king!

God is king over all the world; praise him with songs!

I will give you thanks as long as I live; I will raise my hands to you in prayer.

As I lie in bed, I remember you; all night long I think of you,

I will shout for joy as I play for you; with my whole being I will sing because you have saved me.

Praise the LORD, my soul! All my being, praise his holy name!

Praise the LORD, my soul, and do not forget how kind he is.

I thank you, LORD, with all my heart; I sing praise to you before the gods.

What should I do, then? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray also with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will sing also with my mind.