What Does The Bible Say About?

Being A Kid

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Proverbs 22:6

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Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Ephesians 6:4

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Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Psalm 127:3-5

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Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.

Proverbs 17:6

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Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.

1 Timothy 4:12

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Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Psalm 127:3

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Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

Matthew 18:10

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See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

John 1:12

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But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

John 16:21

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A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world.

Colossians 3:20

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Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

Galatians 3:26

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You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 54:13

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Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.

Proverbs 13:24

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He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

Psalm 113:9

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He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!

Romans 12:2

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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Romans 8:14

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For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

Deuteronomy 6:7

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And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Matthew 5:9

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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Proverbs 22:15

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Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Romans 8:16

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The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Romans 8:28

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And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

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These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Ephesians 4:32

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Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 6:1-4

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Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Luke 1:37

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For no word from God will ever fail.”

Matthew 19:14

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But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Philippians 4:13

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I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Romans 5:8

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But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Revelation 1:1

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This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,

Ephesians 6:1

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Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Exodus 20:12

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Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Proverbs 29:15

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A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Romans 8:17-19

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And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.

Deuteronomy 4:9

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Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.

Colossians 3:21

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Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.

Mark 10:13-16

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Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.

Mark 10:14

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But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Psalm 8:2

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From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.

2 Timothy 3:14-15

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But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

James 1:17

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Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

1 John 3:1

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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.

Jeremiah 29:11

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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

John 3:16

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For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Matthew 18:2-6

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Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me. But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.

Philippians 4:19

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And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:15

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For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Proverbs 20:11

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Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.

Acts 16:31

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They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”

Colossians 3:16

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Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you 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.

James 1:27

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Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Matthew 5:16

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In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Philippians 4:6-7

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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:17

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And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

3 John 1:4

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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

Galatians 5:22-23

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Proverbs 1:8-9

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Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.

1 Timothy 5:8

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If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Genesis 33:5

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When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.”

Hebrews 12:11

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No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

Jeremiah 1:5

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“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Mark 9:37

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“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.”

Proverbs 23:13-14

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Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die. Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

Proverbs 29:17

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Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

Luke 18:15-17

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Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them. But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

1 John 3:1-24

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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. Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness. But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin. . . .

2 Timothy 3:16

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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Deuteronomy 31:6

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Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Ephesians 5:1

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Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

Galatians 5:22

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Hebrews 13:5

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Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

James 1:22

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Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

John 3:16-17

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For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

Matthew 18:1-5

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At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me.

Matthew 19:13-15

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Then the little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there.

Matthew 21:15-16

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But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”

Matthew 22:39

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And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Proverbs 13:22

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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

Proverbs 15:5

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A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Proverbs 30:5

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Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Romans 3:23

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for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Psalm 23:1-6

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A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. . . .

Psalm 139:13-16

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For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be.

1 John 2:28-3:10

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And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming. If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him. 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. Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. . . .

1 Peter 2:10

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Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

2 Corinthians 12:14

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See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

2 Corinthians 6:18

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And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

2 Timothy 3:15

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From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:15

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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

Galatians 3:28

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There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 12:9-11

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Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live? Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

Isaiah 26:3

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You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Isaiah 66:13

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As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”

Luke 6:31

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Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Philippians 3:17

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Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.

Philippians 4:6

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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Philippians 4:8

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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

Psalm 68:5-6

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A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in His holy habitation. God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.

Romans 5:1-21

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Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. . . .

Romans 6:23

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For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:14-19

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For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. . . .

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