Acts 2:28-31 (New International Version 1984)

²⁸ You have made known to me the paths of life;
   you will fill me with joy in your presence.’

²⁹ “Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. ³⁰ But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. ³¹ Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to the grave, nor did his body see decay.

1 Corinthians 4:14 (New International Version 1984)

¹⁴ I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children.

Colossians 1:28 (New International Version 1984)

²⁸ We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

2 Peter 1:3-9 (New International Version 1984)

Making One’s Calling and Election Sure

⁵ For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; ⁶ and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; ⁷ and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. ⁸ For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁹ But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.

From BibleGateway.com: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2 Peter 1:3-9&version=NIV1984