Not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits—we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

So God created man in his own image; he created him in the image of God; he created them male and female.

For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly.

God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile everything to himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

The Lord passed in front of him and proclaimed: The Lord—the Lord is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth Exodus 34:6

God thunders wondrously with his voice; he does great things that we cannot comprehend.

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.

He did what was right in the Lord’s sight but not wholeheartedly.

But let justice flow like water, and righteousness, like an unfailing stream.