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James 1:18
He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.
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2 Corinthians 11 2
For I am jealous for you with the jealousy of God himself. I promised you as a pure bride to one husband— Christ.
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Revelation 3:4
“ Yet there are some in the church in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes with evil. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
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Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song with these words:“ You are worthy to take the scroll and break its seals and open it. For you were slaughtered, and your blood has ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.
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John 10:27
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
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John 12:26
Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.
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Revelation 7:15-17
“ That is why they stand in front of God’s throne and serve him day and night in his Temple. And he who sits on the throne will give them shelter.They will never again be hungry or thirsty; they will never be scorched by the heat of the sun.For the Lamb on the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of life giving water. And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
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Revelation 17:14
Together they will go to war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will defeat them because he is Lord of all lords and King of all kings. And his called and chosen and faithful ones will be with him.”
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Jeremiah 2:3
In those days Israel was holy to the Lord, the first of his children. All who harmed his people were declared guilty, and disaster fell on them. I, the Lord, have spoken!”
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Psalms 74:2
Remember that we are the people you chose long ago, the tribe you redeemed as your own special possession! And remember Jerusalem, your home here on earth.
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John 8:12
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said,“ I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”
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Ephesians 1:14
The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him.
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1 Peter 2 9
But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
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Acts 20:28
“ So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock— his church, purchased with his own blood— over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders.
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1 Corinthians 7 28
But if you do get married, it is not a sin. And if a young woman gets married, it is not a sin. However, those who get married at this time will have troubles, and I am trying to spare you those problems.
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Luke 9:57-62
As they were walking along, someone said to Jesus,“ I will follow you wherever you go.”But Jesus replied,“ Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.”He said to another person,“ Come, follow me.” The man agreed, but he said,“ Lord, first let me return home and bury my father.”But Jesus told him,“ Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead! Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.”Another said,“ Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good bye to my family.”But Jesus told him,“ Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”
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1 Corinthians 16 15
You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to God’s people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters,
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Matthew 8:19
Then one of the teachers of religious law said to him,“ Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”
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John 13:37
“ But why can’t I come now, Lord?” he asked.“ I’m ready to die for you.”
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1 Corinthians 7 25-1 Corinthians 7 26
Now regarding your question about the young women who are not yet married. I do not have a command from the Lord for them. But the Lord in his mercy has given me wisdom that can be trusted, and I will share it with you.Because of the present crisis, I think it is best to remain as you are.
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Matthew 25:1
“ Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
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Song of Solomon 1 3
How pleasing is your fragrance; your name is like the spreading fragrance of scented oils. No wonder all the young women love you!
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1 Corinthians 6 20
for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.
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Song of Solomon 6 8
Even among sixty queens and eighty concubines and countless young women,
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Psalms 45:14
In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids.
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Amos 6:1
What sorrow awaits you who lounge in luxury in Jerusalem, and you who feel secure in Samaria! You are famous and popular in Israel, and people go to you for help.
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1 Timothy 4 3
They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanks by faithful people who know the truth.