“Be’s”—be

Exceeding glad

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Reconciled to a brother

Matthew 5:24  

Leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

Perfect

Matthew 5:48  

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

2 Corinthians 13:11  

Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Wise as serpent’s

Matthew 10:16  

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Harmless as doves

Matthew 10:16  

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Ready for Christ’s coming

Matthew 24:44  

So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

Luke 12:40  

You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”