The God of this people Israel chose our fathers and made the people great during their stay in the land of Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out from it.

Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return and visit the brethren in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.”

But Paul said to them, “They have beaten us in public without trial, men who are Romans, and have thrown us into prison; and now are they sending us away secretly? No indeed! But let them come themselves and bring us out.”

And when Paul wanted to go into the assembly, the disciples would not let him.

So then, if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against any man, the courts are in session and proconsuls are available; let them bring charges against one another.

Then you are not the Egyptian who some time ago stirred up a revolt and led the four thousand men of the Assassins out into the wilderness?”

But since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me and came into Damascus.

Therefore those who were about to examine him immediately let go of him; and the commander also was afraid when he found out that he was a Roman, and because he had put him in chains.

So he took him and led him to the commander and *said, “Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to lead this young man to you since he has something to tell you.”

So the commander let the young man go, instructing him, “Tell no one that you have notified me of these things.”

Or else let these men themselves tell what misdeed they found when I stood before the Council,

“Therefore,” he *said, “let the influential men among you go there with me, and if there is anything wrong about the man, let them prosecute him.”

and when the ship was caught in it and could not face the wind, we gave way to it and let ourselves be driven along.

After they had hoisted it up, they used supporting cables in undergirding the ship; and fearing that they might run aground on the shallows of Syrtis, they let down the sea anchor and in this way let themselves be driven along.

But as the sailors were trying to escape from the ship and had let down the ship’s boat into the sea, on the pretense of intending to lay out anchors from the bow,

Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the ship’s boat and let it fall away.

Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will also listen.”

May it never be! Rather, let God be found true, though every man be found a liar, as it is written,
“That You may be justified in Your words,
And prevail when You are judged.”

And why not say (as we are slanderously reported and as some claim that we say), “Let us do evil that good may come”? Their condemnation is just.

Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts,

For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.

And David says,
“Let their table become a snare and a trap,
And a stumbling block and a retribution to them.

“Let their eyes be darkened to see not,
And bend their backs forever.”

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Let us behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy.

Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this—not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother’s way.

Therefore do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil;

And again,
“Praise the Lord all you Gentiles,
And let all the peoples praise Him.”

so that, just as it is written, “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you thinks that he is wise in this age, he must become foolish, so that he may become wise.

So then let no one boast in men. For all things belong to you,

Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Therefore let us celebrate the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace.

Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this manner let him walk. And so I direct in all the churches.

But if any man thinks that he is acting unbecomingly toward his virgin daughter, if she is past her youth, and if it must be so, let him do what he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry.

Nor let us act immorally, as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in one day.

Nor let us try the Lord, as some of them did, and were destroyed by the serpents.

Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.

Let no one seek his own good, but that of his neighbor.

For if a woman does not cover her head, let her also have her hair cut off; but if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, let her cover her head.

If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment. The remaining matters I will arrange when I come.

You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led.

Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.

What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God.

Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment.

If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church.

If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment.

If from human motives I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised, let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.

So let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

Let all that you do be done in love.

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

You are looking at things as they are outwardly. If anyone is confident in himself that he is Christ’s, let him consider this again within himself, that just as he is Christ’s, so also are we.

Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when absent, such persons we are also in deed when present.

But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.

Again I say, let no one think me foolish; but if you do, receive me even as foolish, so that I also may boast a little.

Who is weak without my being weak? Who is led into sin without my intense concern?

and I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and so escaped his hands.

But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law.

If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.

Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.

Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.

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.

From now on let no one cause trouble for me, for I bear on my body the brand-marks of Jesus.

Therefore it says,
“When He ascended on high,
He led captive a host of captives,
And He gave gifts to men.”

Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,

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.

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you;

however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained.

Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Let no one keep defrauding you of your prize by delighting in self-abasement and the worship of the angels, taking his stand on visions he has seen, inflated without cause by his fleshly mind,

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober.

But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation.

Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,

These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.

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.

For among them are those who enter into households and captivate weak women weighed down with sins, led on by various impulses,

These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

Yes, brother, let me benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.

And when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says,
“And let all the angels of God worship Him.”

For who provoked Him when they had heard? Indeed, did not all those who came out of Egypt led by Moses?

Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it.

Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience.

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,

let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;

and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,