As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit — just as it has taught you, remain in him.

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?

O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure.

The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground.

As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.

Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

By the grace given me I say to everyone of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.

Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.