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.

John 3:16

…There is one God and one Mediator

who can reconcile God and humanity—

the man Christ Jesus.

He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone.

1 Timothy 2:5-6

…pray for all people.

Ask God to help them;

intercede on their behalf,

and give thanks for them. 

This is good and pleases God our Savior,

who wants everyone to be saved

and to understand the truth. 

1 Timothy 2:1, 3

…fight well in the Lord’s battles.

Cling to your faith in Christ,

and keep your conscience clear.

1 Timothy 1:18-19

This is a trustworthy saying,

and everyone should accept it:

“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”…

1 Timothy 1:15

…Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly

and be honored wherever it goes…

May the Lord lead your hearts 

into a full understanding and expression

of the love of God

and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.

2 Thessalonians 3:1, 5

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself

and God our Father,

who loved us and by his grace

gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope,

comfort you and strengthen you

in every good thing you do and say.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

…Be patient with everyone.

Always be joyful.

Never stop praying.

Be thankful in all circumstances,

for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:14, 16-18

For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ,

not to pour out his anger on us.

Christ died for us so that,

whether we are dead or alive when he returns,

we can live with him forever.

so encourage each other and build each other up…

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

For the Lord himself will come down from heaven

with a commanding shout,

with the voice of the archangel,

and with the trumpet call of God.

First, the believers who have died

will rise from their graves.

Then, together with them,

we who are still alive and remain on the earth

will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.

Then we will be with the Lord forever.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17