Luke 8:13-15

13And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it awith joy. But these have no root; they bbelieve for a while, and in time of testing cfall away. 14And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but das they go on their way they are choked by the ecares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. 15As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and fbear fruit gwith patience.

Luke 22:32

32but hI have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, istrengthen your brothers.”

John 8:30-32

30As he was saying these things, jmany believed in him.

The Truth Will Set You Free

31So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, kIf you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32and you will lknow the truth, and the truth mwill set you free.”

John 15:9-10

9 nAs the Father has loved me, oso have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 pIf you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as qI have kept rmy Father’s commandments and abide in his love.

Acts 11:23

23When he came and saw sthe grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord twith steadfast purpose,

Acts 14:22

22 ustrengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them vto continue in wthe faith, and saying that xthrough many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Romans 2:7

7to those who yby patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life;
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