“But sanctify the Lord in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you…

“Then his master, after he called him, said to him, “You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because…

“The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of the earth, purified seven times.”…

“And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be…

“For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, and all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will…

“You marched through the land in indignation; You trampled the nations in anger. You went forth for the salvation of…

“These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may…

“If I say to the wicked, O wicked one, you shall surely die, and you do not speak to warn…

“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved…