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17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."
View on BibleGateway28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
View on BibleGateway4 The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
View on BibleGateway1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
View on BibleGateway16 But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.
View on BibleGateway21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.
View on BibleGateway9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,
View on BibleGateway6 For there is a time and a way for everything, although man's trouble lies heavy on him.
View on BibleGateway13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
View on BibleGateway7 Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
View on BibleGateway11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,
View on BibleGateway2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
View on BibleGateway2 "I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
View on BibleGateway11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
View on BibleGateway10 declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,'
View on BibleGateway36 For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep and was laid with his fathers and saw corruption,
View on BibleGateway11 so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
View on BibleGateway10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
View on BibleGateway21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
View on BibleGateway16 But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you,
View on BibleGateway21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honored use and another for dishonorable use?
View on BibleGateway20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable.
View on BibleGateway7 For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.
View on BibleGateway7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
View on BibleGateway16 But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.
View on BibleGateway2 "I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
View on BibleGateway4 The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
View on BibleGateway21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.
View on BibleGateway1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
View on BibleGateway6 For there is a time and a way for everything, although man's trouble lies heavy on him.
View on BibleGateway10 declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,'
View on BibleGateway11 so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
View on BibleGateway36 For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep and was laid with his fathers and saw corruption,
View on BibleGateway16 But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you,
View on BibleGateway28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
View on BibleGateway17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."
View on BibleGateway21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honored use and another for dishonorable use?
View on BibleGateway7 Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
View on BibleGateway11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
View on BibleGateway10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
View on BibleGateway11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,
View on BibleGateway2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
View on BibleGateway13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
View on BibleGateway7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
View on BibleGateway9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,
View on BibleGateway20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable.
View on BibleGateway21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
View on BibleGateway