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1 Corinthians 6:11
[Bible Verses]A verse in which Paul tells the Corinthian believers that, in contrast to their sinful past, they have already been washed, sanctified, and justified. It is frequently cited in discussions of the relationship between justification and sanctification, the verse's connection to baptism, and the transformation of life.
1 Corinthians 11:5
[Bible Verses]In this verse Paul states that a woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head. The verse is frequently discussed in debates over whether head coverings in worship should still be observed today, and in discussions of women's public speech and the ordination of women.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
[Bible Verses]In this verse Paul says that he gives thanks as he remembers the Thessalonian believers' "work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope." It is frequently quoted because it presents faith, love, and hope as becoming visible in the fruit of actual life.
1 Corinthians 6:15-18
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul urges believers to flee fornication because the Christian's body is a member of Christ. Drawing on Genesis 2:24, he describes sexual intercourse as a "one flesh" union. The passage is frequently cited in discussions of Christian sexual ethics and of the Christian understanding of the body.
Romans 4:25
[Bible Verses]Romans 4:25 is the verse stating that Jesus was delivered over to death because of our sins and raised again for our justification. It is frequently cited as a summary that joins the cross and the resurrection with justification in a single sentence.
1 Corinthians 13:11–12
[Bible Verses]In this passage from the "Love Chapter," Paul says that present knowledge is partial, like a child's speech or a dim reflection in a mirror, and that believers will one day know God fully, "face to face." It is frequently cited in expressions of eschatological hope and in debates over how long the spiritual gifts continue.
Ephesians 4:22–24
[Bible Verses]A passage in Ephesians that exhorts believers to put off the "old man" and to put on the "new man," which "after God is created." It is frequently cited in discussions of conversion, sanctification, and the restoration of the image of God.
1 John 4:16
[Bible Verses]First John 4:16 confesses that believers have known and believed the love of God, declares that "God is love," and teaches that God and the one who dwells in love dwell in each other. It is widely quoted as a concise summary of the character of God.
Galatians 2:16
[Bible Verses]Paul's declaration that a person is justified not by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ. The verse is frequently cited as a central basis for the doctrine of justification by faith, and interpreters differ over the meaning of "the works of the law" and "faith in Christ."
Romans 6:3–6
[Bible Verses]Romans 6:3–6 is Paul's teaching that Christians, having been united through baptism with Christ's death and resurrection, no longer live as servants of sin. It is a principal text on union with Christ and is frequently cited in discussions of the meaning and mode of baptism and of sanctification.
Ephesians 6:10-18
[Bible Verses]A passage near the end of Ephesians that describes the believer's struggle as a fight not against human beings but against evil spiritual forces. It likens truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, and the word of God to the whole armor of God and concludes with prayer. It is frequently cited in sermons and discussions on "spiritual warfare."
1 Peter 5:7
[Bible Verses]1 Peter 5:7 urges suffering believers to cast all their cares on God because God cares for them. It is widely quoted as a word of comfort and an encouragement to prayer, and commentators note that it should be read together with the call to humility in the preceding verse.
Acts 20:34–35
[Bible Verses]Acts 20:34–35 is the closing section of Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders. Paul reminds them of his example of working with his own hands to help the weak, and he passes on a saying of Jesus not found in the Gospels: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." The passage is often cited in discussions of charitable giving and self-supporting (tentmaking) ministry.
1 Corinthians 15:10
[Bible Verses]In this verse the apostle Paul confesses that his becoming an apostle, and his having labored more than anyone else, are entirely owing to the grace of God. It is frequently cited and discussed as a text that shows how divine grace relates to human labor.
1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul urges believers, since the day of the Lord comes "as a thief in the night," to live watchfully and soberly as children of light rather than speculating about its timing. It is frequently cited and debated in discussions of the timing of the Second Coming and of the relationship between the Rapture and the Great Tribulation.
1 Timothy 3:12
[Bible Verses]A verse in the qualifications for deacons requiring that a deacon be "the husband of one wife" and rule his children and his own house well. It is frequently cited and debated in discussions of polygamy, remarriage, and women deacons.
1 Timothy 6:6–9
[Bible Verses]First Timothy 6:6–9 corrects the attitude that treats godliness as a means of financial gain and declares that godliness accompanied by contentment is great gain. The passage is frequently cited in discussions of the Christian view of material possessions and of prosperity theology.
2 Peter 2:20–22
[Bible Verses]A passage that warns, with reference to false teachers and those they have led astray, that anyone who becomes entangled again in the pollutions of the world after coming to know Christ ends up worse off than at the beginning. It is frequently cited in debates over whether a true believer can fall away from salvation.
James 5:16–18
[Bible Verses]A passage that urges believers to pray for one another when sick and to confess their sins to one another, citing the prayer of Elijah as an example. It is frequently cited in discussions of intercessory prayer, divine healing, and the practice of confession.
Romans 8:19–23
[Bible Verses]A passage in Romans 8 in which the apostle Paul says that the whole created order groans and waits together for the revealing of the children of God and the redemption of the body. It is frequently cited in discussions of the restoration of creation, eschatology, and ecological theology.