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But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels,

And His voice shook the earth then, but now He has promised, saying, "YET ONCE MORE I WILL SHAKE NOT ONLY THE EARTH, BUT ALSO THE HEAVEN."

For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.

But I urge you, brothers and sisters, listen patiently to this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.

but the rich person is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away.

But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust.

But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not just hearers who deceive themselves.

But one who has looked intently at the perfect law, the law of freedom, and has continued in it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an active doer, this person will be blessed in what he does.

If anyone thinks himself to be religious, yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this person's religion is worthless.

But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you and personally drag you into court?

But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the Law as violators.

For He who said, "DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY," also said, "DO NOT MURDER." Now if you do not commit adultery, but do murder, you have become a violator of the Law.

What use is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him?

But someone may well say, "You have faith and I have works; show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works."

But are you willing to acknowledge, you foolish person, that faith without works is useless?

But no one among mankind can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth.

This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic.