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John 6:66-69
From that time on, many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him. . . .

John 8:31
So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God, " they said.

Hebrews 10:38, 39
But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him." . . .

1 John 2:19
They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us.

I have esteemed.

Job 22:22
Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart.

Psalm 19:9, 10
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. . . .

Psalm 119:11, 103, 127
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. . . .

Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and my heart's delight, for I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.

John 4:32, 34
But He told them, "I have food to eat that you know nothing about." . . .

1 Peter 2:2
Like newborn infants, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

necessary food.

Luke 12:42, 46
And the Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? . . .