15 Above all this ask the Most High that he may direct your way in truth. (WEB) 16 Let reason be the beginning of every work. Let counsel go before every action. (WEB) 17 As a token of the changing of the heart, (WEB)
Sirach 37:15–17
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Sirach 7:35–36
35 Don’t be slow to visit a sick man, for by such things you will gain love. (WEB) 36 In all your words, remember eternity, and you will never sin. (WEB)
Job 11:12–14
12 But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man! 13 As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him, 14 if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents,
Epistle to Diognetus 12:6–8
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2 Baruch 38:1–2
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Odes of Solomon 8:8–10
8 And peace was prepared for you, before ever your war was. (ODE) 9 Hear the word of truth, and receive the knowledge of the Most High. (ODE) 10 Your flesh has not known what I am saying to you neither have your hearts known what I am showing to you. (ODE)
Sirach 32:22–24
22 Beware of your own children. (WEB) 23 In every work guard your own soul, for this is the keeping of the commandments. (WEB) 24 He who believes the law gives heed to the commandment. He who trusts in the Lord will suffer no loss. (WEB)
1 Corinthians 16:13–15
13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. 14 Do everything in love. 15 You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
2 Timothy 2:6–8
6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops. 7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things. 8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
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