Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. ...

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ...

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. ...

The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. ...

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. ...

If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. ...

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ...

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[a] because he will save his people from their sins. ...

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. ...

With You there is forgiveness. ...