Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.

As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress,

Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test,

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world.

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one;

He has made everything beautiful in its time.