Bible verses about "opportunity" | Mace

¹² salvation is not to be had by any other: for there is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we can be saved.

²⁶ for if we wilfully apostatize, after having received the knowledge of the truth, it is as a sin for which there is no sacrifice appointed.

¹² for the word of God is active and efficacious, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even to the division of soul and spirit, to the smallest and most inward parts, distinguishing the thoughts, and intentions of the heart.

²³ for the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

²⁶ as the body then without the soul is a meer carcase, so faith without its effects is lifeless.

⁵ Be prudent in your conduct to those, who are not christians: and make the best of of every opportunity.

⁸ for by grace are ye saved, thro' faith (and that not from us: ⁹ it is the gift of God) but not by works, so that no man can boast:

⁸ Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

¹² here is the patience of the saints, who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

¹⁰ therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good offices to all men, especially to the family of believers.

¹⁵ See then that you behave circumspectly, and not as fools, but as wise, ¹⁶ weighing the circumstances of the season, because the times are dangerous. ¹⁷ wherefore be not imprudent, but consider what is agreeable to the divine will. ¹⁸ do not drink to excess, for that tends to dissoluteness, but be regal'd with spiritual entertainments: ¹⁹ expressing yourselves in psalms, in hymns, and spiritual songs; and let your hearts beat the time, in concerts of praises to the Lord, ²⁰ and this the burthen of the song, "thanks be to God, even the father, for his son Jesus Christ our Lord."

⁹ the Lord does not delay the accomplishment of his promise, as some do imagine. but he waits with patience upon our account, as being unwilling that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

¹⁸ it will be said, "you have a speculative faith, but mine is practical. where is your faith, if no effects appear? as for me, my actions will vouch for my faith.