Perishing

5 passages

1. John 3:16

   For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

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2. 2 Peter 3:9

   The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

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3. Romans 6:23

   For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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4. Matthew 10:28

   Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

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5. Hosea 4:6

   My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.

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