As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:17

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

James 1:2-3

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.

Ephesians 1:7

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.

Luke 2:9

Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me.

Matthew 18:5

For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is greater than all gods.

Psalm 135:5

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Matthew 5:9

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew 6:14

But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Matthew 6:15

If someone steals an ox or a sheep and kills it or sells it, he must pay back five head of cattle for the ox and four sheep for the sheep.

Exodus 22:1

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Romans 14:19