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2 Corinthians 6 8-2 Corinthians 6 9
through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as impostors, and yet true;as unknown, and yet well- known; as dying and yet– see!– we continue to live; as those who are scourged and yet not executed;
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Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.
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1 Timothy 2 2
even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
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2 Timothy 2 15
Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.
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2 Timothy 4 18
The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.
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1 Thessalonians 5 23
Now may the God of peace himself make you completely holy and may your spirit and soul and body be kept entirely blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Philippians 1:9-11
And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insightso that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.
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James 1:12
Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
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1 Peter 2 12
and maintain good conduct among the non- Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.
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Romans 13:13
Let us live decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in discord and jealousy.
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2 Corinthians 8 21
For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.
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2 Corinthians 13 9
For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.
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John 17:15
I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but that you keep them safe from the evil one.
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Matthew 6:13
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
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2 Corinthians 6 4
But as God’s servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses,
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2 Corinthians 10 18
For it is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person the Lord commends.
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2 Corinthians 10 10
because some say,“ His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is weak and his speech is of no account.”
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1 Corinthians 4 9-1 Corinthians 4 13
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people.We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!To the present hour we are hungry and thirsty, poorly clothed, brutally treated, and without a roof over our heads.We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure,when people lie about us, we answer in a friendly manner. We are the world’s dirt and scum, even now.
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1 Corinthians 11 19
For there must in fact be divisions among you, so that those of you who are approved may be evident.
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Romans 12:17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.
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Romans 16:10
Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
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1 Chronicles 4 10
Jabez called out to the God of Israel,“ If only you would greatly bless me and expand my territory! May your hand be with me! Keep me from harm so I might not endure pain!” God answered his prayer.