"And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:"

"Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."

"Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;"

"Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints."

"And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."

"And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God."

"This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."

"But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;"

"Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:"

"Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some."