So when they ate breakfast, Jesus says to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonah, do thou love me more than these things? He says to him, Yea, Lord. Thou know that I love thee. He says to him, Feed my lambs.

Indeed therefore the congregations throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified. And, going in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

who, having arrived, and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced. And he encouraged all, with purpose of heart, to remain in the Lord.

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that it was necessary for us to enter into the kingdom of God through many tribulations.

Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit placed you guardians, to tend the church of the Lord and God, which he purchased by his own blood.

And I also myself am persuaded about you, my brothers, that ye yourselves are also full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish others.

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each man toward that which is beneficial.

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every filthiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in fear of God.

And having been convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and will continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith.

Not that I have already obtained or have already been fully perfected, but I press forward, if also I might seize upon that for which also I was seized by Christ Jesus.

Whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, so that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Therefore encourage each other, and build ye up one by one, just as ye also are doing.

Therefore having left the word of the primacy of Christ, let us be brought forward to perfection, not again laying a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

Have confidence in those who lead you, and yield yourselves, for they watch for your souls as men who will render account, so that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this is unprofitable for you.

The work

because he was numbered with us, and received a share of this ministry.

But I make nothing of the matter, nor do I hold my life precious to myself, so as to fully complete my course with joy, and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to solemnly testify the good-news of the grace of God.

or service, in the service; or he who teaches, in the teaching;

Thus let a man regard us as of helpers of Christ, and managers of mysteries of God.

how will the administration of the spirit not be more in glory?

Because of this (having this ministry), in as much as we received mercy, we do not become discouraged.

And all things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and who gave to us the ministry of reconciliation.

giving not one cause of stumbling in anything, so that the ministry may not be criticized,

And say to Archippus, Watch the ministry that thou received in Lord so that thou may fulfill it.

And I have gratitude to the Christ--Jesus our Lord--who empowered me, because he considered me faithful, having placed in service

But be thou sober in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, bring thy ministry to fullness.

The edifying

from whom the whole body, joined together and united together through every connection of the supply, according to the working of each one part within a standard, makes the growth of the body for the construction of itself by love.

So then we should pursue the things of peace, and the things of constructiveness for each other.

Let each of us please his neighbor for what is good toward edification.

He who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but he who prophesies builds up the congregation.

Again, do ye think that we are making defense to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edification.

Therefore encourage each other, and build ye up one by one, just as ye also are doing.

The body

one body, and one Spirit. Just as also ye were called in one hope of your calling,

which is his body, the fulfillment of him who fills all in all.

I now rejoice in sufferings for you, and make complete in my flesh things lacking of the afflictions of the Christ for his body, which is the church.

General references

And they will, no, not follow a stranger, but will flee from him, because they do not recognize the voice of strangers.

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each man toward that which is beneficial.

Do not disdain prophecies,