I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.

Romans 7:15.

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When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.

John 6:15.

But the father said to his slaves, “Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” And they began to celebrate.

Luke 15:22-24.

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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures for ever.

Psalm 136:1.

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Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot accept my word.

John 8:43.

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Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

John 8:31-32.

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Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”

John 8:12.

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Others said, “This is the Messiah.” But some asked, “Surely the Messiah does not come from Galilee, does he?”

John 7:41.

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The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God.”

Luke 1:30.

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No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13.

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For “no human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds prescribed by law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin. But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets.

Romans 3:20-21.

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For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!

Psalm 95:7.

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Do not cast me off in my old age; forsake me not when my strength fails.

Psalm 71:9.

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When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be made well?”

John 5:6.

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He said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”

Luke 2:49.

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