But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him-those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.

This, too, is the reason for your paying taxes; for the officials are God's officers, devoting themselves to this special work.

Do not undo God's work for the sake of what you eat. Though everything is 'clean,' yet, if a man eats so as to put a stumbling- block in the way of others, he does wrong.

It is, then, through my union with Christ Jesus that I have a proud confidence in my work for God.

I commend to your care our Sister, Phoebe, who helps in the work of the Church at Cenchreae;

To Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard for the Master; to my dear friend Persis, for she has done much hard work for the Master;