See how I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life.
I am very much afflicted, Lord; give me life in accord with your word.
Hear my voice in your mercy, O Lord; by your judgment give me life.
Your compassion is great, O Lord; in accord with your judgments, give me life.
See how I love your precepts, Lord; in your mercy give me life.
At all times my soul is stirred with longing for your judgments.
My soul clings to the dust; give me life in accord with your word.
Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life.
May my ways be firm in the observance of your statutes!
In your mercy give me life, to observe the testimonies of your mouth.
Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Then the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe, help my unbelief!”
A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.
For just as the Father raises the dead and gives life, so also does the Son give life to whomever he wishes.
Miserable one that I am! Who will deliver me from this mortal body?
So, too, it is written, “The first man, Adam, became a living being,” the last Adam a life-giving spirit.
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God.
For the flesh has desires against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you may not do what you want.
even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ (by grace you have been saved),
Beloved, I hope you are prospering in every respect and are in good health, just as your soul is prospering.