because now we really live if you stand firm in your life in union with the Lord.

But a widow who gives herself to pleasure has already died, even though she lives.

Ahimaaz called out a greeting to the king, threw himself down to the ground before him, and said, "Praise the LORD your God, who has given you victory over the men who rebelled against Your Majesty!"

God's spirit took control of one of them, Amasai, who later became the commander of "The Thirty," and he called out, "David son of Jesse, we are yours! Success to you and those who help you! God is on your side." David welcomed them and made them officers in his army.

May there be peace inside your walls and safety in your palaces."

When you go into a house, say, 'Peace be with you.'

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.

Whenever you go into a house, first say, 'Peace be with this house.'

"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.

May the Lord himself, who is our source of peace, give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all.