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2 Corinthians 6 8-2 Corinthians 6 9
through glory and dishonor, through slander and good report; regarded as deceivers, yet true;as unknown, yet recognized; as dying, yet see— we live; as being disciplined, yet not killed;
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Philippians 4:8
Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable— if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy— dwell on these things.
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1 Timothy 2 2
for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
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2 Timothy 2 15
Be diligent to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.
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2 Timothy 4 18
The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever! Amen.
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1 Thessalonians 5 23
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. And may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Philippians 1:9-11
And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment,so that you may approve the things that are superior and may be pure and blameless in 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
Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
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1 Peter 2 12
Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits.
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Romans 13:13
Let us walk with decency, as in the daytime: not in carousing and drunkenness; not in sexual impurity and promiscuity; not in quarreling and jealousy.
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2 Corinthians 8 21
Indeed, we are giving careful thought to do what is right, not only before the Lord but also before people.
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2 Corinthians 13 9
We rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray that you become fully mature.
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John 17:15
I am not praying that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.
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Matthew 6:13
And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
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2 Corinthians 6 4
Instead, as God’s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything: by great endurance, by afflictions, by hardships, by difficulties,
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2 Corinthians 10 18
For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends.
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2 Corinthians 10 10
For it is said,“ His letters are weighty and powerful, but his physical presence is weak and his public speaking amounts to nothing.”
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1 Corinthians 4 9-1 Corinthians 4 13
For I think God has displayed us, the apostles, in last place, like men condemned to die: 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, but we are dishonored!Up to the present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are poorly clothed, roughly treated, homeless;we labor, working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;when we are slandered, we respond graciously. Even now, we are like the scum of the earth, like everyone’s garbage.
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1 Corinthians 11 19
Indeed, it is necessary that there be factions among you, so that those who are approved may be recognized among you.
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Romans 12:17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes.
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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 bless me, extend my border, let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not experience pain.” And God granted his request.