For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.”

that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints;

Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.

Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet those of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.

Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.

To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling, with all who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:

For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.

but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away;

but just as it is written,
“Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard,
And which have not entered the heart of man,
All that God has prepared for those who love Him.”

which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words.

But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I shall find out, not the words of those who are arrogant but their power.

For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church?

But those who are outside, God judges. Remove the wicked man from among yourselves.

But this I say, brethren, the time has been shortened, so that from now on those who have wives should be as though they had none;

and those who weep, as though they did not weep; and those who rejoice, as though they did not rejoice; and those who buy, as though they did not possess;

and those who use the world, as though they did not make full use of it; for the form of this world is passing away.

My defense to those who examine me is this:

Do you not know that those who perform sacred services eat the food of the temple, and those who attend regularly to the altar have their share from the altar?

So also the Lord directed those who proclaim the gospel to get their living from the gospel.

To the Jews I became as a Jew, so that I might win Jews; to those who are under the Law, as under the Law though not being myself under the Law, so that I might win those who are under the Law;

to those who are without law, as without law, though not being without the law of God but under the law of Christ, so that I might win those who are without law.

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

Look at the nation Israel; are not those who eat the sacrifices sharers in the altar?

For there must also be factions among you, so that those who are approved may become evident among you.

What! Do you not have houses in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? In this I will not praise you.

and those members of the body which we deem less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor, and our less presentable members become much more presentable,

So then tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophecy is for a sign, not to unbelievers but to those who believe.

Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep.

But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ’s at His coming,

Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?

As is the earthy, so also are those who are earthy; and as is the heavenly, so also are those who are heavenly.

who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

This is the very thing I wrote you, so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all.

For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing;

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing,

We are not again commending ourselves to you but are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in appearance and not in heart.

For we are not bold to class or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding.

But what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the matter about which they are boasting.

Certainly I have not taken advantage of you through any of those whom I have sent to you, have I?

I am afraid that when I come again my God may humiliate me before you, and I may mourn over many of those who have sinned in the past and not repented of the impurity, immorality and sensuality which they have practiced.

I have previously said when present the second time, and though now absent I say in advance to those who have sinned in the past and to all the rest as well, that if I come again I will not spare anyone,

nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went away to Arabia, and returned once more to Damascus.

It was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but I did so in private to those who were of reputation, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.

But from those who were of high reputation (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me.

Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham.

So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer.

But the Scripture has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods.

I wish that those who are troubling you would even mutilate themselves.

envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

For those who are circumcised do not even keep the Law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised so that they may boast in your flesh.

And those who will walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.

And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near;

Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ;

Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love.

so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

For they all seek after their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.

But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.

Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.

All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face,

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;

Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

For I testify for him that he has a deep concern for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.

For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night.

But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction,

For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved.

realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers

Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth.

Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.

If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are widows indeed.

The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.

Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be concealed.

Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles.

If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness,

But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.

Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.”

Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.