But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience

From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I have come to do your will, my God.’

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, “until I come back.”

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.