Philippians 1:21-30 NRSVUE[21] For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. [22] If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me, yet I cannot say which I will choose. [23] I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that […]

James 1:22-25 NRSVUE[22]  But be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. [23] For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; [24] for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. […]

2 Corinthians 11:1-4 NRSVUE [1]  I wish you would put up with me in a little foolishness. Yes, do put up with me! [2] I feel a divine jealousy for you, for I promised you in marriage to one husband, to present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. [3] But I am afraid that, […]

Ephesians 6:10-20 NRSVUE[10] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power; [11] put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil, [12] for our struggle is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, […]

James 5:7-11 NRSVUE [7]  Be patient, therefore, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. [8] You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is […]