1 John 2:6 Whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which He walked.   We who abide in Christ and proclaim to be Christians—Christ followers—must walk in the same way in which Jesus walked. This to me means that we love people, make...

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].   The prayer of John is that we succeed and prosper and be in good health, just as our souls prosper...

Proverbs 27:19 As in water face reflects face, So the heart of man reflects man.   Water is like a mirror. As we look into a pool of water, we see our reflection. So it is with a person's heart. Our heart is like a mirror; it reflects what we're truly like. Luke...

Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to all these things? If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us?   The verse before this one speaks of us, believers, as those "…whom He predestined He also called, and those whom He called He also justified, and those...

1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then let us not sleep [in spiritual indifference] as the rest [of the world does], but let us keep wide awake [alert and cautious] and let us be sober [self-controlled, calm, and wise].   The previous verses refer to us, believers, as being...

Hebrews 4:16 "Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God's gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an...

2 Timothy 2:7,15 Think over these things I am saying [understand them and grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you full insight and understanding in everything... Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial),...