Daniel 9 New International Version (NIV) Daniel’s Prayer 9 In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes[a] (a Mede by descent), who was made ruler over the Babylonian[b] kingdom— 2 in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures, according to the word of the Lord given to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. 3 So […]

John 14:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—

Matthew 6:5-14 New International Version (NIV) Prayer 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door […]

Galatians 5:1 New International Version (NIV) Freedom in Christ 5 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Matthew 6:5-14 New International Version (NIV) Prayer 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door […]

Psalm 103:8-14 New International Version (NIV) 8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious,     slow to anger, abounding in love. 9 He will not always accuse,     nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve     or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,     so great […]

John 15:1-17New International Reader’s Version (NIRV) The Vine and the Branches 15 “I am the true vine. My Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch joined to me that does not bear fruit. He trims every branch that does bear fruit. Then it will bear even more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word […]

Colossians 2:6 New International Reader’s Version (NIRV) 6 You received Christ Jesus as Lord. So keep on living your lives in him. John 1:4 New International Reader’s Version (NIRV) 4 Life was in him, and that life was the light for all people.

Psalm 90 A prayer of Moses the man of God. 1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place     throughout all generations. 2 Before the mountains were born     or you brought forth the whole world,     from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You turn people back to dust,     saying, “Return to dust, you mortals.” 4 A thousand years in your […]

John 12:1-3New International Version (NIV) Jesus Anointed at Bethany 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him.3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she […]