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John 3:16 by John, written in Ephesus around 90-100 AD - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." This verse encapsulates the core of Christian belief in salvation through faith in Jesus, during a time when Christianity was spreading in the Roman Empire.
Jeremiah 29:11 by Jeremiah, in Jerusalem around 586 BC - "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." This was written to exiles in Babylon, offering hope and a future.
Romans 8:28 by Paul, in Corinth around 57 AD - "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Amidst the growth of Christian communities, this scripture provides comfort in God's overarching plan.
Psalm 23 by David, around 1000 BC - "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." David's reflection on God's care and provision during his life as a shepherd and king.
Proverbs 3:5-6 by Solomon or his scribes, around 700 BC - "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Emphasizes trusting God over human wisdom in Israel's wisdom tradition.
Matthew 6:33 by Matthew, in the 1st century AD - "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." From Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, teaching priorities in life.
Philippians 4:13 by Paul, in Rome around 62 AD - "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Written from prison, it encourages believers facing hardships.
Isaiah 41:10 by Isaiah, in Jerusalem around 700 BC - "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Provides comfort during the Assyrian threat.
Psalm 46:10 by David or the sons of Korah, around 1000 BC - "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." Encourages trust in God's sovereignty amidst political unrest.
John 14:6 by John, around 90-100 AD - "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." Jesus defines his unique role in salvation during the early church's doctrinal formation.
Matthew 28:19-20 by Matthew, 1st century AD - "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Jesus' command to spread the gospel, foundational for Christian evangelism. (" the Great Commission.")
Psalm 118:24 by an unknown psalmist, post-exilic period - "This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." A call to celebrate God's deliverance.
Romans 12:2 by Paul, around 57 AD - "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Advises against cultural conformity in the Roman world.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 by Paul, in Ephesus around 55 AD - "Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." Defines love amidst community discord.
Matthew 11:28 by Matthew, 1st century AD - "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Jesus invites the weary, reflecting his ministry.
Ephesians 2:8-9 by Paul, in Rome around 60 AD - "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Highlights salvation by grace, not works, amidst theological debates.
Philippians 4:6-7 by Paul, around 62 AD - "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Encourages prayer and peace in anxiety.
Galatians 5:22-23 by Paul, around 55 AD - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." Lists qualities Christians should embody in a diverse world.
Psalm 139:14 by David, around 1000 BC - "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Celebrates human creation by God.
Joshua 1:9 by Joshua, around 1400 BC - "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." Encourages courage during the conquest of Canaan.
Isaiah 40:31 by Isaiah, around 700 BC - "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Offers hope during the Babylonian exile.
2 Timothy 1:7 by Paul, around 67 AD - "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Encourages courage in ministry amidst persecution.
1 Peter 5:7 by Peter, in Rome around 64-67 AD - "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." Advice for dealing with anxiety during persecution.
Hebrews 11:1 by an unknown author, around 60-90 AD - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." A definition of faith for Jewish Christians.
Romans 15:13 by Paul, around 57 AD - "Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." A prayer for hope in the Spirit amidst community life.
Psalm 34:8 by David, around 1000 BC - "O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him." Invites experiencing God's goodness, possibly after personal deliverance.
Isaiah 26:3 by Isaiah, around 700 BC - "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." Promises peace amidst turmoil.
1 John 4:18 by John, around 90-110 AD - "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." Discusses the relationship between love and fear, affirming love's role in Christian life.
Psalm 37:4 by David, around 1000 BC - "Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Encourages delight in God amidst life's challenges.
Proverbs 4:23 by Solomon or his scribes, around 700 BC - "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." Emphasizes guarding one's heart, reflecting wisdom literature's moral guidance.
Jeremiah 29:11 by Jeremiah, in Jerusalem around 586 BC - "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." This was written to exiles in Babylon, offering hope and a future.
Romans 8:28 by Paul, in Corinth around 57 AD - "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Amidst the growth of Christian communities, this scripture provides comfort in God's overarching plan.
Psalm 23 by David, around 1000 BC - "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." David's reflection on God's care and provision during his life as a shepherd and king.
Proverbs 3:5-6 by Solomon or his scribes, around 700 BC - "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Emphasizes trusting God over human wisdom in Israel's wisdom tradition.
Matthew 6:33 by Matthew, in the 1st century AD - "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." From Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, teaching priorities in life.
Philippians 4:13 by Paul, in Rome around 62 AD - "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Written from prison, it encourages believers facing hardships.
Isaiah 41:10 by Isaiah, in Jerusalem around 700 BC - "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Provides comfort during the Assyrian threat.
Psalm 46:10 by David or the sons of Korah, around 1000 BC - "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." Encourages trust in God's sovereignty amidst political unrest.
John 14:6 by John, around 90-100 AD - "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." Jesus defines his unique role in salvation during the early church's doctrinal formation.
Matthew 28:19-20 by Matthew, 1st century AD - "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Jesus' command to spread the gospel, foundational for Christian evangelism. (" the Great Commission.")
Psalm 118:24 by an unknown psalmist, post-exilic period - "This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." A call to celebrate God's deliverance.
Romans 12:2 by Paul, around 57 AD - "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Advises against cultural conformity in the Roman world.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 by Paul, in Ephesus around 55 AD - "Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." Defines love amidst community discord.
Matthew 11:28 by Matthew, 1st century AD - "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Jesus invites the weary, reflecting his ministry.
Ephesians 2:8-9 by Paul, in Rome around 60 AD - "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Highlights salvation by grace, not works, amidst theological debates.
Philippians 4:6-7 by Paul, around 62 AD - "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Encourages prayer and peace in anxiety.
Galatians 5:22-23 by Paul, around 55 AD - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." Lists qualities Christians should embody in a diverse world.
Psalm 139:14 by David, around 1000 BC - "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Celebrates human creation by God.
Joshua 1:9 by Joshua, around 1400 BC - "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." Encourages courage during the conquest of Canaan.
Isaiah 40:31 by Isaiah, around 700 BC - "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Offers hope during the Babylonian exile.
2 Timothy 1:7 by Paul, around 67 AD - "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Encourages courage in ministry amidst persecution.
1 Peter 5:7 by Peter, in Rome around 64-67 AD - "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." Advice for dealing with anxiety during persecution.
Hebrews 11:1 by an unknown author, around 60-90 AD - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." A definition of faith for Jewish Christians.
Romans 15:13 by Paul, around 57 AD - "Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." A prayer for hope in the Spirit amidst community life.
Psalm 34:8 by David, around 1000 BC - "O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him." Invites experiencing God's goodness, possibly after personal deliverance.
Isaiah 26:3 by Isaiah, around 700 BC - "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." Promises peace amidst turmoil.
1 John 4:18 by John, around 90-110 AD - "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." Discusses the relationship between love and fear, affirming love's role in Christian life.
Psalm 37:4 by David, around 1000 BC - "Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Encourages delight in God amidst life's challenges.
Proverbs 4:23 by Solomon or his scribes, around 700 BC - "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." Emphasizes guarding one's heart, reflecting wisdom literature's moral guidance.