CSB Study Bible

For God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” q has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge r of God’s glory s in the face of Jesus Christ.

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18

We know that all things work together B for the good C of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

willing, take this cup aa away from me — nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

And those he predestined, he also called; and those he called, he also justified; ab and those he justified, he also glorified. ac

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, r 20 for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. 21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, E humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. a 22 But b be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiv

Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, f 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in faithful love, i forgiving iniquity and rebellion. j But he will not leave the guilty unpunished, k bringing the consequences of the fathers’ iniquity on the children to the third and fourth generation. l 19 Please pardon the iniquity of this people, in keeping with the greatness of your faithful love, a j

Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. h 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.