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Category 2 - J
This group of slides has been designed to assist students endeavoring to memorize the scripture
passages chosen by The National Bible Bee.
These 10 passages, the tenth group of 10 from Category 2, are presented in the NASB version.
Scripture taken from the New American Standard Bible®,Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973,
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1 Peter 5:8–9
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your
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1 Peter 5:8–9
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your
adversary, the devil, prowls around like a
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1 Peter 5:8–9
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your
adversary, the devil, prowls around like a
roaring lion, seeking someone to
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1 Peter 5:8–9
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your
adversary, the devil, prowls around like a
roaring lion, seeking someone to
devour. But resist him, firm in
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1 Peter 5:8–9
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your
adversary, the devil, prowls around like a
roaring lion, seeking someone to
devour. But resist him, firm in
your faith, knowing that the same experiences of
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1 Peter 5:8–9
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your
adversary, the devil, prowls around like a
roaring lion, seeking someone to
devour. But resist him, firm in
your faith, knowing that the same experiences of
suffering are being accomplished by your
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1 Peter 5:8–9
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your
adversary, the devil, prowls around like a
roaring lion, seeking someone to
devour. But resist him, firm in
your faith, knowing that the same experiences of
suffering are being accomplished by your
brethren who are in the world.
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral
excellence, knowledge, and in your
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral
excellence, knowledge, and in your
knowledge, self-control, and in your
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral
excellence, knowledge, and in your
knowledge, self-control, and in your
self-control, perseverance, and in your
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral
excellence, knowledge, and in your
knowledge, self-control, and in your
self-control, perseverance, and in your
perseverance, godliness, and in your
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral
excellence, knowledge, and in your
knowledge, self-control, and in your
self-control, perseverance, and in your
perseverance, godliness, and in your
godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral
excellence, knowledge, and in your
knowledge, self-control, and in your
self-control, perseverance, and in your
perseverance, godliness, and in your
godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your
brotherly kindness, love. For if these
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral
excellence, knowledge, and in your
knowledge, self-control, and in your
self-control, perseverance, and in your
perseverance, godliness, and in your
godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your
brotherly kindness, love. For if these
qualities are yours and are
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral
excellence, knowledge, and in your
knowledge, self-control, and in your
self-control, perseverance, and in your
perseverance, godliness, and in your
godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your
brotherly kindness, love. For if these
qualities are yours and are
increasing, they render you neither
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral
excellence, knowledge, and in your
knowledge, self-control, and in your
self-control, perseverance, and in your
perseverance, godliness, and in your
godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your
brotherly kindness, love. For if these
qualities are yours and are
increasing, they render you neither
useless nor unfruitful in the true
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2 Peter 1:5–8
Now for this very reason also, applying all
diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral
excellence, knowledge, and in your
knowledge, self-control, and in your
self-control, perseverance, and in your
perseverance, godliness, and in your
godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your
brotherly kindness, love. For if these
qualities are yours and are
increasing, they render you neither
useless nor unfruitful in the true
knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense
heat, and the earth and its works will be
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense
heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. Since all these things are to be
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense
heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. Since all these things are to be
destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense
heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. Since all these things are to be
destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense
heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. Since all these things are to be
destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and
godliness, looking for and
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense
heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. Since all these things are to be
destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and
godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense
heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. Since all these things are to be
destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and
godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of
which the heavens will be destroyed by
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense
heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. Since all these things are to be
destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and
godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of
which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will
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2 Peter 3:9–12 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will
pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense
heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. Since all these things are to be
destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and
godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of
which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will
melt with intense heat.
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1 John 2:15–17
Do not love the world nor the things in the
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1 John 2:15–17
Do not love the world nor the things in the
world. If anyone loves the
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1 John 2:15–17
Do not love the world nor the things in the
world. If anyone loves the
world, the love of the Father is not
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1 John 2:15–17
Do not love the world nor the things in the
world. If anyone loves the
world, the love of the Father is not
in him. For all that is in the world, the
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1 John 2:15–17
Do not love the world nor the things in the
world. If anyone loves the
world, the love of the Father is not
in him. For all that is in the world, the
lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the
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1 John 2:15–17
Do not love the world nor the things in the
world. If anyone loves the
world, the love of the Father is not
in him. For all that is in the world, the
lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the
boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from
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1 John 2:15–17
Do not love the world nor the things in the
world. If anyone loves the
world, the love of the Father is not
in him. For all that is in the world, the
lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the
boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from
the world. The world is passing
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1 John 2:15–17
Do not love the world nor the things in the
world. If anyone loves the
world, the love of the Father is not
in him. For all that is in the world, the
lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the
boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from
the world. The world is passing
away, and also its lusts; but the one who does
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1 John 2:15–17
Do not love the world nor the things in the
world. If anyone loves the
world, the love of the Father is not
in him. For all that is in the world, the
lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the
boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from
the world. The world is passing
away, and also its lusts; but the one who does
the will of God lives forever.
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
bestowed on us, that we would be called
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
bestowed on us, that we would be called
children of God; and such we are. For this
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
bestowed on us, that we would be called
children of God; and such we are. For this
reason the world does not know us, because
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
bestowed on us, that we would be called
children of God; and such we are. For this
reason the world does not know us, because
it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
bestowed on us, that we would be called
children of God; and such we are. For this
reason the world does not know us, because
it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are
children of God, and it has not
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
bestowed on us, that we would be called
children of God; and such we are. For this
reason the world does not know us, because
it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are
children of God, and it has not
appeared as yet what we will be. We know that
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
bestowed on us, that we would be called
children of God; and such we are. For this
reason the world does not know us, because
it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are
children of God, and it has not
appeared as yet what we will be. We know that
when He appears, we will be like
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
bestowed on us, that we would be called
children of God; and such we are. For this
reason the world does not know us, because
it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are
children of God, and it has not
appeared as yet what we will be. We know that
when He appears, we will be like
Him, because we will see Him just as
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
bestowed on us, that we would be called
children of God; and such we are. For this
reason the world does not know us, because
it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are
children of God, and it has not
appeared as yet what we will be. We know that
when He appears, we will be like
Him, because we will see Him just as
He is. And everyone who has this
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
bestowed on us, that we would be called
children of God; and such we are. For this
reason the world does not know us, because
it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are
children of God, and it has not
appeared as yet what we will be. We know that
when He appears, we will be like
Him, because we will see Him just as
He is. And everyone who has this
hope fixed on Him purifies
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1 John 3:1–3
See how great a love the Father has
bestowed on us, that we would be called
children of God; and such we are. For this
reason the world does not know us, because
it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are
children of God, and it has not
appeared as yet what we will be. We know that
when He appears, we will be like
Him, because we will see Him just as
He is. And everyone who has this
hope fixed on Him purifies
himself, just as He is pure.
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
God; and whatever we ask we
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
God; and whatever we ask we
receive from Him, because we keep His
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
God; and whatever we ask we
receive from Him, because we keep His
commandments and do the things that are
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
God; and whatever we ask we
receive from Him, because we keep His
commandments and do the things that are
pleasing in His sight. This is His
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
God; and whatever we ask we
receive from Him, because we keep His
commandments and do the things that are
pleasing in His sight. This is His
commandment, that we believe in
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
God; and whatever we ask we
receive from Him, because we keep His
commandments and do the things that are
pleasing in His sight. This is His
commandment, that we believe in
the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
God; and whatever we ask we
receive from Him, because we keep His
commandments and do the things that are
pleasing in His sight. This is His
commandment, that we believe in
the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love
one another, just as He commanded us. The one who
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
God; and whatever we ask we
receive from Him, because we keep His
commandments and do the things that are
pleasing in His sight. This is His
commandment, that we believe in
the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love
one another, just as He commanded us. The one who
keeps His commandments abides in
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
God; and whatever we ask we
receive from Him, because we keep His
commandments and do the things that are
pleasing in His sight. This is His
commandment, that we believe in
the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love
one another, just as He commanded us. The one who
keeps His commandments abides in
Him, and He in him. We know by this that He
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
God; and whatever we ask we
receive from Him, because we keep His
commandments and do the things that are
pleasing in His sight. This is His
commandment, that we believe in
the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love
one another, just as He commanded us. The one who
keeps His commandments abides in
Him, and He in him. We know by this that He
abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has
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1 John 3:21–24
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn
us, we have confidence before
God; and whatever we ask we
receive from Him, because we keep His
commandments and do the things that are
pleasing in His sight. This is His
commandment, that we believe in
the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love
one another, just as He commanded us. The one who
keeps His commandments abides in
Him, and He in him. We know by this that He
abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has
given us.
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God, and God abides in
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God, and God abides in
him. By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God, and God abides in
him. By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have
confidence in the day of
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God, and God abides in
him. By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have
confidence in the day of
judgment; because as He is, so also are
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God, and God abides in
him. By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have
confidence in the day of
judgment; because as He is, so also are
we in this world. There is no fear in
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God, and God abides in
him. By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have
confidence in the day of
judgment; because as He is, so also are
we in this world. There is no fear in
love; but perfect love casts out
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God, and God abides in
him. By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have
confidence in the day of
judgment; because as He is, so also are
we in this world. There is no fear in
love; but perfect love casts out
fear, because fear involves
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God, and God abides in
him. By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have
confidence in the day of
judgment; because as He is, so also are
we in this world. There is no fear in
love; but perfect love casts out
fear, because fear involves
punishment, and the one who fears is not
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God, and God abides in
him. By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have
confidence in the day of
judgment; because as He is, so also are
we in this world. There is no fear in
love; but perfect love casts out
fear, because fear involves
punishment, and the one who fears is not
perfected in love. We love, because He first
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1 John 4:16–19
We have come to know and have believed the
love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God, and God abides in
him. By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have
confidence in the day of
judgment; because as He is, so also are
we in this world. There is no fear in
love; but perfect love casts out
fear, because fear involves
punishment, and the one who fears is not
perfected in love. We love, because He first
loved us.
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1 John 5:11–13
And the testimony is this, that God has given us
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1 John 5:11–13
And the testimony is this, that God has given us
eternal life, and this life is in
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1 John 5:11–13
And the testimony is this, that God has given us
eternal life, and this life is in
His Son. He who has the Son has the
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1 John 5:11–13
And the testimony is this, that God has given us
eternal life, and this life is in
His Son. He who has the Son has the
life; he who does not have the
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1 John 5:11–13
And the testimony is this, that God has given us
eternal life, and this life is in
His Son. He who has the Son has the
life; he who does not have the
Son of God does not have the
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1 John 5:11–13
And the testimony is this, that God has given us
eternal life, and this life is in
His Son. He who has the Son has the
life; he who does not have the
Son of God does not have the
life. These things I have written to
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1 John 5:11–13
And the testimony is this, that God has given us
eternal life, and this life is in
His Son. He who has the Son has the
life; he who does not have the
Son of God does not have the
life. These things I have written to
you who believe in the name of
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1 John 5:11–13
And the testimony is this, that God has given us
eternal life, and this life is in
His Son. He who has the Son has the
life; he who does not have the
Son of God does not have the
life. These things I have written to
you who believe in the name of
the Son of God, so that you may know that
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1 John 5:11–13
And the testimony is this, that God has given us
eternal life, and this life is in
His Son. He who has the Son has the
life; he who does not have the
Son of God does not have the
life. These things I have written to
you who believe in the name of
the Son of God, so that you may know that
you have eternal life.
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1 John 5:19–20
We know that we are of God, and that the
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1 John 5:19–20
We know that we are of God, and that the
whole world lies in the power of
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1 John 5:19–20
We know that we are of God, and that the
whole world lies in the power of
the evil one. And we know that the
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1 John 5:19–20
We know that we are of God, and that the
whole world lies in the power of
the evil one. And we know that the
Son of God has come, and has given us
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1 John 5:19–20
We know that we are of God, and that the
whole world lies in the power of
the evil one. And we know that the
Son of God has come, and has given us
understanding so that we may know Him who is
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1 John 5:19–20
We know that we are of God, and that the
whole world lies in the power of
the evil one. And we know that the
Son of God has come, and has given us
understanding so that we may know Him who is
true; and we are in Him who is
Page 108
1 John 5:19–20
We know that we are of God, and that the
whole world lies in the power of
the evil one. And we know that the
Son of God has come, and has given us
understanding so that we may know Him who is
true; and we are in Him who is
true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is
Page 109
1 John 5:19–20
We know that we are of God, and that the
whole world lies in the power of
the evil one. And we know that the
Son of God has come, and has given us
understanding so that we may know Him who is
true; and we are in Him who is
true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is
the true God and eternal life.
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Revelation 5:9–10
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Revelation 5:9–10
And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are
Page 112
Revelation 5:9–10
And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are
You to take the book and to break its
Page 113
Revelation 5:9–10
And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are
You to take the book and to break its
seals; for You were slain, and purchased for
Page 114
Revelation 5:9–10
And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are
You to take the book and to break its
seals; for You were slain, and purchased for
God with Your blood men from every
Page 115
Revelation 5:9–10
And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are
You to take the book and to break its
seals; for You were slain, and purchased for
God with Your blood men from every
tribe and tongue and
Page 116
Revelation 5:9–10
And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are
You to take the book and to break its
seals; for You were slain, and purchased for
God with Your blood men from every
tribe and tongue and
people and nation. You have made them to be
Page 117
Revelation 5:9–10
And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are
You to take the book and to break its
seals; for You were slain, and purchased for
God with Your blood men from every
tribe and tongue and
people and nation. You have made them to be
a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will
Page 118
Revelation 5:9–10
And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are
You to take the book and to break its
seals; for You were slain, and purchased for
God with Your blood men from every
tribe and tongue and
people and nation. You have made them to be
a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will
reign upon the earth."