Psalm 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Context: Psalm 42:2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? v. 5 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within […]
Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Context: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.5“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:7-8 “Blessed […]
Isaiah 61:7 Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy. (ESV) Context: Isaiah 61:6 but you shall be called the priests of the LORD; they shall speak of you […]
1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. Context: 1 John 4:9-10 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 10In this is love, not that we have […]
2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Context: 2 Corinthians 12:7 So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the […]