To the Law and to the Testimony! If they do not speak according to this Word, it is because there is no light in them.

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

Even so, every good tree produces excellent fruit, but a corrupt tree produces evil fruit.

Every tree that does not produce excellent fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

And when He had called all the multitude to Himself, He said to them, Hear Me, everyone, and understand:

If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.

Yes, and why, even of yourselves, do you not judge what is right?

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things are so.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.

But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he is not able to know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

But he who is spiritual discerns all things, yet he himself is discerned by no one.

But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God.

proving what is acceptable to the Lord.

that you may examine the things that differ, that you may be sincere and without blame unto the day of Christ,

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, to see whether they are from God; because many false prophets have gone forth into the world.

I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them to be liars;

and what He has done to Dathan and Abiram the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, their houses, their tents, and all the substance at their feet, in the midst of all Israel;

Therefore you shall keep every commandment which I am commanding you today, that you may be strong, and go in and possess the land which you are crossing over to possess,

and He said to them: Set your hearts on all the words which I am testifying against you today, that you command your children to take heed to do all the Words of this Law.

For these are not empty words to you, for it is your life; and by this Word you shall prolong your days in the land where you are crossing over the Jordan to possess.

My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commandments,

My son, do not let them depart from your eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion,

then you shall walk in your way safely, and your foot shall not stumble.

Take fast hold of instruction, do not let her go; keep her, for she is your life.

Bind them perpetually to your heart; tie them around your neck.

For the commandment is a lamp, and the law a light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Scarcely had I passed by them, when I found him whom my soul loves. I took hold of him and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother's house, and into the room of her who conceived me.

Then Jesus said to those Jews who had believed in Him, If you continue to abide in My Word, you are truly My disciples.

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in Me.

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must enter the kingdom of God through many afflictions.

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cleave to what is good.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy; think on these things.

Therefore, brethren, stand firm and hold on to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.

This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts,

Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil. The Lord render to him according to his works.

Let us hold fast the confession of the hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

But hold fast what you have till I come.

Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not at all know what hour I will come upon you.

Behold, I am coming quickly. Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.