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It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
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Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
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For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Attribution contested
The letter opens by naming Paul and the catalogue records that, because it is the only claim the text itself makes. Authorship is disputed: on vocabulary, style and the situation it addresses, many scholars hold it was written in Paul's name by someone in his circle after his death. That was an ordinary practice at the time and is not the same thing as forgery — but it does mean the name on the letter is not settled.
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But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
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But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
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Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Attribution contested
The letter opens by naming Paul and the catalogue records that, because it is the only claim the text itself makes. Authorship is disputed: on vocabulary, style and the situation it addresses, many scholars hold it was written in Paul's name by someone in his circle after his death. That was an ordinary practice at the time and is not the same thing as forgery — but it does mean the name on the letter is not settled.
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But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
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Strengthen the weak hands, and make the feeble knees firm.
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Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.
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Even to old age I am he, and even to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear. Yes, I will carry, and will deliver.
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Behold, I am with you, and will keep you, wherever you go, and will bring you again into this land. For I will not leave you until I have done that which I have spoken of to you.”
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Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.
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He alone is my rock, my salvation, and my fortress. I will never be greatly shaken.
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Consider the ravens: they don’t sow, they don’t reap, they have no warehouse or barn, and God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than birds!
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yet I will rejoice in Yahweh. I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.
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Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
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Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
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being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
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I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.
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Let your loving kindness be on us, Yahweh, since we have hoped in you.