Yes, to me, who am less than the least of all Christ's People, was this charge entrusted!--to tell the Gentiles the Good News of the boundless wealth to be found in the Christ,

For I am the meanest of the Apostles, I who am unworthy of the name of 'Apostle,' because I persecuted the Church of God.

Oh! the unfathomable wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judgments, how untraceable his ways! Yes--

And pray that, in proportion to the wealth of his glory, he will strengthen you with his power by breathing his Spirit into your inmost soul,

Out of his fullness we have all received some gift, gift after gift of love;

But the Apostles left the Council, rejoicing that they had been thought worthy to suffer disgrace for that Name;

But the Lord said to him: "Go, for this man is my chosen instrument to uphold my Name before the Gentiles and their kings, and the people of Israel.

Or do you think lightly of his abundant kindness, patience, and forbearance, not realizing that his kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

In brotherly love, be affectionate to one another; in showing respect, set an example of deference to one another;

But in parts of this letter I have expressed myself somewhat boldly--by way of refreshing your memories--

But you, by your union with Christ Jesus, belong to God; and Christ, by God's will, became not only our Wisdom, but also our Righteousness, Holiness, and Deliverance,

It is what Scripture speaks of as-'What eye never saw, nor ear ever heard, what never entered the mind of man-even all that God has prepared for those who love him.'

Saw fit to reveal his Son in me, so that I might tell the Good News of him among the Gentiles, then at once, instead of consulting any human being,

For he who gave Peter power for his mission to the Jews gave me, also, power to go to the Gentiles.

For in him, and through the shedding of his blood, we have found redemption in the pardon of our offenses.

In order that, by his goodness to us in Christ Jesus, he might display in the ages to come the boundless wealth of his loving- kindness.

For you have heard, I suppose, of the responsible charge with which God entrusted me for your benefit,

And to understand--though it surpasses all understanding--the love of the Christ; and so be filled to the full with God himself.

Nothing should be done in a factious spirit or from vanity, but each of you should with all humility regard others as of more account than himself,

And my God, out of the greatness of his wealth, will, in glory, fully satisfy your every need, through your union with Christ Jesus.

To whom it was his pleasure to make known the surpassing glory of that hidden Truth when proclaimed among the Gentiles--'Christ among you! Your Hope of glory!'

I want you to know in how great a struggle I am engaged for you and for Christ's People at Laodicea, and for all who have not yet seen me;

though I once used to blaspheme, and to persecute, and to insult. Yet mercy was shown me, because I acted in ignorance, while still an unbeliever;

How true the saying is, and worthy of the fullest acceptance, that 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners'! And there is no greater sinner than I!

and it was for this that I was myself appointed a Herald and an Apostle (I am telling the simple truth and no lie)--a Teacher of the Gentiles in the Faith and Truth.

of which I was myself appointed a Herald and Apostle, and Teacher.

Again, you younger men should show deference to the older. And all of you should put on the badge of humility in mutual service, for 'God is opposed to the proud, but gives his help to the humble.'

Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold which has been refined by fire, that you may grow rich; and white robes, that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness be hidden; and ointment to anoint your eyes, that you may see.

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Who am

In brotherly love, be affectionate to one another; in showing respect, set an example of deference to one another;
For I am the meanest of the Apostles, I who am unworthy of the name of 'Apostle,' because I persecuted the Church of God.
Nothing should be done in a factious spirit or from vanity, but each of you should with all humility regard others as of more account than himself,
though I once used to blaspheme, and to persecute, and to insult. Yet mercy was shown me, because I acted in ignorance, while still an unbeliever;
Again, you younger men should show deference to the older. And all of you should put on the badge of humility in mutual service, for 'God is opposed to the proud, but gives his help to the humble.'

Is this

But the Apostles left the Council, rejoicing that they had been thought worthy to suffer disgrace for that Name;
But in parts of this letter I have expressed myself somewhat boldly--by way of refreshing your memories--

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For you have heard, I suppose, of the responsible charge with which God entrusted me for your benefit,
Saw fit to reveal his Son in me, so that I might tell the Good News of him among the Gentiles, then at once, instead of consulting any human being,
For he who gave Peter power for his mission to the Jews gave me, also, power to go to the Gentiles.
and it was for this that I was myself appointed a Herald and an Apostle (I am telling the simple truth and no lie)--a Teacher of the Gentiles in the Faith and Truth.
of which I was myself appointed a Herald and Apostle, and Teacher.

Unsearchable

And pray that, in proportion to the wealth of his glory, he will strengthen you with his power by breathing his Spirit into your inmost soul,
For in him, and through the shedding of his blood, we have found redemption in the pardon of our offenses.
In order that, by his goodness to us in Christ Jesus, he might display in the ages to come the boundless wealth of his loving- kindness.
Out of his fullness we have all received some gift, gift after gift of love;
Oh! the unfathomable wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judgments, how untraceable his ways! Yes--
But you, by your union with Christ Jesus, belong to God; and Christ, by God's will, became not only our Wisdom, but also our Righteousness, Holiness, and Deliverance,
It is what Scripture speaks of as-'What eye never saw, nor ear ever heard, what never entered the mind of man-even all that God has prepared for those who love him.'
And my God, out of the greatness of his wealth, will, in glory, fully satisfy your every need, through your union with Christ Jesus.
To whom it was his pleasure to make known the surpassing glory of that hidden Truth when proclaimed among the Gentiles--'Christ among you! Your Hope of glory!'
I want you to know in how great a struggle I am engaged for you and for Christ's People at Laodicea, and for all who have not yet seen me;
Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold which has been refined by fire, that you may grow rich; and white robes, that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness be hidden; and ointment to anoint your eyes, that you may see.

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So go to the cross-roads, and invite everyone you find to the banquet.'
This corner-stone has come from the Lord, and is marvelous in our eyes.'"
People will come from East and West, and from North and South, and take their places at the banquet in the Kingdom of God.
And I know that, when I come to you, it will be with a full measure of blessing from Christ.
For our knowledge is incomplete, and our preaching is incomplete,
of which I was myself appointed a Herald and Apostle, and Teacher.
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