For, if, the ministry of condemnation was glory, much rather, doth the ministry of righteousness abound with glory,

Him who knew not sin, in our behalf, he made to be, sin, that we might become God's righteousness in him.

in love unfeigned, in discourse of truth, in power of God; through the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and left,

Be not getting diversely yoked with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness? Or what fellowship hath light with darkness?

Even as it is written - He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy, - his righteousness, abideth to futurity.

Now, he that supplieth seed to the sower, and bread for eating, will supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and cause to grow your fruits of righteousness:

No great thing, therefore, if, his ministers also, are transfiguring themselves as ministers of righteousness! - whose end, shall be according to their works.