“So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her.”

Genesis 29:20 (NRSV)

When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.”

Genesis 28:16-17 (NRSV)

^“When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents. Isaac loved Esau, because he was fond of game; but Rebekah loved Jacob.” 

Genesis 25:27-28 (NRSV)

“No longer present your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as instruments  of righteousness.” 

Romans 6:13 (NRSV)

“What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops.” 

Matthew 10:27 (NRSV)

“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” 

Philippians 4:12-13 (NRSV)

“For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may also be revealed in our mortal body.” 

2 Corinthians 4:11 (NIV)

“But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.” 

Luke 6:35 (NRSV)

^“It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant.” 

Matthew 20:26 (NRSV)

“And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.'” 

Matthew 25:40 (NRSV)