And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiners fire or a launderers soap.
By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!