AND after these transactions, Paul departing from Athens, came to Corinth;

AND after these transactions, Paul departing from Athens, came to Corinth; and finding a certain Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, lately arrived from Italy, with Priscilla his wife, (because Claudius had issued an order that all Jews should depart from Rome,) he turned in to them. read more. And as he was of the same occupation, he abode with them, and worked, (for by trade they were tent-makers:) and he discoursed in the synagogue every sabbath-day, and persuaded both the Jews and the Greek proselytes. And when Silas and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul felt a strong impulse on his spirit, and forcibly testified to the Jews, that Jesus was the Messiah.

NOW it came to pass that during the time Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, after passing through the upper provinces, came to Ephesus; and finding certain disciples,

NOW it came to pass that during the time Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, after passing through the upper provinces, came to Ephesus; and finding certain disciples,

NOW it came to pass that during the time Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, after passing through the upper provinces, came to Ephesus; and finding certain disciples,

And passing through those parts, and having exhorted them with much discourse, he went into Greece. And after three months stay, as the Jews were lying in wait for him, when he was just embarking for Syria, he determined to return through Macedonia.

And after three months stay, as the Jews were lying in wait for him, when he was just embarking for Syria, he determined to return through Macedonia.

And after three months stay, as the Jews were lying in wait for him, when he was just embarking for Syria, he determined to return through Macedonia. And there accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater a Berean; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus, Asiatics.

For this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, who is my son beloved and faithful in Christ, who will remind you of my ways which are in Christ Jesus, as I teach every where in every church.

IT is generally reported that there is whoredom among you, and such whoredom as is not even named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.

IT is generally reported that there is whoredom among you, and such whoredom as is not even named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. And ye are puffed up, though ought ye not rather to be grieved? that he who hath done this deed might be plucked from the midst of you. read more. For I indeed, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have already, as present, passed judgment on him who hath so done this thing; in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, ye being assembled together and my spirit with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, to deliver such a one over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

I have written unto you in an epistle that you should not associate with fornicators.

I have written unto you in an epistle that you should not associate with fornicators.

NOW with regard to those things concerning which ye have written unto me, it were good for a man not to touch a woman.

NOW concerning the things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.

NOW concerning the collection which is for the saints, as I have given an order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

Now I will come unto you when I have passed through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia);

But if Timothy come, see that he may be among you without fear: for he worketh the Lord's work, as I also do.

I rejoice in the arrival of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus; because what was lacking from you, they have supplied. For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; respect therefore such men.

PAUL an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy a brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: grace unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. read more. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and God of all consolation; who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we might be able to comfort those who are in all tribulation, by the consolation with which we ourselves are comforted of God. Because as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so through Christ aboundeth also our consolation.

Because as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so through Christ aboundeth also our consolation. But whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectually wrought by patient endurance of the same sufferings which we also suffer; or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. read more. And our hope of you is sure, knowing that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so also of the consolation. For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, of the tribulation which came to us in Asia, that above measure we have been burdened beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life:

For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, of the tribulation which came to us in Asia, that above measure we have been burdened beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life:

For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, of the tribulation which came to us in Asia, that above measure we have been burdened beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life: for we ourselves, in ourselves have received the sentence of death, that we should have no confidence in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead. read more. Who from so imminent a prospect of death hath delivered us, and still delivers: in whom we trust also that he will yet deliver us: ye also labouring together for us in prayer, that from many persons thanks may be given on our behalf for the gifts bestowed on us by many. For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and peculiarly towards you.

For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and peculiarly towards you.

For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and peculiarly towards you.

And in this confidence I was intending to come unto you a second time, that ye might receive a second blessing; and through you to pass into Macedonia, and again from Macedonia return unto you, and by you to be forwarded on my journey towards Judea. read more. Such then being my intention, did I indeed change it with levity? or the things which I purpose, do I purpose after the flesh, that with me there should be yea, yea, and nay, nay? But as sure as God is true, our word to you was not yea and nay.

BUT I prescribed to myself this rule, not to come again to you with sorrow.

And I have written unto you for this very purpose, that I might not, when I come to you, have sorrow from those in whom I ought to rejoice, having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

Sufficient for such person is that chastisement which hath been inflicted by the majority of you. Wherefore, on the contrary, ye rather ought to forgive and comfort him, lest such a one be swallowed up with excess of sorrow. read more. Wherefore I exhort you to confirm your love towards him. For to this end also have I written, that I may know by this proof of you if ye are obedient in all things. But to whomsoever ye forgive any thing, so do I; and if I forgive any thing, to whom I forgive, for your sakes I do it, in the person of Jesus Christ,

But to whomsoever ye forgive any thing, so do I; and if I forgive any thing, to whom I forgive, for your sakes I do it, in the person of Jesus Christ, that no advantage be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his devices.

that no advantage be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his devices. But when I came to Troas to preach the Gospel of Christ, though a door was opened unto me by the Lord,

But when I came to Troas to preach the Gospel of Christ, though a door was opened unto me by the Lord,

But when I came to Troas to preach the Gospel of Christ, though a door was opened unto me by the Lord, I had no test in my spirit on my not finding there Titus my brother: so taking my leave of them I went forth unto Macedonia.

I had no test in my spirit on my not finding there Titus my brother: so taking my leave of them I went forth unto Macedonia. But thanks be to God, who causeth us always to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

For the God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, he hath shined into our hearts, to give illumination of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the transcendent excellence of the power might be of God, and not of us.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the transcendent excellence of the power might be of God, and not of us.

always bearing about in the body the death pangs of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our body.

Therefore we never faint; for though our outward man decay, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

FOR we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle should be taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

We are confident indeed, and with pleasure expect to go out from the body, and to dwell within with the Lord:

For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, that each may receive the things done in the body according to what he hath done, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we have been made manifest to God, and I hope also have been made manifest in your consciences. read more. For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have an answer for those who glory in countenance, and not in heart. For if we are transported out of ourselves, it is for God; or if we are sober-minded, it is for your sake. For the love of Christ constraineth us, because we judge thus, that if one died for all, then were all dead:

For the love of Christ constraineth us, because we judge thus, that if one died for all, then were all dead: and he died for all, that they who live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him that died for them, and rose again.

and he died for all, that they who live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him that died for them, and rose again. Wherefore from the present moment know we no man after the flesh: yea though we have also known Christ after the flesh, yet so henceforth know we him no more.

Wherefore from the present moment know we no man after the flesh: yea though we have also known Christ after the flesh, yet so henceforth know we him no more. Wherefore if any person be in Christ, he is a new creation: the old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Wherefore if any person be in Christ, he is a new creation: the old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. But all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

But all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; namely, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing to them their offences: and hath committed to us the word of reconciliation.

namely, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing to them their offences: and hath committed to us the word of reconciliation. Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God exhorted you by us; we entreat you for Christ's sake, be ye reconciled to God.

Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God exhorted you by us; we entreat you for Christ's sake, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him, who knew no sin, to be a sin offering for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

For he hath made him, who knew no sin, to be a sin offering for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

WE then as labourers with him, exhort you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain:

Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:

Be not unequally yoked with infidels; for what participation hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what fellowship [is there] between light and darkness?

HAVING therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

I speak not for your condemnation, for I have already said, that ye are in our hearts to die and live together.

I speak not for your condemnation, for I have already said, that ye are in our hearts to die and live together. Great is my freedom of speech to you, great is my glorying over you: I am filled with consolation, I overflow with joy in all our tribulation. read more. For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted on every side; without were fightings; within were fears. But God that comforteth the lowly comforted us by the coming of Titus: and not by his coming only, but also by the consolation wherewith he had been comforted among you, declaring to us your fervent desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced the more.

and not by his coming only, but also by the consolation wherewith he had been comforted among you, declaring to us your fervent desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced the more. For if I grieved you by a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that this letter made you sorry, though but for a season.

For if I grieved you by a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that this letter made you sorry, though but for a season.

For if I grieved you by a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that this letter made you sorry, though but for a season.

For if I grieved you by a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that this letter made you sorry, though but for a season. Now I rejoice, not that ye have been made sorrowful, but that ye have sorrowed unto repentance; for ye have been made sorry in a godly manner, that ye might receive damage from us in nothing.

Now I rejoice, not that ye have been made sorrowful, but that ye have sorrowed unto repentance; for ye have been made sorry in a godly manner, that ye might receive damage from us in nothing. For sorrow of a godly sort worketh repentance unto salvation never to be repented of, but worldly sorrow worketh death.

For sorrow of a godly sort worketh repentance unto salvation never to be repented of, but worldly sorrow worketh death. For behold this very thing, that ye were made sorry after a godly manner, how great diligence did it produce in you! yea, what apologizing! yea, what indignation! yea, what fear! yea, what earnest desire! yea, what zeal! yea, what vengeance! In every step ye have approved yourselves as pure in this affair.

For behold this very thing, that ye were made sorry after a godly manner, how great diligence did it produce in you! yea, what apologizing! yea, what indignation! yea, what fear! yea, what earnest desire! yea, what zeal! yea, what vengeance! In every step ye have approved yourselves as pure in this affair. And indeed though I wrote unto you, I did it not [merely] for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause who had suffered the injury, but that our diligent attention for you might be more abundantly manifested to you in the presence of God.

And indeed though I wrote unto you, I did it not [merely] for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause who had suffered the injury, but that our diligent attention for you might be more abundantly manifested to you in the presence of God. Therefore we were comforted in your consolation; and exceeding abundantly the more rejoiced we in the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

Therefore we were comforted in your consolation; and exceeding abundantly the more rejoiced we in the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. For if I have boasted of you to him in any thing, I am not ashamed; but as we have spoken all things to you in truth, so our boasting of you to Titus hath been found truth.

For if I have boasted of you to him in any thing, I am not ashamed; but as we have spoken all things to you in truth, so our boasting of you to Titus hath been found truth. And his bowels more abundantly yearn over you, when he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

And his bowels more abundantly yearn over you, when he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. I rejoice therefore that in every thing I have confidence in you.

I rejoice therefore that in every thing I have confidence in you.

I rejoice therefore that in every thing I have confidence in you.

NOW we inform you, brethren, of the grace of God which hath been bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

NOW we inform you, brethren, of the grace of God which hath been bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

NOW we inform you, brethren, of the grace of God which hath been bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, hath more abounded to the riches of their liberality. read more. For unto their power, I bear them witness, and above their power, they were voluntarily ready [to give]: with much entreaty praying us that we would receive the gift, and [undertake] the communication of the contribution for the saints. And not [merely] as we hoped, but gave themselves first to the Lord, and to us according to the will of God. So that we exhorted Titus, that as he had been active before, so also he would perfect in you this grace also.

and not only so, but who was chosen by the churches as my fellow-traveller with this charity, ministered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and [to shew] your ready mind.

For I know your readiness of mind, for which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia had made preparation a year ago; and your zeal hath stirred up very many.

have thought it necessary therefore to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and prepare before your promised bounty, that it may be ready as a matter of bounty, and not as [extorted] of covetousness. But this I add, He that soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly, and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. read more. Let every man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that in every case having always all sufficiency, ye may abound unto every good work: as it is written, "He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness abideth for ever." Now he that supplieth seed to the sower, shall also supply bread for food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness, being in every thing enriched unto all liberality, which [causeth] by us thanksgiving to God. For the ministration of this [charitable] service not only abundantly supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God; (while by the evidence of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberality towards them, and towards all men;) and with their prayers for you, greatly longing after you, on account of the transcendent grace of God in you. Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift.

Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift.

Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift.

NOW I Paul myself exhort you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who, when present, am indeed lowly among you, but being absent, am bold towards you.

NOW I Paul myself exhort you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who, when present, am indeed lowly among you, but being absent, am bold towards you.

For his letters indeed, say they, are weighty and forcible, but his bodily presence is feeble, and his speech contemptible.

I WISH ye would bear with me a little in my foolishness, yea indeed bear with me.

Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I. Are they the ministers of Christ? (I speak foolishly) I am above [them]: in labours more abundantly, in stripes exceedingly more, in prisons more frequently, in the most immediate danger of death often. read more. Of the Jews five times I have received forty stripes save one. Thrice I have been scourged with rods, once I have been stoned, thrice I have suffered shipwreck, a whole night and day I have passed in the deep; in journeyings often, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in perils from my own countrymen, in perils from the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the desert, in perils on the sea, in perils among false brethren; in labour and travail, in watchings often, in fastings frequently, in hunger and thirst, in cold and nakedness; and beside all these things from without, that accumulated burden which cometh on me daily, the care of all the churches.

IT is not expedient doubtless for me to boast. I will yet come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

And that I might not be lifted up above measure by the transcendent greatness of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, the angel Satan, to buffet me, that I might not be lifted up above measure.

And that I might not be lifted up above measure by the transcendent greatness of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, the angel Satan, to buffet me, that I might not be lifted up above measure. For this thrice I besought the Lord, that he might depart from me. read more. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may fix its residence in me.

Lo! I hold myself ready the third time to come unto you, and I will not burden you; for I seek not yours but you: for the children ought not to lay up treasure for their parents, but the parents for the children.

Did I make a gain of you by any one individual whom I sent unto you? I entreated Titus [to go to you], and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make any advantage of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?

I entreated Titus [to go to you], and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make any advantage of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps? Think ye that we are again making an apology to you? In the sight of God speak we in Christ: but all things, beloved, for your edification.

Think ye that we are again making an apology to you? In the sight of God speak we in Christ: but all things, beloved, for your edification. For I am afraid that when I come I shall not find you such as I wish, and that I shall be found of you such as ye would not: lest haply there be contentions, jealousies, animosities, quarrels, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: read more. and lest when I come to you again, my God should bow me down, and I should lament over many who have sinned before, and have not repented of the impurities, and whoredom, and lasciviousness which they have committed.

and lest when I come to you again, my God should bow me down, and I should lament over many who have sinned before, and have not repented of the impurities, and whoredom, and lasciviousness which they have committed.

THIS third time I am coming to you: by the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every charge be established.

THIS third time I am coming to you: by the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every charge be established.

For this cause, though absent, I have written these things, that when I am present I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction.

For this cause, though absent, I have written these things, that when I am present I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction.

For this cause, though absent, I have written these things, that when I am present I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction. Finally, brethren, rejoice: be perfectly united together, be comforted, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. read more. Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the saints salute you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen.

giving thanks to God, even the Father, who hath made us meet for a portion in the inheritance of the saints in light;