Show respect for widows who really are all alone.

Through him God gave me the privilege of being an apostle for the sake of Christ, in order to lead people of all nations to believe and obey.

What I mean is that both you and I will be helped at the same time, you by my faith and I by yours.

Ever since God created the world, his invisible qualities, both his eternal power and his divine nature, have been clearly seen; they are perceived in the things that God has made. So those people have no excuse at all!

They know God, but they do not give him the honor that belongs to him, nor do they thank him. Instead, their thoughts have become complete nonsense, and their empty minds are filled with darkness.

I would like you to be free from worry. An unmarried man concerns himself with the Lord's work, because he is trying to please the Lord.

The city gates will mourn and cry, and the city itself will be like a woman sitting on the ground, stripped naked.

Then you will say to yourself, 'Who bore all these children for me? I lost my children and could have no more. I was exiled and driven away--- who brought these children up? I was left all alone--- where did these children come from?' "

Jerusalem, you have been like a childless woman, but now you can sing and shout for joy. Now you will have more children than a woman whose husband never left her.

"He sent fire from above, a fire that burned inside me. He set a trap for me and brought me to the ground. Then he abandoned me and left me in constant pain.

May the LORD reward you for what you have done. May you have a full reward from the LORD God of Israel, to whom you have come for protection!"

He will cover you with his wings; you will be safe in his care; his faithfulness will protect and defend you.

God is my savior; I will trust him and not be afraid. The LORD gives me power and strength; he is my savior.

All of you that honor the LORD and obey the words of his servant, the path you walk may be dark indeed, but trust in the LORD, rely on your God.

I would like you to be free from worry. An unmarried man concerns himself with the Lord's work, because he is trying to please the Lord.

For the devout women of the past who placed their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful by submitting themselves to their husbands.

(SEE 2:36)

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to teach them that they should always pray and never become discouraged.

Now, will God not judge in favor of his own people who cry to him day and night for help? Will he be slow to help them?

the very thing that the twelve tribes of our people hope to receive, as they worship God day and night. And it is because of this hope, Your Majesty, that I am being accused by these Jews!

Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God's people.