1 In the beginning the Word already existed.

The Word was with God,

and the Word was God.

1 In the beginning the Word already existed.

The Word was with God,

and the Word was God.

14 So the Word became human* and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.* And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.

14 So the Word became human* and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.* And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.

3 Then God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.

3 The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command. When he had cleansed us from our sins, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven.

3 By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen.

6 The Lord merely spoke,

and the heavens were created.

He breathed the word,

and all the stars were born.

12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

29 Does not my word burn like fire?"

says the Lord.

"Is it not like a mighty hammer

that smashes a rock to pieces?

17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet

and a light for my path.

105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet

and a light for my path.

130 The teaching of your word gives light,

so even the simple can understand.

89 Your eternal word, O Lord,

stands firm in heaven.

9 How can a young person stay pure?

By obeying your word.

11 I have hidden your word in my heart,

that I might not sin against you.

160 The very essence of your words is truth;

all your just regulations will stand forever.

Shin

22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. 24 You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.

21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.

24 "Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.

4 But Jesus told him, "No! The Scriptures say,

‘People do not live by bread alone,

but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’*"

4 But Jesus told him, "No! The Scriptures say,

‘People do not live by bread alone,

but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’*"

28 Jesus replied, "But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice."

4 But Jesus told him, "No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone.’*"

36 Amazed, the people exclaimed, "What authority and power this man’s words possess! Even evil spirits obey him, and they flee at his command!"

35 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.

31 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.

8 The grass withers and the flowers fade,

but the word of our God stands forever."

4 For the word of the Lord holds true,

and we can trust everything he does.

4 For the word of the Lord holds true,

and we can trust everything he does.

5 Every word of God proves true.

He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.

6 For the Lord grants wisdom!

From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

6 For the Lord grants wisdom!

From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.

31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

51 I tell you the truth, anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!"

24 "I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.

23 Jesus replied, "All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.

3 You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you.

17 Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.

22 After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered he had said this, and they believed both the Scriptures and what Jesus had said.

41 long enough for many more to hear his message and believe.

38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’"*

8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.

16 When I discovered your words, I devoured them.

They are my joy and my heart’s delight,

for I bear your name,

O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.

9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.

4 I praise God for what he has promised.

I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?

What can mere mortals do to me?

30 God’s way is perfect.

All the Lord’s promises prove true.

He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.

35 You have given me your shield of victory.

Your right hand supports me;

your help* has made me great.

36 You have made a wide path for my feet

to keep them from slipping.

12 Does anyone want to live a life

that is long and prosperous?

13 Then keep your tongue from speaking evil

and your lips from telling lies!

3 Yes, he humbled you by letting you go hungry and then feeding you with manna, a food previously unknown to you and your ancestors. He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.

2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment,

1 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.

3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

6 Though he was God,*

he did not think of equality with God

as something to cling to.

7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges*;

he took the humble position of a slave*

and was born as a human being.

When he appeared in human form,*

8 he humbled himself in obedience to God

and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor

and gave him the name above all other names,

10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,

in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

11 and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord,

to the glory of God the Father.

12 Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.

14 Do everything without complaining and arguing, 15 so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. 16 Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. 17 But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God,* just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy. 18 Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy.

19 If the Lord Jesus is willing, I hope to send Timothy to you soon for a visit. Then he can cheer me up by telling me how you are getting along. 20 I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. 21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ. 22 But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he has served with me in preaching the Good News. 23 I hope to send him to you just as soon as I find out what is going to happen to me here. 24 And I have confidence from the Lord that I myself will come to see you soon.

25 Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need. 26 I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill. 27 And he certainly was ill; in fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him—and also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow after another.

28 So I am all the more anxious to send him back to you, for I know you will be glad to see him, and then I will not be so worried about you. 29 Welcome him in the Lord’s love* and with great joy, and give him the honor that people like him deserve. 30 For he risked his life for the work of Christ, and he was at the point of death while doing for me what you couldn’t do from far away.

18 Some people make cutting remarks,

but the words of the wise bring healing.

25 Worry weighs a person down;

an encouraging word cheers a person up.

11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;

the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

1 A gentle answer deflects anger,

but harsh words make tempers flare.

20 Wise words satisfy like a good meal;

the right words bring satisfaction.

21 The tongue can bring death or life;

those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

18 But the words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you.19 For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander.

36 And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.37 The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you."

34 You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.

2 Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.

3 We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. 4 And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. 5 In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.

But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. 6 And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.*

7 People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, 8 but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison.

17 So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. 18 But I ask, have the people of Israel actually heard the message? Yes, they have:

"The message has gone throughout the earth,

and the words to all the world."*