18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus

13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins

8 I will listen to what God the LORD says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly.

14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened

61 And may your hearts be fully committed to the LORD our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.”

6 “This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. 7 I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the LORD Almighty.

33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also

6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love

28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” 29 Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains

11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.