Quotes About Inspiration

that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each otherís faith.

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

And in keeping with what is written: “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,

But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.

was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were too sacred for words, things that man is not permitted to tell.

Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.

And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

Do not extinguish the Spirit.

Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.