1 Peter 2:13-17New Living Translation (NLT) Respecting People in Authority 13 For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state, 14 or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to...

1 Peter 2:9-12New Living Translation (NLT) 9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his...

1 Peter 2:1-8New Living Translation (NLT) 2 So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. 2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry...

Proverbs 1:1-7New Living Translation (NLT)The Purpose of Proverbs1 These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel.2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline,    to help them understand the insights of the wise.3 Their purpose is to teach...

Proverbs 1:24-30New Living Translation (NLT)24 “I called you so often, but you wouldn’t come.    I reached out to you, but you paid no attention.25 You ignored my advice    and rejected the correction I offered.26 So I will laugh when you are in trouble!    I will...

Ephesians 5:10-20New Living Translation (NLT)10 Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. 11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. 12 It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. 13 But their...