But we are not of them who draw back to perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Now no chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them which are exercised thereby.
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men;
Repent; or else I will come to you quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
