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Category 3 - 23
This group of slides has been designed to assist students endeavoring to memorize the scripture passages chosen by The National Bible Bee.
These 4 passages, the twenty-third group of 4 from Category 3, are presented in the NASB version.
(Note: These passages are longer than in Categories 1 and 2, so they are presented on two slides. For each passage,
the complete reference is at the top of slide 1. The intermediate verse is indicated at the top of slide 2.)
Scripture taken from the New American Standard Bible®,Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973,
1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org)
Slide Sequence and Design - September 2009 Steve Mugglin
1 Peter 1:3–9
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
mercy has caused us to be born again to a
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
mercy has caused us to be born again to a
living hope through the resurrection of
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
mercy has caused us to be born again to a
living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
mercy has caused us to be born again to a
living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an
inheritance which is imperishable and
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
mercy has caused us to be born again to a
living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an
inheritance which is imperishable and
undefiled and will not
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
mercy has caused us to be born again to a
living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an
inheritance which is imperishable and
undefiled and will not
fade away, reserved in heaven for
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
mercy has caused us to be born again to a
living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an
inheritance which is imperishable and
undefiled and will not
fade away, reserved in heaven for
you, who are protected by the power of
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
mercy has caused us to be born again to a
living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an
inheritance which is imperishable and
undefiled and will not
fade away, reserved in heaven for
you, who are protected by the power of
God through faith for a
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
mercy has caused us to be born again to a
living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an
inheritance which is imperishable and
undefiled and will not
fade away, reserved in heaven for
you, who are protected by the power of
God through faith for a
salvation ready to be
1 Peter 1:3–9
Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great
mercy has caused us to be born again to a
living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an
inheritance which is imperishable and
undefiled and will not
fade away, reserved in heaven for
you, who are protected by the power of
God through faith for a
salvation ready to be
revealed in the last time.
(v. 6)
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is
perishable, even though tested by
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is
perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is
perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in
praise and glory and
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is
perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in
praise and glory and honor at the revelation of
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is
perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in
praise and glory and honor at the revelation of
Jesus Christ; and though you have not
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is
perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in
praise and glory and honor at the revelation of
Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is
perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in
praise and glory and honor at the revelation of
Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not
see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is
perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in
praise and glory and honor at the revelation of
Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not
see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is
perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in
praise and glory and honor at the revelation of
Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not
see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your
(v. 6) In this you greatly rejoice, even though
now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various
trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is
perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in
praise and glory and honor at the revelation of
Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not
see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your
faith the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:13–21
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your
behavior; because it is written, "You shall be
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your
behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." And if you address as Father the
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your
behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your
behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's
work, conduct yourselves in fear during
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your
behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's
work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your
behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's
work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that
you were not redeemed with perishable things like
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your
behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's
work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that
you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your
behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's
work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that
you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of
life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your
behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's
work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that
you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of
life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and
1 Peter 1:13–21 Therefore, prepare your minds for
action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient
children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your
behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's
work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that
you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of
life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and
spotless, the blood of Christ.
(v. 20)
(v. 20)
For He was foreknown before the foundation of the
(v. 20)
For He was foreknown before the foundation of the
world, but has appeared in these last
(v. 20)
For He was foreknown before the foundation of the
world, but has appeared in these last
times for the sake of
(v. 20)
For He was foreknown before the foundation of the
world, but has appeared in these last
times for the sake of
you who through Him are believers in
(v. 20)
For He was foreknown before the foundation of the
world, but has appeared in these last
times for the sake of
you who through Him are believers in
God, who raised Him from the
(v. 20)
For He was foreknown before the foundation of the
world, but has appeared in these last
times for the sake of
you who through Him are believers in
God, who raised Him from the
dead and gave Him
(v. 20)
For He was foreknown before the foundation of the
world, but has appeared in these last
times for the sake of
you who through Him are believers in
God, who raised Him from the
dead and gave Him
glory, so that your faith and
(v. 20)
For He was foreknown before the foundation of the
world, but has appeared in these last
times for the sake of
you who through Him are believers in
God, who raised Him from the
dead and gave Him
glory, so that your faith and
hope are in God.
1 Peter 2:18–25
1 Peter 2:18–25
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
1 Peter 2:18–25
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
respect, not only to those who are good and
1 Peter 2:18–25
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
respect, not only to those who are good and
gentle, but also to those who are
1 Peter 2:18–25
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
respect, not only to those who are good and
gentle, but also to those who are
unreasonable. For this finds favor, if for the sake of
1 Peter 2:18–25
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
respect, not only to those who are good and
gentle, but also to those who are
unreasonable. For this finds favor, if for the sake of
conscience toward God a person bears up under
1 Peter 2:18–25
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
respect, not only to those who are good and
gentle, but also to those who are
unreasonable. For this finds favor, if for the sake of
conscience toward God a person bears up under
sorrows when suffering
1 Peter 2:18–25
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
respect, not only to those who are good and
gentle, but also to those who are
unreasonable. For this finds favor, if for the sake of
conscience toward God a person bears up under
sorrows when suffering
unjustly. For what credit is there if, when you
1 Peter 2:18–25
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
respect, not only to those who are good and
gentle, but also to those who are
unreasonable. For this finds favor, if for the sake of
conscience toward God a person bears up under
sorrows when suffering
unjustly. For what credit is there if, when you
sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with
1 Peter 2:18–25
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
respect, not only to those who are good and
gentle, but also to those who are
unreasonable. For this finds favor, if for the sake of
conscience toward God a person bears up under
sorrows when suffering
unjustly. For what credit is there if, when you
sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with
patience? But if when you do what is
1 Peter 2:18–25
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
respect, not only to those who are good and
gentle, but also to those who are
unreasonable. For this finds favor, if for the sake of
conscience toward God a person bears up under
sorrows when suffering
unjustly. For what credit is there if, when you
sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with
patience? But if when you do what is
right and suffer for it you patiently
1 Peter 2:18–25
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all
respect, not only to those who are good and
gentle, but also to those who are
unreasonable. For this finds favor, if for the sake of
conscience toward God a person bears up under
sorrows when suffering
unjustly. For what credit is there if, when you
sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with
patience? But if when you do what is
right and suffer for it you patiently
endure it, this finds favor with God.
(v. 21)
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in
return; while suffering, He uttered no
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in
return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in
return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who
judges righteously; and He Himself bore our
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in
return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who
judges righteously; and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in
return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who
judges righteously; and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in
return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who
judges righteously; and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might
die to sin and live to
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in
return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who
judges righteously; and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might
die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in
return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who
judges righteously; and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might
die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds
you were healed. For you were continually
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in
return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who
judges righteously; and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might
die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds
you were healed. For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have
(v. 21) For you have been called for this purpose, since
Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His
steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His
mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in
return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who
judges righteously; and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might
die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds
you were healed. For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have
returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.
1 Peter 4:7–11
1 Peter 4:7–11
The end of all things is
1 Peter 4:7–11
The end of all things is
near; therefore, be of sound
1 Peter 4:7–11
The end of all things is
near; therefore, be of sound
judgment and sober
1 Peter 4:7–11
The end of all things is
near; therefore, be of sound
judgment and sober
spirit for the purpose of
1 Peter 4:7–11
The end of all things is
near; therefore, be of sound
judgment and sober
spirit for the purpose of
prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your
1 Peter 4:7–11
The end of all things is
near; therefore, be of sound
judgment and sober
spirit for the purpose of
prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your
love for one another, because love covers
1 Peter 4:7–11
The end of all things is
near; therefore, be of sound
judgment and sober
spirit for the purpose of
prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your
love for one another, because love covers
a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one
1 Peter 4:7–11
The end of all things is
near; therefore, be of sound
judgment and sober
spirit for the purpose of
prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your
love for one another, because love covers
a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one
another without complaint.
(v. 10)
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one
another as good
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one
another as good
stewards of the manifold
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one
another as good
stewards of the manifold
grace of God. Whoever speaks is to
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one
another as good
stewards of the manifold
grace of God. Whoever speaks is to
speak, as it were, the utterances of
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one
another as good
stewards of the manifold
grace of God. Whoever speaks is to
speak, as it were, the utterances of
God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one
another as good
stewards of the manifold
grace of God. Whoever speaks is to
speak, as it were, the utterances of
God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is
serving by the strength which God
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one
another as good
stewards of the manifold
grace of God. Whoever speaks is to
speak, as it were, the utterances of
God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is
serving by the strength which God
supplies; so that in all
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one
another as good
stewards of the manifold
grace of God. Whoever speaks is to
speak, as it were, the utterances of
God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is
serving by the strength which God
supplies; so that in all
things God may be glorified through
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one
another as good
stewards of the manifold
grace of God. Whoever speaks is to
speak, as it were, the utterances of
God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is
serving by the strength which God
supplies; so that in all
things God may be glorified through
Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the
(v. 10)
As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one
another as good
stewards of the manifold
grace of God. Whoever speaks is to
speak, as it were, the utterances of
God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is
serving by the strength which God
supplies; so that in all
things God may be glorified through
Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the
glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.