Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ , and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

…”Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me.

But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.

I have taught you in the way of wisdom: I have led you in right paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble.

And he said: “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me from violence.”

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sin of the world!”