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But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!

Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God.

When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.

Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you.

You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near.

for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."

and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.

For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin.

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve;

Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.