*1.* “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” *2* “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.” *3* “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”  *4* “For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”