Bible passages

1 Corinthians 13:1–13

Love

In this part of a letter, the writer explains why love matters more than impressive speech, knowledge, faith, sacrifice, or giving.

Galatians 5:16–26

Walking by the Spirit

This passage contrasts two ways of living: walking by the Spirit and following the flesh. The writer names their results clearly and ends by urging people who live by the Spirit to walk by the Spirit as well.

Ephesians 6:10–20

The Full Armor of God

These verses call believers to be strong in the Lord’s mighty strength. Using the picture of armour, they teach how to stand firm against spiritual evil with truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, God’s word and prayer.

James 1:19–27

Hearing and Doing

James teaches that listening to God’s word should change the way people speak, act and care for others.

1 Maccabees 11:29–37

Demetrius' Letter of Concessions

This royal letter records what King Demetrius says he is granting to Jonathan and the Jewish nation.

Catholic additional books

1 Maccabees 12:5–23

Letters between Judea and Sparta

This passage gives copies of diplomatic letters between Jonathan and the Spartans, and then an earlier letter to Onias.

Catholic additional books

1 Maccabees 15:1–9; 1 Maccabees 15:15–24

Antiochus and Rome Write about Judea

This passage preserves two official letters as source texts. One comes from Antiochus to Simon and the Jewish nation.

Catholic additional books

2 Maccabees 1:1–2:18

The Opening Festival Letters of 2 Maccabees

These opening festival letters in the Catholic additional book of 2 Maccabees speak from Judea to Jews in Egypt.

Catholic additional books

2 Maccabees 9:18–27

Antiochus' Letter about His Successor

This passage from the Catholic additional book of 2 Maccabees records a royal letter from Antiochus while he is suffering.

Catholic additional books

2 Maccabees 11:16–12:1

The Peace Correspondence in 2 Maccabees

This passage gathers four official letters and a short coda about an agreement between ruling authorities and the Jews.

Catholic additional books

Romans 1:1–7

Paul Greets the Saints in Rome

Romans opens with a rich greeting. In seven verses, Paul introduces himself, summarises the good news about God’s Son, and tells the believers in Rome who they are in relation to Jesus Christ.

Romans 1:8–17

Unashamed of the Gospel

This part of Romans combines warm thanks, steady prayer, a desire to visit, and a bold statement about the Good News.

Romans 1:18–32

God’s Wrath against Sin

Romans 1:18–32 explains why God’s wrath is revealed against human sin. Paul describes people rejecting what God has made known, exchanging his truth for false worship, and living out the results in attitudes, actions and approval of evil.

Romans 2:1–16

God’s Righteous Judgment

This passage explains that God’s judgment is true and fair. It warns people not to condemn others for wrongs they also practise, and it shows that God judges every person without partiality.

Romans 2:17–29

The Jews and the Law

Romans 2:17–29 challenges people who rely on religious identity and the law. Paul moves from privileges and claims to a serious question: do outward signs and correct teaching match a heart and life that truly honour God?

Romans 3:1–8

God Remains Faithful

Romans 3:1–8 asks hard questions about privilege, unbelief, truth and judgement. Paul answers carefully: human failure does not cancel God’s faithfulness, and God’s truth never becomes an excuse for doing wrong.

Romans 3:9–20

There Is No One Righteous

Paul states plainly that no group can claim moral superiority before God. In these verses he gathers strong words about human speech, actions and attitude, then explains what the law can and cannot do.

Romans 3:21–31

Righteousness through Faith in Christ

Romans 3:21–31 explains how God’s righteousness is revealed through Jesus Christ. The passage moves from humanity’s shared sin to God’s gracious action, then shows what faith means for boasting, Jews, Gentiles, and the law.

Romans 4:1–12

Abraham Justified by Faith

Paul explains Abraham’s example to show how righteousness is counted. In this passage, he contrasts works and faith, then asks who shares Abraham’s blessing and why circumcision matters in that argument.

Romans 4:13–25

Abraham Receives the Promise

This passage explains that God’s promise to Abraham comes through faith rather than through law.

Romans 5:1–5

The Triumph of Faith

Romans 5:1–5 describes results named in these verses for those justified by faith. The passage moves from peace with God to hope, then shows how suffering is linked in a chain that ends with hope and God’s love.

Romans 5:6–11

Christ’s Sacrifice for the Ungodly

Romans 5:6–11 explains the depth of God’s love by showing who Christ died for and what his death achieves.

Romans 5:12–21

Death in Adam, Life in Christ

Romans 5:12–21 compares Adam and Jesus Christ. It explains how sin and death are linked with one man’s trespass, and how God’s grace, righteousness and life come through Jesus Christ.

Romans 6:1–14

Dead to Sin, Alive to God

Romans 6:1-14 answers a serious misunderstanding about grace. Paul asks whether grace gives permission to keep sinning, then shows that believers are joined to Christ in his death and life, so their lives now have a different direction.