we desire.

Romans 12:8, 11
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. . . .

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up.

Philippians 1:9-11
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and profound insight, . . .

Philippians 3:15
All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.

1 Thessalonians 4:10
And indeed, you are showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more

2 Thessalonians 3:13
But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.

2 Peter 1:5-8
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; . . .

2 Peter 3:14
Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace with Him, without spot or blemish.

to the.

Hebrews 3:6, 14
But Christ is faithful as the Son over God's house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. . . .

Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Isaiah 32:17
The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

Colossians 2:2
that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,

1 Thessalonians 1:5
because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction--just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

1 John 3:14, 19
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death. . . .

of hope.

Hebrews 6:18-20
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. . . .

Romans 5:2-5
through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in the hope of the glory of God. . . .

Romans 8:24, 25
For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? . . .

Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 13:13
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.

Galatians 5:5
But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.

Colossians 1:5, 23
springing from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel . . .

2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope, . . .

1 Peter 1:3-5, 21
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, . . .

1 John 3:1-3
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. . . .

unto.

Hebrews 3:6, 14
But Christ is faithful as the Son over God's house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. . . .

Hebrews 10:32-35
Remember the early days that you were in the light, when you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering. . . .

Matthew 24:13
But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Revelation 2:26
And to the one who is victorious and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations.