12 For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged *sword, penetrating as far as the division of the *soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.

11 Your word I have treasured and stored in my heart,

That I may not sin against You.

130 The unfolding of Your [glorious] words give light;

Their unfolding gives understanding to the simple (childlike).

1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (*Christ), and the Word was with God, and *the Word was God Himself. [Gen 1:1; Is 9:6]

14 And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception). [Is 40:5]

63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh conveys no benefit [it is of no account]. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life [providing eternal life].

3 You are already clean because of the word which I have given you [the teachings which I have discussed with you].

4 But Jesus replied, "It is written and forever remains written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.’ " [Deut 8:3]

35 Heaven and earth [as now known] will pass away, but My words will not pass away.

15 Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.

2 like newborn babies [you should] long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may be nurtured and grow in respect to salvation [its ultimate fulfillment],