promises
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9The Lord is not delaying his promise, as some imagine, but he does act patiently for your sake, not wanting anyone to perish, but wanting all to be turned back to penance.
13Temptation should not take hold of you, except what is human. For God is faithful, and he will not permit you to be tempted beyond your ability. Instead, he will effect his Providence, even during temptation, so that you may be able to bear it.
23Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope, without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.
1Therefore, having these promises, most beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and of the spirit, perfecting sanctification in the fear of God.
19And may my God fulfill all your desires, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
9If we confess our sins, then he is faithful and just, so as to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all iniquity.
20For whatever promises are of God are, in him, Yes. For this reason, too, through him: Amen to God for our glory.
23For the wages of sin is death. But the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
2And he said to the leaders of the tribes of the sons of Israel: “This is the word, which the Lord has instructed:
4Through Christ, he has given us the greatest and most precious promises, so that by these things you may become sharers in the Divine Nature, fleeing from the corruption of that desire which is in the world.
13For God, in making promises to Abraham, swore by himself, (because he had no one greater by whom he might swear),
17So if anyone is a new creature in Christ, what is old has passed away. Behold, all things have been made new.
11For I know the thoughts that I think over you, says the Lord: thoughts of peace and not of affliction, so that I may give you patience and an end. 12And you shall call upon me, and you shall go forth. And you shall pray to me, and I will heed you. 13You shall seek me. And you will find me, when you have sought me with your whole heart.
6Act manfully and be strengthened. Do not be afraid, and do not dread at the sight of them. For the Lord your God himself is your commander, and he will neither dismiss nor abandon you.”