The Holy Bible

The Scriptures

Given by inspiration of God.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 1:16 and said, "Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus--

Hebrews 3:7 So, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you hear his voice,

2 Peter 1:21 For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus sanctioned, by appealing to them.
Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, "It is written: `Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.' "

Mark 12:10 Haven't you read this scripture: "`The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone ;

John 7:42 Does not the Scripture say that the Christ will come from David's family and from Bethlehem, the town where David lived?"

Jesus taught out of.
Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.

Are called the.

Word.
James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror

Word of God.
Luke 11:28 He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Word of Christ.
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Word of truth.
James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

Holy scriptures.
Romans 1:2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures

2 Timothy 3:15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Scripture of truth.
Daniel 10:21 but first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. (No one supports me against them except Michael, your prince.

Book.
Psalms 40:7 Then I said, "Here I am, I have come-- it is written about me in the scroll.

Revelation 22:19 And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

Book of the Lord.
Isaiah 34:16 Look in the scroll of the LORD and read: None of these will be missing, not one will lack her mate. For it is his mouth that has given the order, and his Spirit will gather them together.

Book of the law.
Nehemiah 8:3 He read it aloud from daybreak till noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate in the presence of the men, women and others who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.

Galatians 3:10 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law."

Law of the Lord.
Psalms 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.

Isaiah 30:9 These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to listen to the LORD's instruction.

Sword of the Spirit.
Ephesians 6:17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Oracles of God.
Romans 3:2 Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.

1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Contains the promises of the gospel.
Romans 1:2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures

Reveal the laws, statutes and judgements of God.
Deuteronomy 4:5 See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the LORD my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it.

Deuteronomy 4:14 And the LORD directed me at that time to teach you the decrees and laws you are to follow in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.

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Exodus 24:3 When Moses went and told the people all the LORD's words and laws, they responded with one voice, "Everything the LORD has said we will do." 4 Moses then wrote down everything the LORD had said. He got up early the next morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain and set up twelve stone pillars representing the twelve tribes of Israel.

Record divine prophecies.
2 Peter 1:19 And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Testify of Christ.
John 5:39 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me,

Acts 10:43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."

Acts 18:28 For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

Are full and sufficient.
Luke 16:29 "Abraham replied, `They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.' 30 "`No, father Abraham,' he said, `but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.' 31 "He said to him, `If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'"

Are an unerring guide.
Proverbs 6:23 For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life,

2 Peter 1:19 And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Are able to make wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Are profitable both for doctrine and practice.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Described as.

Pure.
Psalms 12:6 And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times.

Psalms 119:140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

Proverbs 30:5 "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

True.
Psalms 119:169 May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.

John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

Perfect.
Psalms 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Precious.
Psalms 19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

Quick and powerful.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Written for our instruction.
Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Intended for the use of all people.
Romans 16:26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all nations might believe and obey him--

Nothing to be taken from or added to.
Deuteronomy 4:2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.

Deuteronomy 12:32 See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.

Proverbs 30:5 "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

Revelation 22:18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. 19 And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

One portion of, to be compared with another.
1 Corinthians 2:13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.

Designed for.

Regenerating.
James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

Quickening.
Psalms 119:50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

Psalms 119:93 I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.

Illuminating.
Psalms 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

Converting the soul.
Psalms 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Making wise the simple.
Psalms 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Sanctifying.
John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

Ephesians 5:26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

Producing faith.
John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

Producing hope.
Psalms 119:49 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Producing obedience.
Deuteronomy 17:19 It is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the LORD his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees 20 and not consider himself better than his brothers and turn from the law to the right or to the left. Then he and his descendants will reign a long time over his kingdom in Israel.

Cleansing the heart.
John 15:3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.

Ephesians 5:26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

Cleansing the ways.
Psalms 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

Keeping from destructive paths.
Psalms 17:4 As for the deeds of men-- by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

Supporting life.
Deuteronomy 8:3 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

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Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, "It is written: `Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.' "

Promoting growth in grace.
1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

Building up the faith.
Acts 20:32 "Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

Admonishing.
Psalms 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

1 Corinthians 10:11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfilment of the ages has come.

Comforting.
Psalms 119:81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. 82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, "When will you comfort me?"

Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Rejoicing the heart.
Psalms 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalms 119:111 Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

Work effectual in them that believe.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

The letter of, without the spirit of, killeth.
John 6:63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

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2 Corinthians 3:6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant--not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Ignorance of, a source of error.
Matthew 22:29 Jesus replied, "You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.

Acts 13:27 The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognise Jesus, yet in condemning him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath.

Christ enables us to understand.
Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.

The Holy Spirit enables us to understand.
John 16:13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.

1 Corinthians 2:10 but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. 14 The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

No prophecy of, is of any private interpretation.
2 Peter 1:20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation.

Everything should be tried by.
Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.

Should be.

The standard of teaching.
1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Believed.
John 2:22 After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.

Appealed to.
1 Corinthians 1:31 Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."

1 Peter 1:16 for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."

Read.
Deuteronomy 17:19 It is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the LORD his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees

Isaiah 34:16 Look in the scroll of the LORD and read: None of these will be missing, not one will lack her mate. For it is his mouth that has given the order, and his Spirit will gather them together.

Read publicly to ALL.
Deuteronomy 31:11 when all Israel comes to appear before the LORD your God at the place he will choose, you shall read this law before them in their hearing. 12 Assemble the people--men, women and children, and the aliens living in your towns--so they can listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and follow carefully all the words of this law. 13 Their children, who do not know this law, must hear it and learn to fear the LORD your God as long as you live in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess."

Nehemiah 8:3 He read it aloud from daybreak till noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate in the presence of the men, women and others who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.

Jeremiah 36:6 So you go to the house of the LORD on a day of fasting and read to the people from the scroll the words of the LORD that you wrote as I dictated. Read them to all the people of Judah who come in from their towns.

Acts 13:15 After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue rulers sent word to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have a message of encouragement for the people, please speak."

Known.
2 Timothy 3:15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

Received with meekness.
James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

Searched.
John 5:39 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me,

John 7:52 They replied, "Are you from Galilee, too? Look into it, and you will find that a prophet does not come out of Galilee."

Searched daily.
Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.

Laid up in the heart.
Deuteronomy 6:6 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.

Deuteronomy 11:18 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.

Taught to children.
Deuteronomy 6:7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Deuteronomy 11:19 Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

2 Timothy 3:15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Taught to ALL.
2 Chronicles 17:7 In the third year of his reign he sent his officials Ben-Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel and Micaiah to teach in the towns of Judah. 8 With them were certain Levites--Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah and Tob-Adonijah--and the priests Elishama and Jehoram. 9 They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD; they went around to all the towns of Judah and taught the people.

Nehemiah 8:7 The Levites--Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan and Pelaiah--instructed the people in the Law while the people were standing there. 8 They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was being read.

Talked of continually.
Deuteronomy 6:7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Not handled deceitfully.
2 Corinthians 4:2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Not only heard, but obeyed.
Matthew 7:24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

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Luke 11:28 He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."

James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

Used against our spiritual enemies.
Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, "It is written: `Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.' " 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written: "`He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.' "7 Jesus answered him, "It is also written: `Do not put the Lord your God to the test.' " 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. 9 "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me." 10 Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: `Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.' "11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

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Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

All should desire to hear.
Nehemiah 8:1 all the people assembled as one man in the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel.

Mere hearers of, deceive themselves.
James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

Advantage of possessing.
Romans 3:2 Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.

True Christians.

Love exceedingly.
Psalms 119:97 Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.

Psalms 119:113 I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.

Psalms 119:159 See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your love.

Psalms 119:167 I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.

Delight in.
Psalms 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.

Regard, as sweet.
Psalms 119:103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Esteem, above all things.
Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.

Long after.
Psalms 119:82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, "When will you comfort me?"

Stand in awe of.
Psalms 119:161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.

Isaiah 66:2 Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?" declares the LORD. "This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.

Keep, in remembrance.
Psalms 119:16 I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Gimel

Grieve when people disobey.
Psalms 119:158 I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.

Hide, in their heart.
Psalms 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Hope in.
Psalms 119:74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.

Psalms 119:81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.

Psalms 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.

Meditate in.
Psalms 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.

Psalms 119:99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.

Psalms 119:148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.

Rejoice in.
Psalms 119:162 I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.

Jeremiah 15:16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God Almighty.

Trust in.
Psalms 119:42 then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

Obey.
Psalms 119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.

Luke 8:21 He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice."

John 17:6 "I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word.

Speak of.
Psalms 119:172 May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.

Esteem, as a light.
Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Pray to be taught.
Psalms 119:12 Praise be to you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.

Psalms 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

Psalms 119:33 Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end.

Psalms 119:66 Teach me knowledge and good judgement, for I believe in your commands.

Pray to be conformed to.
Psalms 119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.

Plead the promises of, in prayer.
Psalms 119:25 I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.

Psalms 119:28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

Psalms 119:41 May your unfailing love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise;

Psalms 119:76 May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.

Psalms 119:169 May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.

They who search, are truly noble.
Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.

Blessedness of hearing and obeying.
Luke 11:28 He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."

James 1:25 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it--he will be blessed in what he does.

Let them dwell richly in you.
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.